Sony BRAVIA 9 Review vs Best OLED TVs!

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[@444chroma]

There's no perfect TV but I think it's fair to say Bravia 9 is truly remarkable progress for MiniLED. Sony sprinkled magic dust on the backlight masterdrive (increase in zones and 22 bit precision) and it is just wonderful!

[@whitecrowuk575]

All this to do a 50% brighter picture over OLED. And still small highlights unfortunately dimmer. 🤷‍♂️ much easier with self emissive pixels. Can’t believe they don’t offer 97”. They offer poor x90L but not their flagship.

[@Mike-jm5wt]

Sony rests on their laurels as a company but when they decide to innovate they definitely come out swinging, I don't think anyone expected a TV that looks almost as good as a $30k mastering monitor and trades blows with OLED in dark room performance.

[@whitecrowuk575]

@@Mike-jm5wt they can do indeed but I’m afraid they will lose the game. TCL is smashing in mini led space and with bigger better models available will definitely overtake that space. Whereas Samsung and LG already get close in processing to Sony, close enough that usually big price disparity doesn’t justify the difference. There will be only die hard Sony fans. I can see Sony selling its business down the line.

[@Mike-jm5wt]

@@whitecrowuk575 sony will sell TVs even if profit isn't good, think of how valuable it is to have that Sony logo in front of people day in and day out. Also if the Chinese brands get too good watch governments suddenly label them as CCP spyware like they did to Huawei

[@michaelbeckerman7532]

The Bravia 9 is literally going to shock the world. It's going to win the King of TV's shootout this year (beating out both OLED and QD-OLED TVs) and that's going to make people heads explode all over the world! Yeah, I just saw it for the first time today and it's THAT good. You won't even believe it when you see it.

[@valueelectronics9390]

Best less than 17 minute video of all time! Your discussion covers the most important attributes of these very nice premium TVs. Thank you for being the great partner you are, and for your support to the video industry.

[@lpromer4796]

Hi Robert!, I’m coming from a 75” Sony Z9D that I couldn’t bring with me when I moved to another State (I left it in my parent’s house). Do you think the 85” Hisense U8N or the 85” TCL 2024 QM8 will be somehow in the same level as the Sony Z9D or should I just save up and wait to get the 85” Bravia 9 or the 85” LG G4 on Black Friday? I mainly stream movies and some shows, watch a few soccer games here and there and play 4k blu-ray movies 2 or 3 times a month in my living room. 90% of the time I watch TV is at night. Thanks in advance for your advice! 🙏🏽

[@iansteventon4221]

I asked fomo I similar question a while back . Ashamed to admit I ignored his advice and bought a sony xr85x95j. Mainly use tv for football and movies, had to return tv ( dse & vignette) got 77inch lg c1 and never looked back. Even on this video you can see grey area on pan video ( Lucy army of d) the panel lottery is so much harder with large led tvs , and that's exactly what fomo originally told me.

[@lpromer4796]

@@iansteventon4221 oh wow! Thanks for the info!

[@closg9309]

I’m a LG CX owner and have been looking at the S90D as a replacement, I went to Best Buy to look at OLEDs, walked over to Sony to check out the A80L & A95L, and was blown away by the Bravia 9 that was next to the Sony OLEDs. I never thought I’d leave OLED. If you haven’t seen it in person, please do. It’s REALLY good. Now I’m researching Bravia 9.

[@madpistol]

To everyone that thinks LCD can’t be as good as OLED, listen to this guy. The B9 is amazing. I’m glad more people are starting to realize it.

[@michael-4k4000]

My grandmother just picked up the G4, she’s loving it

[@masomaf]

Try g4, that thing is awesome on multiple levels. Also watching tv is always better in slight dark environment just as in the theatres.

[@spursdynasty7378]

Did you look at the Lg G4 ? That tv looked incredible when I went this week. I don’t know if the Bravia 9 was on display. I’ll be going back to compare the two.

[@HeavyWeightHank]

That sounded like my experience. I was looking at a 8k and the best buy worker was real with me and told me I didn't need it. Showed me the bravia 9 and I was blown away. Did some lricing and found it at sony with my military discount and got the 85 inch for $4700

[@petercarberry470]

I'm excited. My 85 inch B9 arrives next Monday. Your review will help me set it up.

[@TonyDAngelo-ot7ny]

Enjoy! Can you tell me how the uniformity is? DSE main culprit

[@armylrs2391]

I have it already, it's great except be prepared for blooming. There absolutely is blooming and it's worse than the TV I just replaced, my 2018 Samsung Q8FN with only 40 dimming zones. Samsung at the time was prioritizing blooming control over everything so highlights were not spectacular however there was absolutely no blooming on this q8fn. Black level is insanely good and I prefer this kind of an algorithm. The Bravia 9 prioritizes blindingly bright highlights over blooming control and it really shows, I see quite a bit of blooming which is disappointing. That said it's not terrible.

[@TonyDAngelo-ot7ny]

@@armylrs2391 ty for the information. Why not go lg g4?

[@armylrs2391]

@@TonyDAngelo-ot7ny I've owned WOLED - an A80K and C3 and I did not like either of them. I do not like how WOLED uses a white subpixel. I find it gives the image an inescapable blue push along with diluted looking color production. They also have terrible brightness stability. I like HDR and QLED provides a much more impressive HDR experience. I considered buying a Samsung QD-OLED, but they also have bad brightness stability and no OLED has impressive peak brightness despite the deceptive marketing in that regard.

[@Buzza235]

Every mini led TV will have blooming.

[@codyc9784]

I just received my new Bravia 9 yesterday and absolutely love it ❤I’m a SONY man and always get the new model. I haven’t messed with the settings yet but thank you for the recommendations. Love ur videos 😊

[@gosman949]

Do you have the A95L if you are a Sony man! How does the B9 compare?

[@dejanharapinyt]

@@gosman949 hah. same question! again! :)

[@AnythingGoesJoJo]

Im curious how it compares to the Z9K in luminance and brightness, which is still a carry over this year.

[@hattorihanzo1329]

@@AnythingGoesJoJoBravia 9 has better local dimming with close to 0 blooming. The Z9K does have significant blooming

[@mrb0775]

Have been a longtime fan of Sony myself, having had 3 landmark Sony TVs between 1989 & the Sony OLED we still have now, including a 35" Sony 198 lb. tabletop CRT MONSTER that the TV review magazines, in late 1997 & early 1998, were calling the best TV for squeezing the most picture quality out of the then NEW video format: DVD.

[@koolrunnings3135]

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 the wisdom I got from you, and Brian - consider ones "Use Case". Thanks a million FOMO. Big up yaself sametime!!

[@valueelectronics9390]

Excellent choice of TVs for this comparison/evaluation! Look forward to watching!

[@haukionkannel]

Bravia 9 seems really nice! I seriously considering coming back to LCD from oled TV in the future!

[@SagaciousFrank]

Bravia 9 looks awesome, I think that's my next TV. Thanks for the review, FOMO.

[@BigT6544]

Sony Bravia 9 &8 I bought both of them from value electronics. Thank you Robert for your advice. It worked out very well for me. Please buy from value electronics.

[@valueelectronics9390]

Thank you! We enjoyed working with you too! We have a friendly discussion with every customer to learn about their use-case and environment so we can make the best TV recommendation(s) that best match their application.

[@CaBdosdos]

​@valueelectronics9390 do you know how long the Bravia 9 is on sale for?

[@valueelectronics9390]

@@CaBdosdos Looks like Sony has permanently lowered the prices on all screen sizes of the BRAVIA 9 QD MiniLED TV, 85" 4,799, 75" $3,499, 65" 2,999. with free Nationwide delivery, and we have promotions on all of Sony's perfectly matched audio and headphone products with very nice bundle discounts.

[@marcofabiocarosi2996]

Bravia 9 is crazy expensive in the UK., the 65 inches not available, while the 75 inches is considerably more expensive than in the US. As a result it is going to be out of reach for me and the majority of video enthusiasts. Sony’s marketing policy is alienating its own potential customers, congratulations Sony!

[@laserspewpew_7175]

no 65 in Australia either.

[@iansteventon4221]

Mate the uk fn sucks ! Everything is priced ridiculous! Does my heed in seeing the prices in usa .

[@Buzza235]

The 85 inch B9 is only 500 quid more than the 75 inch.

[@iansteventon4221]

@@Buzza235 wait for a sale next year mate. I paid £3300 for my 77inch c1 , put it up for sale at £1250 - these bigger tvs are hard to shift both private and in store here in uk .

[@iansteventon4221]

@@Buzza235 I've just settled and bought the 85X95K. The tv is pretty good and I don't need to worry about abl ( or to a lesser extent burn in)

[@thomaskern5323]

Great video, all information in a compact 15 minutes video. Thanks! I went with the S95D, replacing my old KS9590 LED. Love it! Never had such a clean panel before -with zero banding!

[@gosman949]

what about that matt screen?

[@thomaskern5323]

@@gosman949 I like the matte coating! It looks kinda classy and it’s easy on the eyes to watch things during daylight.

[@masomaf]

Considered the g4?

[@M1710]

Hurts my feelings a bit to know that the Bravia 9 costs 1000 USD less in the States compared to where I live, but after this video I am convinced that it will be worth every single dime. I just pulled the plug on the 75 inch one. I don't think I have seen this much hype for a Sony TV ever.

[@EverydayElectronics23]

same i got the exact same size coming tomorrow and im excited

[@cooltuber1404]

A calibrated 85" Z9K Owner from V.E. One thing that really sticks out to me is the cost ... the 85" B nearly half the cost of the Z9K. What size TV's were used in your review? Gotta say the old standby continues to hold true and that is what is the light environment where the TV is depends on what TV tech to go with. Both techs improve year by year that in real life viewing it comes down to one's personal preference. Those torture test comparisons are coming to the point of splitting hairs. Great Review. T.Y. 👍😊

[@AnythingGoesJoJo]

Im really curious how the Z9K compares to the Bravia 9...Bravia 9 hits 2500 nits? But the Z9K already benn hitting close to 4000 nits

[@sonic_genesis]

Bravia 9 looks great. Im happy with my Sony A95K for now and I’ll look into Bravia 9 sometime in the future.

[@ChucklesMcChuckleson]

I'm still a touch skeptical, but I have to say I was impressed by the colors of the Bravia 9. It was clearly better in that youtube TV tennis match.

[@thenonexistinghero]

In terms of colours, Sony's TV's usually knocks it out of the park. I bought a ZF9 master series TV back in 2019 and now I can only buy Sony TV's because no other TV is capable of matching the colours of a Sony TV (and they look the most true to life to me). I'm not a Sony fanboy, I don't even have a PS5. I had their first wireless earbuds with noise cancelling, but did not opt to get a new Sony one because they tend to have battery issues (I don't know what it is with Sony and trash batteries. All of their earbuds have battery durability issues and their wireless controllers also all have battery durability issues).

[@whitecrowuk575]

It was in vivid. Hence the colors were being pushed hard. But wasn’t shown TCL, which would match it or surpass it (it is brighter).

[@Mike-jm5wt]

Read up on quantum dots but the short version is they convert led light into pure white which then gets filtered by the lcd layer to create all the colors, but because the white is so pure the resulting colors are far more vibrant compared to non QD light sources.

[@michaelbarmby9105]

​@@whitecrowuk575no TCL advocate has ever answered my question on longevity. I buy a TV to last 10 years, will a tcl be as good in 8 to 10 years of heavy usage? My Sony have always lasted 10 years at still a quality colour and picture.

[@Essydyk]

I am guessing that you never clocked that FOMO had the Sony in vivid mode to try and make it appear more pimped out than it actually is? FOMO - you should be way better than this. We don't want clickbait - give us accurate reviews sir, you can't claim anything is better whilst completely pimping out both the product and your camera settings. If you are going to make wild claims - give us the data that backs it all up.

[@williamhicks2763]

Not sure how you could leave out off-angle viewing from the list of compromises.

[@yannbard4536]

Very impressed, short and to the point, thanks FOMO. 1 question, why are we not seeing comparisons to the qn95d?

[@Evaquiel]

Honestly, if you're rich, the Bravia 9 is the best of both worlds. It has everything i like about LCD with the strenghs of a OLED. AND its a Sony TV, so it also has the best color accuracy and processing on the market. Truly outstanding.

[@Tomek_Zyla]

Great video. What about Sony A95l?

[@christianm4459]

I like the brava 9 I’m saving for the 85 inch

[@Stock--Rosso]

Hell yeah, bring it on. Still waiting for my 75" BRAVIA 9😭

[@KonaLife]

I have the 75 inch Bravia 9. you will absolutely love it. My only regret is that I didn’t get the 85 inch.

[@vacguy77]

I have the 75" Bravia 9 and I absolutely love it! Best TV I've ever owned, and funny enough not the most expensive. I love it so much more than any OLED I've ever had, including the A95L!

[@gosman949]

@@vacguy77 what the? Really. Better than the A95L? How is the sound on the Bravia9 compared to the A95L?

[@dejanharapinyt]

@@gosman949 wanna know the same thing as you... is the sound on bravia9 really better then on the A95L?

[@dejanharapinyt]

@@vacguy77 how would you compare the bravia 9 with the A95L? in what ways is the bravia 9 superior to the A95L in your opinion?

[@weduhpeople8504]

I have a 77” LG M3 being delivered to my house tomorrow. I initially had purchased the Bravia 9 75” I’m second guessing my decision. Coming from a very old Panasonic Viera plasma which still has phenomenal blacks in dark movie scenes, I gravitated to the M3.

[@James-sp2iw]

Close too oled and no burn in yeah bravia 9.

[@bjornaltmann8184]

same for me, wanted to go for the G4 in 83" and now tend to the Bravia 9 in 85" which is almost 1.000,- € less than thee G4 here in Germany. And we have a very bright living room

[@pskyvideo]

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?

[@matttafakt]

I've seen the 85" X95L next to the Bravia 9 and i think the X95L looks better. B9 is too bright

[@welschvid]

@@matttafakt If it’s too bright you should buy an OLED😂

[@JohnnyWong-r2y]

I got my B9 few weeks ago, but there is brighten spot on the screen that is about 8" wide shape like a jelly bean located on the center left side of the screen. Contacted Sony and for three days worth of correspondent they determine it is "working within specs". I can't stand it, cause I can see it in dark scenes. So I am returning it back to Sony (bought directly). I have the LG G4 on order now.

[@EverydayElectronics23]

Does it almost look like a backlight issue? I know the wide viewing filter Sony uses causes that rainbow effect and on a black screen it looks like backlight bleed. It’s driving me crazy and I’m thinking of just buying a 77 inch g3 for 1200$ less

[@AliHassan-cb7lr]

Hi . Thanks for the review. I have a simple question. Best tv for sports?

[@kev3226]

LG G4 with QD-oled panel is my dream TV. Love that LG G4 motion.

[@alsayedfakhri4597]

The A95L is available and is a better TV if you really want oled.

[@gosman949]

@@alsayedfakhri4597 still overpriced and last year's processor.

[@ER43304]

@@alsayedfakhri4597 Sounds good, do you have a link to the 83" version?

[@CaBdosdos]

​@@alsayedfakhri4597No 83 for me sadly on the a95l

[@vcam-g9h]

That tv already exists its called the Sony A95L

[@lpromer4796]

I’m coming from a 75” Sony Z9D that I couldn’t bring with me when I moved out of my parent’s house to another state. Are the 85” Hisense U8N and the 85” TCL 2024 QM8 good options? or should I save up and wait to get the 77” Sony A95L, the 85” Bravia 9 or the 83” LG G4 on Black Friday? I mainly stream movies and shows on 1080p, watch a few soccer games here and there and play 4k blu-ray movies 2 or 3 times a month through my Panasonic DP-UB820. I don’t game at all. 90% of the time I watch TV is at night. Thanks in advance for replying!

[@mikej7648]

B9 is now down by 1000 for a few hours in Australia, I just caught the flash sale of 10% discount and made the order of 85“

[@bad8018]

Thank you FOMO! I would love to see a Bravia 9 and Samsung 900D comparison!

[@iansteventon4221]

Only thing putting me off the sony is the grey shadowing on the edges of the screen with army of the dead and lucy. Other 2 tvs are clean , the lcd tv seems to have a grey patch when camera pans ? Why ?

[@Oz-Jameson]

Hi Fomo, thanks for another video you always hand out great content, but a quick question for you, I’m using the Sony 85j model but interested in the Bravia 9 or the Sony 98” I use a lot for films and streaming no games, which one should I get, this tv is for three years max, looking for 110 minimum Next thanks Oz

[@dsoprano13]

I'm impressed with the B9 when you increased your camera exposure on that star scene. It has near OLED black detail. IRL the lifted black on the QM8 wouldn't be that noticeable though.

[@sonixps]

If you at showroom compare Sony OLED vs miniLED model. OLED black much on background

[@zanat0s]

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)

[@barakoas]

I would never go back to LCD no matter how good the backlight is... The brightness is not everything. Nothing can beat the OLED until theres a better pixel level LED tech...imo

[@Commsfarage]

Bedroom TV not living room forever me

[@shahjadrich]

Thank you.. What a great video

[@clintmiller88]

The LG just looks so good.

[@cuzr702]

I ordered the g4, just hope I don’t miss the color.

[@qazzaq2004]

Great work like always. What settings do you have the S95D on please?

[@George-hl2xm]

Sony B9

[@michaelfoster3441]

Not from I have seen I seen the bravia 9 in person several times in person , the contrast is no were near oled and off viewing angles weren't great , I will take contrast over brighnesss every time and and oled is better by far when comes to gaming . Waiting on the Panasonic MLA Z95A .

[@NexGenTek]

You haven’t see it. Run HDR with it and you’ll see it bury Oled

[@boterhammetpindakaashagelslag]

If you don't care about HDR, go for OLED.

[@michaelfoster3441]

@boterhammetpindakaashagelslag Your right I don't

[@sergeantsnugglez3228]

Why do people lie in comments? You have not seen it several times in person. Most stores don't have them set up yet. You are full of it.

[@bungalowtomcat1]

I'm trying to order the PANASONIC Z95A in Australia Still got a few places to call with the yes or no answer

[@TOKUSHI78]

I was so sure I was going to get the Bravia 8 this year... but after seeing the Bravia 9 next to the Bravia 8 and A95L at Best Buy, I'm not so sure anymore, lol. I'm about 60:40 in favor of the Bravia 9 now🤣

[@partizanbgd0113]

I bought Bravia 8 and returned it. Great colour but was a bit dim to my liking. Great TV, but not for me. Look into G4 and Bravia 9.

[@Icebergslim333]

​@partizanbgd0113 Interesting. I bought the A80L last year and loved it so bought the Bravia 8 for a different room recently and love it as well. Definitely plenty bright enough for me. I saw all these tvs in Best Buy and some in Costco (where I bought both of mine), and I can say there is no way I would ever go back to LCD after having OLED now.

[@emmanuelvelazquez3197]

This is the first of your Videos I’ve seen and, what a great comparison. Thank you for the content . I’m subscribing, because I could already tell your videos are going to be that of a high caliber. I found the quality of your comparison incredibly valuable.

[@stopthefomo]

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[@micailtitov5714]

Hi FOMO, please doing battle QN900D vs Bravia 9

[@WildWildDev]

Sony A95L is still the best tv out there. In my opinion.

[@lpromer4796]

Hi Fomo!: I’m coming from a 75” Sony Z9D that I couldn’t bring with me when I moved out of my parent’s house to another state. Are the 85” Hisense U8N and the 85” TCL 2024 QM8 good options? or should I save up and wait to get the 77” Sony A95L, the 85” Bravia 9 or the 83” LG G4 on Black Friday? I mainly stream movies and shows on 1080p, watch a few soccer games here and there and play 4k blu-ray movies 2 or 3 times a month through my Panasonic DP-UB820. I don’t game at all. 90% of the time I watch TV is at night. Thanks in advance for replying!

[@WildWildDev]

@@lpromer4796 I would say to save up and get the Sony A95L. If you can. It’s a very expensive tv.

[@TheAntifluencer]

@@WildWildDev G4 dethroned it sry, it brings out even more 3D depth, gets brighter and punchier and it has even better clarity. However yes A95L is far superior over the Bravia 9

[@joshtpa]

I’ve got a 85” B9, it’s amazing.

[@naga2015kk]

1/3 the price, YES, i am willing to compromise. TCL it is.

[@vcam-g9h]

Some people go out and eat a piece of chicken leg while other people have lobster, buy what you can afford that is the way.

[@michael-4k4000]

TCL is a Gamechanger so is the Bravia 9

[@whitecrowuk575]

It’s brighter with slightly worse processing. 30% more over B9 for 98”, in few months it’ll be on par with Sony.

[@grandmasteryoda9893]

@@michael-4k4000 not at all. the briva 9 have more blooming and cost. not good

[@FusioN_764]

whats with the wonkey audio

[@Ventus7777]

I'd take infinite contrast over brightness any day of the week. These OLEDs came a long way. G4 with MLA is extremely bright TV. Still the Bravia 9 is very impressive for a mini led technology

[@cnweke42]

Nice video but I honestly wish you tested upscaling too.

[@gosman949]

I'm confused. What did FOMO like the best?

[@vcam-g9h]

What does it matter, the aim of the video is not for you to be a follower and buy what someone like but to look at the strength and weakness of each tech and decide whatrs best for you.

[@gosman949]

@@vcam-g9h do you know as much as your doctor for whatever specialist you go to? No, I don't think so. FOMO breathes this stuff everyday. He has the experience and the eyes. Yes, we do want his opinion.

[@Wileytiger-el6pu]

He purposely didn’t say. The G4 is the tv of the year barely just making it over the A95L. Those are the facts.

[@gosman949]

@@Wileytiger-el6pu says who?

[@vcam-g9h]

@@Wileytiger-el6pu The G4 cannot be superior to the A95L because of its inferior white light tech to make things bright which will dilute the color as the tv gets brighter. The A95L QD oled uses OD color which remains bright at high brightness levels.

[@bungalowtomcat1]

I find in sport my B9 is way better in motion compared to my G4 unless you use Motion PRO or Motion Interpretation but you loose a lot of brightness then on both TV's Bravia is brighter and I find it better in all inputs compared and watching of all content , if G4 was Brightner and had better Motion without sacrificing brightness then it would win 🏆

[@petercarberry470]

Thanks FOMO.

[@Ocho817]

Fomo, if you adjust black level and/or gama on the QM8 does the clouding get any better?

[@boomerscs9193]

What about DSE on the Sony? That's why I got a QD-Oled, perfect uniformity!

[@heikoklose84]

wat it DSE and DTM ?

[@boomerscs9193]

@@heikoklose84 DSE = dirty screen effect, the clouding and blotchiness that plagues LCD TVs. I assume DTM = dynamic tone mapping. DTM Off - TV uses a static table to map the input brightness of a picture to the real output brightness it is capable of rather than the static meta data provided by the content. Static meta data mostly tells the screen the minimal and maximal peak brightness of the whole movie / TV show episode. DTM On - The TV tries to guess what output brightness would look the best on a per scene level based on both the input brightness, the static meta data as well as by analyzing the scene.

[@heikoklose84]

@@boomerscs9193 Thank your!

[@heikoklose84]

was für ein Oled haben Sie sich geholt?@@boomerscs9193

[@PremiumAli]

It’s impressive I’ll say if I’m ever in a situation where the living room has a ton of light coming in in the tv. It’s nice knowing there are oled alternatives ready.

[@beanochino8507]

I mean I kno the oled is the best but the mini led’s is damn close and is brighter and has deep blacks and there’s no worries about burn in I’d rather have a tv that’s bright that I can adjust then a dark tv that can’t get bright enough 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@cherylbrantley4736]

I think the darkness was exaggerated.

[@beanochino8507]

@@cherylbrantley4736 the qd oled is beast and so is the a95l

[@TheAETHER22]

How does the bravia 9 compare to a QN95D ?

[@BrbZrk_2]

Best of both worlds. Sony miniLED

[@lpromer4796]

Hi Fomo!: I’m coming from a 75” Sony Z9D that I couldn’t bring it with me when I moved from TX back to CA (I left it in my parent’s house). Do you think the 85” Hisense U8N or the 85” TCL 2024 QM8 will be somehow in the same level as the Sony Z9D being that the Z9D is a 7 year old technology? or should I save up and wait to get the 77” Sony A95L, the 85” Bravia 9 or the 83” LG G4 on Black Friday? I mainly stream movies and shows on 1080p, watch a few soccer games here and there and play 4k blu-ray movies 2 or 3 times a month through my Panasonic DP-UB820. I don’t game at all. 90% of the time I watch TV is at night. Thanks in advance for your advice! 🙏🏽

[@rolandrohde]

While I am quite happy to see manufacturers improving their LCD and OLED TVs year over year, I think we have long arrived at the point, where the quality of the content is holding things back for more than the quality of the Display. Pretty much the same thing as what we can see in terms of Audio. We have all these nice standards and formats, HDR, 4K60 or 4K120 with high clarity, brightness, contrast and everything, but frequently get HDR capped at less than 500nits or even SDR in an HDR container. Hollywood clings to 24p, thus destroying most of the advantages of 4K or even 1080p as soon as movement is involved or adds artificial "digital grain" etc. On the audio side, we are seeing Atmos mixes without actual object based audio, just static 7.1.2 or at most 7.1.4 and very little Surround Sound, let alone Heigt effects. In terms of Music, we get all kinds of high-resolution containers with the audio often having the potential of exceeding what humans can hear by several orders of magnitude but the actual recording being dynamically compressed, badly recorded, mushy and not even using the available bandwidth of something like a good old Audio CD. So yes, modern TVs, AVRs and Speakers are great, but the Content industry is way behind most of the time. Sorry for ranting...🧘‍♀️

[@MichelleAlexandria-EM]

I’ve been saying this for years. Buying $5,000 tvs is stupid when the content itself will almost never justify that. There’s a reason almost all modern tvs look great when you watch Demo footage and footage from HDR Demo channels on KZbin. Then you watch Netflix and other content a d it never matches that. Then you have a lot of directors you think the world looks dark and drab and no tv is going to make that content look better. Look at how Some scenes in Game of Thrones are shot, where it’s so dark you can’t see anything. A $5,000 fake “4,000 Nit” tv isn’t going to do much better than a $800 1,000 Nit TV.

[@sheldonpetrie3706]

I watch in a dark, light controlled room, but my budget just isn't there yet for a 77" OLED. Was really planning for an upgrade for my 65X950G in 2024 but may have to wait a year. I don't want to have to settle for blooming.

[@vcam-g9h]

Get the samsung x90d is the best qd oled value for money the s95d is a bit bright but the rest is similar.

[@thenonexistinghero]

Well, the Bravia 9 to me looks like the best TV on the market for video viewing.... mainly because the colours just seem to be the most accurate for most part. It's basically closest to the reference monitor in like 95% of the cases. I did read about some 'bad' things related to gaming. But that was mainly from 1 source and just a few guys. Supposedly the response time is like 17-18 ms even in gaming mode when playing at 60 fps... which is only slightly better than my 2018 Z9F and far worse than some of Sony's own TV's from recent years. Well, it isn't a dealbreaker since I don't play competitively anyhow, but it is something to keep in mind at least (ideally it's something they can improve with a software update perhaps if the issue is caused by lack of software optimisation for gaming).

[@thenonexistinghero]

@JLT3ch I meant input lag. But it is a bit on the high side for a modern TV (still good though I guess).

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

Hey, FOMO! Since the largest set our mantle area can support is 55", would you suggest going with the A95L over the Bravia 7? Side-lit living room, too.

[@paulcox2447]

A95L smashes the b7. You're comparing the top of the line QD OLED to a mid-range LED TV

[@Bklynblaze1]

75” Bravia 9 will be my basement tv! :)

[@natemekis3959]

Basement TV, might wanna OLED instead

[@Bklynblaze1]

@@natemekis3959 Was thinking that but the B9 gets to 95% of OLED blacks but gives you brightness and dynamic range impact that OLEDS just can’t match.

[@natemekis3959]

I’m thinking the Bravia9 is gonna blind you in the basement and you won’t even be able to appreciate the highlights but let the community know how it worked out

[@Bklynblaze1]

@@natemekis3959 You make a very good point. You really think a lot of the brightness would be wasted in a basement setting? Wouldn’t it still however have more hdr impact than an OLED? Or, are you saying since it would be in a basement setting without having to worry about sunlight that OLED would be plenty bright? I’d probably be blown away by the 77” Bravia 8. I don’t wanna spend $5K for the A95L. What would you get for a basement? I do love Sonys processing.

[@natemekis3959]

Thanks for asking. I certainly don’t want to tell you what to do or be a know-it-all, but I watch a LG B7 at night/pitch dark besides the tv of course. I keep the brightness down. That infinite contrast will be what gives the image a 3D “wet” pop. Nothing beats oled it the dark. Bright living room Bravia9 all day. If you love Sony processing which I hear it great, A80L 77 or 83. Bravia8 is not a big enough leap for the money. But if you got the cash LG G4 sounds like it has great improved processing and the brightness if you want that hdr pop. I’m waiting til G4 or S90D come into my money range. Cheers.

[@geoemm]

Excellent stuff, it would be nice if you could compare the power consumption at sdr (same brightness ) (what people watch 90% of the time) of these tv. It would be a great reference for people who live in places with very high power prices.

[@mrb0775]

Power usage is FAR lower on LCD TVs with Mini-LED back-lights than with similar size OLEDs! For example, about any model 65" LCD TV with Mini-LED back-lighting sold today, uses UNDER half the power at the same brightness level that any 65" OLED uses. OLEDs have NEVER been efficient in utilizing electrical power to produce a given level of brightness. A 2019 model Sony 77" A9G OLED we use in our basement theater room, has a maximum power use rating that's OVER 2 TIMES the maximum rated power usage of the 2014 Sharp 80" LCD TV (without Mini-LEDs) that I gave to a friend in Sept 2022, as we replaced the Sharp with Samsung's 85" QN90B LCD with Mini-LED back-lights.

[@geoemm]

@@mrb0775 wow, I knew oleds were inefficient, but I thought it would not be that different to LEDs due to transmission losses through LCD screen. I always wanted to upgrade to qdoled, but now I am thinking otherwise.

[@Dr_No_PhD]

These are the 3 TVs I was between for a new living room tv. I ultimately chose the LG G4 (ordered two nights ago). The reason I chose the G4 over the Bravia 9 was due to better viewing angles (living room with seating from all angles), deeper blacks and better contrast, and faster response time (I watch a lot of sports). I chose the G4 over the S95D because of Dolby vision support, better brightness, and the 5 year warranty covering burn in.

[@EverydayElectronics23]

you should have got the sony then for sports. oleds have good response times for games but arent too good for sports cause of abl and stuttering issues. sonys processing alone is a great reason to go with cause of sports

[@vcam-g9h]

Better brightness on white light but the S95D has brighter colors becuase its a more advance panel I dont think you understand this.

[@EverydayElectronics23]

@@vcam-g9h I do understand this and even though the s95d has slightly better color gamut the B9 can display its color volume at a higher brightness for a more impactful picture. I know qdoled is the newer technology but it’s exciting watching lcd TVs with quantum dot layers trying to match oled.

[@bcorr42]

@@EverydayElectronics23 how would you rate the A95L vs the G4 for sports? Sports is my biggest concern. The B9 is out for me for the same reason Dr No mentioned about viewing angles, deeper blacks, and better contrast, so I'm left with deciding between the A95L and G4(77")

[@EverydayElectronics23]

@@bcorr42 I would go with a95L all day

[@mikej7648]

LG G4's price is dropping dramatically, it's already lower than Bravia 9, sony need to reconsider the price, LCD higher than OLED is not right! If Sony can not drop the price lower than OLED, I will consider LG G4. In terms of price, it's now actually G4 challenges Bravia 9.

[@TonyDAngelo-ot7ny]

Not in canada lol

[@boterhammetpindakaashagelslag]

Not in my country either. B9 cheaper than G4.

[@bungalowtomcat1]

Is down by $1300 in Australia for a 65 inch

[@whitecrowuk575]

In uk both 77” Samsung and LG 40% cheaper than 85” b9

[@bungalowtomcat1]

@@whitecrowuk575 40% wow that awesome. I got 65 inch G4 $4294 with 4yrs extra warranty..... usually $5700ish

[@partizanbgd0113]

Local Best Buy here in Canada offered me a G4 and B9 65” for the same price. For someone who’s watching mostly Netflix Prime and basketball, very occasional gaming, not sure which one to get. Love the crispness of OLED, but also appreciate more shadow detail of mini led. To all you enthusiasts, which panel would you choose?

[@Mambo1701e]

Why compare to lesser brands? Makes sense to compare to a95l

[@ADISTOD3MUS]

"Lesser brands"😂 Stop smoking 🚬 bad stuff.

[@TheAntifluencer]

@@ADISTOD3MUS the moment he realizes the G4 wins TV of the year at the shootout he realizes the Sony dominance is over.

[@mikew1080]

​@TheAntifluencer that comment didn't age well. G4 lost to the A95L.

[@Mambo1701e]

You didn’t understand the comment

[@kingkobra1956]

I have the A90J and I could upgrade to any display I want and I've been trying to justify upgrading but I can't find any logical reason to do so. I love the picture quality of the A90 and it is bright enough for me. The only fault with it is that white backgrounds are gray which is a distraction and we all are aware why that is.

[@Ocho817]

Will the 2024 qm8 be in the comparison?

[@Kaijaron]

Yea i believe so and i can't wait like to see which is better bravia 9 or 2024 qm8

[@spyofborg]

@@Kaijaron Sad that we can't compare with the TCL flagship since the B9 is the miniled flagship for Sony. The real flagship is not for sale in the US. In China it is called the X11H.

[@444chroma]

It did make an appearance.

[@rkeith7766]

@@spyofborg TCL TV's in China are 1 year ahead of the rest of the world so you will get the X11H in the US next year under a different name.

[@spyofborg]

@@rkeith7766 I know, I live in China :) But since the X11H is online for sale online and not in a store, I haven't seen how it performance vs the QM851G.

[@SergioRZ]

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?

[@Majeskty]

We have a 7+ old Sony that has been trouble free and extremely reliable. Definitely would look at Sony for any replacement with newer technology.

[@madpistol]

Holy mess, the Bravia 9 won. Happy Day!!!

[@sc-ft8kd]

Was at Best B. the other day and the sales person stopped the B9, A95L, and G4 at the same scene. IMO, yes B9 is brightest and amazing colors (as long as not off angle), but I ranked them in this order: A95L, G4, B9. A95L (last year's tech) had the best colors and blacks.

[@rakandmeerapatel6867]

Where is the A95L vs B9, my point is Sony is trying to maximize profits by pushing reviewers to push B9, A95L still the best TV

[@vacguy77]

Not for me it wasn't. I returned my A95L after 4 days. It may be the brightest OLED, but nowhere near bright enough for me. The Bravia 9 blows the A95L out of the water as far as I'm concerned!

[@Mike-jm5wt]

News flash, not everyone is an OLED fanboy

[@DV-ou1yu]

​@Mike-jm5wt It's weird how OLED fans/fanboys are literally everywhere trying to defend OLED. I have a QD-OLED and I'm officially over OLED. This shit is not bright enough and ABL is a no go.

[@Mike-jm5wt]

@@DV-ou1yu I think it's because most of them are video gamers and those are some of the most toxic people on the internet whereas LED owners are usually not gamers but rather movie lovers and regular human beings with children and wives and windows in their homes

[@DV-ou1yu]

@Mike-jm5wt Yea, that's a pretty bad take lol I'm a gamer and I do not like OLED like I thought I would, but then again I have a life too and don't have any interest defending a product lol. I think the best way to put it is they are tech snobs who hate light for some reason or are losers wbo waste time trying to tell you why their preference is king

[@MyFatherLoves]

As always, incredible content. Love it. I've read on forums about your Genelec surround setup but haven't seen this specific question answered. How does the system fair at your MLP at reference volume? Does it hit 105db peaks? Is it clean when being pushed that hard? I considered getting a system very similar to yours but was always held back because I just couldn't find the answer to this question. My MLP is about 9ft from my mains, 7ft from my surrounds, for comparison.

[@NexGenTek]

The 85inch B9 is my King of HDR TVs this year. I’ve never seen anything like it.

[@ramonzaions7522]

Yhea!

[@grandmasteryoda9893]

you know hdr is crap right?!

[@ramonzaions7522]

@@grandmasteryoda9893 BOT?

[@grandmasteryoda9893]

@@ramonzaions7522 not at all. Just know what i takk about. Hdr mode on tv is ugly and useless 99% of the time

[@NexGenTek]

@@grandmasteryoda9893 If you have a bad hdr tv yes. But HDR is better than SDR any day of the week

[@Azezum]

Hi, i bought TCL 98C755 but it had very bad picture specially in streaming platforms, so is it because it's not OLED or QLED or what? Thanks

[@leifaregis2554]

OLED trying to be brighter mini led trying to have perfect black😂

[@RedPillAlways]

I'll be honest I'm too poor for any of those so I went with the LG C3.. 65-inch. But im loving it. It will be my TV for the next 5yrs easy

[@masomaf]

Good tv, has al the basic options people need for series, console games and movies. Just a little less bright than g series and different chip set.

[@godhand6510]

My 85" finally came in I went from the x90k. So I am very happy. I'm giving the 85 x90k to a family member and I have an 85" x91j which looks better then the x90k. X90k was trash, in my opinion.

[@RISKYTAP]

Should i buy 2024 Bravia 9 Or 2021 Oled A80j? Please tell

[@partizanbgd0113]

Bravia 9

[@RISKYTAP]

@partizanbgd0113 it's not OLEd? Will i see white background in Black Or dark scenes like in my current 1080p Monitor?

[@partizanbgd0113]

@@RISKYTAP I found Bravia 8 to be a bit dim so I don’t think A80j would be any better. Two different technologies but you may prefer Bravia 9 if there is a lot of light in your room. Bravia 9 still has a great contrast. With that said, in 65” you can find a bright OLED like G4 or S95D and S90d that will do a great job.

[@Barbarapape]

Having rejected an LG C3 i do not want another Oled, the greyscale and banding was very bad then the panel failed after only 2 weeks. that only leaves the QM8 and Sony, but not the Bravia 9, the screen sizes are way too large for me. I am waiting for a review of the Bravia 7 which is more affordable and available in more sensible screen sizes. The 2024 QM8 is not been released in the UK yet, and after my bad experience with Hisense i will be avoiding anything from China, the customer service is dire.

[@MrUpscaleman]

My A95k and my A95L are the absolute cleanest panels I have ever seen in my life, and I'm SUPER sensitive to vertical banding.

[@Barbarapape]

@@MrUpscaleman Thanks for confiming that Sony's are good for lack of banding. I have gone back to my Pioneer Kuro plasma for now, it is far better than the LG was with no banding at all, newer is not allways better.

[@MrUpscaleman]

@Barbarapape call Robert at Value Electronics and pay for the QC, break in and calibration service. Worth every penny. You will get a top notch set.

[@whitecrowuk575]

Bad experience with oled and bad experience with led so you have no TVs left

[@Barbarapape]

@@whitecrowuk575 Yes i have one TV left, a Pioneer Kuro plasma that is still way superior to the Led / Oled panels of today. At any resolution less than 4K these recent TV's are hopeless. Newer is not always better.

[@zman-ru3yf]

I have a dark theatre room. Is it better to go with the LG G4 83" or the Bravia 9 85". Is it worth sacraficing the 2" to go with the Oled? Price isnt a concern.

[@mikej6565]

I literally had both of those TV's side-by-side in my dark, well designed room and kept the 83" G4. The OLED black details are more pure compared to the Bravia 9, where the LCD's more purplish blacks are apparent.

[@nikhilmhatre3473]

If you have dark theatre room. Go for OLED.

[@partizanbgd0113]

G4 for sure in a dark room. G4 is very bright.

[@zman-ru3yf]

@partizanbgd0113 dark or light, it doesn't matter. This thing gets brighter than my qled. It is truly an amazing experience. Paid 7k and I have zero regret!

[@partizanbgd0113]

@@zman-ru3yf true

[@TonyDAngelo-ot7ny]

Looking forward to it! I've heard that the uniformity on the bravia 9 65 is not good. Is this true? Also , if true,wouldn't that mean that the larger sizes will be worse?

[@NexGenTek]

My 85 is amazing

[@TonyDAngelo-ot7ny]

@@NexGenTek ty. No dirty screen effects?

[@444chroma]

LCDs can have DSE, Oleds can have banding.... it's always a bit of a gamble what you will get. Most people buy a panel and see no problems so they are quiet.

[@TonyDAngelo-ot7ny]

That's the one thing that worries me about the bravia 9

[@KonaLife]

My 75 inch B9 is incredible. Full stop. End of story.

[@Rola1988]

Sony Bravia 9 - 75 vs LG Oled C4 - 77 . What is better to buy?

[@jnsnmrk]

If oled is sooooo great, ever heard of burn in? ABL? Image retention. Banding. Pink or green tints. Price. Small size. And no peace of mind when static bright lights are on a couple of hours a day, or even longer while gaming

[@PremiumAli]

I have but my 2017/18 LG that I have used for hundreds and upon hundreds hours of gaming , movies and regular tv usage. Haven’t even seen Image retention.. so no unless you has like zero brain and just let CNN run 24/7 this really shouldn’t be a worry. Considering my tv doesn’t even include most of the modern anti burn in features that was added the years after my tv. I wouldn’t worry now

[@PremiumAli]

But yah always people out experience talking.. Bla Bla bla

[@closg9309]

I’ve had my LG CX 65” since 2020 and I game daily , watch movies, my kid plays on it as well. I do have Best Buy geek squad 5 year warranty so really wouldn’t care about issue as I would get a new one, but I’ve had 0 issues with burn in , TV has been 100% solid. I’m tempted to get a B9 or B8 or waiting for A95L to drop in price or stay with LG due to great experience and get a G4 in 77 or 83 if prices drop during Holidays

[@yonkocommander5531]

@@closg9309 I recently upgraded from a CX 55'' as well, 0 issues in 4 years+ with over 2000 hours gaming, there's a reason why people can transition to OLED from mini LED but almost no one goes back from OLED to mini LED

[@whitecrowuk575]

No burn in my E9 - 12k hours on vivid. Banding non issue B9 has much worse DSE btw. Price - G4 77 or s95d 40% cheaper than B9 in UK. B9 is brighter but not where it matters in small highlights in real scenes in dimmer. Also 2.6k nits in 10% and under is not that much brighter than 1500 nits, not night and day difference. You do lose 3D OLED effect which is quite a sacrifice as it prevalent in big portion of scenes. Where it would win is size. But 85” is not enough.

[@andrewkruzienski770]

Fomo, Bravia 9 75 Inch or a Z9K 75 inch on sale. Use case is for an outdoor TV on the deck? Built a waterproof lift cabinet. Will mostly be used for watching sports.Thanks!

[@stopthefomo]

75" Bravia 9 is a better TV over all in every way even for sports - put it in Vivid mode for outdoor watching

[@hb7067]

I disagree when someone says that a particular TV is the "best" or the "king of TVs." There isn't a single best TV for everyone; it's all about your personal viewing environment and experience preferences. For example, when someone claims that the Sony Bravia 9 is the best TV of the year, that's based on their own experience. The Bravia 9 is a mini LED TV known for its high brightness, which is great for rooms with a lot of natural light. But if you're watching in a dark room, you don't need a high brightness TV. In such cases, a mini LED TV might not be the best choice. In a dark room, an OLED TV is often a better option. OLED TVs provide perfect black levels and infinite contrast, which makes the viewing experience much more immersive in low-light environments. The self-emissive pixels in OLEDs can turn off completely, resulting in true blacks and stunning picture quality that is unmatched in dark settings. So, when someone asks, "What is the best TV?" the answer really depends on your specific viewing conditions and preferences. There is no one-size-fits-all answer.

[@leemiah3583]

For me Sony Bravia 9 I'm getting one

[@HalfLife333]

Just returned my Sony A95L and exchanged for an LG G4 TV. The motion lagg, HDMI-earc problems, glitching, random pixel-blocks WAS KILLING ME.

[@x0freeman0x]

So how feel the color saturation versus the sony ?

[@ElGrueso]

Weird, I dont have any problems you mentioned on my G4 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@HalfLife333]

@@ElGrueso no, read carefully. I returned my sony and got a lg.

[@x0freeman0x]

No review for the color ? :D i cannot see g4 where i live

[@ElGrueso]

@@HalfLife333 oh my bad 👍

[@myusrn]

Doesn't the Sony have audio that plays through the screen and not or the back, so if you wall mount it you don't have to switch to a sound bar like you would with others [ lg, samsung, panasonic, hisense, tcl ]?

[@PremiumAli]

Willing to hear you out.. but unless you have the worst light controlled room. I don’t see it beating out the perfect blacks.

[@KonaLife]

The Bravia 9 doesn’t have perfect OLED blacks. What it does is bring out the definition within the blacks. It doesn’t crush out the blacks like an OLED does. Brightness with purpose. My 75 inch Bravia 9 is simply incredible. I had the LG G4 on order and canceled it. Saved me money and it has been more than worth it.

[@gosman949]

@@KonaLife you think you made the right decision. Only way to know, is to have bought both and place side by side!

[@jmrocks49]

I wish you would have the TV identification on each screen.

[@nikolajovanovic3647]

This doesnt even come close to OLED in any area other than brightness, which is not even needed. I will take contrast and 1500 nits over 3000 nits and shit contrast, washed out colors etc. Also, humans dont have green fingers @5:20

[@madpistol]

Good thing the Bravia 9 offers both amazing color and amazing contrast, not to mention incredible brightness!

[@NexGenTek]

This has it all Oled level blacks and 3000nits of brightness. Washed out colors where?

[@nikolajovanovic3647]

@@madpistol If you compare them side by side, the difference in contrast is so big, no amount of extra SDR brightness is going to make up for it. Unless you want your eyes soaring. In HDR, in over 95 percent of scenes, the brightness difference is minimal. B9 suffers additional problems as blooming, bad input lag for all gamers, it is more expensive, has bad grey uniformity, lower color gamut, and also has very, very bad viewing angles.

[@madpistol]

@@nikolajovanovic3647 well then it’s a good thing that I have an LG OLED to compare it against. Actually, I have three. The Bravia 9 beats the pants off all of them.

[@atsoit314]

Is the 98” QM8 going to perform significantly better on the starfield test compared to a smaller size?

[@whitecrowuk575]

TCL qm8 will be much better value for 97” later this year. That’s where cinema feel starts

[@444chroma]

It's crazy how the size of a TV shrinks once you let it move in

[@whitecrowuk575]

@@444chroma indeed it does. 6 years ago i thought its insane to have 65” tv

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

Value is relative. It's NOT tied to the cheapest price or the most bang for the buck product.

[@ericmwitimwiti3963]

HI SIR, ADVICE ME BEWTEEN LG C4 OR BRAVIORS. consindering durability and picture quality. im a movies fun