Sony BRAVIA 9 Review - The Best QLED Ever Made?

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  • @blackscorp
    @blackscorp 6 місяців тому +25

    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 .

    • @RTINGSdotcom
      @RTINGSdotcom  6 місяців тому +3

      Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching 😄

  • @Stock--Rosso
    @Stock--Rosso 6 місяців тому +44

    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👍🏼

    • @Codeman113
      @Codeman113 6 місяців тому +3

      They always do that, they make 65in with Chinese panels to force you to get 75/85in models

    • @Xaxtikar
      @Xaxtikar 6 місяців тому +1

      She’s reviewing the wrong Bravia 9 😂

    • @RTINGSdotcom
      @RTINGSdotcom  6 місяців тому +5

      Glad to hear you're happy with the purchase! 😄

    • @rsr789
      @rsr789 6 місяців тому +4

      @@Codeman113 Please explain / expand on that.

    • @Codeman113
      @Codeman113 6 місяців тому

      @@rsr789 sonys been doing this for years, but technically they make 65in cheaper and worse panels, forcing people to get 75/85in models.

  • @brodelicious
    @brodelicious 6 місяців тому +29

    Why do Santa Abby’s reviews always make me smile?

    • @michael-4k4000
      @michael-4k4000 Місяць тому

      Santa Abbey is giving everyone a Bravia 9 for Christmas

  • @EhNothing
    @EhNothing 6 місяців тому +15

    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.

  • @rd4809
    @rd4809 6 місяців тому +12

    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

    • @michael-4k4000
      @michael-4k4000 6 місяців тому +1

      Please tell us about it! Do u love it so much.

    • @gauravgoel8092
      @gauravgoel8092 5 місяців тому

      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.

    • @rd4809
      @rd4809 5 місяців тому

      @@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 UA-cam video and it’s surprising how good it sounds

    • @rd4809
      @rd4809 5 місяців тому

      @@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

    • @Buzza235
      @Buzza235 10 днів тому

      Does it have split screen?

  • @madpistol
    @madpistol 6 місяців тому +40

    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.

    • @michael-4k4000
      @michael-4k4000 5 місяців тому +3

      B9 is the sun ☀️

    • @vgnvideogameninja2930
      @vgnvideogameninja2930 Місяць тому +2

      Also Bravia 9's blacks are nearly perfect as well. All around it's as good as an OLED and a great alternative.

    • @mikeg2491
      @mikeg2491 22 дні тому

      I love movies like Batman on OLED but I imagine watching Casino in HDR on a set like this is a whole different experience. Brightly lit scenes don’t get enough respect

  • @jimadams2113
    @jimadams2113 6 місяців тому +17

    Best Bravia 9 review I have seen.

  • @GTW-1807
    @GTW-1807 6 місяців тому +9

    It's nice to see that you are doing reviews of recently released TVs on UA-cam! 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 .

    • @Xaxtikar
      @Xaxtikar 6 місяців тому

      @@GTW-1807 she didn’t mention a lot of things about this TV. Half hearted review.

    • @thatsamazin-
      @thatsamazin- 5 місяців тому +2

      @@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.

  • @BRIANSTECHTHERAPY
    @BRIANSTECHTHERAPY 6 місяців тому +20

    Excellent review!

    • @lpromer4796
      @lpromer4796 6 місяців тому +2

      Hi Brian! 👋🏼

    • @TVEXPERT.Co.
      @TVEXPERT.Co. 6 місяців тому

      @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. 😁

  • @MO...k.7
    @MO...k.7 6 місяців тому +5

    I was waiting for you to review this TV model
    You are my source for review
    Great as always
    Thank.

    • @TVEXPERT.Co.
      @TVEXPERT.Co. 6 місяців тому

      Then you’re getting some wrong information bro. Always do your own research from multiple sources.

  • @alsayedfakhri4597
    @alsayedfakhri4597 6 місяців тому +14

    Seems like a great TV, I dislike the aggressive dimming* on my oleds so look forward to trying this.

    • @mickey-neo
      @mickey-neo 6 місяців тому +1

      dining?? what is?

    • @alsayedfakhri4597
      @alsayedfakhri4597 6 місяців тому

      @@mickey-neo sorry, dimming*

    • @joshdimovski4483
      @joshdimovski4483 6 місяців тому

      Yeh I notice my Sony a90j OLED dim in brightness while watching content with logos on the screen

  • @michelemininni178
    @michelemininni178 Місяць тому +4

    Those who scream "OLED" and deride LCD have absolutely not understood the sophisticated philosophy of this TV. And that is what makes it desirable.

  • @444chroma
    @444chroma 5 місяців тому +4

    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.

    • @RTINGSdotcom
      @RTINGSdotcom  5 місяців тому +1

      good point! In the meantime, this settings page might help! www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/bravia-9-qled/settings

  • @mrfl0w3r
    @mrfl0w3r 6 місяців тому +45

    Was waiting for this review as if it was Christmas! Wait...😮

    • @RTINGSdotcom
      @RTINGSdotcom  6 місяців тому +12

      We at RTINGS came to deliver some early presents! 🎅

  • @Liftinglinguist
    @Liftinglinguist 6 місяців тому +19

    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!

    • @dllemm
      @dllemm 6 місяців тому

      Can use 4 cinderblocks to start

    • @hastensavoir7782
      @hastensavoir7782 6 місяців тому +1

      How about the Mediocre Viewing angles😂

    • @bleachedwhale
      @bleachedwhale 6 місяців тому

      @@hastensavoir7782 Viewing angles are better on larger screen sizes for QLED televisions.

    • @Liftinglinguist
      @Liftinglinguist 6 місяців тому

      @@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?

    • @RickinICT
      @RickinICT 6 місяців тому

      @@hastensavoir7782 For people buying a set for just a few people to watch from a couch, the viewing angle is the least important trait.

  • @AlcirGomes10
    @AlcirGomes10 6 місяців тому +14

    Great review! This is currently my dream TV but, unfortunately, is not sold in Brazil

    • @RTINGSdotcom
      @RTINGSdotcom  6 місяців тому +10

      Thank you for watching, hopefully one day you're able to get your hands on it!

    • @rjanuari1978
      @rjanuari1978 6 місяців тому +4

      If it ever comes to Brazil it will, unfortunately, cost a kidney.

    • @ococoseco
      @ococoseco 6 місяців тому +1

      We need a TV importing service!

    • @AlcirGomes10
      @AlcirGomes10 6 місяців тому

      @@ococoseco Asap!

    • @ErnestoAdventista
      @ErnestoAdventista 6 місяців тому

      Why not an OLED TV? Will you use it in bright rooms or a lot of uneven content?

  • @ericj1385
    @ericj1385 6 місяців тому +12

    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...

    • @madpistol
      @madpistol 5 місяців тому +2

      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.

    • @993mike
      @993mike 5 місяців тому

      This is great Sony, but make a 98” version!!

  • @WanderingSolipsist
    @WanderingSolipsist 6 місяців тому +9

    I feel like the reflection handling should have both screen off and screen playing content shown in the tests.

  • @thefunkypopcorn
    @thefunkypopcorn 6 місяців тому +2

    Great! I have the A90J 65" and 55" - they're both perfect for gaming on Xbox Series X and PS5 !

  • @WilliamDeanPlumbing
    @WilliamDeanPlumbing 4 місяці тому +1

    They deliver my Bravia 9 85" this upcoming Friday, very excited. Replacing my broken Sony Z9G.

  • @LaughMuBai
    @LaughMuBai 6 місяців тому +1

    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...

    • @RTINGSdotcom
      @RTINGSdotcom  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed our review 😄

  • @vcam-g9h
    @vcam-g9h 5 місяців тому +11

    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.

  • @majorkursk780
    @majorkursk780 6 місяців тому +23

    This is a great tv, but the msrp is 1k over what it should actually sell for.

    • @dllemm
      @dllemm 6 місяців тому +4

      New tech. Welcome to earth.

    • @AiBot3777
      @AiBot3777 6 місяців тому

      ​@@dllemms90c for 750, or 65 inch for 950. But it's Sony so they can charge triple for a worse tv

    • @trewright1482
      @trewright1482 6 місяців тому

      Agree that’s Sony for you.

    • @007GoldenLion
      @007GoldenLion 6 місяців тому +1

      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.

    • @thenonexistinghero
      @thenonexistinghero 6 місяців тому +1

      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.

  • @MelvinEstuardo-t1e
    @MelvinEstuardo-t1e 6 місяців тому +130

    Guys, let’s all agree that Abby is one of the best female tech presenters on UA-cam!

    • @PETERThompson-e6h
      @PETERThompson-e6h 6 місяців тому +13

      She certainly is...possibly the best

    • @osmanmusmar9155
      @osmanmusmar9155 6 місяців тому +1

      And how!

    • @vikingsfan2218
      @vikingsfan2218 6 місяців тому +31

      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 UA-cam tech anyway so her being “one of the best female tech presenters” isn’t really saying much

    • @maegnificant
      @maegnificant 6 місяців тому +2

      Guys, guys, c'mon guys... Guys.
      Really, guys, let's be real.
      Guys.

    • @someshwarrao42
      @someshwarrao42 6 місяців тому +9

      She is one of the best presenters straight up.

  • @ChevelleRocks88
    @ChevelleRocks88 5 місяців тому +1

    Great review! Love this content.

  • @TonyDAngelo-ot7ny
    @TonyDAngelo-ot7ny 6 місяців тому +6

    Being a sports fan! I worry about panel lottery with that DSE

  • @SterkeYerke5555
    @SterkeYerke5555 6 місяців тому +14

    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
      @TonyDAngelo-ot7ny 6 місяців тому +4

      Better Quality Control is needed

    • @SterkeYerke5555
      @SterkeYerke5555 6 місяців тому +3

      @@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.

    • @Audiorevue
      @Audiorevue 25 днів тому

      Yeah I'm not a big fan of LG televisions with their software and particularly the magic remote, although that's a personal preference type thing. I purchased a B4 OLED over this past Black Friday and within a week returned it. Mostly because of some annoying bugs in the UI which particularly when gaming would cause things like colors and brightness to noticeably shift during the gaming session. It was my first OLED and while it could be chalked up to the ABL that's built into the television I truly didn't think it was that.
      I didn't think it was that because when I first got the TV for the first 2 or 3 days it didn't do it, and then all of a sudden one day I went to turn it on and noticed it aggressively fluctuating the brightness and colors almost exclusively when you had it in the gaming mode.

  • @Cblan1224
    @Cblan1224 6 місяців тому +7

    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

    • @bleachedwhale
      @bleachedwhale 6 місяців тому +2

      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.

    • @MyFatherLoves
      @MyFatherLoves 5 місяців тому

      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.

    • @Cblan1224
      @Cblan1224 5 місяців тому

      @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.

    • @mrjojo2836
      @mrjojo2836 29 днів тому

      @@Cblan1224image processing > Sony. Youre ignoring this fact.

    • @Cblan1224
      @Cblan1224 29 днів тому

      @mrjojo2836 it certainly use to be, but the processor lg put in the g4 does all the same things, without any of the drawbacks. So no I'm not ignoring it. I recognize sony has superior image processing when compared to most of the industry. However, so does the g4. Hdr tonemapping is a big part of image processing. This is where I would argue the g4 is superior to sony. Per pixel tonemapping is incredible and it allows the user to set the tonemapping curve. The only way to do so with sony is through calibration.
      Sony is better at upscaling low res content and color accuracy. Motion is now a tie.
      Sony offers this in many of its tvs where it's new for lg, and only in the g4

  • @jolness1
    @jolness1 6 місяців тому +14

    The local dimming is mega impressive but the grey uniformity issues on a tv this expensive is not acceptable imo.

    • @vgnvideogameninja2930
      @vgnvideogameninja2930 Місяць тому +1

      Panel lottery is in effect. My 85" Bravia 9 has nearly perfect grey uniformity.

  • @malligrub
    @malligrub 5 днів тому

    After searching out these top end models,the slight blackness and contrast inferiority was apparent only with a direct side by comparison to a top line OLED. The processing - especially for non HD content upscaling - and the significantly better shadow detail were really apparent. It was quite shocking actually, just how much shadow detail loss was present with the LG G4

  • @djayjp
    @djayjp 6 місяців тому +15

    Yes, i want an "excessively bright" TV to counter all the terribly dim HDR content out there!!

  • @budthecyborg4575
    @budthecyborg4575 6 місяців тому +11

    Can't wait to see comparisons of this with the TCL QM8 (2024).

    • @karlakutie73
      @karlakutie73 6 місяців тому +2

      happy to report that testing for the QM8/QM851G started today

    • @budthecyborg4575
      @budthecyborg4575 6 місяців тому

      @@karlakutie73 Where did you buy it? I haven't seen them for sale anywhere.

    • @karlakutie73
      @karlakutie73 6 місяців тому

      @@budthecyborg4575 i’m just a viewer, but i bet they bought the 65” model from somewhere

    • @karlakutie73
      @karlakutie73 6 місяців тому +1

      @@budthecyborg4575 i’m just a viewer; i don’t know where they bought the model they’re testing

    • @budthecyborg4575
      @budthecyborg4575 6 місяців тому +1

      @@karlakutie73 Ok cool. Nonetheless very curious where they got it.

  • @Tablahands
    @Tablahands 5 місяців тому +1

    Amazing review. I'm in the market for a year or 2. I wonder what they will come out next year! Thank you!

  • @pskyvideo
    @pskyvideo 5 місяців тому +2

    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?

  • @vangtk10
    @vangtk10 10 днів тому

    Omg this is the TV I want. QLED and very high picture quality. It’s the perfect solution for my naturally lit living space.

  • @Swecan76
    @Swecan76 6 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @koolrunnings3135
    @koolrunnings3135 6 місяців тому

    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.

  • @laserspewpew_7175
    @laserspewpew_7175 6 місяців тому +3

    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.

    • @marcuscole8796
      @marcuscole8796 6 місяців тому +1

      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 ;-)

    • @laserspewpew_7175
      @laserspewpew_7175 6 місяців тому +1

      @@marcuscole8796 Yeah I'm in a one bedroom apartment so I think 75 inches would have been too big anyway, happy with the 65!

    • @davevale7021
      @davevale7021 6 місяців тому +1

      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.

    • @laserspewpew_7175
      @laserspewpew_7175 6 місяців тому +1

      @@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.

    • @roadracerqx893
      @roadracerqx893 4 місяці тому

      @@marcuscole8796…..Except one is 75” and the other is 65” 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @VideoEnthusiast-id9di
    @VideoEnthusiast-id9di 6 місяців тому +23

    Just received and set-up our 85" BRAVIA 9 TV in our family room after moving our 75" BRAVIA 9 to the bedroom. We are loving both of our Sony BRAVIA 9 TVs even more than the OLED TVs we upgraded from. Also love our vendor, Value Electronics who provided exceptional service and support to us.

    • @redeye180379
      @redeye180379 6 місяців тому +3

      Does the 85” have better contrast or is it just slightly brighter compared to the 75” ?

    • @brokenwrench404
      @brokenwrench404 6 місяців тому +2

      Does the Bravia 9 have the center speaker option like the a90j and a95L

    • @RTINGSdotcom
      @RTINGSdotcom  6 місяців тому +6

      Not one, but two BRAVIA 9s! Enjoy them!

    • @burntvirtue
      @burntvirtue 6 місяців тому +10

      A 75 inch tv in your bedroom is insane.

    • @Buzza235
      @Buzza235 6 місяців тому +8

      Bot

  • @robertlawrence9000
    @robertlawrence9000 6 місяців тому +5

    Thank You for this Awesome Review!!! I really love this tech Sony is using. I only wish they had an 8k model too.

    • @RTINGSdotcom
      @RTINGSdotcom  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for watching! 😄

    • @vidsbfree4me
      @vidsbfree4me 6 місяців тому +3

      8K Tv's draw too much current. Excessive current equals excessive heat and premature product failure. They are banned in the UK as a result

    • @robertlawrence9000
      @robertlawrence9000 6 місяців тому +1

      @@vidsbfree4me Why is the 8k QN900D sold there then?

    • @Erickhetfield
      @Erickhetfield 6 місяців тому +4

      8K is incredibly unnecessary.

    • @robertlawrence9000
      @robertlawrence9000 6 місяців тому

      @@Erickhetfield That's your opinion, not mine. I want higher resolution for more true to life images.

  • @vigneshwar_priyaunni
    @vigneshwar_priyaunni 6 місяців тому +4

    Amazing review as always! Just curious to know how the Bravia 9 fares against Sony's own X95L.

    • @chibbyylol
      @chibbyylol 6 місяців тому +1

      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.

    • @marcuscole8796
      @marcuscole8796 6 місяців тому +1

      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

  • @ataunas11
    @ataunas11 3 місяці тому +3

    ‏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

    • @vikingsfan2218
      @vikingsfan2218 2 місяці тому +2

      Bravia 7 has poor off angle viewing and a weird anti-reflection screen coating that both accentuates reflected light sources and diffuses the light in a way that degrades the image. Most reviewers agree that in these respects, it is worse than the competition. If you plan to put the TV in a room with a lot of sunlight and have a wide seating arrangement, the Bravia 9 will probably give you an experience that is superior enough to justify the extra cost. Keep in mind, however, that if the bulk of your time with the TV will be spent watching sports, the Bravia 9 is probably overkill. There are plenty of mini-LED options from other brands (Hisense, TCL, LG, Samsung) that can handle reflections as well as, if not better than, the Bravia 9. At a much cheaper price point, too. You don't really need all the bells and whistles of the Bravia 9 just to watch sports. Something that can get bright and has decent upscaling and motion processing will suffice.

  • @ericroberts7380
    @ericroberts7380 6 місяців тому +15

    After 30 days of procrastinating and talking myself out of oled, I finally ordered the 75 inch Bravia 9 last night.

    • @TonyDAngelo-ot7ny
      @TonyDAngelo-ot7ny 6 місяців тому +1

      Enjoy! Can you tell me how your DSE is please

    • @ziokalco
      @ziokalco 6 місяців тому

      I have a C1, it is perfectly despite the years and gaming (except for the horrendous default color accuracy).
      I also have a cellphone with a woled. The phone isn't a happy tale tho, it is severely burned

    • @ccjh0806
      @ccjh0806 6 місяців тому +9

      LOL STUPIDEST MISTAKE EVER

    • @ericroberts7380
      @ericroberts7380 6 місяців тому

      @@ccjh0806 I know, I should have ordered it 30 days ago

  • @thedude9892
    @thedude9892 5 місяців тому

    Go Blue! I was there. Greatest Michigan Team of all time!!!!! 💪🏻

  • @curtis19921
    @curtis19921 6 місяців тому +3

    Great video looking forward to the Bravia 8 review

  • @stephenpatterson8056
    @stephenpatterson8056 6 місяців тому +7

    Those rainbow reflections are one of the main reasons I've enjoyed so much switching from LED to QD-OLED. Had a mini LED with the same rainbow reflections. Would happen even from lighting off to the side of the TV. With the OLED, no such issue. As much as people claim LEDs to be great in bright lighting, I found myself always waiting til nightfall to use that TV. I use this OLED any time of day and it looks better

    • @rah113
      @rah113 6 місяців тому

      The x95k doesn't have rainbow reflections

    • @stephenpatterson8056
      @stephenpatterson8056 6 місяців тому

      @rah113 Yes it does lol. Any LCD with any sort of wide angle viewing filter (which the X95K does have) exhibits that issue. Just google "Sony X95K reflections" and you'll see numerous reddit posts about it. And rtings shows it in their review.

  • @Minusroot8
    @Minusroot8 6 місяців тому +4

    If I simply hook this up to my Apple TV and only use that input will I ever see ads??

    • @MetalMike56
      @MetalMike56 6 місяців тому +5

      correct, ads are only in the built in Google TV menu.

  • @christophejergales7852
    @christophejergales7852 6 місяців тому

    Nice seeing LED still progressing. I still use OLED since I game, but love the longevity of LED. Hope to make the switch someday.

    • @itwasntoptional2513
      @itwasntoptional2513 5 місяців тому +1

      Micro leds are apparently supposed to be better than OLEDs whenever they become reasonably accessible to the public

  • @Icipher4
    @Icipher4 5 місяців тому +2

    In theory, would black smearing in gaming be reduced on the larger sizes like the 85-in? Being that it has more zones?

  • @Greg29
    @Greg29 6 місяців тому +7

    Does Dolby Vision display properly on this TV?

  • @jimpayne9488
    @jimpayne9488 6 місяців тому +1

    Was hoping this review would address the BFI mode causing blurry, image duplication on the Bravia 9.

    • @NexGenTek
      @NexGenTek 6 місяців тому

      It doesn’t

  • @Emptrix
    @Emptrix 6 місяців тому +12

    Christmas came early!

  • @rah113
    @rah113 6 місяців тому +4

    I have thee 85 in bravia 9 just got rid of the x95k

  • @Evil__D
    @Evil__D 4 місяці тому

    Great review

  • @brokenwrench404
    @brokenwrench404 6 місяців тому +5

    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

    • @bungalowtomcat1
      @bungalowtomcat1 6 місяців тому

      anyone seen a really good review on the B7 that gives honest answers

    • @kymyst18t
      @kymyst18t 6 місяців тому +2

      I wasn't impressed with the B7. Ended up returning it and shelling out the extra 1k for the G4.

    • @Voce24
      @Voce24 6 місяців тому

      @@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.

    • @kymyst18t
      @kymyst18t 6 місяців тому +1

      @@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.

    • @brokenwrench404
      @brokenwrench404 4 місяці тому

      @@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

  • @Buzza235
    @Buzza235 10 днів тому

    How hot does the B9 run?

  • @hattorihanzo1329
    @hattorihanzo1329 6 місяців тому +13

    I like it better than the S95D. Having the 75 inch. Although i have the S95D in the bedroom, the Bravia 9 could also be fine in a darkroom. Its just like an oled, but with higher hdr brightness and colors just as good as a qd-oled. People don’t hesitate for this one. You will have 0 regrets!

    • @topandrun126
      @topandrun126 6 місяців тому

      Great information thanks

  • @AnythingGoesJoJo
    @AnythingGoesJoJo 6 місяців тому +4

    How does the Bravia 9 compare to the Z9K?

    • @falsehope5529
      @falsehope5529 6 місяців тому

      Its better in mostly everything except the 8K part 😂

    • @AnythingGoesJoJo
      @AnythingGoesJoJo 6 місяців тому

      ​​@@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?

    • @AnythingGoesJoJo
      @AnythingGoesJoJo 6 місяців тому +2

      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 🤔

    • @davidbenning10
      @davidbenning10 6 місяців тому

      ⁠@@AnythingGoesJoJoDo you have a Z9K?

    • @NexGenTek
      @NexGenTek 6 місяців тому +2

      @@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.

  • @bleachedwhale
    @bleachedwhale 6 місяців тому +1

    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.

    • @marcuscole8796
      @marcuscole8796 6 місяців тому

      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 :-)

    • @bleachedwhale
      @bleachedwhale 5 місяців тому

      ​@@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.

    • @marcuscole8796
      @marcuscole8796 5 місяців тому

      @@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.

    • @bleachedwhale
      @bleachedwhale 5 місяців тому

      ​​@@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.

    • @bleachedwhale
      @bleachedwhale 5 місяців тому

      ​@@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.

  • @NuanDaa
    @NuanDaa 3 місяці тому +1

    I’m waiting for the next model.

  • @willsmith9233
    @willsmith9233 6 місяців тому +1

    When will you do the Bravia 8 ? Is it a great TV or good. I’m in the market for a new TV.

  • @Radarcb329
    @Radarcb329 6 місяців тому +2

    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.

    • @marcuscole8796
      @marcuscole8796 6 місяців тому

      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...

    • @Radarcb329
      @Radarcb329 6 місяців тому +1

      @@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.

    • @marcuscole8796
      @marcuscole8796 6 місяців тому

      @@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 ;-)

  • @LEGOKRASS
    @LEGOKRASS 2 місяці тому

    I am surprised to hear that the Bravia 9 has bad viewing angles. Didn´t the X950H have already sony´s Wide Angle Layer Tec? Or was and is that tec simply bad? Is there any LCD-TV with good viewing angles from Sony or from TCL? I had the Sony X900H in 55 inches and the viewing angles were not good. And heared that the X950H was really good at viewing angles. But the B9 is bad? By THE (LCD) flagship? That sounds very dissapointing. With bad viewing angles I think it doesn´t deserve the titel of "premium TV". No matter how good the other stuff is. Or could it be that the B9 happens to not have that Wide Angle Tec-Layer?
    Keep up the good work, excellent as always. Greetings from Spain.

  • @westyk52sparky
    @westyk52sparky 6 місяців тому +2

    only a 75inc in the uk for the cheap cheap price of £4499. mad price

  • @michaelsun9296
    @michaelsun9296 6 місяців тому +2

    Waiting for the 98" version 8K.

    • @lordd794
      @lordd794 Місяць тому

      An 8k 98 inch Z9K replacement, with true 4000 nits hdr, 12 bit color, and 4 hdmi 2.1 ports would be amazing.

  • @MrLathor
    @MrLathor 6 місяців тому +22

    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?

    • @jorge69696
      @jorge69696 6 місяців тому +12

      People will fanboy anything. Tribalism really is one of the worst human flaws.

    • @ericroberts7380
      @ericroberts7380 6 місяців тому

      @@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

    • @paulcox2447
      @paulcox2447 6 місяців тому +2

      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.

    • @paulcox2447
      @paulcox2447 6 місяців тому

      @@jorge69696 this. Literally, seriously, 100% this.

    • @Jordanfiend361
      @Jordanfiend361 6 місяців тому +6

      Nah it’s just modern internet people seem to desperately Need validation

  • @Barbarapape
    @Barbarapape 6 місяців тому +2

    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.

  • @ameliabuns4058
    @ameliabuns4058 6 місяців тому +1

    I love displays! And Abby is the best \o/

  • @ramonzaions7522
    @ramonzaions7522 6 місяців тому +15

    Tv of the Year !

    • @AndrewB23
      @AndrewB23 6 місяців тому +5

      Not even close

    • @ramonzaions7522
      @ramonzaions7522 6 місяців тому +5

      @@AndrewB23 Not even close????? LoL! .... on your opinion which are the best This year?

    • @randomhumanonearth777
      @randomhumanonearth777 6 місяців тому

      He is lg poled pan poi ​@@ramonzaions7522

    • @Buzza235
      @Buzza235 6 місяців тому +3

      Oleds

    • @dllemm
      @dllemm 6 місяців тому

      It is June

  • @utahdoc
    @utahdoc 6 місяців тому +36

    Disagree with the viewing angle assessment. It is quite good. NOT mediocre. I just had the 85 inch size mounted in my media room earlier this week.

    • @gedmin383
      @gedmin383 6 місяців тому +4

      Right? If i sit on the couch on the wall to the right of my tv, I cant even see a different.

    • @DrakonR
      @DrakonR 6 місяців тому +18

      85" Sony miniLEDs tend to perform better than the smaller models.

    • @MrMonkeyMana
      @MrMonkeyMana 6 місяців тому +10

      Compare it to LG C class line and you'll see the difference

    • @2jyeti909
      @2jyeti909 6 місяців тому +6

      I didn't find it mediocre either. It's excellent. Even the off angle blooming is great.

    • @falsehope5529
      @falsehope5529 6 місяців тому +8

      I think they call it okay cause they compare it to models with better viewing angles like oleds etc, plus I know it blooms off angle so I think they add that in the rating

  • @CastIronEric
    @CastIronEric 5 місяців тому +1

    Coming from a 55 inch LG CX.
    77 inch G4 or 75 inch B9?
    Help!! 😅

  • @netflooder263
    @netflooder263 2 місяці тому

    I already have the ht-a7000 sound bar and the sw5 sub. Do you think the bravia 9 would be a good center channel with this setup? Or should I not bother using it with the center sync option?

  • @davicito4841
    @davicito4841 6 місяців тому +3

    Does Daniel still work there?

  • @CarsandCats
    @CarsandCats 6 місяців тому +1

    Does local dimming work in Game Mode and does it affect response time?

    • @bamimichael2853
      @bamimichael2853 6 місяців тому

      Somebody please Answer this burning question..thanks

    • @CHNtentes
      @CHNtentes 6 місяців тому

      All lcd tvs have weaker local dimming in game mode

    • @andreiclawhammer
      @andreiclawhammer 6 місяців тому

      Local dimming in gaming mode is the equivalent of medium in non gaming mode. Picture will look more washed in gaming mode!
      None of the reviewers talk about this of course. They also don't talk about audio cutout and intermitent black screens with VRR enabled when connected via HDMI to Nvidia GPUS. This might have been fixed on the new Bravia 9 but I doubt it, as it is present on multiple older gen SONY LEDs and still not fixed on the older sets. The only workaround is not using VRR, then the intermitent screen going black randomly will go away. Not to be confused with the VRR flicker which is present on all TV's, OLED or led doesn't matter. This is why most people turn on VRR. It can also happen with Xbox consoles via HDMI in VRR ofc, both flicker and intermitent random black screens. PS5 work fine.

    • @BrabantXXL
      @BrabantXXL 6 місяців тому

      According to a lot of People on the AVS forum the VRR and dimming works great on the B9

    • @CarsandCats
      @CarsandCats 6 місяців тому

      @@andreiclawhammer That's what I figured. Another vote for OLED.

  • @flapoliticking
    @flapoliticking 6 місяців тому +2

    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.

    • @Xaxtikar
      @Xaxtikar 6 місяців тому

      Well, that depends on your watching distance.

    • @flapoliticking
      @flapoliticking 6 місяців тому

      @@Xaxtikar 12ft so in the sweet spot for both.

    • @TVEXPERT.Co.
      @TVEXPERT.Co. 6 місяців тому

      If you don’t have a wide sitting area, then get 98.

    • @RTINGSdotcom
      @RTINGSdotcom  6 місяців тому

      Hello!
      Help with personalized buying advice is something our experts offer only via our
      insider forums www.rtings.com/forums/insider-advice. We do have lots of self-service tools and recommendation articles that should be helpful as well though!

    • @lpromer4796
      @lpromer4796 5 місяців тому

      You meant X90L?

  • @MarkPhippard
    @MarkPhippard 4 місяці тому

    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.

  • @HassanGillani-el9xf
    @HassanGillani-el9xf 5 місяців тому

    Biggest question is. Between LG G4 and Bravia 9 - what would Abby buy and why?

    • @RTINGSdotcom
      @RTINGSdotcom  5 місяців тому +2

      Hello!
      Help with personalized buying advice is something our experts offer only via our [insider forums](www.rtings.com/forums/insider-advice). We do have lots of self-service tools and recommendation articles that should be helpful as well though!

  • @SergioS8
    @SergioS8 6 місяців тому

    nice review, very good tv, but it's too expensive in my opinion
    when is possible, I think it's worth a review of the TCL QM851g It looks like a really good TV similar to hisense

  • @444chroma
    @444chroma 6 місяців тому +1

    I really like this TV

  • @TheArtOfJerry
    @TheArtOfJerry 6 місяців тому +6

    ❤❤❤ love your review. It's good to know. Your comparison are good too. Keep up the good work ❤❤🎉🎉. Will you be reviewing TCL 115inch ?

  • @Icipher4
    @Icipher4 6 місяців тому +71

    Blows my mind that a TV of this price and prestige only has two 2.1 ports, with one of them being an eARC. That's such a ridiculously arrogant slight to the consumer that I wouldn't even consider buying this TV due to that.

    • @ogpirons
      @ogpirons 6 місяців тому +14

      The only devices Sony acknowledges as 2.1 are the PS5 and their receivers/sound bars so no need for more than two ports.

    • @Icipher4
      @Icipher4 6 місяців тому +11

      @@ogpirons so are you saying that every other TV that has four 2.1 ports is unnecessary and wasteful?

    • @vikingsfan2218
      @vikingsfan2218 6 місяців тому +24

      It has to do with the MediaTek chip inside Sony TVs. Samsung and LG manufacture their own proprietary chips in-house with enough bandwidth to support four HDMI 2.1 ports. Every other TV brand (Sony, TCL, Hisense, Vizio, Phillips, etc.) sources their chips from MediaTek and even MediaTek's current flagship chip can't support the bandwidth requirements for more than two HDMI 2.1 inputs.
      Apparently, MediaTek is releasing a new high-end chip later this year and Sony and Philips will be the first brands to implement it in their new 2025 TVs. By then, we should start to see Sony TVs with more than two HDMI 2.1 ports

    • @Icipher4
      @Icipher4 6 місяців тому

      @@vikingsfan2218 That's great and all but why doesn't the Sony implement foir 2.1 ports yet? My C2 from 2 years ago has four 2.1 ports that I use for connecting my Arc, PS5 and series X. Seems crazy that the "premium" flagship from Sony wouldn't have four 2.1.

    • @vikingsfan2218
      @vikingsfan2218 6 місяців тому +20

      @@Icipher4 Did you not read what I just wrote? Samsung and LG design/manufacture their own processors for their TVs. These chips are powerful enough to support four HDMI 2.1 ports. Sony does not design/manufacture their own processors. They buy them from a company called MediaTek. MediaTek currently does not manufacture any processors powerful enough to support more than two HDMI 2.1 ports. That's why every TV brand that uses a MediaTek processor (pretty much all of them except for Samsung and LG) is limited to a max of two HDMI 2.1 inputs, even on their flagship models. When MediaTek releases more powerful chips (likely in 2025), Sony will release TVs with more HDMI 2.1 ports

  • @clivematthews95
    @clivematthews95 6 місяців тому +1

    The blooming is what blows my mind😊

  • @dansw58
    @dansw58 Місяць тому

    I want to buy a good tv for my father. I think he watches 24 fps and sdr content most but heard a lot of modern TVs dont handle regular cable and movies well? Stutter and judder with camera panning and such?

  • @mickeygoldmill3965
    @mickeygoldmill3965 6 місяців тому +8

    Merry Christmas

  • @roachman1412
    @roachman1412 6 місяців тому

    Wondering how it compares to the a95l 77inch

    • @roachman1412
      @roachman1412 6 місяців тому

      Outro answered the question should always wait until the end of the video

    • @vgnvideogameninja2930
      @vgnvideogameninja2930 5 місяців тому +1

      I have both TVs: 85" B9 and 77" A95L. I and my entire family (friends also) prefer the B9.

  • @JigglerPlays
    @JigglerPlays 6 місяців тому

    Which would you say is better? The Bravia 9 or the Samsung QN90D?

    • @TVEXPERT.Co.
      @TVEXPERT.Co. 6 місяців тому

      Bravia 9 is even better than their flagship 8K TVs. Have a look at one of my Shorts where I showed both side by side.

    • @RTINGSdotcom
      @RTINGSdotcom  6 місяців тому

      Hello!
      Help with personalized buying advice is something our experts offer only via our
      insider forums www.rtings.com/forums/insider-advice. We do have lots of self-service tools and recommendation articles that should be helpful as well though!

    • @markpolo7
      @markpolo7 4 місяці тому

      Sony and only Sony. Sony supports Dolby Vision and many codecs, and Samsung does not and is very weak, it is not the same brand as it used to be.

  • @SergioRZ
    @SergioRZ 3 місяці тому

    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?

  • @josephmelvinjr.m.belano4828
    @josephmelvinjr.m.belano4828 4 місяці тому

    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.

  • @marksalamon619
    @marksalamon619 6 місяців тому +5

    Thanks, RTINGS, for another great review. In so many ways the BRAVIA 9 is an excellent TV, but personally speaking, I doubt I can muster the enthusiasm to pay nearly $3,000 for a 65" TV with mediocre gray uniformity/noticeable Dirty Screen Effect (even while I admit I've been a Sony fanboy for years...)

  • @varsas10
    @varsas10 6 місяців тому +1

    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.

    • @markpolo7
      @markpolo7 4 місяці тому +1

      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

  • @zanat0s
    @zanat0s 5 місяців тому

    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)

  • @lil----lil
    @lil----lil 6 місяців тому

    Thank u so much for review. Just U + Vincent are pretty much what I use to determine my next TV buy and this one looks like a winner!

  • @GameGridShaun101
    @GameGridShaun101 6 місяців тому

    R u guys gonna review the tcl Qm851g and tcl Qm751g?

  • @ilyutech4427
    @ilyutech4427 6 місяців тому

    is there a way to hide the cables when mounting the TV (LG-)flush to the wall? are there connected channels or do you always end up with power and hdmi etc. on separate locations?

  • @Swecan76
    @Swecan76 6 місяців тому +2

    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.

    • @chibbyylol
      @chibbyylol 6 місяців тому

      HiSense really likes the 'throw more zones and brightness at it' way of doing things

    • @jizzyjake6783
      @jizzyjake6783 9 годин тому

      Hisense #1

  • @michael-4k4000
    @michael-4k4000 6 місяців тому +2

    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.

  • @marcosredondolegaria4123
    @marcosredondolegaria4123 6 місяців тому

    I've learned a lot from this video

    • @Xaxtikar
      @Xaxtikar 6 місяців тому

      😂😂 I know what you’re thinking

  • @vishalbharadwaj570
    @vishalbharadwaj570 5 місяців тому +1

    Why is it called Qled when it's mini led

  • @tecnogadgethd
    @tecnogadgethd 6 місяців тому

    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…

  • @buds215
    @buds215 6 місяців тому +1

    Sounds like QD-OLED A95L is a better choice.