Sony · BRAVIA

BRAVIA XE90

Released 2017

A 2017 4K LED LCD series in 49 to 75-inch UK sizes, pairing full-array local dimming with Android TV and Sony's X1 processor.

Sizes: 49–75″
Panel: LED LCD
Refresh: 100 Hz
HDR: HDR10
HDMI 2.1: 0 of 4
Software: Android TV

75″+

What reviewers say

AVForums and HDTVTest praise the 65-inch XE90's accurate colour, local-dimming contrast and motion handling, with roughly 31–32 ms gaming lag in their tests. Both note occasional haloes around bright objects and restricted side viewing. They disagree on the number of dimming zones, so no zone count is given as a series specification.

From avforums.com and hdtvtest.co.uk

Specifications

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Display

Panel: LED LCD
Panel detail: Direct LED backlight with full-array local dimming and Triluminos colour. Sony UK lists Motionflow XR 1000 Hz with Native 100 Hz; the XR figure is processing, not native refresh.
Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate: 100 Hz
HDR formats: HDR10
HDR extras: HDR10 is confirmed in the exact-model reviews. HLG was described as a planned firmware addition at launch and is not included without a verified completed update. Dolby Vision is unsupported on the X1, per AVForums.
Peak brightness: HDTVTest measured 880 cd/m² after D65 calibration on its UK 65-inch sample; AVForums measured 936 nits on a 10% window with different settings.
Colour range: HDTVTest measured 92% DCI-P3 on its calibrated 65-inch sample; AVForums measured 87% DCI-P3 xy. These are reviewer measurements, not maker series figures.
Picture processing: 4K X-Reality PRO, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO, Object-based HDR remaster, Super Bit Mapping 4K HDR and Motionflow XR 1000.
Motion handling: Sony UK specifies native 100 Hz. HDTVTest measured a 120 Hz panel refresh on its 65-inch British review sample; the conflicting measured rate is not substituted into the maker-backed series field.
Viewing angle: Both AVForums and HDTVTest found the 65-inch VA LCD's best picture concentrated near the centre.

Sizes

Sizes: 49, 55, 65, 75″
Largest size: 75″

Gaming

HDMI ports: 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate: None
HDMI detail: Four HDCP 2.2 inputs, with HDMI 2 and 3 supporting higher bit depth/frame-rate 4K modes on HDTVTest's UK 65-inch sample. Sony lists ARC but not HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
Input lag: HDTVTest measured 31 ms in 1080p SDR and 4K HDR Game/Graphics modes on its 65-inch UK sample; AVForums measured 32 ms with a Leo Bodnar tester.
Game features: Game and Graphics modes; HDTVTest verified full 4:4:4 at 3840 × 2160 60 Hz with HDMI Enhanced Signal enabled. No HDMI VRR.

Smart TV and sound

Smart TV platform: Android TV
Processor: 4K HDR Processor X1
Speakers: 20 W, 2.0 channels
Wi-Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth: 4.1
Speaker detail: Two 10 W bass-reflex speakers with ClearAudio+ and S-Force Front Surround.
Casting: Chromecast built in, per Sony UK specifications.
TV tuners: Sony UK lists DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, with two digital terrestrial/cable and two satellite tuners.
USB: Three side USB ports, including support for media playback and USB HDD recording.
Ethernet: One LAN input.
Optical audio out: One rear optical digital audio output.

Design and power

Size: Without stand (W × H × D), Sony UK sheets: 49″ 1093 × 631 × 62 mm; 55″ 1228 × 707 × 60 mm; 65″ 1447 × 830 × 60 mm; 75″ 1674 × 959 × 66 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands.
Stand: Silver central pedestal; VESA is 200 × 200 mm for 49″, 300 × 300 mm for 55/65″ and 400 × 400 mm for 75″.
Power use: Sony UK rated/standard operating power for 55″ is 189/109 W and for 65″ 230/129 W. AVForums measured 65″ power under its own picture settings; measurements are not substituted for maker ratings.
In the box: Table stand, voice remote, batteries, IR blaster, AC adaptor/cord and guides in Sony's 55-inch UK sheet. Sony Germany stated planned March/April 2017 availability; an exact actual first-sale month was not established, so release uses year precision.

Sizes

Size	Model	Weight without stand
49″	KD-49XE9005	12.6 kg
55″	KD-55XE9005	16.9 kg
65″	KD-65XE9005	22 kg
75″	KD-75XE9005	33.2 kg

Pros and cons

Pros

Direct LED full-array local dimming
3840 × 2160 panel at a Sony-listed native 100 Hz
Four HDMI inputs and Android TV

Cons

No Dolby Vision
Only HDMI 2 and 3 have the full higher-bandwidth 4K signal mode

Closest rivals

Model	Sizes	Panel	Refresh	HDR	HDMI 2.1	Software	Released
SamsungLED F6400	32–75″	LED LCD	–	None	0 of 4	Samsung Smart TV	2013
SamsungLED F8000	40–75″	LED LCD	–	None	0 of 4	Samsung Smart TV	2013
SamsungLED H6400	32–75″	LED LCD	–	None	0 of 4	Samsung Smart TV	2014

Newer model: BRAVIA XF90.

Sources

Photo: Exact Sony KD-65XE9005 front product image from bol's archived listing, with the original blank screen and supplied white background retained.

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