Sony · BRAVIA
X90J
A 2021 4K full-array LED LCD TV with local dimming, Cognitive Processor XR, Google TV and 50–75-inch sizes.
Model history · 2 models, 2020–2021
- 2020X900H / XH90Compare
- 2021X90J
- Sizes
- 50–75″
- Panel
- LED LCD
- Refresh
- 120 Hz
- HDR
- Dolby Vision
- HDMI 2.1
- 2 of 4
- Software
- Google TV
What reviewers say
The two 65-inch reviews praise natural colour, contrast, motion, clear dialogue and useful gaming support, while noting narrow viewing angles and light bass. TechRadar is enthusiastic about HD upscaling; What Hi-Fi? finds standard-definition sources rougher. What Hi-Fi?’s missing VRR criticism describes launch firmware; current Sony specifications and updated TechRadar confirm support.
From whathifi.com and techradar.com
Specifications
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- Panel
- LED LCD
- Resolution
- 3840 × 2160 (4K)
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- HDR formats
- HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
- Picture processing
- Cognitive Processor XR, XR Contrast Booster, XR HDR Remaster, XR Triluminos Pro, XR Smoothing, Dual Database Processing, XR Super Resolution and XR 4K Upscaling. Full-array LED backlight with local dimming; maker does not publish a zone count.
- Picture modes
- Custom, Cinema, IMAX Enhanced, Game, Graphics, Photo, Dolby Vision Bright/Dark and Netflix Calibrated.
- Motion handling
- XR Motion Clarity; UK accepts 4K 120 Hz HDMI input and maker Japan explicitly lists a native 120 Hz panel.
Sizes
- Sizes
- 50, 55, 65, 75″
- Largest size
- 75″
Gaming
- HDMI ports
- 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
- Variable refresh rate
- HDMI VRR
- Auto low latency mode
- Yes
- HDMI detail
- Four side HDMI inputs. HDMI 3/4 support 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM; eARC shares HDMI 3. HDCP 2.3. Current maker specification confirms VRR after firmware; original What Hi-Fi? review has no VRR.
- Game features
- PlayStation 5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode after software updates. Both reviews explain that Dolby Vision and 4K 120 Hz require different HDMI modes; no low-latency Dolby Vision Game mode is claimed.
Smart TV and sound
- Smart TV platform
- Google TV
- Processor
- Cognitive Processor XR
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- eARC
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth
- 4.2
- Speaker detail
- UK 50/65-inch tables: Acoustic Multi-Audio with two bass-reflex full-range speakers and two sound-positioning tweeters, X-Balanced Speaker, 10 W + 10 W (20 W). Other sizes’ unpublished/unread amplifier totals are not borrowed.
- Audio features
- Dolby Atmos and DTS Digital Surround; Voice Zoom 2, room/user-position calibration and 3D Surround Upscaling.
- Voice assistants
- Voice remote; UK maker says no built-in microphone. The UK X94J variant’s different feet and Rich Colour Enhancer identified by What Hi-Fi? are not assigned to X90J.
- Casting
- Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay and HomeKit. Google TV is confirmed by maker Japan and both exact reviews; UK support labels the underlying Android TV system.
- TV tuners
- UK twin DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2 tuners; analogue and CI+.
- USB
- 2 × side USB according to current UK maker tables. What Hi-Fi? describes three; maker count is retained. USB HDD recording supported.
- Ethernet
- 1 × side Ethernet LAN.
- Optical audio out
- 1 × side digital audio output.
Design and power
- Size
- Without stand, W × H × D: 50-inch 111.9 × 64.9 × 7.0 cm; 55-inch 123.3 × 71.1 × 7.2 cm; 65-inch 145.2 × 83.4 × 7.2 cm; 75-inch 167.5 × 96.2 × 7.3 cm. All configuration weights exclude stand; maker does not publish with-stand weights in these tables. TechRadar labels the 65-inch with-stand measurements as without stand; maker dimensions are retained.
- Stand
- 50-inch foot width 66.5 cm, with stand 111.9 × 71.5 × 28.6 cm. UK 55/65/75-inch have standard and narrow positions: widths 106.1/45.8, 120.8/46.0 and 133.0/55.9 cm respectively. Their with-stand dimensions are 123.3 × 78.4 × 33.8, 145.2 × 90.5 × 33.8 and 167.5 × 104.0 × 41.0 cm.
- VESA pattern
- 50-inch 200 × 200 mm; 55/65/75-inch 300 × 300 mm.
- Power use
- UK 75-inch energy consumption 164 kWh per 1000 hours. UK 50/75-inch standby 0.50 W; network standby 2.00 W over Wi-Fi/LAN or 1.0 W over Bluetooth.
- Colours
- Black bezel and Titanium Black Slim Blade Stand.
- In the box
- Table-top stand, voice remote, batteries, power cord and instructions. Maker Japan records first 50-inch sale on 24 April 2021, 55/65-inch on 1 May and 75-inch on 22 May; April month precision is retained. Launch-review reports of missing UK apps are historical, not a claim about current software.
Sizes
| Size | Model | Weight without stand |
|---|---|---|
| 50″ | XR-50X90J | 13.5 kg |
| 55″ | XR-55X90J | 17.4 kg |
| 65″ | XR-65X90J | 22.9 kg |
| 75″ | XR-75X90J | 33.3 kg |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Full-array local dimming
- Dolby Vision support
- 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM
Cons
- Two HDMI 2.1 inputs
- No HDR10+
- No built-in hands-free microphone
Closest rivals
Model | Sizes | Panel | Refresh | HDR | HDMI 2.1 | Software | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32–75″ | LED LCD | – | None | 0 of 4 | Samsung Smart TV | 2013 | |
| 40–75″ | LED LCD | – | None | 0 of 4 | Samsung Smart TV | 2013 | |
| 32–75″ | LED LCD | – | None | 0 of 4 | Samsung Smart TV | 2014 |
Previous model: X900H / XH90. Newer model: X90K.
Sources
- sony.co.uk/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/xr-65x90…
- sony.co.uk/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/xr-50x90…
- sony.co.uk/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/xr-55x90…
- sony.co.uk/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/xr-75x90…
- sony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202104/21-0412
- whathifi.com/reviews/sony-xr-65x90j-65-inch-tv
- techradar.com/reviews/sony-x90j-xr-65x90j
