Sony · BRAVIA
X90L
A 2023 4K LCD TV with full-array local dimming, 120 Hz refresh, Google TV and UK sizes from 55 to 98 inches.
- Sizes
- 55–98″
- Panel
- LED LCD
- Refresh
- 120 Hz
- HDR
- Dolby Vision
- HDMI 2.1
- 2 of 4
- Software
- Google TV
What reviewers say
The 55-inch What Hi-Fi? and 65-inch TechRadar reviews praise natural colour, sharp upscaling, motion and stronger contrast than the previous generation. Both note blooming, limited viewing angles and the two HDMI 2.1 inputs. What Hi-Fi? finds sound capable within its limits; TechRadar prefers a soundbar and sees weaker value at UK prices.
From whathifi.com and techradar.com
Specifications
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- Panel
- LED LCD
- Panel detail
- LCD with a direct full-array LED backlight and local dimming. Sony publishes XR Triluminos Pro but does not identify a quantum-dot layer; no QLED subtype is assumed.
- Resolution
- 3840 × 2160 (4K)
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- HDR formats
- HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
- Picture processing
- Cognitive Processor XR, XR Clear Image, XR 4K Upscaling, Dual Database Processing, XR Super Resolution, XR Triluminos Pro and XR Contrast Booster 10.
- Picture modes
- Custom, Cinema, IMAX Enhanced, Game, Graphics, Dolby Vision Vivid/Bright/Dark, Netflix Calibrated and BRAVIA CORE Calibrated modes.
- Motion handling
- XR Motion Clarity; native panel listed as 100/120 Hz, with 4K 120 Hz input supported.
Sizes
- Sizes
- 55, 65, 75, 85, 98″
- Largest size
- 98″
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, with 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM on HDMI 3/4. One of those also provides eARC, as confirmed by both reviews. HDCP 2.3 on all four.
- Game features
- PlayStation 5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode. What Hi-Fi? reports no dedicated Dolby Vision game mode and high input lag in Dolby Vision; its findings differ from TechRadar’s broader Dolby Vision gaming claim, so low-latency Dolby Vision gaming is not asserted.
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
- Acoustic Multi-Audio with two bass-reflex full-range speakers and two sound-positioning tweeters; X-Balanced Speaker. UK 55/65/75/85-inch output 10 W + 10 W + 5 W + 5 W (30 W); 98-inch 10 W + 10 W + 10 W + 10 W (40 W).
- Audio features
- Dolby Atmos and DTS Digital Surround, Voice Zoom 2, room/user-position calibration and 3D Surround Upscaling. Acoustic Center Sync with compatible Sony soundbars; optional WLA-NS7 for 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer.
- Voice assistants
- Voice remote and built-in microphone with physical switch; Google Assistant described by TechRadar.
- Casting
- Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKit.
- TV tuners
- Twin digital terrestrial/cable and twin satellite tuners; DVB-T/T2, DVB-C, DVB-S/S2, analogue and CI+. These are the UK specifications rather than the US review’s ATSC 3.0 tuner.
- USB
- 2 × side USB; 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 for 55/65/75/85/98-inch: 122.5 × 70.7 × 5.6 / 144.5 × 83.1 × 5.7 / 166.8 × 95.9 × 5.9 / 189.1 × 108.5 × 5.9 / 219.9 × 125.5 × 8.5 cm. Configuration weights exclude the stand; with-stand weights 17.7 / 25.0 / 36.6 / 45.9 / 68.9 kg.
- Stand
- Aluminium Slim Wedged Stand. UK 55/65/75/85-inch have standard, narrow and raised soundbar positions; standard/soundbar foot widths 106.7 / 120.9 / 142.6 / 154.9 cm, narrow widths 40.4 / 47.2 / 50.2 / 59.1 cm. The 98-inch lists only a standard position, width 153.6 cm and with-stand dimensions 219.9 × 130.5 × 46.5 cm.
- VESA pattern
- 55/65/75-inch 300 × 300 mm; 85-inch 400 × 400 mm; 98-inch 600 × 400 mm.
- Power use
- UK published energy consumption: 55-inch 82, 65-inch 101, 85-inch 127 and 98-inch 154 kWh per 1000 hours. Standby 0.50 W; network standby 2.00 W over Wi-Fi or LAN.
- Colours
- Dark Silver bezel and stand on UK 55–85-inch; Black bezel and stand on 98-inch.
- In the box
- Table-top stand, voice remote, IR remote, batteries, power cord and setup instructions. BRAVIA CAM is optional. Sony Japan’s April release lists 65/75-inch X90L on sale on 20 May 2023 and 85-inch on 27 May; release uses month precision. TechRadar lists 7 June for its later regional review, rather than the first worldwide date.
Sizes
| Size | Model | Weight without stand |
|---|---|---|
| 55″ | XR-55X90L | 16.9 kg |
| 65″ | XR-65X90L | 24.2 kg |
| 75″ | XR-75X90L | 35.4 kg |
| 85″ | XR-85X90L | 44.5 kg |
| 98″ | XR-98X90L | 67.2 kg |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Full-array local dimming
- Dolby Vision support
- 4K 120 Hz with VRR
Cons
- Two HDMI 2.1 inputs
- No HDR10+
- No Mini LED backlight
Closest rivals
Model | Sizes | Panel | Refresh | HDR | HDMI 2.1 | Software | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43–98″ | LED LCD | 120 Hz | HDR10+ | 0 of 3 | Tizen | Apr 2025 | |
| 43–98″ | Mini-LED | 144 Hz | HDR10+ | 4 of 4 | Tizen | Apr 2024 | |
| 55–98″ | Mini-LED | 144 Hz | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | 4 of 4 | Google TV | Mar 2025 |
Previous 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-55x90…
- sony.co.uk/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/xr-75x90…
- sony.co.uk/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/xr-85x90…
- sony.co.uk/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/xr-98x90…
- sony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202304/23-0410
- whathifi.com/reviews/sony-x90l-xr-55x90l
- techradar.com/reviews/sony-x90l
