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So on August 15 I’ll either be getting this in a 98 inch or a 100 inch. They are selling both of them for 10 K each. I’m 90% sure I’m buying the 100 inch instead. I know the 98 inch is brighter and has the gaming option, but it’s the TV that I won’t be gaming on. I don’t know if it’s a mine screw or what, but there’s something about that 100 inches that seems so much bigger than 98 inches. Maybe because it has three numbers. When I think about the 98 inch I only get slightly excited , when I think about the 100 inch , I get very excited. I have heard the Sony rep say that they were never making another 100 inch because it was too massive and hard to deliver. So even he acts like 2 inches is way bigger. But I’m looking forward to watching my Dallas Cowboys win the Super Bowl on it this year. Thank you for your video.
@@JackJones1 - I always tell people they should throw their projectors in the trash, that is old-school technology , That is not getting any better. It’s a huge drop in picture quality.
I bought this TV this weekend as a birthday gift to myself and let me tell you…it did NOT disappoint. You nailed everything. For 1300 bucks, you can’t beat it!
Did you think to buy this tv will be good idea? i want the best for tv shows and ps5 games you know, so did u advice me to spend 1400$ for this tv? Also the sound its good for shows and films? Be honest, and thank you bro.
@@valueofnothing2487 If you adjust brightness, the blooming should not be an issue. That's me anyway, since do not have on full brightness. Even on my A80J 77".
Costco/Best Buy an Amazon have it on sale $1000 for black Friday 2023. Decide to get it upgrading from a x900e For the last 3 years I have been looking at getting a newer/ larger X90series tv.and monitoring prices . What I noticed is that $1000 is the lowest the X90 series tv will go on sale for unless it's open box/refurbished
I was in the same boat and went with the Sony.. Hisense had a few seemingly better technologies and features but what it came down to for me was the fact that its a Sony which has better implementation of said features/technologies thru software and processing plus that tried and true reputation of quality and good customer support
I was considering the HiSense 75" QM8, which is mini-LED so that was tempting over the Sony 75" x90l's FALD-LED... but ultimately I chose the Sony because I watch a lot of old movies and standard resolution and SDR content and I wanted Sony's world-class XR processing & upscaling. VERY happy with the x90l... no issues with blooming which is awesome I was expecting it to be a little worse than it is. It's not that it doesn't have any blooming, it absolutely does have blooming, but it's very acceptable levels imo, even in a dark room with a bright object on a dark background on screen. Subtitles are maybe the only thing I wish was improved re blooming.
Got this same model in a 75” version on Black Friday deals. $1499 plus tax. Previous Tv was a 2012 Bravia. Guess what? The wall mounts fit perfectly! I ❤️ it so far. A fabulous Tv!
Hello, a question, can you turn the tv on and off using the remote control but without pointing the control at the tv?? Because I read somewhere that to turn on and off you had to point the remote control at the TV
@@useraph-c4j of course you need to point the remote at the TV for it to work... isn't that how all TVs work? ... you can get a IR blaster if it would be more convenient to have the IR signal be received at a different location than your TV.
Good content sir. Your the only one to actually do the speed test and verify the different speeds. The speed is extremely important for pure stream to function at its best…115 mbps.
Very good content. Detail about a lot of things we think about that some reviewers miss out on! Purchased this morning and receiving Wednesday. Can’t wait!
I was thinking of Samsung Qn90c, but after comparing the picture quality with Sony XR90L , sony wins hands down on Color and picture quality. Color and skin tones are very realistic on Sony. Images on samsung seems to be artificially bright.
Im buying this TV in a couple months, the 55" is more than enough for me. I currently have a 40" Samsung TV from like 2011. I cant wait to see the difference!!!
Wow,I am very impressed your Samsung tv lasted 12 years plus … My new Samsung refrigerator lasted 4 months the the ice maker quit. 3 years later its still broke,I’m waiting on the class action lawsuit pending settlement. Never again will I buy ANYTHING SAMSUNG. Fyi …there are hundreds of videos on y t showing the Samsung defective ice markers.
@@Telvarous yes ,thanks,I have owned many Samsung hdtv’s , (SONY is much better imo) there lack of professionalism and support for me and thousands of people who bought expensive fridges only to have multiple problems and Samsung refuses to make it right,thus the class action lawsuit. Me and many others I’m quite sure have said no more Samsung anything .
The older K version I got seven months ago ended up getting the infamous fade to black screen. Luckily Costco and Sony’s warranty team were excellent. After they asked me to send some pictures and videos of the issue, they emailed me back today telling me they are sending this newer L version. Thank you so much for this video is very helpful. I’m really excited about getting this shipped to me.
Great review for consumers without all the technical "nit nerds" info that I am really not interested in. I went to Best Buy and actually liked the 90L better than the 93L, go figure, The salesman said he thinks it is the anti-reflection layer on the 93L (like Samsungs) that, while it may knock down some reflection, it comes at a cost to the picture. Thanks again.
I returned a Samsung Qn90b and a Sony x95 because of the anti-reflection layer that in a bright room just becomes a streak of rainbow puke across the screen.
Funny that you mention that about the anti-reflection layer on the X93L because I read in a review that the X90J in 2021 was considered a bit better than the higher model X95J and the following year’s X90K since like the salesman said, it may sacrifice picture quality.
Good. Please add more information on the remote, which is the most important thing for many in future reviews. Is it easy to use? Can you get back to what you were watching if you switch off? Is it backlit? Does the TV have a sleep timer? Does it have an Audio only mode so you can listen to the TV without the video when trying to go to sleep, etc. Would have liked to see how the foot stand is attached.
@@mrm1885 - they did a two hour testing of everything the Sony TV could do and one of the top Samsung TVs. For somewhat of a lesser model the Sony one did pretty good and all aspects. I tried to buy the TV myself in November, but they were sold out so I ended up with the 98 inch TCL that actually looks amazing.
The best detail picture , the best natural tone color , the best upscaling of lower quality contents . I don’t call this jack of all trades , but best of all trades . Don’t compare to Oled and say , Oled has black etc , boring statement by some reviewers sponsored by certain tv brands .
Its white balance accuracy pre and post calibration is better than any other tv out there including oled - e.g. the a80l has a much colder looking image out of the box (which in my opinion is hugely important). White balance accuracy is way more important than micro contrast and blooming in my opinion, so it is a masterpiece if you’re into mainly movie watching where the creators intent is a filmic look which actually involves diffusion filters, anti aliasing, which coincidentally looks like blooming ❤
Great video! Took your advice and waited for the sales. Will be purchasing today for $1200.00 Canadian funds which is about 876.78 U.S. funds. Thank you and keep creating great content!
Dark content in a bright room is tough for any tv. There’s certain content like Ozark that I just watch at night. I follow several well known reviewers and most gave the x90l positive reviews. I have a x930e from 5-6 years ago and it’s still a great tv. What I like about Sony is their processing and great colors. I ordered one today(65”)for my living room in my primary home. I moved the x930e to a secondary location. I paid $1,073 from Abt.
I just bought this! I was on the fence and you review really helped. I did the x90cl from Costco. The usb3.0 adapter did not work though 🤷♂️ other than that it’s an awesome tv! I love it so far
The amazon link for that Uni adapter defaults to the "Grey-USB 3.0" adapter. They also have a version that is "Switch compatible" listed there and if the picture is accurate (subtle difference in LED indicator light orientation) that's the one I think he uses. May want to try that one.
I just picked this one up 65" open box was 873.00 after tax. I saw new was 1200 bucks so i figured id give open box a shot if not i can return it up to 60 days or replace it.
Just finally convinced my parents to upgrade their Panasonic plasmas, one of which is from 2008, on a X90(C)L set of 65" ($1200) and 75" ($1700) from Costco. Hope they like them! I went away from my own recommendation of an OLED, so I'm hoping I like it for them as well.
Great informative video. One suggestion….pull your soundbar to the edge of the cabinet. It will cut down on sound reflections and you will notice a clear difference in sound quality.
Fell in love with Sony tvs back in 2017 when I was first moving out of my parents. The images just seem to have a three dimensional quality to them. Full of detail. I was only making $13 per hour so couldn’t afford the Sony “tax”. I decided to go with a Vizio 55 inch that I have been happy with for 6 years now. I was looking for a tv that had a wide color gamet, a direct backlight, and didn’t really care for streaming apps as every device I have can stream. The Vizio, at the time, was $400 cheaper in the 55 inch. Later this year I would like to upgrade to this TV after it goes on sale or maybe the X93L. It’s strange that Vizio quit making “high-end” tvs.
Parents always had Sony’s growing up. I also couldn’t afford the Sony tax. So I settled for a top of the line P-series 50in Vizio. I’ve had it for 9yrs now. Planning on upgrading to the X90L 75in come Black Friday.
Hi, do you know if you can turn it on and off using the remote control but without pointing the control at the sony X90L tv?? Because I read somewhere that to turn on and off you have to point the remote control at the TV
@@useraph-c4j Yes and no. My X90L the on off button won’t do anything when remote is near the floor but if you have it level with the bottom edge of the tv but remote pointed opposite direction it will work. The remote does have Bluetooth functionality.
For information purposes: TCL is made TCL Technology is a Chinese partially state-owned electronics company headquartered in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China. Hisense TVs are made by the Hisense Group. They're mostly made in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China,
Happy New Year. Really enjoyed this unboxing. We just picked up our X90L, however, I'm not able to connect my home internet using the USB port. Can you please give me step-by-step instructions on where you go to on the TV to change from Wi-Fi to the USB? I've already disabled / turned off the WiFi, however, the TV doesn't detect that I'm using the USB to connect to the internet. Please give me and your other viewers a hand. Thank you
Thank you for your review. Bought one of these from Costco just before Christmas. This is my third Sony tv and it is solid. Love the colors just a great tv. Truly a great buy and tv. 😊
Do you know if I would have a problem installing this tv along side with Bose speakers (Acoustimas Series) next to it. Do you think the magnets in those speakers will ruin the tv?
Thank you for the review. Can any of those ports be used as headphone jacks? I've always used wired headphones whilst watching movies and I need them on any new TV I buy.
@Jacob_Harley the remote is still using IR fie some function, so you still have to point it at the TV. It's also an older style full remote compared to the slick and compact Samsung one. Brightness is not adjusted automatically well enough, I always have to manually increase or reduce it for day/night watching.
I compared this tv hdr content processing on amazon prime video with Samsung qn95b neo qled but Sony won my heart its still hard to believe Sony processors are another level while processing images detailed and shadows
I don't have a tv but this would be the one for me and the reviews on it is very good only when its on sale but there is the tlc qm8 and the hisense u8k that does less blooming and better brightness but the X90l has better picture upscaling and motion and thats for me is important but going but the hisense u8k is still good and a lot cheaper for what it does vs the x90l
Hi Tomas, whats your thought on the viewing angle? The most negative point I have read about this tv in other reviews is always the viewing angle. In our setup the angle could go up to 30-45 degrees and I'm a bit worried that the screen will wash out. Cheers
Hello, do you know if you can turn it on and off using the remote control but without pointing the control at the sony sony tv?? Because I read somewhere that to turn on and off you had to point the control at the TV
Great review! 👍 I see that you had an A80J and your only complaint was that it wasn’t bright enough. I’m considering an A80L and it would be going in my basement with very little light. Do you think I’ll be satisfied with the brightness of an OLED? I watch sports and I’m afraid of dimming. Thx!
I saw on this video, that the pictures on every corner of the tv, slightly darker (seems like lack of light) especially on the bright/white color..it's also happened to my sony 55X85L..I asked my local sony authorized dealer, they said it's normal..but in my opinion it's a little bit annoying although the picture quality is amazing..
They are pretty even on picture quality maybe. I think the Sony has a more premium feel, better stand, better OS and better looking menues, better remote control. Choose the one you like more and don't worry which is "best"
So with that adapter you are hard wire connecting your internet to the tv vs. using the tv’s wireless capabilities? Is the regular inner tv wireless /streaming capability bad with home wifi?
I prefer the snappiness of the adapter internet speeds. The apps are really quick at launching content and I don’t want to clog up my WiFi network. By all means the WiFi and wired network connections work fine without it. 👍
Hey mate, Thanks for the review. I have listened the audio with earphone. i'm worried that the sound quality wont be as good, how do you find it? enough subwoof for day to day use?
Honestly it’s pretty standard. Nothing to get excited about. I wouldn’t depend on it for anything like movies, if you’re in a smaller room then you may get passable results for day-to-day use.
The CL is only availble in the States right? I am planning on getting this t.v soon from Costco in Canada, I don't think they have the CL version here but they do offer the extended 1 year on top of Sony's 1 year warrenty which is why I am buying it from there and not BestBuy.
Hi , i bought this TV and HT A5000 soundbar but getting some humming/buzzing noise from TV when tv and soundbar is connected with centre stage configuration (3.5 mm jack) even when nothing is playing on TV. Could you please also confirm If this is same available
HDTVTEST shows the feet in a closer position. I don’t know how he installled them or why no one else can figure it out seemingly but you can make the feet closer.
The only reason I am getting this instead of an oled is because I watch a lot of CNBC fox business and Fox News. The reviews for qled and oled have shown that the burn in for the tickers is a big problem. Plus this looks to be nice and Sony makes good tv’s. I’m just going to plug my apple 4k + and enjoy. I’m replacing my old 55” Vizio 4k and will place it into another room.
Hi, I’m new to the Sony TV universe and I just have a quick question I’m thinking about getting this TV or the mini LED one so I just wanted to know which one do you think is better? Thank you for your help
You need it if your bandwidth is above 100mbits to get the max speed. If you don't use it, it's max 100mbits (which I'd already faster than most Internet access)
How much better than the X90K is it? I have an unopened X90K 65 inch that I got for $1,000. Should I swap it with the L for 400 dollars more? They have the X90L 65 for $1400 right now. Help.
Great review! Really helpful! I whish they would just drop speakers alltogether in modern TVs. There is no point in having great picture combined with the audio equivalent to 240P You Tube. Because that’s what it is. It is just the physics of it. So save the $ on those physical speakers, because the user has to fork out for external speakers anyway.
@@TomasVillegas Dropping internal speakers would force people to buy speakers, though. If you have a $2000 TV but no external audio, the resulting experience from instead going with a $1500 TV combined with $500 in audio would be orders of magnitude better. Sometimes people needs to be nudged into making good choices;-)
Hello, do you know if you can turn the Sony X90L tv on and off using the remote control but without pointing the control at the tv?? Because I read somewhere that to turn on and off you have to point at the TV
@@useraph-c4j Hi, You don't need to point the remote towards this TV to turn it on or off. Its a Bluetooth enabled smart remote that doesn't require pointing towards TV all the time.
How is this TV compared to LG QNED 83?? I am considering the Sony X90L vs LG QNED 83 both 55inches. Which one should I buy? Or dump both to go to OLED. Then for budget it looks like LG OLED as Sony is quite expensive. What would you recommend ?
I just got a 65 inch on cyber monday for $999. I watched a RUclips video but it made me dizzy 😂. I still haven't had a chance to play with the settings though. The only thing is a black ring arpund the tv, is there a way to get rid of that?. Thanks. Nice video
Hello, do you know if you can turn the tv on and off using the remote control but without pointing the control at the tv?? Because I read somewhere that to turn on and off you have to point the remote control
I had the 85J and it wasn’t as bright as I would like. I should have gotten the 90J. Well I sold my Sony 85J and got the Samsung Q80C. I was choosing between the 65 inch Sony 90L or Samsung Q80C. I picked the Samsung Q80C, because I have a 55 inch Samsung Q80T from 2020 and I loved it. Just that it was a bit on the smaller side. Well the Samsung Q80C has four HDMI 2.1 port. It also has the gaming screen thing and also you can stream XBox games without a console.
I love it, but I got disappointed using it with PS5, I've gotten used to using monitor with the PS5. But I'm sure I'd get used to it if I keep playing on it, but I think I'll stick with oled monitor though.ill use the TV with movies it's fantastic.
Hi, do you know if you can turn it on and off using the remote control but without pointing the control at the sony X90K tv?? Because I read somewhere that to turn on and off you have to point the control at the TV
@user-ep7wu6oh5i so no you don't have tp point it to the tv. I was in the kitchen and my tv is in the family room downstairs and remote was working from the kitchen
So, he wasn't clear about the leg stands: first he said it has two positions and then he says you can't use it in a narrow position. So can you use it in a narrowl position or not? What are the two positions that it can be used in? Those legs *seem* iffy for some tabletops. I'm guessing because, "knife wedges"???? Why not flat?!
@@TomasVillegas That I got, but I what wanted to know was *can the legs be set **_farther in_** from the outer bezel* (this what I actually need, as it would be placed atop a 29" case). You seem to imply that the legs can *only* be set at the farthest points, close to the bezel. Also, when you mentioned "two positions" it wasn't clear (to me) whether those positions were for the _width_ or the _height_. I assumed two width positions: outer and inner, close to center. Your reply, though, implies you meant two height positions, not width. Which is unfortunate for my needs, if that is the case. I'm looking at the 55", as the 65" is too big - desired - but too big. Thanks.
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So on August 15 I’ll either be getting this in a 98 inch or a 100 inch. They are selling both of them for 10 K each. I’m 90% sure I’m buying the 100 inch instead. I know the 98 inch is brighter and has the gaming option, but it’s the TV that I won’t be gaming on. I don’t know if it’s a mine screw or what, but there’s something about that 100 inches that seems so much bigger than 98 inches. Maybe because it has three numbers. When I think about the 98 inch I only get slightly excited , when I think about the 100 inch , I get very excited. I have heard the Sony rep say that they were never making another 100 inch because it was too massive and hard to deliver. So even he acts like 2 inches is way bigger. But I’m looking forward to watching my Dallas Cowboys win the Super Bowl on it this year. Thank you for your video.
PS. You and I look a lot alike, if we went to Hooters to watch Monday night football 🏈 together , everybody would think we were brothers. 😂
@@RedLeo-pf9yo Why not get a projector?
@@JackJones1 - I always tell people they should throw their projectors in the trash, that is old-school technology , That is not getting any better. It’s a huge drop in picture quality.
@JackJones1 Because the main reason he commented is to brag about how big a TV he is gonna buy. XD
I bought this TV this weekend as a birthday gift to myself and let me tell you…it did NOT disappoint. You nailed everything. For 1300 bucks, you can’t beat it!
HBD! And I share your feelings about this TV 👍
Did you think to buy this tv will be good idea? i want the best for tv shows and ps5 games you know, so did u advice me to spend 1400$ for this tv? Also the sound its good for shows and films? Be honest, and thank you
bro.
I guess I have to ask - blooming with subtitles?
@@valueofnothing2487 If you adjust brightness, the blooming should not be an issue. That's me anyway, since do not have on full brightness. Even on my A80J 77".
Costco/Best Buy an Amazon have it on sale $1000 for black Friday 2023.
Decide to get it upgrading from a x900e
For the last 3 years I have been looking at getting a newer/ larger X90series tv.and monitoring prices . What I noticed is that $1000 is the lowest the X90 series tv will go on sale for unless it's open box/refurbished
I was cross shopping this with the Hisense U8K and I think this tv is the clear winner. You just cannot beat Sony quality. Great video 👌👍
I think you’re making the right choice. Thanks for watching 🤝
I was in the same boat and went with the Sony.. Hisense had a few seemingly better technologies and features but what it came down to for me was the fact that its a Sony which has better implementation of said features/technologies thru software and processing plus that tried and true reputation of quality and good customer support
I was considering the HiSense 75" QM8, which is mini-LED so that was tempting over the Sony 75" x90l's FALD-LED... but ultimately I chose the Sony because I watch a lot of old movies and standard resolution and SDR content and I wanted Sony's world-class XR processing & upscaling. VERY happy with the x90l... no issues with blooming which is awesome I was expecting it to be a little worse than it is. It's not that it doesn't have any blooming, it absolutely does have blooming, but it's very acceptable levels imo, even in a dark room with a bright object on a dark background on screen. Subtitles are maybe the only thing I wish was improved re blooming.
OMG, this is the best, most honest review i've seen in my 40 year old life. Well done!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the feedback.
Got this same model in a 75” version on Black Friday deals. $1499 plus tax.
Previous Tv was a 2012 Bravia. Guess what? The wall mounts fit perfectly! I ❤️ it so far. A fabulous Tv!
Awesome purchase. Glad you’re enjoying it as much as I’m enjoying mine 👍
Hello, a question, can you turn the tv on and off using the remote control but without pointing the control at the tv?? Because I read somewhere that to turn on and off you had to point the remote control at the TV
@@useraph-c4j of course you need to point the remote at the TV for it to work... isn't that how all TVs work? ... you can get a IR blaster if it would be more convenient to have the IR signal be received at a different location than your TV.
@@robnobert Don't you have the remote control via Bluetooth paired with the TV?
I bought this yesterday on Amazon for 1000 dollars. I look forward to it.
That’s a pretty good deal 👍
You’ll love it.
Just bought this TV, and it’s awesome. Using it with Q930B and AppleTV 4K, making it a complete package.
Sounds like a great setup 👍
I've got the x90k 2022 model, with samsung 930b sound set up. Only paid £1350 for a 75inch. Plus ps5. So happy.
does apple tv reduce the judder with 24p content.
@@rv6569 there is no judder issue with 24p content, both natively and with Apple TV.
@@rv6569yes, you turn on match frame rate on the Apple TV
Good content sir. Your the only one to actually do the speed test and verify the different speeds. The speed is extremely important for pure stream to function at its best…115 mbps.
Glad you found it useful, thanks for your feedback 🤝
@@TomasVillegas can you explain why using the adapter is faster than plugging the ethernet cable directly into the tv?
@dbg1234 because the TV comes with a 100mbits ethernet port. While the external adapter is a 1.000mbits ethernet adapter.
Link please for the adapter
@@orelguez Amazon
Very good content. Detail about a lot of things we think about that some reviewers miss out on! Purchased this morning and receiving Wednesday. Can’t wait!
You’ll love it. It’s a great TV. Thanks for the feedback. 🤝
Thanks for the tip on the USB to Ethernet adapter. I was not aware of the Ethernet port limitations. Much appreciated!
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍
So does this not include WiFi?
@@sumzupdisit does, but obviously wired connection is much faster
I was thinking of Samsung Qn90c, but after comparing the picture quality with Sony XR90L , sony wins hands down on Color and picture quality. Color and skin tones are very realistic on Sony. Images on samsung seems to be artificially bright.
Im buying this TV in a couple months, the 55" is more than enough for me. I currently have a 40" Samsung TV from like 2011. I cant wait to see the difference!!!
You're going to love it 👍
Wow,I am very impressed your Samsung tv lasted 12 years plus … My new Samsung refrigerator lasted 4 months the the ice maker quit. 3 years later its still broke,I’m waiting on the class action lawsuit pending settlement. Never again will I buy ANYTHING SAMSUNG. Fyi …there are hundreds of videos on y t showing the Samsung defective ice markers.
@@soyelmismo17 I mean thats a refrigerator. Their TVs are really good. Sorry to hear that though, thats rough.
@@Telvarous yes ,thanks,I have owned many Samsung hdtv’s , (SONY is much better imo) there lack of professionalism and support for me and thousands of people who bought expensive fridges only to have multiple problems and Samsung refuses to make it right,thus the class action lawsuit. Me and many others I’m quite sure have said no more Samsung anything .
I have the X90K . You will love the L.
The older K version I got seven months ago ended up getting the infamous fade to black screen. Luckily Costco and Sony’s warranty team were excellent. After they asked me to send some pictures and videos of the issue, they emailed me back today telling me they are sending this newer L version. Thank you so much for this video is very helpful. I’m really excited about getting this shipped to me.
Awesome, you’ll love it 👍
I’m really impressed with the packaging!
Great review for consumers without all the technical "nit nerds" info that I am really not interested in. I went to Best Buy and actually liked the 90L better than the 93L, go figure, The salesman said he thinks it is the anti-reflection layer on the 93L (like Samsungs) that, while it may knock down some reflection, it comes at a cost to the picture. Thanks again.
Thanks for the feedback and taking the time to comment 🤝
I returned a Samsung Qn90b and a Sony x95 because of the anti-reflection layer that in a bright room just becomes a streak of rainbow puke across the screen.
Funny that you mention that about the anti-reflection layer on the X93L because I read in a review that the X90J in 2021 was considered a bit better than the higher model X95J and the following year’s X90K since like the salesman said, it may sacrifice picture quality.
Good. Please add more information on the remote, which is the most important thing for many in future reviews. Is it easy to use? Can you get back to what you were watching if you switch off? Is it backlit? Does the TV have a sleep timer? Does it have an Audio only mode so you can listen to the TV without the video when trying to go to sleep, etc. Would have liked to see how the foot stand is attached.
The Costco model is a great call. Placing my order as soon as I’m done with this video
I heard the Sony rep describe the Sony X90L as a jack of all trades, but a master of none. Which is a perfect description.
Don't think you even seen it in real life 😂
@@mrm1885 - they did a two hour testing of everything the Sony TV could do and one of the top Samsung TVs. For somewhat of a lesser model the Sony one did pretty good and all aspects. I tried to buy the TV myself in November, but they were sold out so I ended up with the 98 inch TCL that actually looks amazing.
The best detail picture , the best natural tone color , the best upscaling of lower quality contents .
I don’t call this jack of all trades , but best of all trades . Don’t compare to Oled and say , Oled has black etc , boring statement by some reviewers sponsored by certain tv brands .
Its white balance accuracy pre and post calibration is better than any other tv out there including oled - e.g. the a80l has a much colder looking image out of the box (which in my opinion is hugely important). White balance accuracy is way more important than micro contrast and blooming in my opinion, so it is a masterpiece if you’re into mainly movie watching where the creators intent is a filmic look which actually involves diffusion filters, anti aliasing, which coincidentally looks like blooming ❤
Just bought this TV on Black Friday $899 😮
Can’t wait to see it in action 😊
Great video! Took your advice and waited for the sales. Will be purchasing today for $1200.00 Canadian funds which is about 876.78 U.S. funds. Thank you and keep creating great content!
Thanks for watching! Glad you got a deal. You’ll love the TV.
Appreciate the honesty. Really helps w my decision in purchasing my first Sony TV
Thanks for watching 👍
Dark content in a bright room is tough for any tv. There’s certain content like Ozark that I just watch at night. I follow several well known reviewers and most gave the x90l positive reviews. I have a x930e from 5-6 years ago and it’s still a great tv. What I like about Sony is their processing and great colors. I ordered one today(65”)for my living room in my primary home. I moved the x930e to a secondary location. I paid $1,073 from Abt.
I had several Amazon gift cards saved up which helped quite a bit. Decided to buy the 65" using your link. Thanks for the advice
Always appreciated 🤝
I just bought this! I was on the fence and you review really helped. I did the x90cl from Costco. The usb3.0 adapter did not work though 🤷♂️ other than that it’s an awesome tv! I love it so far
Thank you for watching 🤝
Weird why your adapter doesn’t work.
costco has changed the the bravia core streamlining to 1 year instead of two years and only 5 movie credits from 15
sorry it s 2 years and 15 movie credits, i was looking at another (less expensive ) model
@@ansaalexit's currently back to 1 and 5
The amazon link for that Uni adapter defaults to the "Grey-USB 3.0" adapter. They also have a version that is "Switch compatible" listed there and if the picture is accurate (subtle difference in LED indicator light orientation) that's the one I think he uses. May want to try that one.
I just picked this one up 65" open box was 873.00 after tax. I saw new was 1200 bucks so i figured id give open box a shot if not i can return it up to 60 days or replace it.
That’s a killer deal 👍
Just finally convinced my parents to upgrade their Panasonic plasmas, one of which is from 2008, on a X90(C)L set of 65" ($1200) and 75" ($1700) from Costco. Hope they like them! I went away from my own recommendation of an OLED, so I'm hoping I like it for them as well.
This is a great TV they’ll like them.
Good review. I watch 10 hours a week max! My viewing room has no windows whatsoever so this sounds like a good fit and has some value to boot.
Thanks for watching 🤝
Great video. The most impressive thing in the video is watching him lift a 65 inch TV like it was a feather.
A testament to how lightweight the 65-in is. 🤝
Don't be modest. You are the Hulk
Great informative video. One suggestion….pull your soundbar to the edge of the cabinet. It will cut down on sound reflections and you will notice a clear difference in sound quality.
Thanks for the suggestion 🤝
Hi sir
I am confusing
Sony x90l or Samsung qn90c which is the best tv please tell me
Definitely Sony
Fell in love with Sony tvs back in 2017 when I was first moving out of my parents. The images just seem to have a three dimensional quality to them. Full of detail. I was only making $13 per hour so couldn’t afford the Sony “tax”. I decided to go with a Vizio 55 inch that I have been happy with for 6 years now. I was looking for a tv that had a wide color gamet, a direct backlight, and didn’t really care for streaming apps as every device I have can stream. The Vizio, at the time, was $400 cheaper in the 55 inch. Later this year I would like to upgrade to this TV after it goes on sale or maybe the X93L. It’s strange that Vizio quit making “high-end” tvs.
Definitely wait until this sales season, I bet this or the X93L go on a decent sale that will worth picking up.
Parents always had Sony’s growing up. I also couldn’t afford the Sony tax. So I settled for a top of the line P-series 50in Vizio. I’ve had it for 9yrs now.
Planning on upgrading to the X90L 75in come Black Friday.
Think memorial day would be a good time?@TomasVillegas
Hi, do you know if you can turn it on and off using the remote control but without pointing the control at the sony X90L tv?? Because I read somewhere that to turn on and off you have to point the remote control at the TV
@@useraph-c4j Yes and no. My X90L the on off button won’t do anything when remote is near the floor but if you have it level with the bottom edge of the tv but remote pointed opposite direction it will work. The remote does have Bluetooth functionality.
Would this be any good for live hockey ? Brightness and motion rate? In a darker room. Thank you! Good video
It’s perfect for sports.
Thank you for your review! Really appreciated. I also like your garden.
Thanks for watching 🤝
For information purposes: TCL is made TCL Technology is a Chinese partially state-owned electronics company headquartered in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China. Hisense TVs are made by the Hisense Group. They're mostly made in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China,
Happy New Year. Really enjoyed this unboxing. We just picked up our X90L, however, I'm not able to connect my home internet using the USB port. Can you please give me step-by-step instructions on where you go to on the TV to change from Wi-Fi to the USB? I've already disabled / turned off the WiFi, however, the TV doesn't detect that I'm using the USB to connect to the internet. Please give me and your other viewers a hand. Thank you
Happy new year! Just plugged and played. Everything you see in the video is what I did to get it to connect.
Thanks for watching 👍
Probably an incompatible adapter unfortunately
Thank you for your review. Bought one of these from Costco just before Christmas. This is my third Sony tv and it is solid. Love the colors just a great tv. Truly a great buy and tv. 😊
Thanks for the feedback. Happy new year 🤝
Superb review! Learned a lot, think I am going shopping 😊
Do you know if I would have a problem installing this tv along side with Bose speakers (Acoustimas Series) next to it. Do you think the magnets in those speakers will ruin the tv?
Magnets don't have any effect on led TVs.
Thank you for the review. Can any of those ports be used as headphone jacks? I've always used wired headphones whilst watching movies and I need them on any new TV I buy.
Picking up the 85" version of this model on Wednesday, cannot wait!
A few minor details are not perfect, but the image quality is great, so very happy to have chosen this model
Just bought the 85" myself... Being delivered on Friday. Would mind u elaborating on the "details" u mentioned? Should I be worried? @@tiloalo
What details are those? @@tiloalo
@Jacob_Harley the remote is still using IR fie some function, so you still have to point it at the TV. It's also an older style full remote compared to the slick and compact Samsung one.
Brightness is not adjusted automatically well enough, I always have to manually increase or reduce it for day/night watching.
This was a practical review! Thank you!
Appreciate the feedback. Thank you 🙏
The installers put the feet the wrong way round so it tips forward a bit will that cause any problems ?
Correct them! Especially if you have a cat! 😉
I compared this tv hdr content processing on amazon prime video with Samsung qn95b neo qled but Sony won my heart its still hard to believe Sony processors are another level while processing images detailed and shadows
Definitely agree with you on this. 👍
I don't have a tv but this would be the one for me and the reviews on it is very good only when its on sale but there is the tlc qm8 and the hisense u8k that does less blooming and better brightness but the X90l has better picture upscaling and motion and thats for me is important but going but the hisense u8k is still good and a lot cheaper for what it does vs the x90l
Excellent and detailed review bro - well done 👏👌!
How would i use ethernet, do i just plug it to my router and it just works? a yes or no reply would be greatly appreciated 👍
thanks . what's with the double image like effect when gaming in this clip ? its like ghosting !
Hi Tomas, whats your thought on the viewing angle? The most negative point I have read about this tv in other reviews is always the viewing angle. In our setup the angle could go up to 30-45 degrees and I'm a bit worried that the screen will wash out. Cheers
It’s not great, but it’s also not terrible. I have some seating that is the same off axis and it’s perfectly passable. 👍
How is it compared to the OLED panels out there? Say LG B3?
I got the 85 inch for $1999 from Best Buy. Thanks for the info. Much appreciated. 🙂👍
Great choice. Thanks for watching.
Hello, do you know if you can turn it on and off using the remote control but without pointing the control at the sony sony tv?? Because I read somewhere that to turn on and off you had to point the control at the TV
@@useraph-c4j I can point the remote behind me towards the wall the opposite direction of the TV and change channels.
@@useraph-c4j yes I can point the remote behind me opposite from the TV and change the channels.
@@MARK-r6c3k And to turn it on and off?
Great review! 👍
I see that you had an A80J and your only complaint was that it wasn’t bright enough. I’m considering an A80L and it would be going in my basement with very little light. Do you think I’ll be satisfied with the brightness of an OLED? I watch sports and I’m afraid of dimming. Thx!
a80l is less bright then c3 so get the c3
I saw on this video, that the pictures on every corner of the tv, slightly darker (seems like lack of light) especially on the bright/white color..it's also happened to my sony 55X85L..I asked my local sony authorized dealer, they said it's normal..but in my opinion it's a little bit annoying although the picture quality is amazing..
What's your point about corner shadow in this model? Can I decrease it?
Hello is x90s the same as x90l just a little bit smaller ?
Hi sir
I am confusing
Sony x90l 65inch or Samsung qn90c 65inch which is the best TV please tell me
They are pretty even on picture quality maybe. I think the Sony has a more premium feel, better stand, better OS and better looking menues, better remote control. Choose the one you like more and don't worry which is "best"
Would you go with the 75” U8k or 75” x90l for watching mostly sports on satellite/cable? Thanks
Sony would be my choice there. 👍
So with that adapter you are hard wire connecting your internet to the tv vs. using the tv’s wireless capabilities? Is the regular inner tv wireless /streaming capability bad with home wifi?
I prefer the snappiness of the adapter internet speeds. The apps are really quick at launching content and I don’t want to clog up my WiFi network. By all means the WiFi and wired network connections work fine without it. 👍
What Ethernet adapter do you use. I’m shocked at the difference in speeds being hardwired
Hey mate, Thanks for the review. I have listened the audio with earphone. i'm worried that the sound quality wont be as good, how do you find it? enough subwoof for day to day use?
Honestly it’s pretty standard. Nothing to get excited about. I wouldn’t depend on it for anything like movies, if you’re in a smaller room then you may get passable results for day-to-day use.
The CL is only availble in the States right? I am planning on getting this t.v soon from Costco in Canada, I don't think they have the CL version here but they do offer the extended 1 year on top of Sony's 1 year warrenty which is why I am buying it from there and not BestBuy.
I’m not sure about the Costco in Canada thing 🤷♂️
hi great review would you get the A80L over this model and paying a bit more? im trying to decide between those 2?
If you can control the light coming into your room, then yes definitely. The A80L is a great TV.
@@TomasVillegasok thank u. i bought the 90 actually i love it butbut i will be exchanging it for the a80l. already sent in an exchange request. 🙏🏻
Hello, tell me, will 65 inches by 3 meters be enough? In my country, 75 costs 1.5 times more than 65 :(
may i know which brand TV extender you are using
Hi , i bought this TV and HT A5000 soundbar but getting some humming/buzzing noise from TV when tv and soundbar is connected with centre stage configuration (3.5 mm jack) even when nothing is playing on TV. Could you please also confirm
If this is same available
Just bought a 65 inch version of this TV and am mostly happy with it so far. Too bad that the remote isn’t backlit.
You can get a backlit remote if you buy the Costco model. 👍
@@TomasVillegas thank you. I acquired one.
I have a 75 inch 940d, 2017 model i think. Would this be an upgrade worth going with. Im thinking of the 85 inch. Thanks.
I think it would be. But that’s just my personal opinion. 👍
HDTVTEST shows the feet in a closer position. I don’t know how he installled them or why no one else can figure it out seemingly but you can make the feet closer.
There’s only one width placement on this TV. Two height positions. 👍
Uk and Europe often have different feet position settings on Sony tvs inc this one
You didn't mention any wifi capabilities. How do the speeds compare to the USB adapter?
He did ;)
The only reason I am getting this instead of an oled is because I watch a lot of CNBC fox business and Fox News. The reviews for qled and oled have shown that the burn in for the tickers is a big problem. Plus this looks to be nice and Sony makes good tv’s. I’m just going to plug my apple 4k + and enjoy. I’m replacing my old 55” Vizio 4k and will place it into another room.
Thanks for a great review. Question. Does the X90L have PIP and P&P ?
Thanks 👍
It doesn’t have PIP.
So i bought the x90l and when i went to system settings the model number was Bravia 4k vh22. Whats up with that? did i get ripped off?
Hi, I’m new to the Sony TV universe and I just have a quick question I’m thinking about getting this TV or the mini LED one so I just wanted to know which one do you think is better? Thank you for your help
If you have the budget I recommend mini led. 👍
@@TomasVillegas aw thank you so much my fiancé is trying to convince me this tv is better than the mini led because I was going to get a oled Sony tv
awesome honest review.
thank you...
My pleasure 👍
Quick question.. do you need the Ethernet USB adaptor if you’re just going to use the Ethernet hooked up to the newest Xbox for streaming?
You need it if your bandwidth is above 100mbits to get the max speed.
If you don't use it, it's max 100mbits (which I'd already faster than most Internet access)
How much better than the X90K is it? I have an unopened X90K 65 inch that I got for $1,000. Should I swap it with the L for 400 dollars more? They have the X90L 65 for $1400 right now. Help.
Great review! Really helpful! I whish they would just drop speakers alltogether in modern TVs. There is no point in having great picture combined with the audio equivalent to 240P You Tube. Because that’s what it is. It is just the physics of it. So save the $ on those physical speakers, because the user has to fork out for external speakers anyway.
A ton of people don’t have external speakers so I don’t see manufacturers doing that anytime soon. It’s a good idea for those that do though. 👍
@@TomasVillegas Dropping internal speakers would force people to buy speakers, though. If you have a $2000 TV but no external audio, the resulting experience from instead going with a $1500 TV combined with $500 in audio would be orders of magnitude better. Sometimes people needs to be nudged into making good choices;-)
Which one is better LG c3 or Sony x90l ??
Booked 55X90L yesterday. Thanks.
👊
Hello, do you know if you can turn the Sony X90L tv on and off using the remote control but without pointing the control at the tv?? Because I read somewhere that to turn on and off you have to point at the TV
@@useraph-c4j Hi, You don't need to point the remote towards this TV to turn it on or off. Its a Bluetooth enabled smart remote that doesn't require pointing towards TV all the time.
@@pappi3 Have you tried it yet?
@@useraph-c4j Yes. I turn on/off the tv using the provided remote only. It works even if its not pointing towards tv.
Looking at an excellent condition open box at Best Buy for $836 in 2024.
How is this TV compared to LG QNED 83?? I am considering the Sony X90L vs LG QNED 83 both 55inches. Which one should I buy? Or dump both to go to OLED. Then for budget it looks like LG OLED as Sony is quite expensive. What would you recommend ?
Sony wins for me because it’s not webOS. 👍
I connected my cox cable dvr to hdmi 1. Should I have used hdmi 4 ? Great video btw
That should be fine. Unless your cable provider sends a high quality signal u wouldn’t worry about it 👍
Thanks for watching.
Have reviewed the LG QNED80URA?
I just got a 65 inch on cyber monday for $999. I watched a RUclips video but it made me dizzy 😂. I still haven't had a chance to play with the settings though. The only thing is a black ring arpund the tv, is there a way to get rid of that?. Thanks. Nice video
Hello, do you know if you can turn the tv on and off using the remote control but without pointing the control at the tv?? Because I read somewhere that to turn on and off you have to point the remote control
I had the 85J and it wasn’t as bright as I would like. I should have gotten the 90J. Well I sold my Sony 85J and got the Samsung Q80C. I was choosing between the 65 inch Sony 90L or Samsung Q80C. I picked the Samsung Q80C, because I have a 55 inch Samsung Q80T from 2020 and I loved it. Just that it was a bit on the smaller side.
Well the Samsung Q80C has four HDMI 2.1 port. It also has the gaming screen thing and also you can stream XBox games without a console.
This TV IS A JAM TO.
BE HONEST THIS FOR OVERALL TV
FROM TV TO PLAY PS5 it’s Makes Really perfect for Everything Thanks to your review I love this tv.
Is there much difference in this and a sony kd55x85lu
I’m curious as a A80J owner myself……which of the two sets do you you find yourself drawn to more?
I have the A80J too. OLED is beautiful. And so is this TV. I like them both in different settings.
75" X90L or 65" A80L for OTT streaming to upgrade from 50" LED TV? Priority is picture quality and sound.
Just adjust the settings. Youll get inky blacks like the X85K VA panel
does it has Tidal app build-in ?
How did you get that speed test app on your tv? I just ordered the usb adapter and would like to see what speeds I'm getting.
It's in the app store. Just search speed test.
I love it, but I got disappointed using it with PS5, I've gotten used to using monitor with the PS5. But I'm sure I'd get used to it if I keep playing on it, but I think I'll stick with oled monitor though.ill use the TV with movies it's fantastic.
Hello, a question, can you turn the tv on and off with the remote control but without pointing it at the sony X90L tv??
Just point it in the general direction
@@useraph-c4j just like any other tv lmfao
ok, can you turn it on and off through a wall? because I read that someone commented that only the on and off button is infrared.
Gigabit ethernet has been a standard for about 2 decades now, I'm surprised Sony still uses 10/100 ports on a $1500 TV!
Crazy right!
Seems to still be common on most (if not all) TVs
I have the 75x90k. Using with q800c. Incredible. Also, just bought the new u78km. Gona use that with my cinema 600.
Hi, do you know if you can turn it on and off using the remote control but without pointing the control at the sony X90K tv?? Because I read somewhere that to turn on and off you have to point the control at the TV
@@useraph-c4j haven't tried it yet.
@user-ep7wu6oh5i so no you don't have tp point it to the tv. I was in the kitchen and my tv is in the family room downstairs and remote was working from the kitchen
@@44pakattack Ok, got it thanks
I just bought this TV on Black Friday don’t Costco for $1,000. Struggling with whether I should have upgraded to mini LED or OLED
Du hast auch dunkle Ecken bei helleren Szenarien. Bei mir ebenso
Hmm..was aiming for oled..but moving in to a new place getting almost all new appliances..might be wise to get this instead..
You won’t be disappointed. Especially considering the price difference.
So, he wasn't clear about the leg stands: first he said it has two positions and then he says you can't use it in a narrow position. So can you use it in a narrowl position or not? What are the two positions that it can be used in?
Those legs *seem* iffy for some tabletops. I'm guessing because, "knife wedges"???? Why not flat?!
I don’t know. I think I was pretty clear saying that it won’t fit on narrow TV stands. Two positions possible. Low and sound bar height.
@@TomasVillegas That I got, but I what wanted to know was *can the legs be set **_farther in_** from the outer bezel* (this what I actually need, as it would be placed atop a 29" case).
You seem to imply that the legs can *only* be set at the farthest points, close to the bezel.
Also, when you mentioned "two positions" it wasn't clear (to me) whether those positions were for the _width_ or the _height_.
I assumed two width positions: outer and inner, close to center.
Your reply, though, implies you meant two height positions, not width. Which is unfortunate for my needs, if that is the case.
I'm looking at the 55", as the 65" is too big - desired - but too big. Thanks.
@@TomasVillegasGREAT video! What is the clearance when the stand is in soundbar height… not sure is mine will fit under the 75 inch x90l. Thank you
nice content sir it helps a lot thankz
Thanks 👍
Nice review!
Thanks for watching 🤝