Love OLED’s perfect blacks, but the Bravia 9 is a monster. For reference my Switch looks far more vibrant on the B9 and brighter than the C3… and the brightness is only at 10/50 for the B9… it is that bright.
I think you guys but too much of a big deal on viewing angles, most people dont watch their tvs from extreme viewing angles which would be a very strange way to watch TV.
Thanks so much for the review. This IS the one we've been waiting for! Hopefully black friday/super bowl sales will discount it pretty hard. I definitely won't be connecting this to the internet if a TV this crazy expensive has unavoidable ads, just crazy.
@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY Common Brian, do you actually think this review justifies the capability of Bravia 9? I'm guessing you probably be like 🤦♂️ while writing this comment. 😁
I'm looking to buy the 85" version, the increased number of dimming zones is claimed to reduce blooming to next-to nothing. Now I only need a sturdier table to place this thing on!
@@hastensavoir7782 Not an issue, my seating arrangements are rather limited and no one would ever sit off-angle against the screen. I know OLEDs have superior viewing angles, I suppose that's what you're trying to teach me?
I purchased the 75" B9 and I'm quite simply blown away, after coming from the Samsung 65" QN95A. The picture clarity, motion, colours and local dimming are outstanding, but what surprised me the most was the audio, it's waaay better than any TV I've ever owned or heard. It's pricey, but I don't regret a penny of it. Oh and as for screen uniformity, my 75 inch panel is near perfect, except for that old Sony trait of ever so slightly dimmer corners, which you really have to look for. Thanks for the review👍🏼
Its the first mini-led with Ganular light control...it is onw of the brighter TVs ever and the clossest a Qles TV has ever gottwn to OLED when it comes to blooming and microcontrast.
Only if you're incredibly ignorant. Name me a single $2000 MiniLED TV that comes close to being anywhere as good. And I'm talking about launch MSRP obviously.
Not trying to be that guy, but what does gender have to do with it? She’s one of the best irrespective of gender. It’s not like there are many women in RUclips tech anyway so her being “one of the best female tech presenters” isn’t really saying much
Thanks for the review Abby. Just got my 85 inch of this tv delivered yesterday and put on the wall. Still getting into settings and more, So far so good .
I wish they put a g4 there instead of a95l, especially for gamers. The g4 is the clear choice at these prices. There is just no reason to get an led with only 2 hdmi 2.1 ports when the g4 is super bright and does 4k144hz with processing that's just as good
The G4 is also a heck of a lot more expensive. Especially at the 80" models. The B9 is what? $4,800 and the G4 is at an eye-watering $6,500.... The G4 does reign supreme for games but IMO is not at all worth the $1,700 price difference.
@bleachedwhale I don't get why people say this. A calibrated g4 will be at..what..a brightness level of 13? Sdr is suppose to be 100 nits and you really think something is going to look better than oled? Oled offers a LOT more than just gaming performance. There is not one category in which the bravis 9 beats the g4, or even a95l. Movies are 1000 nits and don't go beyond p3 bit you think an led with local dimming is going to be better than an oled...that's insane. A 1500 nit oled removes the relevancy of any led unless you're looking to go big or save money.
It's nice to see that you are doing reviews of recently released TVs on RUclips! Smaller sizes than I would be interested in but I can understand cost concerns. Anywho, I didn't hear you mention that the Bravia 9 has a "center channel" input that can be used with Sony Soundbars. Also it might be useful to Joe Sixpack if you mentioned what picture mode was found to be the most accurate for general content.. Keep up the good work .
Unfortunately the A95L isn’t available in a size over 77”. It’s either a LG G4 or the B9 at 83” and 85”. I’ll never trust hisense or tcl with their crappy quality control. They’ve always died around the 3 year mark for me
@@Voce24 valid concern. What attracted me to to OLED is the wide viewing angles. This TV is wall mounted in my living room on a wall nearly 30ft long. I have seating to view the TV straight on, as well as sofas that are perpendicular to the TV wall which can create viewing angles that are not ideal. The B7 image was completely washed out from the side seating, which in hindsight should have been expected, so I can't knock it for that. The major disappointment, however, was that I didn't find the picture quality all that impressive even in ideal seating. I wanted to like it. Also thought about the B9 since the price point is so similar to the G4. For my situation it just made more sense to take advantage the OLED wide viewing angle, which is really incredible btw.
You geys keep saying you lose a HDMI 120hz port. But thats not always accurate. I.e. if you connect the EArc 120hz HDMI cable to a receiver capable of supporting HDMI 2.1 inputs, then you increase your HDMI 2.1 ports by 3-6 more ports. Now if the EArc port is NOT 2.1 120hz and u attached the cable to the capable receiver then that renders your receiver HDMI 2.1 inputs useless as you cant use any of the receiver HDMI for 120hz signals. So sometimes it's good and sometimes it's not good to have the Earc port and 120hz as the same, when there are only 2 HDMI 120hz on the TV.
Sadly it comes only in panel sizes that are too large for me, the price is also OTT With only two 2.1 HDMI ports this is also not good at this price level. I will wait and see what Sony offer next year now that Mediatek have a new SoC with full HDMI 2.1 support, so no excuses from Sony next time. If you have very deep pockets and a large room then fine, but at these prices i expect more.
Excellent video, if I could offer one critique though.... I don't recall you showing us the settings menu at any point. Someone less familiar with Sony TVs wouldn't know what to expect and would probably like to see that.
2:57 I think you're way too kind about these kinds of bugs. Tv manufacturers seem to have completely forgotten how to make decent firmware. When we got our LG C3 in january I almost immediately noticed about five or six bugs that I had never seen reported in any review, because owners spend much more time with one particular model of tv than reviewers do. Obviously the bug reports for LG are so convoluted that I'm still in the process of reporting them. This is far from unique to LG. I've had similar experiences with Samsung and Philips and I've heard Sony isn't much better. Tv manufacturers deserve all the crap they can get from reviewers about bugs, because at least that might cause them to try their best to solve them for a change.
@@TonyDAngelo-ot7ny Yeah, on the Samsung S95C bugged firmware even caused the tv to "forget" to run its compensation cycles, causing burn-in to appear much more quickly than it would've done otherwise. That's a serious flaw that should've been corrected way before launch. At the worst it should've been a day 1 patch, to make sure consumers weren't affected. Instead, the tv had been on the market for over 6 months before it was fixed. We're basically paying tv manufacturers to become their beta testers at this point.
On paper the Bravia 9 has twice as many zones, giving better contrast and gets quite a bit brighter. It also tracks the EOTF quite a bit more accurately since it seems the X95L makes content a bit too dark than intended.
It's not really the no of zones which matters here ... the new "Backlight Master Drive" they set up just outperforms any other backlight to date. Nevertheless it's still an lcd tv with all it's technology driven drawbacks ... but a great one ;-) From what I saw and heard so far ... the new Bravia 7 (also equipped with a "Backlight Master Drive") is roughly on par with last years X95L... So, more or less: A95L > Bravia 9 > X95L = Bravia 7
Why do people come here to defend their purchasing decisions? These are comparative objective measurements. They don’t mean they are subjectively terrible in real world use. Are people really fanboys for TV brands?
@@MrLathor it’s horrible. People have such low self esteem these days that they are use TV brands or models to put people down in order to bring themselves up and to try and justify their purchases. It’s sad
people are ridiculously tribal for TV brands. Sony is particularly polarizing with their high price relative to literally everyone else. That vs the percieved higher quality. Influencers push them very hard and Sony is "active" in their circles. Sony events where they show off tv's, Rob Brennan doing interviews, etc.
Hisense UX is not close to Bravia 9 in performance. That is a wrong take. The processing isn't as good even in the slightest and neither is the dimming zone control and so on.
I know it's a tv review and I agree that an expensive tv should sound decent... However, pushing people to use sound bars over a (FAR) better solution like a pair of decent outboard speakers is so cringeworthy that I nearly turned off the video. I wish the industry would stop trying to hard to push sound bars when they will never get close to the fidelity you get with a simple pair of outboard speakers even at the same price point. Anyone spending cash on a tv like this should be a purchasing a decent pair of speakers at the very least and not a sound bar. Even the best sound bars pale in comparison to a proper speaker setup.
@@seth4321 there’s nothing inherently wrong with them but you can get a far better experience at nearly the same price by going with a stereo pair of outboard speakers.
I'm debating between Bravia 7 and Bravia 9 because the price difference is big Can you explain the differences between them and whether the price difference is worth the investment. I mainly watch football in a lighted room. Today I have a Sony OLED TV and it has problems with burning pixels, so I want to switch to a TV with mini LED technology thanks
FINALLY saw the 85" Bravia 9 in person at a local Best Buy and it didn't disappoint! Sooo incredibly immersive..vivid..bright in the right areas (specular HDR highlights)... incredible oled-like blacks...etc. The Bravia 8 & A95L were positioned directly next to it and the B9 looked better "to me" than those...A great bargain @ $4,799...
Same. I know the A95L has a wider range of colors, but based on the Sony demos, you couldn't tell. What you could tell is that the Bravia 9 is an insanely good TV.
Exaggeration of the off angle response of this TV which is absolutely the best non-OLED TV ever. It was stated that the brightness degrades at 45 degrees off, however all TVs brightness degrades at angle >45, it’s physics. And brightness degradation on a very bright TV is not really a negative. The real question should be about image color degradation or accuracy and that’s where this Sony excels. I saw the comparison of the A95L to the Bravia 9, and I saw the QD-OLED not able to represent well objects which were not bright separated by objects much brighter. The Bravia 9 however made the dimmer objects visible and more resolved. Also, the Bravia 9 is designed to work well with content mastered to 4000 nits peak brightness and since this review didn’t test that superlative capability, the review doesn’t really accurately support the value of this TV. And don’t argue that content isn’t out yet. Well yes, but the mastering capability was just recently upgraded.
Given that (besides renting a Nvidia Pulsar) there is only one professional monitor available being capable of 4,000 nits (the Sony BVM-HX3110) ... I very much doubt the studios have switched to 4,000 nits mastering ... or will do so soon...
@@marcuscole8796 Why not? With Dolby vision metadata indicating the HDR level, the movies can be mastered with different nit levels. It’s just that Samsung may need to rethink their lack of support for Dolby Vision.
@@Radarcb329 That's not how colorists are working ... they are working (mainly with still pictures) with the original material and absolute values for colors and brightnesses ... anything else is just guessing ... and nothing the professionals (the studios) are able to use due to their work needs to be traceable, replicable and the results must match/fit perfectly to those of their co-workers which are working on the identical movie in parallel. Standards is the magic word here ;-)
Last year, the 85-inch and 75-inch versions of the X95L model had different display panels, with the 85-inch version having a better panel. Therefore, if you bought the 65-inch or 75-inch X95L, you got a lower-quality panel compared to the 85-inch. How are things this year with the Bravia 9 (XR90)? Does the display quality vary depending on the display size? Are there any differences in sound or other features based on the display size?
I would have thought abut the Bravia 9 but live in Australia and they do not sell the 65 inch. The B9 75 inch is around $6,800 AUD ended up purchasing the G4 65 OLED for $3,400. Couldn't justify spending an extra $3k plus for the B9.
@@davevale7021 Nice, having seen the TV's I don't think an extra $2,750 is worth it for me personally. I like OLEDS and the B9 looks good but G4 is very nice too.
There is no mention of the key upgrades. Here is the list of what she missed. 1) XR Backlight Master Drive 2) XR High Peak Luminance (both used in Mastering monitors) 3) New worlds smallest LED driver (small as a sesame seed) 4) Frame tweeters + Beam tweeters. And only TV with up firing speaker. 5) XR contrast Booster 30 (X95L had 20 and X90L has 10) 6) Playstation remote play features 7) Studio Calibrated modes. RTINGS missed a lot of things on this review. Was it deliberate? We'll never know. 🤷♂️
It's not the best Tv overall this Tv cost more than Doble the 2024 QM8 thats ridiculous and it does not have lower latency for gaming. Some say you won't notice the difference yes some won't notice it and some do notice but even if you don't notice it you'll have the edge over other players when playing online... Avery millisecond counts when playing online especially fighting games and shooters. Yes it may have slighty better picture quality but many people won't notice and the increase in price is not justified it is not even brighter than the QM8....
Lmao stop crying you will not notice anything when comparing milliseconds . Also people are reporting drops outs at 144hz not to mention the 75 and 85 local dimming is so much better everything just looks better on it. HDR,SDR doesn’t matter better sound better upscaling and the Spanish reviewer set wasn’t that bright was actually less the Bravia 9 so 🤷🏾♂️
@@NexGenTek I'm not crying lmao in fact most my electronics are Sony lol my phone is a Sony xperia 1 iii my speakers are Sony I have an Oled Sony TV Sony A8H. You think I really care if the TCL is better or not? Lmao I'm just giving my personal opinion. The Bravia 9 is not worth Doble the price the TCL don't take it personal kid. And also the point is not if you notice the difference in milliseconds or not. The game is the one that will notice it and it will send signal faster if you have lower input lag basically when gaming online like competitive games let say WARZONE, whoever has lower input lag will most likely win a 1v1 if they both have the same skill level and fire each other at the same time.. Input latency is not about if you can notice the difference.. Maybe you don't understand what I'm trying to say but any gamer who likes to win and plans on getting a TV they're definitely gon get the TCL. For fighting games the TCL is also the clear winner.
@@FenixPajarito Nobody who cares about winning the input lag war that much is playing on a tcl. It’d make more sense to play on a Oled or a monitor. The difference you are talking about isn’t perceivable it really isn’t making a difference in the real world! There’s to many factors that play into it! I’ve been slaughtering on this tv coming in first numerous times. There’s really no gap
@@NexGenTek it's like if I say the average person won't notice the minimal difference in picture quality between the Sony and the TCL plus FOMO also said the TCL is better for sports and like I said for me the price difference is not justified. You if the TV is gon cost more than Doble the price it should be better in every aspect lol. In my Personal Opinion the price difference is not justified and it's a total waste of money 💵 💰... And you can trash all you like the TCL QM851 I don't really care lol I don't get any money 💵 💰 or anything if the TCL is better than the Sony or viceversa they're just tvs.... 😴
@@FenixPajarito It’s not not minimal though. That’s the problem the processing is far ahead. Also Fomo says it the 900D,B9 and the G4 for sports. Compare the QM8 to the U8N not the Bravia 9. It’s just doesn’t compare
When opening a menu LD is disabled. Sony does that. It's a non-issue because who watches content with menus open. Do what you nee to do in menu, turn it off and go and watch the content the LD is fully back on immediately. I don't notice any smearing or issues. But I am used to LCD. It's just fast and smooth to me in gaming. No complaints there. Movie watching is awesome with HDR. Dolby vision works really well, which is not common with Sony that struggles normally with DV. I like DV Bright.
love the videos and presenter, lots of great info but problem for me is alot of the terms are way too technical lol ... can RTINGS do a "guide / explainer" to their videos? Like what is a PQ EOTF curve etc thanks!
Hi Abby. Can You Please Review JVC's 4K 2024 TVs? I know it's not available in the US. It's a budget TV of Japan. If it's going to be a cheaper version of a Sony TV, i will be getting it. Mainly my TV will be for gaming on PS5.
Got my 85” Bravia 9 on the 11th and I love this thing. I’m constantly in awe of everything I’m watching. The brightness, blacks, and colors are amazing. I haven’t had any issues with settings and whatnot thankfully either
Hello there, i have one query please. Few people complaining about auto local dimmimg. So is it software issue which can go away with software update? Settings issue and can be quickly resolved? Or you are also facing /not facing this issue.
@@michael-4k4000 it’s fantastic tbh. Everything I’ve watched and played has been great. Some calibration and you’re golden with this tv. One thing I’ll add is how impressive the tvs speaker are. I never use my TVs speaker unless I’m watching a RUclips video and it’s surprising how good it sounds
@@gauravgoel8092 the TV downloaded and installed an update on day one while I was navigating through the settings. It was able to do that without shutting the tv off for a restart. I haven’t noticed any issues with auto local dimming. I had the tv calibrated right away. I forgot what it’s set to (low/med/high) but it is on. I can speak for any units being defective but it’s not based off new tech so I don’t think there should be any concern about that. It could just be that some people pick a setting and leave it at that without going through each setting to have the best possible picture
PLEASE HELP! Bravia 9 85" or X90L 98".....This is really a tough one for me. The wow factor of the 98" will be amazing but it appears the Bravia 9 is the best TV ever produced.
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I can't figure out why TV companies put a Nice Thin frame around their TV's only to ruin it with a Quarter Inch Black Border all on the inside of the TV screen??? They manage to Put the Picture right down to the Bottom of the TV that area doesn't have that quarter Inch Black border, S why do they think they needed everywhere else on the TV Screen. I can't be sure Have to Dig a little But I believe I seen a Thin Bezel TV with the Picture that went right to it's edges on a Samsung, But it could have just been photoshopped to make it look that way???
@@rizevnarastek Yes, but what about the quarter Inch Black Border All on the Inside??? I have a Sony ATM it has a Frame/Bezel around it and The Picture goes all the way to it's edges, New TV's/Monitors today Put even Thinner Frames/Bezels around them but decided a Black Border on the Inside of Viewing area was a good Idea???
@@robertmacdonald345instead of 16x9 try the one used when connecting a PC. I think it's Just Fill. I'm not at the TV right now but some mfrs use different terminology. If that doesn't help then it's because people aren't broadcasting with 1.78 or 1.85 ratio with a lot of content.
Not really interested in this TV (though after seeing the review maybe I am!), but such an entertaining review I watched the whole thing! Being an LCD I assume this draws much less power than an OLED? I wonder what impact that would have over, say, 10 years of useage.
LCD consumes less power and still these are the best TVs if you watch TV all the time, because OLED what does it matter that they have super black if it is very dark in bright rooms and in 3,4 years if the TV is on for a long time you have a burnt screen, so never any OLED. If you want the TV to serve you for let's say 10 years then only LCD or Mini Led
Anyone buying a $3,000 tv and is using the Google TV UI needs to rethink their purchasing decisions. Spend the extra (tiny) little bit more and buy the streamer hardware of your choice. No more ads.
Fantastic real world review, delivered without the mumbo-jumbo. Well done and thank you! It's the TV of choice, but as you say, the Hisense is worth a look...
I don’t think the “QLED” description is the more suitable for the title…the main feature is “MiniLed” as its the best implementation so far…and being Sony’s 2024 Flagship implies that it has QuantumDot technology built in…there are almost no MiniLed TVs without QD color conversion layer…
This channel gave such a bad review on the S95D that I completely disregarded it until I started to watch side-by-sides. For the same price as the S95D, she had nothing but glowing praise for a TV that has worse colors, worse contrast, worse blooming (obviously) but better processing and overall brightness. Had I not checked them out myself, I wouldve bought a set for the same price that was much worse, but still very good overall. While I do think the Bravia 9 is the best miniled thus far and is a step forward in technology, I feel that the difference in praise was very misleading.
"...this TV is available in 65, 75 and 85 inch sizes..." Not if you live in the UK (or Europe), as Sony (inexplicably) aren't making the 65" available, so the countries with traditionally smaller homes and rooms, aren't able to have one.😖 I don't know anything about the Hisense, but (unlike the Bravia 9 etc.) the A95L doesn't have the option to change the width of the feet or height (apart from the 77") making it very difficult to accommodate.
I need to delay audio for a few milliseconds to match the TV box sound with the image on my new 75" B9. I can find the A/V Sync setting but it allows only for three options: Auto / On / Off... but none of them allows me to set a time delay like 20ms or 30ms... Is this not an option with the B9?
@MyFatherLoves good recommendation. Also I already own an a80l and realized what ads they are referring to. I thought it was more ads, new ads. They are honestly mostly out of the way, mostly ad content. Not like an ad for shoes or jeans or anything like that.
I knew Sony would deliver regardless. Expensive now though, haha. I already got a C4 as a PC monitor. That 'green tint' people talk about on the C4 can be gotten rid of if one knows how to calibrate, and reviewers usually don't have time for that when they review. Most viewers who 'depend' on what reviewers say usually don't know how to calibrate either (tsk tsk). Unfortunately for LG, their image processing isn't as precise as Sony or Samsung...but once it's well calibrated, it looks as good as any of 'em. The differences are minimal at worst. Sony's still my personal fave, but they take too long to release their new models. I owned a Samsung last time, so I wanted to try something else. Sorry, Sony. You guys took too long again. Maybe next time.
I am trying to figure out if the viewing angle would be a problem or noticeable for me. We do not need extreme angles but I do often sit in a chair that is at an angle to the TV. Not sure how to calculate it. I can say they I currently have an older Samsung LCD and the viewing angle is not a problem. Would there be any reason to think this TV it is more pronounced. I have been going back and forth between this and the A95L. My room has some windows in it so it is at least somewhat bright. We never watch in totally dark room. I have wanted an OLED forever but thinking maybe the Bravia 9 makes sense.
MiniLED is the light source of the backlight (only) ... the Bravia 9 is a lcd tv (the lcd layer is what is generating the picture ! ) ... which uses nanoparticles (aka quantum dots) ... hence it's a QLED tv 🙂 (QLED = lcd tv using quantum dots and a led backlight...instead of the former CCFL-backlight)
All brands are now following in Samsung's footsteps and Samsung named their TVs like that to mislead people into thinking that QLED is almost like OLED, while it's just a normal MINI LED, a marketing gimmick.
Blooming and Blacks looking Grey on 2D Flat image glued to the Screen Gallore. Most overhyped TV of the past 10 years that isn't even on the level of a C1. It's MiniLED, it's inferior in 2024. The End.
It has to be pay for play. I had completely disregarded the S95D because of her and other reviwers. It was such a bad review that I decided to look at the G4, QN900D, A95L and Beavia 9 only. The only reason I now have the S95D is because I was more or less forced to watch side-by-sides. Not only is the S95D a significant upgrade from the S95C, it's color luminance smoked the others. Sure, purists do not like that it isn't accurate out of the box and the processing is only very good (but top 5ish), the matte screen is amazing in the dark and I can finally game in the light - but is horrible in a warehouse full of fog lights.. But for the life of me, I'm trying to figure out how this set got so underrated that channels are actively looking for every nook and cranny to give as many bad strokes as possible. This year, I think I may have discovered something for myself. That "professional" reviewers have a strong bias where they go either all in for the good, or all in for the bad. Rtings no longer is trustworthy for me.
@@falsehope5529 I mean yes on paper for sure but visually how much really? I know the Z9 series already hits 4000 nits. So the Z9 is still brighter and has 85 watt audio cause I guess it is a Master Series?
I mean on paper yes the Bravia 9 is better. But the Z9K still brighter at close to 4000 nits and has an 85 watt audio system cause its a Master Series. I really hope to see a comparison of both of them. Im really curious 🤔
@@AnythingGoesJoJoZ9K doesn’t hit 4000 nits only around 3500 to 3600 which is right there with the bigger size Bravia 9 but the blacks don’t even compare so the B9 will always look and be brighter it’s like having a oled that can do 3000nits with 8-900 full field and the B9 has a better processor that’s been tweaked to advantage of it.
Question: can you clarify if Sony Bravia 9 supports 120hz in Dolby? Also if it supports, are you locked in GAME mode? I have an a90J which in order to have 120hz it only supports in game mode (and no game mode)
Coming from a 2017 Samsung 60" LCD, I only stream, sports and Blu-ray, NO GAMING and In the tropics with five 5' windows in living room. I also don't watch TV in the dark - minimum is with ambient light. My room size is 13' x 13 - no off angle issues expected. I will be buying the 85'' Sony Bravia 9. This choice is based on prioritising my "Use Case". Kudos to FOMO and Brian.
Stompage time at the Shootout, when the G4 runs circles around this ancient MiniLED and takes home King of TV at the Value Electronics as well as HDTVTest Shootout. NexGenTek 🤡on the receiving end of a crushing Defeat again, same like last year with his S95C.
Motion on this TV is horrible! I don't get all the people saying it's the best motion of all the manufacturers. Are you all blind? It's giving me a headache it's so gittery.
Listing the HDMI 2.1 eARC port as a negative isn't accurate for every use case- I have an AVR with HDMI 2.1 switching, and while I would rather have four 2.1 ports on the TV, in my situation it's no big deal because the AVR is handling most of my inputs anyway.
That's pretty true for AVR owners :-) ... nevertheless ... after HDMI 2.1 was released in 2017 and implemented first in 2019 (LG C9) ... after these 5 years every highend and expensive tv should offer ALL ports capable of this state-of-the-art technology. Regarding the Bravia 9 price point RTINGS critic seems to be quite just tho. But yes ... practically seen, many people do not need all the HDMI 2.1 capabilities ... WHAT would be helpful: tvs with only two HDMI 2.1-ports should use one of the HDMI 2.0-ports for their eARC-connection ... leaving THEN two HDMI 2.1-ports which would cover most requirements :-)
@@marcuscole8796Again, I would rather Sony have switched their suppliers to gain four (or more) 2.1 HDMI ports, but- if you're using a newer AVR with 4k/120 hrz+ support to switch your inputs, having eARC on one of the 2.0 ports is a major detriment, so I'm very glad this TV doesn't have that configuration.
@@bleachedwhale Unfortunately the most powerful SOC (besides LG's and Samsung's ofc) is the MediaTek Pentonic ... and this chip offers 2 of the fast ports only ... so, Sony basically doesn't have a choice because LG and Samsung won't sell them to Sony. Because eARC doesn't require the higher bandwidth of HDMI 2.1 there actually is no drawback at all by implementing eARC on one of the 2.0 ports ... many 2.0 ports today are a mixture of 2.0 and 2.1 ... very often lacking the high bandwidth only. I very often saw such 2.0 ports being communicated as 2.1 recently although they were lacking full bandwidth ... this seems to be allowed by the HDMI Association ... which as a customer I feel being somewhat disturbing and misleading.
@@marcuscole8796 Sony has much more leverage to gain high end features from its suppliers, and to reverse engineer competing tech from alt suppliers than you're giving them credit. The real reason they haven't adopted four 2.1 HDMI inputs is purely cost. They are still under contract with their current supplier for a set price, and although they could launch new product with an alternate supplier at will, the ramp up and engineering will be expensive at scale. That's understandable, and I don't begrudge them that point. I just wish they had made the switch on this generation rather than on a later one. It practically reeks of FOMO for high end non-brand loyalists. Regarding your thoughts about eARC compatibility on some HDMI 2.0 eARC TV inputs- HDMI version 2.1 is not a strict requirement for eARC, but eARC was introduced as being one of the aspects that would be included with HDMI version 2.1. If you hook your 8k 60/HDMI 2.1 equipped AVR into a 2.0 HDMI port on a TV, you're not going to be able to view 4k120/8k60 content on your TV coming from any source on the AVR. This is the whole point of having eARC on an HDMI 2.1 port, to gain both the functionality of eARC and high bitrate passthrough, which is important for gamers and those who wish to have a better browsing experience on PC. That may not be the majority of users, but it should definitely take priority over cost on a flagship television on a premium brand like Sony.
@@marcuscole8796 The reason Sony hasn't switched to newer HDMI chipset/switches is entirely down to cost. They are likely still under contract with their current supplier, and although they could be reverse engineering a new 4x 2.1 HDMI board right now, the production cost to scale up for retail will also likely be too high to justify launching it on a single product line for now. I don't begrudge them that, however- I do wish they would push this change forward some, as the competition is overtaking them in the high end space, especially on image processing. As far as your thoughts on eARC on HDMI 2.0, it will work fine with all the audio formats and have the same fidelity, but you will lose the capability to pass through a 4k120/8k60 signal, which is important for next gen gaming. This is why hooking an external 2.1 HDMI switcher/AVR into a 2.0 HDMI eARC TV port kneecaps your television's 120hz VRR capability.
Love OLED’s perfect blacks, but the Bravia 9 is a monster. For reference my Switch looks far more vibrant on the B9 and brighter than the C3… and the brightness is only at 10/50 for the B9… it is that bright.
B9 is the sun ☀️
I think you guys but too much of a big deal on viewing angles, most people dont watch their tvs from extreme viewing angles which would be a very strange way to watch TV.
The local dimming is mega impressive but the grey uniformity issues on a tv this expensive is not acceptable imo.
Why do Santa Abby’s reviews always make me smile?
Thanks so much for the review. This IS the one we've been waiting for! Hopefully black friday/super bowl sales will discount it pretty hard. I definitely won't be connecting this to the internet if a TV this crazy expensive has unavoidable ads, just crazy.
Excellent review!
Hi Brian! 👋🏼
@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY Common Brian, do you actually think this review justifies the capability of Bravia 9? I'm guessing you probably be like 🤦♂️ while writing this comment. 😁
I'm looking to buy the 85" version, the increased number of dimming zones is claimed to reduce blooming to next-to nothing. Now I only need a sturdier table to place this thing on!
Can use 4 cinderblocks to start
How about the Mediocre Viewing angles😂
@@hastensavoir7782 Viewing angles are better on larger screen sizes for QLED televisions.
@@hastensavoir7782 Not an issue, my seating arrangements are rather limited and no one would ever sit off-angle against the screen. I know OLEDs have superior viewing angles, I suppose that's what you're trying to teach me?
@@hastensavoir7782 For people buying a set for just a few people to watch from a couch, the viewing angle is the least important trait.
I purchased the 75" B9 and I'm quite simply blown away, after coming from the Samsung 65" QN95A. The picture clarity, motion, colours and local dimming are outstanding, but what surprised me the most was the audio, it's waaay better than any TV I've ever owned or heard. It's pricey, but I don't regret a penny of it.
Oh and as for screen uniformity, my 75 inch panel is near perfect, except for that old Sony trait of ever so slightly dimmer corners, which you really have to look for. Thanks for the review👍🏼
They always do that, they make 65in with Chinese panels to force you to get 75/85in models
She’s reviewing the wrong Bravia 9 😂
Glad to hear you're happy with the purchase! 😄
@@TechCody113 Please explain / expand on that.
@@rsr789 sonys been doing this for years, but technically they make 65in cheaper and worse panels, forcing people to get 75/85in models.
This is a great tv, but the msrp is 1k over what it should actually sell for.
New tech. Welcome to earth.
@@dllemms90c for 750, or 65 inch for 950. But it's Sony so they can charge triple for a worse tv
Agree that’s Sony for you.
Its the first mini-led with Ganular light control...it is onw of the brighter TVs ever and the clossest a Qles TV has ever gottwn to OLED when it comes to blooming and microcontrast.
Only if you're incredibly ignorant. Name me a single $2000 MiniLED TV that comes close to being anywhere as good. And I'm talking about launch MSRP obviously.
Best Bravia 9 review I have seen.
Until Vincent comes along
Seems like a great TV, I dislike the aggressive dimming* on my oleds so look forward to trying this.
dining?? what is?
@@mickey-neo sorry, dimming*
Yeh I notice my Sony a90j OLED dim in brightness while watching content with logos on the screen
Guys, let’s all agree that Abby is one of the best female tech presenters on RUclips!
She certainly is...possibly the best
And how!
Not trying to be that guy, but what does gender have to do with it? She’s one of the best irrespective of gender.
It’s not like there are many women in RUclips tech anyway so her being “one of the best female tech presenters” isn’t really saying much
Guys, guys, c'mon guys... Guys.
Really, guys, let's be real.
Guys.
She is one of the best presenters straight up.
I feel like the reflection handling should have both screen off and screen playing content shown in the tests.
Was waiting for this review as if it was Christmas! Wait...😮
We at RTINGS came to deliver some early presents! 🎅
Great review! This is currently my dream TV but, unfortunately, is not sold in Brazil
Thank you for watching, hopefully one day you're able to get your hands on it!
If it ever comes to Brazil it will, unfortunately, cost a kidney.
We need a TV importing service!
@@andre_ss6 Asap!
Why not an OLED TV? Will you use it in bright rooms or a lot of uneven content?
Thanks for the review Abby. Just got my 85 inch of this tv delivered yesterday and put on the wall. Still getting into settings and more, So far so good .
Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching 😄
I wish they put a g4 there instead of a95l, especially for gamers.
The g4 is the clear choice at these prices. There is just no reason to get an led with only 2 hdmi 2.1 ports when the g4 is super bright and does 4k144hz with processing that's just as good
That's only true if you're spending most of your time gaming. Sports, live television and 24 fps content aren't going to look as good on any OLED.
The G4 is also a heck of a lot more expensive. Especially at the 80" models. The B9 is what? $4,800 and the G4 is at an eye-watering $6,500.... The G4 does reign supreme for games but IMO is not at all worth the $1,700 price difference.
@bleachedwhale I don't get why people say this. A calibrated g4 will be at..what..a brightness level of 13? Sdr is suppose to be 100 nits and you really think something is going to look better than oled? Oled offers a LOT more than just gaming performance. There is not one category in which the bravis 9 beats the g4, or even a95l. Movies are 1000 nits and don't go beyond p3 bit you think an led with local dimming is going to be better than an oled...that's insane. A 1500 nit oled removes the relevancy of any led unless you're looking to go big or save money.
Being a sports fan! I worry about panel lottery with that DSE
Yes, i want an "excessively bright" TV to counter all the terribly dim HDR content out there!!
In theory, would black smearing in gaming be reduced on the larger sizes like the 85-in? Being that it has more zones?
It's nice to see that you are doing reviews of recently released TVs on RUclips! Smaller sizes than I would be interested in but I can understand cost concerns. Anywho, I didn't hear you mention that the Bravia 9 has a "center channel" input that can be used with Sony Soundbars. Also it might be useful to Joe Sixpack if you mentioned what picture mode was found to be the most accurate for general content.. Keep up the good work .
@@gerardwiesel559 she didn’t mention a lot of things about this TV. Half hearted review.
@@Xaxtikar
No. It’s a review. Not a discussion on the best settings. There are plenty of other channels that go into the best settings.
I have thee 85 in bravia 9 just got rid of the x95k
Unfortunately the A95L isn’t available in a size over 77”.
It’s either a LG G4 or the B9 at 83” and 85”. I’ll never trust hisense or tcl with their crappy quality control. They’ve always died around the 3 year mark for me
anyone seen a really good review on the B7 that gives honest answers
I wasn't impressed with the B7. Ended up returning it and shelling out the extra 1k for the G4.
@@kymyst18tabout to return my b7 as well. I’d go g4 but I play a ton of Diablo 4… probably the least friendly game for oled burn in.
@@Voce24 valid concern. What attracted me to to OLED is the wide viewing angles. This TV is wall mounted in my living room on a wall nearly 30ft long. I have seating to view the TV straight on, as well as sofas that are perpendicular to the TV wall which can create viewing angles that are not ideal. The B7 image was completely washed out from the side seating, which in hindsight should have been expected, so I can't knock it for that. The major disappointment, however, was that I didn't find the picture quality all that impressive even in ideal seating. I wanted to like it. Also thought about the B9 since the price point is so similar to the G4. For my situation it just made more sense to take advantage the OLED wide viewing angle, which is really incredible btw.
@@Voce24I wouldn’t sweat burn in. I’ve been playing on a 6 year old lg c8 and it doesn’t show any signs of minimap or hud burn in
You geys keep saying you lose a HDMI 120hz port. But thats not always accurate. I.e. if you connect the EArc 120hz HDMI cable to a receiver capable of supporting HDMI 2.1 inputs, then you increase your HDMI 2.1 ports by 3-6 more ports. Now if the EArc port is NOT 2.1 120hz and u attached the cable to the capable receiver then that renders your receiver HDMI 2.1 inputs useless as you cant use any of the receiver HDMI for 120hz signals. So sometimes it's good and sometimes it's not good to have the Earc port and 120hz as the same, when there are only 2 HDMI 120hz on the TV.
Does Dolby Vision display properly on this TV?
Yes
It has to do it.
Its peak HDR brigthness is outstanding
I was waiting for you to review this TV model
You are my source for review
Great as always
Thank.
Then you’re getting some wrong information bro. Always do your own research from multiple sources.
Sadly it comes only in panel sizes that are too large for me, the price is also OTT
With only two 2.1 HDMI ports this is also not good at this price level.
I will wait and see what Sony offer next year now that Mediatek have a new SoC with full
HDMI 2.1 support, so no excuses from Sony next time.
If you have very deep pockets and a large room then fine, but at these prices i expect more.
Excellent video, if I could offer one critique though.... I don't recall you showing us the settings menu at any point. Someone less familiar with Sony TVs wouldn't know what to expect and would probably like to see that.
good point! In the meantime, this settings page might help! www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-9-qled/settings
If I simply hook this up to my Apple TV and only use that input will I ever see ads??
correct, ads are only in the built in Google TV menu.
2:57 I think you're way too kind about these kinds of bugs. Tv manufacturers seem to have completely forgotten how to make decent firmware. When we got our LG C3 in january I almost immediately noticed about five or six bugs that I had never seen reported in any review, because owners spend much more time with one particular model of tv than reviewers do. Obviously the bug reports for LG are so convoluted that I'm still in the process of reporting them. This is far from unique to LG. I've had similar experiences with Samsung and Philips and I've heard Sony isn't much better. Tv manufacturers deserve all the crap they can get from reviewers about bugs, because at least that might cause them to try their best to solve them for a change.
Better Quality Control is needed
@@TonyDAngelo-ot7ny Yeah, on the Samsung S95C bugged firmware even caused the tv to "forget" to run its compensation cycles, causing burn-in to appear much more quickly than it would've done otherwise. That's a serious flaw that should've been corrected way before launch. At the worst it should've been a day 1 patch, to make sure consumers weren't affected. Instead, the tv had been on the market for over 6 months before it was fixed. We're basically paying tv manufacturers to become their beta testers at this point.
Amazing review as always! Just curious to know how the Bravia 9 fares against Sony's own X95L.
On paper the Bravia 9 has twice as many zones, giving better contrast and gets quite a bit brighter. It also tracks the EOTF quite a bit more accurately since it seems the X95L makes content a bit too dark than intended.
It's not really the no of zones which matters here ... the new "Backlight Master Drive" they set up just outperforms any other backlight to date.
Nevertheless it's still an lcd tv with all it's technology driven drawbacks ... but a great one ;-)
From what I saw and heard so far ... the new Bravia 7 (also equipped with a "Backlight Master Drive") is roughly on par with last years X95L...
So, more or less: A95L > Bravia 9 > X95L = Bravia 7
Great! I have the A90J 65" and 55" - they're both perfect for gaming on Xbox Series X and PS5 !
Why do people come here to defend their purchasing decisions? These are comparative objective measurements. They don’t mean they are subjectively terrible in real world use. Are people really fanboys for TV brands?
People will fanboy anything. Tribalism really is one of the worst human flaws.
@@MrLathor it’s horrible. People have such low self esteem these days that they are use TV brands or models to put people down in order to bring themselves up and to try and justify their purchases. It’s sad
people are ridiculously tribal for TV brands. Sony is particularly polarizing with their high price relative to literally everyone else. That vs the percieved higher quality. Influencers push them very hard and Sony is "active" in their circles. Sony events where they show off tv's, Rob Brennan doing interviews, etc.
@@jorge69696 this. Literally, seriously, 100% this.
Nah it’s just modern internet people seem to desperately Need validation
Hisense UX is not close to Bravia 9 in performance. That is a wrong take. The processing isn't as good even in the slightest and neither is the dimming zone control and so on.
HiSense really likes the 'throw more zones and brightness at it' way of doing things
I know it's a tv review and I agree that an expensive tv should sound decent... However, pushing people to use sound bars over a (FAR) better solution like a pair of decent outboard speakers is so cringeworthy that I nearly turned off the video.
I wish the industry would stop trying to hard to push sound bars when they will never get close to the fidelity you get with a simple pair of outboard speakers even at the same price point.
Anyone spending cash on a tv like this should be a purchasing a decent pair of speakers at the very least and not a sound bar. Even the best sound bars pale in comparison to a proper speaker setup.
Was about to write this, sound bars are a NO‼️
Legitimate question: what’s wrong with sound bars?
@@seth4321 there’s nothing inherently wrong with them but you can get a far better experience at nearly the same price by going with a stereo pair of outboard speakers.
only a 75inc in the uk for the cheap cheap price of £4499. mad price
I'm debating between Bravia 7 and Bravia 9 because the price difference is big
Can you explain the differences between them and whether the price difference is worth the investment.
I mainly watch football in a lighted room. Today I have a Sony OLED TV and it has problems with burning pixels, so I want to switch to a TV with mini LED technology
thanks
FINALLY saw the 85" Bravia 9 in person at a local Best Buy and it didn't disappoint! Sooo incredibly immersive..vivid..bright in the right areas (specular HDR highlights)... incredible oled-like blacks...etc. The Bravia 8 & A95L were positioned directly next to it and the B9 looked better "to me" than those...A great bargain @ $4,799...
Same. I know the A95L has a wider range of colors, but based on the Sony demos, you couldn't tell. What you could tell is that the Bravia 9 is an insanely good TV.
This is great Sony, but make a 98” version!!
Exaggeration of the off angle response of this TV which is absolutely the best non-OLED TV ever. It was stated that the brightness degrades at 45 degrees off, however all TVs brightness degrades at angle >45, it’s physics. And brightness degradation on a very bright TV is not really a negative. The real question should be about image color degradation or accuracy and that’s where this Sony excels. I saw the comparison of the A95L to the Bravia 9, and I saw the QD-OLED not able to represent well objects which were not bright separated by objects much brighter. The Bravia 9 however made the dimmer objects visible and more resolved. Also, the Bravia 9 is designed to work well with content mastered to 4000 nits peak brightness and since this review didn’t test that superlative capability, the review doesn’t really accurately support the value of this TV. And don’t argue that content isn’t out yet. Well yes, but the mastering capability was just recently upgraded.
Given that (besides renting a Nvidia Pulsar) there is only one professional monitor available being capable of 4,000 nits (the Sony BVM-HX3110) ... I very much doubt the studios have switched to 4,000 nits mastering ... or will do so soon...
@@marcuscole8796 Why not? With Dolby vision metadata indicating the HDR level, the movies can be mastered with different nit levels. It’s just that Samsung may need to rethink their lack of support for Dolby Vision.
@@Radarcb329 That's not how colorists are working ... they are working (mainly with still pictures) with the original material and absolute values for colors and brightnesses ... anything else is just guessing ... and nothing the professionals (the studios) are able to use due to their work needs to be traceable, replicable and the results must match/fit perfectly to those of their co-workers which are working on the identical movie in parallel.
Standards is the magic word here ;-)
Coming from a 55 inch LG CX.
77 inch G4 or 75 inch B9?
Help!! 😅
Last year, the 85-inch and 75-inch versions of the X95L model had different display panels, with the 85-inch version having a better panel. Therefore, if you bought the 65-inch or 75-inch X95L, you got a lower-quality panel compared to the 85-inch. How are things this year with the Bravia 9 (XR90)? Does the display quality vary depending on the display size? Are there any differences in sound or other features based on the display size?
Sony can F off until they provide 4 x 2.1 ports.
I would have thought abut the Bravia 9 but live in Australia and they do not sell the 65 inch. The B9 75 inch is around $6,800 AUD ended up purchasing the G4 65 OLED for $3,400. Couldn't justify spending an extra $3k plus for the B9.
Grats ... you got the better tv for half of the money ... and it matches your need for 65" size ... perfect outcome from my point of view ;-)
@@marcuscole8796 Yeah I'm in a one bedroom apartment so I think 75 inches would have been too big anyway, happy with the 65!
Im in oz. Just got the 85” Bravia 9 for $6150, was 22% off. If you haven’t had it delivered you may be able to cancel your order and get the B9.
@@davevale7021 Nice, having seen the TV's I don't think an extra $2,750 is worth it for me personally. I like OLEDS and the B9 looks good but G4 is very nice too.
@@marcuscole8796…..Except one is 75” and the other is 65” 🤷🏻♂️
What’s next? 30 second ads interrupting you while you watch movies?
Absolutely insane..
There is no mention of the key upgrades. Here is the list of what she missed.
1) XR Backlight Master Drive
2) XR High Peak Luminance (both used in Mastering monitors)
3) New worlds smallest LED driver (small as a sesame seed)
4) Frame tweeters + Beam tweeters. And only TV with up firing speaker.
5) XR contrast Booster 30 (X95L had 20 and X90L has 10)
6) Playstation remote play features
7) Studio Calibrated modes.
RTINGS missed a lot of things on this review. Was it deliberate? We'll never know. 🤷♂️
❤❤❤ love your review. It's good to know. Your comparison are good too. Keep up the good work ❤❤🎉🎉. Will you be reviewing TCL 115inch ?
It's not the best Tv overall this Tv cost more than Doble the 2024 QM8 thats ridiculous and it does not have lower latency for gaming. Some say you won't notice the difference yes some won't notice it and some do notice but even if you don't notice it you'll have the edge over other players when playing online... Avery millisecond counts when playing online especially fighting games and shooters. Yes it may have slighty better picture quality but many people won't notice and the increase in price is not justified it is not even brighter than the QM8....
Lmao stop crying you will not notice anything when comparing milliseconds . Also people are reporting drops outs at 144hz not to mention the 75 and 85 local dimming is so much better everything just looks better on it. HDR,SDR doesn’t matter better sound better upscaling and the Spanish reviewer set wasn’t that bright was actually less the Bravia 9 so 🤷🏾♂️
@@NexGenTek I'm not crying lmao in fact most my electronics are Sony lol my phone is a Sony xperia 1 iii my speakers are Sony I have an Oled Sony TV Sony A8H. You think I really care if the TCL is better or not? Lmao I'm just giving my personal opinion. The Bravia 9 is not worth Doble the price the TCL don't take it personal kid. And also the point is not if you notice the difference in milliseconds or not. The game is the one that will notice it and it will send signal faster if you have lower input lag basically when gaming online like competitive games let say WARZONE, whoever has lower input lag will most likely win a 1v1 if they both have the same skill level and fire each other at the same time.. Input latency is not about if you can notice the difference.. Maybe you don't understand what I'm trying to say but any gamer who likes to win and plans on getting a TV they're definitely gon get the TCL. For fighting games the TCL is also the clear winner.
@@FenixPajarito Nobody who cares about winning the input lag war that much is playing on a tcl. It’d make more sense to play on a Oled or a monitor. The difference you are talking about isn’t perceivable it really isn’t making a difference in the real world! There’s to many factors that play into it! I’ve been slaughtering on this tv coming in first numerous times. There’s really no gap
@@NexGenTek it's like if I say the average person won't notice the minimal difference in picture quality between the Sony and the TCL plus FOMO also said the TCL is better for sports and like I said for me the price difference is not justified. You if the TV is gon cost more than Doble the price it should be better in every aspect lol. In my Personal Opinion the price difference is not justified and it's a total waste of money 💵 💰... And you can trash all you like the TCL QM851 I don't really care lol I don't get any money 💵 💰 or anything if the TCL is better than the Sony or viceversa they're just tvs.... 😴
@@FenixPajarito It’s not not minimal though. That’s the problem the processing is far ahead. Also Fomo says it the 900D,B9 and the G4 for sports. Compare the QM8 to the U8N not the Bravia 9. It’s just doesn’t compare
Saw the X95L next to it, barely any difference !
First year that Sony doesn't win the Shootout, nor manages to get even 2nd place!
When opening a menu LD is disabled. Sony does that. It's a non-issue because who watches content with menus open. Do what you nee to do in menu, turn it off and go and watch the content the LD is fully back on immediately.
I don't notice any smearing or issues. But I am used to LCD. It's just fast and smooth to me in gaming. No complaints there.
Movie watching is awesome with HDR. Dolby vision works really well, which is not common with Sony that struggles normally with DV. I like DV Bright.
love the videos and presenter, lots of great info but problem for me is alot of the terms are way too technical lol ... can RTINGS do a "guide / explainer" to their videos? Like what is a PQ EOTF curve etc thanks!
Hi Abby. Can You Please Review JVC's 4K 2024 TVs? I know it's not available in the US. It's a budget TV of Japan. If it's going to be a cheaper version of a Sony TV, i will be getting it.
Mainly my TV will be for gaming on PS5.
Got my 85” Bravia 9 on the 11th and I love this thing. I’m constantly in awe of everything I’m watching. The brightness, blacks, and colors are amazing. I haven’t had any issues with settings and whatnot thankfully either
Please tell us about it! Do u love it so much.
Hello there, i have one query please. Few people complaining about auto local dimmimg. So is it software issue which can go away with software update? Settings issue and can be quickly resolved? Or you are also facing /not facing this issue.
@@michael-4k4000 it’s fantastic tbh. Everything I’ve watched and played has been great. Some calibration and you’re golden with this tv. One thing I’ll add is how impressive the tvs speaker are. I never use my TVs speaker unless I’m watching a RUclips video and it’s surprising how good it sounds
@@gauravgoel8092 the TV downloaded and installed an update on day one while I was navigating through the settings. It was able to do that without shutting the tv off for a restart.
I haven’t noticed any issues with auto local dimming. I had the tv calibrated right away. I forgot what it’s set to (low/med/high) but it is on. I can speak for any units being defective but it’s not based off new tech so I don’t think there should be any concern about that. It could just be that some people pick a setting and leave it at that without going through each setting to have the best possible picture
PLEASE HELP! Bravia 9 85" or X90L 98".....This is really a tough one for me. The wow factor of the 98" will be amazing but it appears the Bravia 9 is the best TV ever produced.
Well, that depends on your watching distance.
@@Xaxtikar 12ft so in the sweet spot for both.
If you don’t have a wide sitting area, then get 98.
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You meant X90L?
Hi Abby❤😊
It’s a shame this isn’t made in 55 inch
I can't figure out why TV companies put a Nice Thin frame around their TV's only to ruin it with a Quarter Inch Black Border all on the inside of the TV screen??? They manage to Put the Picture right down to the Bottom of the TV that area doesn't have that quarter Inch Black border, S why do they think they needed everywhere else on the TV Screen. I can't be sure Have to Dig a little But I believe I seen a Thin Bezel TV with the Picture that went right to it's edges on a Samsung, But it could have just been photoshopped to make it look that way???
Only the QN900 has almost zero bezel top, left and right. I'd does have a bottom bezel though.
@@rizevnarastek Yes, but what about the quarter Inch Black Border All on the Inside??? I have a Sony ATM it has a Frame/Bezel around it and The Picture goes all the way to it's edges, New TV's/Monitors today Put even Thinner Frames/Bezels around them but decided a Black Border on the Inside of Viewing area was a good Idea???
@@robertmacdonald345instead of 16x9 try the one used when connecting a PC. I think it's Just Fill. I'm not at the TV right now but some mfrs use different terminology. If that doesn't help then it's because people aren't broadcasting with 1.78 or 1.85 ratio with a lot of content.
Sounds like QD-OLED A95L is a better choice.
Amazing review. I'm in the market for a year or 2. I wonder what they will come out next year! Thank you!
Can't wait to see comparisons of this with the TCL QM8 (2024).
happy to report that testing for the QM8/QM851G started today
@@derekyt__ Where did you buy it? I haven't seen them for sale anywhere.
@@budthecyborg4575 i’m just a viewer, but i bet they bought the 65” model from somewhere
@@budthecyborg4575 i’m just a viewer; i don’t know where they bought the model they’re testing
@@derekyt__ Ok cool. Nonetheless very curious where they got it.
Does Daniel still work there?
We will never forget Daniel
Of course!
It should be the best it's twice as much money
Not really interested in this TV (though after seeing the review maybe I am!), but such an entertaining review I watched the whole thing! Being an LCD I assume this draws much less power than an OLED? I wonder what impact that would have over, say, 10 years of useage.
LCD consumes less power and still these are the best TVs if you watch TV all the time, because OLED what does it matter that they have super black if it is very dark in bright rooms and in 3,4 years if the TV is on for a long time you have a burnt screen, so never any OLED. If you want the TV to serve you for let's say 10 years then only LCD or Mini Led
I don't know I kind of feel a flagship TV that cost $3000 that thinking perhaps having no ads is not so big an ask.
Anyone buying a $3,000 tv and is using the Google TV UI needs to rethink their purchasing decisions. Spend the extra (tiny) little bit more and buy the streamer hardware of your choice. No more ads.
So this tv is great and I want it, everything's perfect. The only thing missing right now is a legit buyer for my left kidney.
$500?
@@MarkNOTWGotta pump those numbers up, those are rookie numbers.
@@MrHorst38 is it cirrhosis free?
@@MarkNOTWWell I don't drink alcohol so there's a good chance.
@@MarkNOTW $600
Starting price of $3000 and it still comes with ads that can't be disabled is so ridiculous it's almost funny....almost
Ads are in every android tv OS. It doesn’t insert ads into content however
Christmas came early!
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Nice, but way too expensive!
If this woman has the audacity to compare it to an Hisense equivalent, I will be blacklisting RTINGS
There's a reason why my best buy never puts the Hisense U8 series or the TCL QM8 next to this tv bro. Cause the Sony would never sell. 💯
When will you do the Bravia 8 ? Is it a great TV or good. I’m in the market for a new TV.
65’’ not in the uk 🇬🇧
Ridiculous isn't it
It's not the one because it almost costs a kidney
Sorry oled pc master race'ish sony bravia 9 85 micro led tv ish c led
Was hoping this review would address the BFI mode causing blurry, image duplication on the Bravia 9.
It doesn’t
Fantastic real world review, delivered without the mumbo-jumbo. Well done and thank you! It's the TV of choice, but as you say, the Hisense is worth a look...
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed our review 😄
They deliver my Bravia 9 85" this upcoming Friday, very excited. Replacing my broken Sony Z9G.
So the UX is almost as good as the Bravia 9 according to her. It's on sale for $2,499.... I'm gonna order but please, clarification on this.
I don’t think the “QLED” description is the more suitable for the title…the main feature is “MiniLed” as its the best implementation so far…and being Sony’s 2024 Flagship implies that it has QuantumDot technology built in…there are almost no MiniLed TVs without QD color conversion layer…
I will NEVER buy a google Tv.
This channel gave such a bad review on the S95D that I completely disregarded it until I started to watch side-by-sides.
For the same price as the S95D, she had nothing but glowing praise for a TV that has worse colors, worse contrast, worse blooming (obviously) but better processing and overall brightness.
Had I not checked them out myself, I wouldve bought a set for the same price that was much worse, but still very good overall.
While I do think the Bravia 9 is the best miniled thus far and is a step forward in technology, I feel that the difference in praise was very misleading.
I want the Bravia 9...but want it at $3K......LOL
a new flagship with ADs and still only 2 hdmi 2.1 in 2024....wtf
Computer monitors don't have ads yet
Why do you need 4 separate 2.1 ports.
@@forzanerazzurri2339you’ll never know….
You should buy a custom-made tv with 10 hdmi ports
That’s all I need. Actually only using one with my Trinnov feeds everything to it.
"...this TV is available in 65, 75 and 85 inch sizes..." Not if you live in the UK (or Europe), as Sony (inexplicably) aren't making the 65" available, so the countries with traditionally smaller homes and rooms, aren't able to have one.😖 I don't know anything about the Hisense, but (unlike the Bravia 9 etc.) the A95L doesn't have the option to change the width of the feet or height (apart from the 77") making it very difficult to accommodate.
I need to delay audio for a few milliseconds to match the TV box sound with the image on my new 75" B9. I can find the A/V Sync setting but it allows only for three options: Auto / On / Off... but none of them allows me to set a time delay like 20ms or 30ms... Is this not an option with the B9?
Ads that you can't skip? I'm skipping on this and any other tv that has ads at this price point. I was ready to buy until I heard that nonsense.
The ads are present on the OS home screen. Do yourself a favor and buy an Apple TV, Firestick, whatever... you'll never see the ads.
@MyFatherLoves good recommendation. Also I already own an a80l and realized what ads they are referring to. I thought it was more ads, new ads. They are honestly mostly out of the way, mostly ad content. Not like an ad for shoes or jeans or anything like that.
Are you Sylvester Stallone's daughter ?
We wish, that'd be cool, but nope :(
I knew Sony would deliver regardless. Expensive now though, haha. I already got a C4 as a PC monitor. That 'green tint' people talk about on the C4 can be gotten rid of if one knows how to calibrate, and reviewers usually don't have time for that when they review. Most viewers who 'depend' on what reviewers say usually don't know how to calibrate either (tsk tsk). Unfortunately for LG, their image processing isn't as precise as Sony or Samsung...but once it's well calibrated, it looks as good as any of 'em. The differences are minimal at worst. Sony's still my personal fave, but they take too long to release their new models. I owned a Samsung last time, so I wanted to try something else. Sorry, Sony. You guys took too long again. Maybe next time.
I am trying to figure out if the viewing angle would be a problem or noticeable for me. We do not need extreme angles but I do often sit in a chair that is at an angle to the TV. Not sure how to calculate it. I can say they I currently have an older Samsung LCD and the viewing angle is not a problem. Would there be any reason to think this TV it is more pronounced. I have been going back and forth between this and the A95L. My room has some windows in it so it is at least somewhat bright. We never watch in totally dark room. I have wanted an OLED forever but thinking maybe the Bravia 9 makes sense.
For what they’re charging it better be!
Yeah like 9.0 in every category
For the price ....Dirty screen effect...unacceptable
How is Bravia 9 a QLED tv. Isn't it flagship mini led
MiniLED is the light source of the backlight (only) ... the Bravia 9 is a lcd tv (the lcd layer is what is generating the picture ! ) ... which uses nanoparticles (aka quantum dots) ... hence it's a QLED tv 🙂 (QLED = lcd tv using quantum dots and a led backlight...instead of the former CCFL-backlight)
All brands are now following in Samsung's footsteps and Samsung named their TVs like that to mislead people into thinking that QLED is almost like OLED, while it's just a normal MINI LED, a marketing gimmick.
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Great review! Love this content.
Blooming and Blacks looking Grey on 2D Flat image glued to the Screen Gallore.
Most overhyped TV of the past 10 years that isn't even on the level of a C1. It's MiniLED, it's inferior in 2024. The End.
It has to be pay for play.
I had completely disregarded the S95D because of her and other reviwers. It was such a bad review that I decided to look at the G4, QN900D, A95L and Beavia 9 only.
The only reason I now have the S95D is because I was more or less forced to watch side-by-sides.
Not only is the S95D a significant upgrade from the S95C, it's color luminance smoked the others. Sure, purists do not like that it isn't accurate out of the box and the processing is only very good (but top 5ish), the matte screen is amazing in the dark and I can finally game in the light - but is horrible in a warehouse full of fog lights..
But for the life of me, I'm trying to figure out how this set got so underrated that channels are actively looking for every nook and cranny to give as many bad strokes as possible.
This year, I think I may have discovered something for myself. That "professional" reviewers have a strong bias where they go either all in for the good, or all in for the bad.
Rtings no longer is trustworthy for me.
How does the Bravia 9 compare to the Z9K?
Its better in mostly everything except the 8K part 😂
@@falsehope5529 I mean yes on paper for sure but visually how much really?
I know the Z9 series already hits 4000 nits. So the Z9 is still brighter and has 85 watt audio cause I guess it is a Master Series?
I mean on paper yes the Bravia 9 is better.
But the Z9K still brighter at close to 4000 nits and has an 85 watt audio system cause its a Master Series.
I really hope to see a comparison of both of them.
Im really curious 🤔
@@AnythingGoesJoJoDo you have a Z9K?
@@AnythingGoesJoJoZ9K doesn’t hit 4000 nits only around 3500 to 3600 which is right there with the bigger size Bravia 9 but the blacks don’t even compare so the B9 will always look and be brighter it’s like having a oled that can do 3000nits with 8-900 full field and the B9 has a better processor that’s been tweaked to advantage of it.
Question: can you clarify if Sony Bravia 9 supports 120hz in Dolby? Also if it supports, are you locked in GAME mode? I have an a90J which in order to have 120hz it only supports in game mode (and no game mode)
I love displays! And Abby is the best \o/
Coming from a 2017 Samsung 60" LCD, I only stream, sports and Blu-ray, NO GAMING and In the tropics with five 5' windows in living room. I also don't watch TV in the dark - minimum is with ambient light. My room size is 13' x 13 - no off angle issues expected. I will be buying the 85'' Sony Bravia 9. This choice is based on prioritising my "Use Case". Kudos to FOMO and Brian.
Stompage time at the Shootout, when the G4 runs circles around this ancient MiniLED and takes home King of TV at the Value Electronics as well as HDTVTest Shootout.
NexGenTek 🤡on the receiving end of a crushing Defeat again, same like last year with his S95C.
Motion on this TV is horrible! I don't get all the people saying it's the best motion of all the manufacturers. Are you all blind? It's giving me a headache it's so gittery.
Unless you have the Tv yourself, looking at the motion handling through the device you’re watching this video with won’t mean much
Listing the HDMI 2.1 eARC port as a negative isn't accurate for every use case- I have an AVR with HDMI 2.1 switching, and while I would rather have four 2.1 ports on the TV, in my situation it's no big deal because the AVR is handling most of my inputs anyway.
That's pretty true for AVR owners :-) ... nevertheless ... after HDMI 2.1 was released in 2017 and implemented first in 2019 (LG C9) ... after these 5 years every highend and expensive tv should offer ALL ports capable of this state-of-the-art technology. Regarding the Bravia 9 price point RTINGS critic seems to be quite just tho.
But yes ... practically seen, many people do not need all the HDMI 2.1 capabilities ... WHAT would be helpful: tvs with only two HDMI 2.1-ports should use one of the HDMI 2.0-ports for their eARC-connection ... leaving THEN two HDMI 2.1-ports which would cover most requirements :-)
@@marcuscole8796Again, I would rather Sony have switched their suppliers to gain four (or more) 2.1 HDMI ports, but- if you're using a newer AVR with 4k/120 hrz+ support to switch your inputs, having eARC on one of the 2.0 ports is a major detriment, so I'm very glad this TV doesn't have that configuration.
@@bleachedwhale Unfortunately the most powerful SOC (besides LG's and Samsung's ofc) is the MediaTek Pentonic ... and this chip offers 2 of the fast ports only ... so, Sony basically doesn't have a choice because LG and Samsung won't sell them to Sony.
Because eARC doesn't require the higher bandwidth of HDMI 2.1 there actually is no drawback at all by implementing eARC on one of the 2.0 ports ... many 2.0 ports today are a mixture of 2.0 and 2.1 ... very often lacking the high bandwidth only.
I very often saw such 2.0 ports being communicated as 2.1 recently although they were lacking full bandwidth ... this seems to be allowed by the HDMI Association ... which as a customer I feel being somewhat disturbing and misleading.
@@marcuscole8796 Sony has much more leverage to gain high end features from its suppliers, and to reverse engineer competing tech from alt suppliers than you're giving them credit. The real reason they haven't adopted four 2.1 HDMI inputs is purely cost. They are still under contract with their current supplier for a set price, and although they could launch new product with an alternate supplier at will, the ramp up and engineering will be expensive at scale. That's understandable, and I don't begrudge them that point. I just wish they had made the switch on this generation rather than on a later one. It practically reeks of FOMO for high end non-brand loyalists. Regarding your thoughts about eARC compatibility on some HDMI 2.0 eARC TV inputs- HDMI version 2.1 is not a strict requirement for eARC, but eARC was introduced as being one of the aspects that would be included with HDMI version 2.1. If you hook your 8k 60/HDMI 2.1 equipped AVR into a 2.0 HDMI port on a TV, you're not going to be able to view 4k120/8k60 content on your TV coming from any source on the AVR. This is the whole point of having eARC on an HDMI 2.1 port, to gain both the functionality of eARC and high bitrate passthrough, which is important for gamers and those who wish to have a better browsing experience on PC. That may not be the majority of users, but it should definitely take priority over cost on a flagship television on a premium brand like Sony.
@@marcuscole8796 The reason Sony hasn't switched to newer HDMI chipset/switches is entirely down to cost. They are likely still under contract with their current supplier, and although they could be reverse engineering a new 4x 2.1 HDMI board right now, the production cost to scale up for retail will also likely be too high to justify launching it on a single product line for now. I don't begrudge them that, however- I do wish they would push this change forward some, as the competition is overtaking them in the high end space, especially on image processing. As far as your thoughts on eARC on HDMI 2.0, it will work fine with all the audio formats and have the same fidelity, but you will lose the capability to pass through a 4k120/8k60 signal, which is important for next gen gaming. This is why hooking an external 2.1 HDMI switcher/AVR into a 2.0 HDMI eARC TV port kneecaps your television's 120hz VRR capability.