Sony X90L Review | Puts TCL and Hisense on Notice

The Sony X90 series has always been Sony's "value proposition" TV, but for the past few years, competition from TCL and Hisense have called Sony's perception of value into question. The X90L changes that by offering unexpectedly good performance at a price much closer to competing TVs than expected. But the biggest surprise is how Sony manages to pull that off -- while the X90L TV looks inferior on paper, it is clearly superior in key ways.
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[@Caleb_Denison]

Hey everyone! Thanks for watching! As you may notice, I misspeak and cal THIS Tv the X90K instead of X90L a few times. I guess that comes from talking about the X90K and U8K so much on the X90L video. Whooops! Too many ‘K’s! I apologize for the goofs. Outside of that, what do you think of this TV? The Sony Tax in this case isn’t so big.

[@LeezahB]

I only noticed it a couple of times but I have a particular new goal of not correcting anymore.🥳 Plus it really is totally understandable.

[@supertrexandroidx]

I just wish it were a little better for gaming. It would be a for sure sell for me then. Now I'm not so sure....

[@YaBoiOtanamaton]

Will this TV be referenced in the upcoming U8K vs QM8 comparison video?

[@Caleb_Denison]

@@YaBoiOtanamaton probably mentioned, but I’m not planning a three-way comparison

[@TrueWords012]

What about Reflection Handling on the X90L ?? Please do address that issue as well for people watching in bright, well-lit rooms. Thanks Caleb.

[@CraigVanSickleAK]

Thanks the review and info. I had the funds set aside to purchase a 65" OLED but after spending some time at our local Sony dealer we went with the X90L. After living with it for a couple months I'm thrilled with the purchase. Simply put it just has a really nice picture that's enjoyable to watch. It pairs nicely with the latest Apple TV and when I screen mirror from the latest Macbook Pro the image is very close the the native display. A lot of other TVs I've been around don't handle the solid colors from a mirrored computer screen and show tints with uneven lighting/color. While this isn't being used as a monitor it's great to be able to cast a recently edited 4K60 video and have it look true to life. I won't buy another Vizio or TCL after a couple bad experiences. Both Sony TVs we've owned have been excellent.

[@gmemo4449]

I'm really shocked at how well the X90L performs, I really didn't expect this. I was going to look at Hisense again to replace my dated A6. But now I'm going to check out the Sony, thanks!

[@peterwan小P]

Idk why, but I don’t served me really well for the past 5-6 yrs and the TV is still great this day of my time. BTW, how does your new TV performs in comparison with your old Hisense?

[@jeffreysmith4304]

Well THIS Review did it for me I got my X90L yesterday I was considering Hisense U8K (TCL doesn't make a 55 inch in the QM8) But it was the Features & Picture Quality described in your review (Plus Black Friday Deals) that made me happily pay the "Sony Tax" I am Extremely pleased with this TV Thank You

[@richardrybarczyk1143]

I have nothing against LG or Samsung or even the other less expensive brands but when I’m in the market for a television the first and only place I look is Sony. I’ve been a Sony fan for decades and that includes audio equipment or speakers. Just an opinion of mine.

[@SonINK]

Same here XD I just my choice i feel is always deliverys what i want 👌😎

[@AndrewB23]

That sucks because only their flagship TV and audio equipment have been good for awhile now anything less isn't worth the money

[@Warrior1193]

Ehh to each their own I personally love the lg c series I have the c1 and I think it’s fantastic the neo qled 85 is pretty great too

[@Emptrix]

It's that time of the year again for TV reviews! Have watched your X900H, X90J, X90K over the years and now X90L finally getting some praise from you guys after their previous lackluster iterations (which I agree as I've seen the others in person). Thanks for the honest review again! RTINGs has also published their X90L review and the local dimming functions the same with and without Game Mode at 4K 120hz. Assuming you guys have tested the local dimming with VRR enabled, this TV would've been even better if they had solved the issue.

[@Caleb_Denison]

Perhaps I missed a setting. Seems the contrast drops off a bit in game mode, and then it’s more obvious with VRR.

[@goddyb7601]

Bought this tv 2 weeks ago, & i can tell you that this review is accurate; yes off angle is not great and has minimal blooming but what hit me most was the brightnesses and clarity. Got a good deal here in Australia & im loving the beautiful 75" display, absolutely no regrets

[@johntv4319]

What angle would you say it starts to go bad?? Thinking of getting one but I have a couch on the side of the room when looking at the TV.

[@goddyb7601]

@@johntv4319 I would recommend less than 45degrees, definitely at it's best looking straight on

[@marksalamon619]

@@johntv4319 RTINGS has tested the Sony X90L and you can find their exact off-angle viewing measurements of this TV in their review.

[@micheltalebnasab3399]

​@@johntv4319it gets bad really quick. I think 35-45 degrees and the colors just doesnt make since anymore.

[@japekki666]

​@@johntv4319Get TCL C745 in stead. You can thank me later. 👍

[@Zoranurai13]

Sony is definitely going back in the right direction and get to the position they were in with the x90e and z9d

[@maryanderson7767]

New subscriber here and I'm enjoying many of your reviews! I bought this TV this week and I can't wait to fire it up. It's my first smart tv, a replacement for a 15 year old (yep!) Toshiba. Thanks again for all the details.

[@Genesis-007]

Thanks for the fantastic review Jason Baitman 😉

[@RobertJohnson-hz1ge]

I bought this Sony 65” X90L on sale for $899. At that price it easily competes with the Hisense and TCL. Picture is amazing especially when compared to my (6) year old 55” Samsung (not a fair fight). Thank you for the great review…

[@cosmicfantastic]

Caleb is it worth spending on calibration vs Custom + some tweaks? if not, could you share some settings to adjust? thanks for the review.

[@rc1298]

I've been waiting on this review comparing the X90L to the Hisense and TCL models. The X90L looks terrific and is definitely on my short list when Black Friday deals roll around. My questions are around how the X90L stacks up to the X93L? Does the XR Clear Image processing on the X90L give it an noticeable advantage on the X93L in noise reduction and motion? Does the X93L provide enough added capability to justify it over the X90L? Thanks as always!

[@Ligamaballss]

It’s best for you to get it now or after the Super Bowl. They make different TV’s just for Black Friday. So the deal you see now is the same deal you will see on Black Friday.

[@CosmicPotato]

Man, I wish this was out a year or two ago when I replaced my office TV... I really wanted to get a Sony, but the price to performance compared to Hisense just was not there. This TV sounds fantastic though. Even if it's regular LED and not as bright, I'd probably get this over the equivalent Hisense or TCL since Sony has better upscaling and motion, two categories that Hisense and TCL struggle with but are pretty important to me.

[@TBoogy3]

Funny, two years ago I got a Hisense for my office after buying a Sony for my theater. And just now bought a TCL for the living room. I think I like all 3 for different things.

[@cli23]

Been waiting for this review!!!

[@leadsiur]

Thank you for this great review it helped me pick my new Sony TV. I own a Sony A90J 55” (in my master bedroom) and wanted a Sony LED for my living room to match my PS5. I was between this or the X93L. I got this TV for 998 for the 65” and am pleased with the picture and everything else. Thanks again!

[@Randy_From_Work]

Great review! Watched it on one of my two X90K’s tho lol. Glad to have a video that explains so well what I like about Sony’s style of TV picture. Thanks Caleb 👍🏽

[@dale436]

I went to Costco and stared at the Hisense, LG, and this Sony for a good 45 minutes. To my eyes I just kept coming back to the Sony. The picture was just smoother and truer to real life. I don't game, so that wasn't a factor for me. Returning a 75" TV is a real pain, so to me the build quality over the Hisense and TCL helps make the cost difference justifiable, especially with an additional 2 yrs of warranty over the others. The 75" version will be in my living room next weekend.

[@ibrahimbeg6165]

I have a Sony 75" X90H and I LOVE that TV so I always look forward to the X90 series and your reviews!

[@AdamBoehme]

Great review Caleb! I was originally going to go with a QM8 but then after seeing reviews of the X90L and it only being $100 more, I decided to go with it instead. I went to Best Buy to take a look and actually ended up finding an open box X95K for the price of a QM8! I'm super happy with it but I think I would have been just as happy with the X90L. Crazy to think that Sony is selling arguably the best value TV in 2023.

[@ChrisDavis333]

Smart move, the Sony will last a decade, the TCL could last 10 months or 2-3 years or anything in between.

[@richardwestmoreland4796]

Sony as a best value tv? That has to be a first or very near to it. I have been a big fan of Sony tv's for quite awhile but mainly because I usually feel like I know what I am getting with a Sony and am rarely disappointed. I have accepted that I was going to pay more for a Sony so it is great to see that Sony have now decided that they are ready to take on the Hisense and TCL's in the world of value or "bang for your buck ". Sony has long been known for their processors and that might very well be why they are now at least on par when it comes to value. I am watching an older top of line XBR that is still going strong albeit with only 1080p capability and when it finally gives up this Sony X90L will be a tv that I will be giving serious consideration to.

[@michael-4k4000]

Pick the X90L on sale and that amounts to stealing

[@kingtrance307]

@@ChrisDavis333- Excellent point but I’ve had a Sony conk out on me before it’s time. I have a TCL Series 8 that’s running like a champ still purchased at about the same time as the Sony. That was 2019.

[@ryanbaker7404]

Finally! This feels like the set we've been waiting on Sony to produce since Hisense and TCL really stepped up their game. And, shockingly, Sony hasn't overly applied the infamous "Sony Tax" (TM) to this model. I was afraid that Sony was completely exiting anything other than the high end Master Series/premium panels...and they may yet, based on how thin the margins are on TVs. I will definitely keep this on my short list this Black Friday, which will be when we finally upgrade our aging 55" LG SM8600.

[@TheKwod]

In Australia, the Sony 55X90L costs more than the Hisense 65U8K, plus, Sony is incredibly resistant to price reductions.

[@ryanbaker7404]

@@TheKwod Yeah, I often forget to acknowledge that us good ole US of A folks are often the recipients of better or more fair prices. But we make up for it by totally missing out on Panasonic, LOL. 🤣😱💀👀

[@TheKwod]

@ryanbaker7404 oh, panasonic left the Australian market as well😪😪

[@ryanbaker7404]

@@TheKwod Well that’s a double bag of suck (TM)! Panasonic makes some fabulous sets from what I see on Vincent Teoh’s HDTVTest channel. I’m 46, so I can recall what it’s like to have at most 480ish interlaced lines lol. I’m curious if younger people today realize what a golden age they are in for display quality! 🧐

[@sengan2475]

​@@TheKwodhisense motion processing is abysmal

[@obakebutoh8361]

Looking for advice on the X90L. Does the difference in the number of zones between the 55 inch which I read has about 60 zones and 65 inch having 80 mean the 65 inch would have less blooming and a better picture quality or is it the 55 that would be better. Or are they the same. Thanks..

[@musicbreath6757]

I just got mine today and I want to know where this TV has been all my life. It just destroys my 2016 Samsung. I didn’t know watching TV could be so enjoyable and one of the underrated additions is the digital TV tuner. It works great and I can get all of my local channels crystal clear. I watched “The Polar Express” and “White Christmas” back to back and they’ve never looked so good. And that’s just streaming. I have lots to learn about the TV, but I can’t wait to see some 4k Blu-rays and sports on it. I’m sure there must be better TVs, but it’s probably just a matter of degrees and not magnitudes. By the way, this TV is more than bright enough. I don’t know what nit numbers mean in real world viewing, but the vivid mode, for instance, is super bright. How bright some manufacturers TVs get just seems like marketing after getting this TV. This thing isn’t dim in any way and why you would need or want something that would practically melt your eyeballs is beyond me. For my money Sony is still the king of televisions. 👍

[@gab4tac]

After watching and reading too many TV reviews, I decided to go have a look in person at this TV in a showroom and it was absolutely stunning for the price point. The image definition was super crisp and the colors are very vivid and saturated. Regarding the blooming, the blacks are deep (not grey or blue-ish) and the haloing is barely noticeable, you have to actively look for it IMHO. I'm absolutely satisfied the performance of my X90L thus far!

[@ssalani]

Caleb. Your review of the x90L is impressive. Thank you for time and effort in this review--much appreciated! I bought last years x90k from Costco with a backlit remote. I do notice blooming from time to time and in certain scenes but overall really like the TV. I have hearing issues do do use captions all the time--I just change it to the yellow color font and all is good. Even with white lettered captions it is not so bad or as dramatic as some would like to believe. I bought it with tax and all for $2160 for the 85 inch model. I was wondering if I made a mistake but really cannot afford the $2800 price tag for the x90L 85 inch and did not want to wait a year plus for the price to go down to about 2000. My budget was 2000 so I stretched myself a bit as I also bought a VIZIO M-Series M512A-H6 sound bar system--your review on this sound bar helped me a lot! Thanks and I hope that you are enjoying your new digs!

[@marvelatthemovies9143]

Great content as usual Caleb!!

[@stock1019]

Was absolutely shocked. Went to buy a QM8 and walked out with this. It was on sale as well, so essentially the same price for 85”

[@chriswright5204]

Just got this in a 75” version, setting it up tomorrow and I can’t wait. Got it at Best Buy on sale $1500, down from $2k.

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

I think the combination of picture quality and expected better reliability and long term durability, this is worth the slight premium over the budget Chinese brands.

[@zr1cvette]

I’m the Sony advisor at my local BestBuy so yes I have some bias. But the actual Samsung rep that comes into our store we were discussing the lineup of both brands. He even said in his mind the X90L probably one of our best tvs and better then the Q80. Said the X93 for being the Mini LED which is supposed to be better then the 90 seems like it underperforms. Where he said with the X90L you feel it punches above especially for the price.

[@AndrewB23]

That's not saying much Samsung TVs are rarely in the conversation when it comes to what TV to buy

[@sberry55]

Source: Trust me bro

[@anthonysobocinski6109]

Would you think going to 75 inch panel make some content better or worse? What would be the biggest take away between the two? Thank you.

[@Victor-cr5vb]

Hi Caleb, i really like your reviews. I have a question, which TV is better, Sony X90L or Hisense U7H?

[@billkaler1627]

I just purchased the sony x90l. 65 inch got it yesterday. My 1st sony. I must say the clarity.the picture.the colors pop.i know it's sony's midrange.i am very pleased over all.strongly suggest for anyone looking for a midrange $1.000 t.v. the a95l is the Ferrari for those who have the extra cabbage.

[@inovitex]

Awesome review !! thanks

[@pulvermacher80]

I just bought this TV in the 85in and it's awesome! I was a big Samsung fan till this Sony arrived.

[@maheshathota433]

Hey hiee.. which is the best preset to watch SPORTS??.. I find it very blooming in vivid and standard mode. Thank you

[@richroggio]

Caleb, that was a great video. what album is that behind you ?

[@OnePotMeals]

Caleb, what is the blue aura that shows on your left side (viewer right)? I saw it on my iPad and switched over to my Apple TV on my TCL 825 and it was still there

[@robertizmirlian7933]

Caleb, what soundbar would you pair with the X90l? Just bought the 85" model from Costco for $2000. Came with a 5 year warranty and backlit remote. You and Vincent helped me decide on the X90l.

[@monster411able]

Caleb… for a brighter living room that will also be the main tv at night for movies, X90l or X93l? Is the X93 worth the extra $$?

[@colinberry1628]

After your review,, I also bought in Australia, x90l, excellent pictures, colour, and deep contrast, and this is coming from a mini led which I had :

[@marcusturner5291]

Nice video keep up the good work

[@jasonwilliam7825]

Thanks for the great review.. which is better, color accuracy, or better local dimming that makes the picture more alive?? I am a bit confused whether to buy Hisense u8k or sony x90L.. and I will be mainly using it for gaming..

[@Uncle_Titus]

Has the 75 inch x90l the same dimming zones like the 55 and 65 inch version? Or is this the better size?

[@scientia-potentia]

I always wondered how these TVs, the TCL, the Hisense, the Sony X90L, and similar tier Samsung, manage bluetooth devices. I am asking this because I use my Samsung M5 smart monitor with Bose Q45 headphones and it does a great job. It would be helpful to test this in a future video. I want to buy a smart TV but I am concerned that will not deliver a smooth experience especially when switching bluetooth connections (from TV to smartphone and back).

[@kevinyu9645]

do you know how many dimming zones there are in the 65inch vs the 75 inch variants? Previous years had the 75inch double the dimming zones which improved contrast a lot...

[@gurkarandeol6132]

Hi Caleb, just a quick question. Which one would you suggest , Samsung QN90C or the Sony X90L ? If price wasn't an issue

[@keithevans0407]

@caleb_denison, I'd like to get your recommendation on a good TV for my bedroom. I'm trying to choose between a Heisense and TCL 55" 4k. I'm not a Nit Nerd but want a good picture and use the Google TV system. I currently have a Heisense 55" Class A6 Xumo in there now but want to move that to my living room and get a better TV with 4k in the bedroom. Not looking to break the bank, but want a good TV at a reasonable price. I'm also thinking about getting the JBL 5.1 soundbar. Is this a good soundbar to pair with your recommend(s) or is there something around that price range that is better. Appreciate your input.

[@dcoderjr]

I have a 65 inch Hisense U8 coming today. When their performance is this close I'm going for the best value.

[@Chuck--]

Have you personally seen the 2 TVs side by side?

[@dcoderjr]

@Chuck-- Not in person. I have a SONY A80J OLED and the Hisense performs very strong beside that.

[@dcoderjr]

@Chuck-- adding to my earlier comment, my Sony A80J does noticeably better taking crap inputs and making them look better but when I play high quality content through both they look similar in quality with the OLED A80J of course having better black levels but not by much. The contrast appears similar because the Hisense gets so much brighter.

[@asole100]

The U8K performs betrer with blacks, and better blooming control thanks to it's hardware/Mini-Led however the X90L performs better with motion, PQ EOTF tracking, and upscaling which makes the U8K look hazy in comparison thanks to it's new 2023 AI. called "XR Clear Image". Which you can see it perform @ the dog scene in Brian's Tech Therapy's old comparison video where he first compared the U8K, and the X90L. However he did not juice up the X90L settings at first which is why they looked similair for more than half way through the video. Thus I wouldn't consider the performance close whether that be the U8K with the better hardware or the X90L with the better software.

[@jcharlie3]

Had a price range I was looking at (which I wish I didn’t) went in with my mind set on the Samsung QN85 NANO QLED. Seeing both the X90L, for me blew the Samsung out of the water… so far I love the Sony… maybe I’m bias, have a Sony Bravia KDL-55NX720 which I still love the picture… thought I upgraded it with a Samsung LM76 but still thought my NX720 had a better picture… fast forwarding I upgraded with a Samsung 65” MU8000 2018 and now the X90L and couldn’t be happier! You’re review definitely made put my mind at ease with my choice!

[@trevors98]

whats your thoughts on a main living room tv. 75" qm8, x90l or 65" a95k. I like the bigger size, but they are all the same price. I just cant decide...

[@kennyjurgens9084]

I would like to see a review of the HISENSE U6K, is this model the best entry level TV on the market featuring MINI LED???

[@toddwerther188]

Still rocking my 75" X90J. I chose Sony mostly due to the color accuracy out of the box. Yes there is some blooming, but it doesn't impact my experience. I wouldn't choose it for gaming but this is my TV for watching movies and quality content.

[@michaeldavis6550]

I have the same X90J in a 65in & had to buy it even tho it wasent needed. Bought a X95J to replace a bad TV & fell in love with it so much it forced me to upgrade another TV in the house that wasent needed & couldnt quite afford another X95J so got the X90J 65in & it replaced a old 40in Samsung. That was a major impact full upgrade.

[@Millisach1]

I received mine on Monday.. it love this tv for the price. Thank yiu for your reviews, it really helped to make my decision

[@michaelschneider1365]

I just got this tv. setting it yup tomorrow. can’t wait to see how it is with ps5. I need to get 2.1 hdmi cables.

[@ankitmallik1982]

In which port to connect the ps5, sound bar and 4k bluray player for best results!!!

[@alanrubio6708]

What would you guys recommend. This sony x90l or the Samsung qned 80 ?

[@fidgetyfidget203]

Recently bought the Hisense 75u8k. Not really happy with it. Tv colors are hard to get right but on cable. And there is some blurry ness and grainy ness if that's a word when watching sports ect. I'm thinking about trading it for the Sony 90L in this review. Any thoughts ? Should I try the setting first in the Hisense.

[@jonathanzappala]

I bought a X90k 55" in December for $900. Its good, but what sucked was the A80K went down to $1000 a few weeks later. It's not that I am unhappy, but I would say I'm not sophisticated enough to notice the difference to a cheap 4k fire tv I own all the time. I will probably feel better about it when it gets atsc 3.0 and none of my other tvs do. I am an antenna user, alas in a market still waiting for 3.0.

[@mnmn1665]

Excellent review. Thanks. A question: Have you tested with darker content like the Game of Thrones?

[@chriskelly1740]

Being that Sony is carrying this model over to their 2024 lineup, it's still relevant for comparing similarly priced Hisense and TCL models, especially the Hisense U8N and 2024 makeover of the TCL QM8. While the U8N and QM8 will get brighter, the question is how close their color accuracy, PQ EOTF tracking, motion performance, and upscaling can get to the Sony X90L.

[@jhinki007]

Thanks for changing my perspective 😊

[@SB.22]

I was able to get my hand on the 75' for around 1700 $CAD at Costco Canada (1250$ USD) during Black Friday. We come from a 65' LG who is arround 10 years old (we still running as 2nd TV in our training room). So far no regrets, I chose that over QM8 & U8K mostly because I wanted something I was sure would last couples of years without software issue.

[@oilerguy5494]

How did you get it that cheap? I’ve never seen the 75 below $2000

[@stevenbarta6638]

If you were to choose between the X93L and the X90L, which would you choose based on picture quality? When I saw them side by side the X93 had deeper blacks and better contrast but the X90L seened cleaner amd more detailed. I am not sure that the X93L is worth paying $1000 more for better contrast and blacks but with less clarity amd detail. Might be better to have the better detail and just tone down the brightness?

[@DavidBrown-eo3hw]

Great review. Any chance of doing a x90l vs QM8 video? Id be interested in your opinion. Thanks.

[@Applause1982]

I would love to see a review of the Sony Acoustic Center Sync feature across a range of Sony TV's. Some models are better than others, I've heard. The point of the review should be if the feature is good enough to replace the center speaker in a 3.1 or 5.1 home theater setup. That also mean the review should use a Sony receiver that supports this feature, like the new TA-AN1000 or similar. I think I speak for many, when I say that the center speaker generally is the hardest to place in terms of WAF. Also many of us rock some decent speakers for music and dont want more speakers in our living space. But the center channel often bring some much needed clarity to movies. So, can this Sony feature replace the center speaker in a pinch or is it crap? Are there any other TV's on the market that can also use the TV speaker as a center channel? Thanks alot for a great channel.

[@ccxu1154]

Thanks for the great review! Just wondering given mini LED is more advanced and Sony seems to have better performance by software, would the firmware update improve the performance in future for TCL and Hisense ? thanks

[@raiderrog6412]

Great video. I usually go with the cheapest TV by size. But I was wanting to maybe pay a little more for something alot better. I have had a Mitsubishi 65" rear projection TV for 20 years now. I paid 3000 for it. I think it's time for an upgrade!

[@nooneknowsnothing]

Forced to retire it & it was 5000$ + on debut. It made the room look ancient. If I had bought Netflix stocks, they are worth million $. 😀

[@razorgcy]

How many dimming zones does the 55" model have? Any info on that please?

[@wasdike]

Compared with x90H this new TV X90L is significantly better in terms of color richness, hdr highlights, overall brightness and motion. That Vivid setting is actually usable now and to my surprise I watch most of my content on standard instead of cinema on 90L. Can confirm blooming is not an issue. But man add the reduced bezels to the list and with those colors yeah this tv sucks you in. It is also thinner in width. Definitely worth considering. P.S. Sony's service is great, at least in India, my personal experience.

[@rv6569]

how is the motion handling bro. when you set it to Cine motion high and smoothness 1. does it eliminate judder without soap opera effects.

[@cali4nia623]

Just ordered a 65” X90L cant wait for it to arrive got a black friday deal ! 👍🏽👍🏽

[@Pete_123]

how you liking it so far? I was going to spend a bit more on an lg oled c3 but im considering this.

[@user-us6pj2jw1h]

@@Pete_123wow am in the same shoe as you now

[@craigslistuser12]

Caleb, I am deciding between the 98" Sony X90L vs 98" TCL QM8. I will only use it for 4k blu ray movies in a dark room. Which one would you recommend in this scenario?

[@ABEAZYdaRonin94]

I'm more of a gamer so I would go TCL QM8. If you're not worried about gaming, go for the Sony.

[@AB_thingsDFW]

I just bought it. Where can I find what are the best settings or how to tune it? Thanks for the review

[@yurieu5872]

I watch this channel for years and that gorgeous TV table is still there.

[@Mpbinno]

I sell all major brands, samsung Sony an LG, we sell Sony oleds more than any other tv. Sony is 95% calibrated out of the box and there Google software is in my opinion superior. Sony does always have a higher price tag but it's worth the extra money. Great review. This x90 line has always been a good go to led TV. Unless people really like the brightness of samsung.

[@edmel144]

The only thing that has me really worried is the off centre viewing angle concerns. We have a couch on each side of tv area. The angle we view at is about 30 degrees, and while is seem it starts to already degrease there it is only slight at that angle really need to go and see one in store. The 75 once is AUD 2775 now in Oz, so USD ~2k

[@alexgunner3876]

in my country i only see the x85l available. is it the same tv? (it has al the same characteristics)

[@prophetmargin7497]

Do the Sony X90K and X90L come with a mid-stand for the 55 inch model?

[@qweenzgrimyest]

i just got 65 inch u7k for my inlaws. Its such a great tv for the price, really amazed by the price to performance.

[@bungalowtomcat1]

so are you saying that out of the box the color is almost 100% On any Present? What is the color that is Slightly off?

[@prashantkompella5372]

Great review, please do a comparo between Sony X90L and Hisense U8K. I feel in the sound department Hisense TVs shine with their in-built sub-woofer.

[@markmarquardt3119]

This video did just that lol

[@TheNotedHero]

How would you say the X90L performs against the similarly priced (at least here in Australia) Samsung QN85C?

[@joseecoutinho8844]

This was a great review. I have seen lots of Samsung TV pictures looking amazing. Very clear and bright. I was until now disregarding Sony’s TV, because of the lack of mini LED backlighting. I started looking at LG and Hisense. But after your review of the Sony X90L, I am back to consider the X90L. Of course, Sony now has a mini LED backlighting set, but for a lot more money than the X90L.

[@TheBeefTrain]

Thanks for the review

[@st3ru]

What setting should I use if I have eyes pain after watching? I've neved had this issue with XH90

[@ankitmallik1982]

In which port should i connect the ps5 , sound bar and 4k bluray player please help!!!!!!

[@bbilly28]

which would you recomend for a covered patio ?? i have had tcl and sony

[@Sas-wk9lj]

Which is better value, Sony 55A80J (oled 2021) or Sony 55X90L (full array led 2023), both are available around same price.

[@user-qu4vt8vi4f]

Suggest me should i choose Sony X90CL or Samsung QN85C model TV size 75. Which is best in term of performance picture in dark room including viewing angle, sound and software support from sony or Samsung which has better support.Does SonyX90 L or Samsung QN85C it has anti glare screen?

[@wezze6683]

Can you tell me what tv models and brands havd the best deep blacks and is no oled ? For me it would be a va panel with lots of micro led and dimming zones at high count ? I am guessing : samsung neo ?

[@scupking]

How do the Hisense 75U7k and U8k compare with the IPS panels?

[@nkguenther1]

Really glad to see this review. I bought an X90L yesterday to replace a 2017 Samsung. Glad to see I made the right decision. 😊 Eagerly waiting its delivery and installation in two days time.

[@cc41983]

Do you like it?

[@nkguenther1]

@@cc41983 Yes, it has been great so far.

[@Ararat959]

@Caleb_Denison In comparing TCL q7 Sony X90L and U8K Which one is going to get latest updates longer? What is the polocy on of the manufacturer in this respect?

[@nomadchad8243]

I would love to see a software comparison between tvs. Im going with a sony because of the android based UI. It works with my phone and is easy to navigate. I tried some Samsung models and it was frustratingly slow and locked up with proprietary restrictions to simple usability.

[@kanpat57]

Can't wait for the review of THE LG SUITCASE TV/MONITOR

[@ashkanshafiei4129]

Is the x90L better than qned85? Please help me to decide which one is better to buy? Thx alot 🙏🏻

[@prodigy7893]

I love this brown wooden tv stand table in your videos, will you please share what's its name?

[@chengkunwang6839]

Hi Caleb. Do you plan on reviewing Panasonic's first mini-led TV, MX950?

[@inderveerjohal7218]

What is the biggest size this TV comes in and does it keep that quality at the largest size?

[@ThatCrazyRCGuy67]

I still have the X900E, did anybody upgrade to this from that? Is it worth it?