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Sony XR-85X90K, high-end giant for homes with space

Sony XR-85X90K is, clearly, the quintessential model for large spaces where you want to incorporate the high end but without abuse.

Technical characteristics of the Sony XR-85X90K

SPECS
Make model Sony XR-85X90K – Sony XR85X90KAEP – Sony BRAVIA XR 85X90K
Size 85″ (215cm), flat
Resolution Ultra HD (3840 x 2160p)
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Frequency 100Hz (40 to 120)
Backlight Full Array LEDs
SmartTV Yes, AndroidTV 11
Integrated Wi-Fi yes ac certified
Bluetooth Yes, 4.2
3D Nope
usb recorder Yes
tuners
  • Analog (B/G, D/K, I)
  • DVB-T/T2
  • DVB-C
  • DVB-S/S2
Sound 30W (2.2ch) RMS
Dimensions without stand (Height x Width x Depth) 1090 x 1901 x 73mm
Dimensions with stand (Height x Width x Depth) 1125 x 1901 x 469mm
Weight (Without / With stand) 45.8kg / 47.5kg
VESA compatibility Yes, 400 x 400mm
HDMI ports 4 2.1
USB ports 2 2.0
other connectors
  • RJ45
  • RF
  • double satellite
  • composite video
  • digital audio
  • 3.5mm jack
IC+ Integrated Yes, v1.4
Energy Class Category E (143W)
Content / Accessories
  • Quick setup guide
  • operating instructions
  • Remote control
  • voice remote control
  • Drums
  • table stand
  • AC power cord

 

Design and connectivity of the Sony Bravia XR-85X90KAEP

You will see that the bezel, which does not frame, of this model, is absolutely flat and thin , which makes it indistinguishable when we are aware of what we see with a great all-screen effect . It is black , in two parts joined at the edges of the panel and with a slightly different finish, with a point of shine.

On the other hand is your support. This one is made of two legs made of sheet metal and dark silver in color , with a slim and very stylish design. But the best thing is not its aesthetics, which is great, but that these have a triple position . You can place them at the edges of the panel but low, higher to put a sound bar or something else underneath and, finally, more central. Of course, it seems essential for televisions of such an inch.

With its stand, the model will measure 1125 x 1901 x 469 mm . The accompanying weight is 47.6 kilograms . Depending on how you place the legs, of course, we will modify the height and the distance between them. They can be 1567 mm from each other or come up to 601 mm.

If you cannot or do not want to put the television on with its support, you can choose to get a 40 x 40 cm VESA model for the wall . In this way, you will be able to hang only the panel, which measures 1090 x 1901 x 73 mm and subtracts weight up to 48.5 kg .

Tuning and connectivity

With Sony BRAVIA XR 85X90K you are going to tune in digital with DDVB-C/S2/T2, in CI+ V1.4, in HbbTV and in analog via B/G, D/K, I.

To achieve this, the device has, on its rear panel, a hybrid composite video with a jack, a slot to insert the CI, an IF satellite and an RF antenna .

Other existing connectors are the RJ45 plug that allows cable Internet access, two USB 2.0 that allow us to record content that is broadcast, optical audio output and four HDMI 2.1 inputs that have support for HDCP 2.3, VRR, ARC, eARC, CEC and ALLM as well as the ability to run games in 4k at 120fps.

Very nice the rear where we house the physical connections

Very nice the rear where we house the physical connections

Forgetting the cables, we will also have bluetooth in version 4.2 and a certified dual WiFI .

Image quality and general functions

Sony Bravia XR-85X90KAEP presents us with a 30-bit VA matrix LCD panel . Its color depth is 10 perfect bits to discover 1073 million colors and offers us a native Ultra High Definition resolution .

It has a direct backlight with Full Array LED with which the work is focused exclusively on the necessary areas (local dimming), which are usually those that suffer from being too much or too little illuminated. This improves the black and white contrast and adds basic drawing depth.

Motion Clarity is designed to deliver sharpness and clarity for fast-moving images, including games. It is included to support a frequency of 100 Hz that can be extended to 120.

very special processor is included, Cognitive XR , which, as you can guess from its name, seeks to offer the content as we perceive it, working intensely with an AI that is based on previous experiences. In addition, it is in charge of raising the resolution of the contents so that they resemble UHD.

We have a support for HDR HLG, Dolby Vision and also for HDR 10 (we are missing HDR 10+). In addition, Sony is committed to including HDR enhancement technology, HDR Remaster , which ends up improving the realism of what we see.

To improve the color, the model integrates XR Triluminos PRO , which we exemplify in the image below , Live Color and XR Smoothing .

This is what color looks like with Triluminos PRO

This is what color looks like with Triluminos PRO

In the case of clarity, Sony XR-85X90K has XR Super Resolution, dual databse processing and, of course, the upscaling or conversion to 4K XR that we have talked about.

Contrast is worked on with general dynamic contrast enhancement , but also with XR HDR Remaster and with XR Contrast Booster .

The icing on the cake when it comes to improving images a little more is the inclusion of eleven image modes so that we can adjust what we see to the one that most closely resembles it.

Audio

The television works with a 20 W RMS power base of bass reflex speakers, to which it adds another 10 brought by two X Balanced speakers of the positioning tweeter type , strategically placed to direct the sound.

Its compatibility reaches DTS Digital Surround and Dolby Atmos , so sound quality will not be a problem.

To improve the sound, the user position and room compensation system is included . What this does is, via space analysis, adapt the values ​​of the sound so that it sounds in the best possible way depending on the circumstance. Remember that this will be much more effective if you place a Bravia detection camera.

We have conversion to Surround 3D (which is compatible with headphones) and also  Vice Zoom 2 with which to improve the dialogues so that they are more understandable. As in the case of images, the television also has different audio modes that calibrate the values ​​depending on what we are listening to.

Finally, know that we have a synchronization process with sound bars to create an acoustic center .

Sony BRAVIA XR 85X90K software/smartTV review

For this television Sony has opted for Google. Thus, it introduces Android 11 TV as OS and Google TV as interface layer .

This implies that many of the functionalities are specific to this corporation, such as the Play Store, Play Music, the OK Google assistant to help us carry out actions and obtain information (we also have the option of using Alexa if we prefer), Chromecast (and now also there is support for AirPlay, so you can mirror from your Apple devices)…

Casting content from our small devices to the television

Casting content from our small devices to the television

Beyond that, you have a browser called Vewd that will help you do your searches on the Internet and enter the sites you like.

As exclusive Sony extras we find BRAVIA Cam, which serves, as we have said, to improve the audio and brightness of the television when it recognizes us, and to be able to make video calls. You will also find BRAVIA Core, which is an exclusive streaming content service of the brand and is free for a whole year.

Sony XR-85X90K TV: Pros and Cons

PROS:
  • Triple position stand
  • Android version 11
  • variable frequency
  • HDCP 2.3
  • Dolby Atmos
  • BRAVIA Core free
CONS:
  • Somewhat wide profile for a high-end
  • Unknown HbbTV
  • Energy class E
8.7TOTAL SCORE

 

Picture quality
9
Design
9.5
connectivity
8.5
Sound
8.5
System / SmartTV
9
Quality/price ratio
7.5

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