SONY BRAVIA 9 The TV Of The Future! Agree or Not.

[@jennifergala]

Such a great discussion guys. So informative. Please continue doing these videos. I personally love it. Im sure your subscribers agree with me.

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

Hi Jennifer😊

[@royql1]

Agreed

[@aggies11]

Love hearing you guys' discussions, you can review a TV and thats fine, but hearing these long detailed discussions with two people who really know what they are talking about but are also comfortable with each other to just shoot the breeze, you can really learn so much more. Thanks for all the time you put in.

[@Stock--Rosso]

I was really nervous before buy the B9 (screen uniformity), but all nerves dissipated within the first hour of viewing and testing, I'm truly blown away. Thanks for the video guys 👍🏼

[@lancealex382]

The bad screen uniformity potential would have worried me too. Glad you got a good one👍

[@Stock--Rosso]

@@lancealex382 👍🏼

[@shanew7361]

Yea mine is being delivered tomorrow B9 75-inch. 🙏🙏

[@nishantnimish7825]

I bought the Bravia 7 65” it’s stunning even the KZbin videos (SD) look amazing

[@randallsmith2521]

I finally got to see a Bravia 9 today... Color me impressed. Since I'm not working as a Sony rep anymore, I won't get to play with it. However, I was quite impressed with what I got to see from the Sony Demos. The white text on a black background was absolutely impressive. Yes, I could see some blooming, but it was extremely minimal! And this was on store demo mode. This thing is a beast!

[@Dr_No_PhD]

Was between the B9 and G4. After much deliberation I chose the 77” G4 for viewing angle and, (here’s the kicker) because the G4 actually ended up being several hundred dollars cheaper than the B9 through the LG Partner store plus Memorial Day discount when I bought it.

[@HDTVShootout]

Thank you both for another excellent discussion on one of the hottest TVs for the 2024 model year! You are a great TV experts by yourselves and you make a great team that gives everyone who watches this video everything anyone would want to learn about Sony's new flagship BRAVIA 9 QD MiniLED TV.

[@sekiro2936]

I bought the Bravia-9 in 85 inch with the Sony BRAVIA Theatre Quad and am absolutely thrilled. The Picture of the Bravia 9 is magnificent in combination with the BRAVIA Theatre Quad, Movies and PS5 Games are outstanding and an incredible experience.

[@steveludwig4200]

Just curious what your annual income is?

[@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?

[@GunGraveC5]

Can you explain the ratio in zones of 65 75 and 85 inch? The dimming zone ratio?

[@aggies11]

Real good points about the basic image processing for just handling brightness. 4K means around 8 million pixels. That is a lot to manage and keep straight. That digital information has to be turned into real world physical results. You can just move the LCD pixels, you also have to light them. Trying to sync up 8 million pixels with thousands of individual LED lights, and then managing the brightness of each one, potentially at upwards of 120 changes per second, that's like trying to conduct the worlds largest symphony! It's such an ambitious idea alone, and amazing what modern TV tech is able to produce. Local diming zones are a great compromise when you can't get as much fine grain control of each LED at such high sync rates. But they are still no substitute for the LEDS themselves, if Sony is able to get better control of each LED with finer grain brightness, then diming zones become less significant. Great discussion.

[@Swecan76]

I agree and there there is more to it than 8.3 million pixels. An LCD panel at 4K has 24.9 million LCD crystals that need to twist to let light through or block it.

[@ataunas11]

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

[@craigosterberg5045]

Thanks Brian and FOMO

[@sparkiegaz3613]

I’m extremely happy with mine , ❤

[@samuelj.amakiri1727]

Thanks for the great work Fomo and Brian. Off topic but has samsung display stopped production of 2nd Gen qd oled Panels yet? Any chance A95L 77inch will have the 3rd Gen panel if purchased by say Nov, Dec 2024?? Thanks.

[@gosman949]

what the? Is this a rumor?

[@nicholasclark5211]

Buyers are ready and waiting for a 98” and larger B9 with the Pentonic 800 chip. Looks like we will have to be patient until 2025 or later.

[@whitecrowuk575]

They will miss the mark. TCL will be already cheaper and comparable. They make big strides in PQ and already is not bad, in some areas even better than Sony. In combination with excellent pricing (and discounts) - big boys can’t compete.

[@brokenwrench404]

I’ll grab a 85” first. If they drop a 98” model next year then I may have to move the 85” to the bedroom 🤣

[@lordd794]

At that 98 inch size, I wonder if we’ll see an 8k option?

[@yonkocommander5531]

@@whitecrowuk575 if you realized this do you think the big boys haven't?, They're the "big boys" because they notice these things before everyone else and introduce new technologies b for everyone else

[@yonkocommander5531]

@@lordd794 it would tank brightness

[@vacguy77]

My Bravia 9 is the best TV I've ever owned, and I say that as having owned 4 OLEDs including the A95L. Bravia 9 just has a beautiful, bright picture with amazing contrast. As someone who is very much into TVs and technology, it's the best TV on the market today.

[@gosman949]

What the? Better than the A95L?

[@vacguy77]

@@gosman949Absolutely!!!

[@AndreyGevechanov]

I was watching the Bravia 9 and the A95, both in 75 and 77 inches, and I can tell you I liked the OLED a lot, but it was much dimmer. The Bravia 9 had such deep blacks and brightness that it was very close to the OLED but with much more brightness. It's a great TV, and I'm seriously considering getting one or the G4, but it's a close battle since both are great. I play games and watch movies during the night, but I have huge windows and a lot of brightness during the day. Being a bright LCD is a bonus, and I think this TV strikes a good balance-OLED-like blacks and great brightness. The G4 is also great with brightness, making it hard to decide between such great products. Whatever I choose, I know I will be happy.

[@steveludwig4200]

And just like the A95L last year by this time next year the Bravia 9 will be OLD NEWS and replaceable by the NEXT so-called "Greatest TV ever"....and then the next year and the next year.......as has been true since about 2000....And just think how much money you would have saved if you bought a new TV every 5 years instead of 1 or 2 years....

[@gosman949]

@@steveludwig4200 Or like me that changes TVs about every 12 years! I think I'm due! It pays to be prudent. That is how you become wealthy!

[@eta5083]

Brian, qn900d or bravia 9 if they were the same price and you had to watch in a living room with canned lights on 70% of the time???

[@oldschoolgamer6427]

do y’all recommend switching from the Sony x85j to the a90k? Anyone?

[@thatsamazin-]

Be VERY careful. Once you go oled, it’s hard to go back. lol I would say definitely if you want the overall best gaming experience and picture quality. It would be a significant upgrade, imo.

[@falsehope5529]

If you only thinking Sony then yes, but if you want a better recommendation the LG C4 is 2 years newer and much better panel and brightness

[@oldschoolgamer6427]

@@falsehope5529 I like lg tvs but my first lg broke right away so I would never do lg again but that’s just me I’m more of a Samsung and Sony consumer

[@tbecket4890]

@@oldschoolgamer6427is the upscaling/processing on Samsung as bad as they say when comparing to Sony?

[@oldschoolgamer6427]

@@tbecket4890 Yes.

[@brokenwrench404]

Brian or FOMO does the Bravia 9 have to ability to be used as a center speaker with a avr like the A95L? I’m getting a Sony 13.2 receiver and it has the option (with the right tv) to use the tv speakers as a center high channel. Thanks 47:00

[@falsehope5529]

Yes it does

[@brokenwrench404]

@@falsehope5529 thanks

[@whitecrowuk575]

Brian did hit the nail on the head - on majority of scenes oled was looking brighter - only in very few when content indeed was pushing hard B9 was brighter. Let’s not forget better Oled contrast will make brightness seem higher even though being same - it’s not that Oled was brighter, it looked brighter - that’s what infinite contrast does. So b9 in given sizes is simply no go over similar Oled sizes.

[@paulcox2447]

Sometimes the OLED's are brighter because the dimming algorithm of LED's is forced to dim highlights if they are right next to black. Either that or you get a washed out area where it blooms.

[@whitecrowuk575]

@@paulcox2447 I’m referring to washed out areas - where small dark detail is present - that even though brightness is the same - oled contrast will make picture to pop more giving a feeling of higher brightness. In other words where oled can keep up with brightness often will look brighter. With majority of scenes Oled can keep up with brightness - even when movie mastered to 4000 nits. Now personal choice is whether you prefer minority of scenes with higher brightness or majority that’s under 1500 nits peak.

[@ONI1013.]

Please tell me Sony is going create a 55” version of Bravia 9. And I can’t use the Bravia 7 for my situation. Nor do I want the A95L.

[@dazzaw4681]

Just grabbed the 85" B9 for $3700, really hope I've made the right choice. Upgrading from an LG CX, really want some extra brightness. Cheers for the vid mate 👌

[@lpromer4796]

Wow! Where did you buy it from?

[@dazzaw4681]

@@lpromer4796 in Australia, they look after Ex Defence here really well, so got partners pricing they call it.

[@gosman949]

@@lpromer4796 he must be an Assie mate!

[@lpromer4796]

@@gosman949 🤣

[@steveludwig4200]

@@lpromer4796 From a guy in a van that had some "extra" TVs. LOL

[@lakelouiseskier]

Bryan, sounds like you prefer a 85” Bravia 9 over your 83” A80L? I’m torn between the two. Movies, then Sports are my priorities. 😊

[@astrostl]

At the same price for a single set in a bright living room would you take an 85 B9 or 98 QM8?

[@brokenwrench404]

I just can’t trust TCL’s quality control. Mine have all crapped out around the 3 year mark. Buy once cry once with Sony’s better qc

[@Hicks-g1m]

Very good discussion Brian you and Fomo really brought up some good points about the Sony Bravia tv

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching!

[@eugenecia9424]

I have seen a test from Bravia9, I am glad I bought the LG G4. I have a PS5 and play Call of Duty in 1440 in 120 hertz, Bravia 9 does not support 1440, higher input level. 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, vieuwngangel les, sometimes blooming, so the total package is simply better, the G4.

[@brokenwrench404]

We’re all waiting for the G4 vs B9 heavyweight edition. 83” vs 85”

[@bartus88]

In scenes that favour OLED the B9 still gets pretty close to the G4, however in scenes that favour LED the B9 is miles ahead of the G4. So you can make good arguments that the B9 has the better overall picture quality. If you extend the discussion to include aspects other than PQ, the G4 still has the same issues that OLED has always had and always will have. So if you're judging the total package it's a pretty clear win for the B9.

[@eugenecia9424]

​@bartus88 Maybe for you but not for me, total package if your gaming is just as much of a priority

[@gosman949]

@@eugenecia9424 but you are a gamer! A minority!

[@eugenecia9424]

Yes, but also films and series. And the g4 is also ideal for that.I just buy a new TV for movies and series, but also pay attention to the game functions samsung balck box and matte finish not for me.b9 2 hdmi 2.1 and not supported for 1440, so it also falls off. Do you know how many consoles have been sold, so that is really not a minority

[@CarlosMartinez-mr1qb]

Great show guys!!! As Always.

[@StreetBandLogic]

Hello Brian, this is Michael. It was great meeting you and FOMO at MWAVE last weekend. You gave me some great advice regarding my JVC NZ8 vs. the 97" LG G2 OLED. The Bravia 9 is genuinely a top-tier performer in 2024; it would be my choice if I wasn't such a fan of OLED. Thanks again and keep up the great work!

[@aliazimi6066]

100” Bravia 9 would be a dream

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Heck yeah!! It would sell out immediately!

[@bloomerb4162]

Yall ask how many dimming steps, or step equivalent the reference monitor has?

[@michaelslocumbsr.2286]

Hey Guy's! The 98in Sony went on sale this morning, just as you guy's said it would during MWave...And yes, I placed the order and waiting for it's arrival... It's a good thing I watched and helped set-up the 98in display...That thing is heavy...Lol!

[@bassamx1150]

Who best tv 8k. Z3 or Z9K or q900d ?

[@AlteredVisionTV]

I wish this was in 100 inches.

[@tedshep]

That’s what I’m waiting for. I was considering the TCL QM8, which is 98” and not too expensive (relatively speaking) with a great picture quality. But apparently the up scaling on it sucks. Perhaps a bad reason not to get it, but if Sony if is going to release something in that size I’ll wait.

[@444chroma]

I really like this TV

[@hemieed1]

Hi Brian, i got my new Sony 83" A80l on wendsday. I've been setting it up. It's so bright I've got it turned down to O or 10% brightness. I haven't gotten to try out my xbox on it yet.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Awesome!!

[@hemieed1]

@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY Thanks for all the great insights . Darrell

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

@hemieed1 my pleasure! So glad you are loving it

[@lpromer4796]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPYhi Brian!, does the Sony 83” A80L ever goes below $4,500? Do you think it will go lower than that by Prime Day or Black Friday? It is not being discontinued since it’s carrying over from last year models so it should still be available by the end of the year right? Thanks!!!

[@hemieed1]

​@lpromer4796 hi I paid 4300 + tax 2 weeks ago from best buy . I think 4600 or so all together.

[@othman0077]

FOMO after purchasing the reference monitor 😂😂😂😂 what a legend

[@AnythingGoesJoJo]

Future Proof is not really a thing anymore with how fast tech is changing...I thought 8K was future proofing ... I owned both a 75" Z8H and now a 85" Z9K 😅. But I bought them for their peak brightness and picture quality Z8H @ 2500 nits and the Z9K @ 3500-4000 nits...8K was just something additional 🤔

[@tedshep]

Do you think Sony will release a ~98” Bravia 9 next year?

[@Buzza235]

Thank you for your thoughts fellas.

[@ONI1013.]

12:09 Agreed with Fomo. What’s the point in caring if a TV hitting 4000nits, if you’re going to get clipping and your lose detail and color?

[@garyausten5939]

Where did you get the price on the 85" Bravia 9? I just looked it up and it was $4,800 at B&H and Best Buy. That's $1k more than you quoted.

[@Kivancli79]

Thanks ... But, i shall wait for the A95M (or whatever its going to be called) which should come equiped with the new MediaTek Pentonic chip (4x 2.1 hdmi) and a (brighter) 3rd gen QD oled panel 🤠

[@brokenwrench404]

Thought Sony was discontinuing their qd-oled line. Atleast that was the rumor on some forum. Avr forum?

[@HDTVShootout]

@@brokenwrench404 Absolutely untrue. It is true that Sony's A95L Master Series QD OLED are in very high demand and supply can't fulfill the strong and steady high demand.

[@Kivancli79]

@@brokenwrench404 Dont know where you heard or read that, but, their QD oleds are usually their crown jewel tv's. Master series and all. Would be a weird thing for Sony abandoning it.

[@othman0077]

Bravia 9 king of TVs this year to me I think Bravia 9 beats G4 but it's unfortunate only 2 HDMI2.1, but if I am buying this year it would be Bravia 9 for PC maybe 240hz IPS or OLED monitor

[@Pete_or_Peter4Long]

Do you guys have an educated guess if we will see a QD Oled bigger than 77” next year?

[@Darkmninyaaluhut2299]

Brian and Fomo do u have Soundbars who works well with Sony TVs, is Samsung recommended with A95L? After beeing disappointed by the A5000, which Soundbar company u recommend with the A95L? I want to avoid Lyp Sync Issues and other Problems

[@ElGrueso]

I would go for Q990D top notch sound quality

[@falsehope5529]

Q990D, HTA9, or get HiFi system and get some speakers separation makes surround sound much better

[@CastIronEric]

Bravia 9 75in or G4 77in?

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

G4 can't lose if it's even slightly larger. The Bravia 9 has to be larger. Think 85" 9 vs 77 G4. Or 75" 9 vs 65" G4. At or near the same size the G4 wins.

[@CastIronEric]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY I see the 85 inch isn't that much more in price! So you would go B9 85in over a G4 77in? Also love your content! Especially the longer FOMO team up videos

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

@CastIronEric then at 85" vs the 77" G4 the Bravia 9 now easily wins, especially since the Bravia 9 is significantly cheaper than the 83" G4. Thank you also for the kind words about Fomo and I.

[@CastIronEric]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY tough choices for sure! I'll head over to BB after work and see both in person

[@CastIronEric]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY just got back from Best Buy and of all the TVs, I felt the 77 A95L looked the most incredible even over the 85 B9. But it's another $1000 more than the G4 and so I bought the G4!! The only thing I'm a bit disappointed about is no stand in the box so I need to buy one. I also bought the warranty for 5 years because he double confirmed with me that if there's burning or dead pixels, they will take care of it and I don't have to deal with LG!

[@ultramsmultra2489]

Can you test the game pc with rtx hdr ? Please so i know the nits of the tv in game mode

[@MrMattyk55]

@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY hi Brian, im looking at the sony Bravia 9 85 inch and samsung qn90d 98 inch. They are at the same price at the moment and just wondering your thoughts on getting the best tv the B9 or getting a good tv qn90d at 98 inches. I watch all types of content. I love good picture quality but is bigger always better?

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

Remaster KONG SKULL ISLAND. Specular highlights would be amazing.😊

[@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.

[@NexGenTek]

Great Video the Bravia 9 is revolutionary. Especially the 85inch!

[@shanew7361]

My Sony Bravia B9 75-inch is being delivered tomorrow. New bedroom 📺 I can't wait, replacimg an LG OLED 65B7P on its second burn in screen, goodbye OLED's.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

@@shanew7361 awesome!!!! Congratulations on your purchase! You'll love it!

[@DerekJamesMandy]

How has it been?

[@shanew7361]

@DerekJamesMandy It's awesome I love it!

[@DerekJamesMandy]

@ I have the G4 55” after trying and returning the S95D. I’ve enjoyed the G4 but could use a bit more brightest. I’m reluctant to let it go, but the sale on it wasn’t as aggressive as the 65” (big regret there). But with the newly announced G5 I don’t feel it’s worth it anymore and so I’ve ordered the 65” Bravia 9 to see how it compares. I’ve sold my old 2017 Sony X900E only because it wasn’t bright enough otherwise it was my favourite tv. I miss the UI and colouring of the Sony.

[@shanew7361]

@DerekJamesMandy Wise idea, I ordered mine from Costco. 90 days to return and 5 year All State warranty, plus it was the cheapest I could find it. Good luck 👍

[@neiltaylor6645]

It’s so annoying we can’t get the 65” in the uk

I like both channels, and helped me decided to have the Sony Bravia 9 K-85XR90, and I’m satisfied, but not very impressed by any TV, including this.

[@maxoverdrive8286]

Projector crowd salivating for 98” + Bravia 9. Yeah that’s future proofing. And it will have the Pentatonic 800 chip 👍🏻

[@whitecrowuk575]

This has been confirmed?

[@Swecan76]

The Samsung Terrace TV hits 1500 nits at 100% window. They are designed for outdoor viewing.

[@stopthefomo]

YAY! FUTURE PROOF IS THE FUTURE, not the present??

[@brokenwrench404]

Fomo does the Bravia 9 have to ability to be used as a center speaker with a avr like the A95L?

[@HDTVShootout]

@@brokenwrench404 Yes, Sony's BRAVIA 9 has speaker terminals in the back of the TV that are designed when you want to use all of the TVs built-in speakers as your center channel speaker. One of the upgrades of Soy's new flagship BRAVIA 9 QD MiniLED are the very nicely enhanced built-in audio system so when used as your center channel speaker the audio fidelity and dynamic tonal range is excellent!

[@AbhiramH]

@@brokenwrench404 Yes it has an centre channel input

[@antonymaw6927]

If it’s true that 2025 Sony’s will have 4 x HDMI 2.1 ports, I’ll keep my A95L for another year. Def thinking about Mini LED for next year though.

[@frangipani-dreams]

Do you think the Bravia 9 will come in 98" next year?

[@SteveSmith-cm1hx]

Future proof? What tv is really future proof Brian when every year the manufacturers drop something new? Something they say is an upgrade and on and on. Sony and Samsung said that QD OLED was future proof and then they turn around and pretty much dump QD OLED and now are going with Mini LED as their top tier tv's. Give me contrast and black levels over a tv that burns the hell out of my eyes. Everyone is NIT crazy when it comes to tvs now days that its laughable. I have said it a million times and that is Mini LED will never beat OLED because LED is still LED no matter how you cook it or hype it. I will never go back to LED. Now when Micro LED hits? Maybe but thats years down the road. Otherwise its OLED or nothing.

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

Wanna see the deal😊

[@lancealex382]

Yes, its the led of the future ...until next feb/march.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

😅

[@jasoncoward7947]

Brian, it was great meeting you at MWAVE. The wife and I are looking to get the G4. She had a high opinion of it over the others. Feels good to step up with the Highfalutin folks!😂

[@Swecan76]

Anyone dismissing it as old technology. Do they also dismiss the 140 year old combustion engine Hyper cars that beat any other cars out there? Is a Jet fighter/plane outdated because it still uses jet engines? OLED is great but it is not perfect either. It's that simple.

[@Darkii0]

So we need a TV with a Sony processor, a QD-OLED panel with MLA gen 3

[@drewarredondo1971]

Sony 98” TV on sale for $5K today.

[@mergeform]

$1599 75" Sony X90L vs $1699 55" Sony Bravia 7, so which one for the living room? Both look good in the store with 4k demo. Off axis test in the store didn't bother me. We need much more 4k content, that's the best cure all.

[@AbhiramH]

$1599 75" Sony X90L is the better choice here - Fomo addressed this in his Q&A video

[@ricome169]

I just saw both of them at Best buy. Smart people will buy 90l.. I could barely see any difference. Take the extra money you saved and put it in high interest money market.

[@michaelcasper2613]

Thanks very helpful. Appreciate it.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching!

[@thetrumanshow4791]

The Sony Bravia 9 looks like a great tv for an astronomical price. No thanks! I wish you guys would make 3 or 4 more videos about the Samsung QN90D. Affordable, bright, colorful, reliable, and by Nov-Feb it will be very affordable (compared to Sony).

[@91DivineAngel]

We get the 85inch B9 in Germany for just 3000€(include cashback). The 75imch Z9D cost 2016 10000€!😊

[@Dreamer5211]

Hi guys , future proof ? I do believe that has ' left the building ' !! My 11 year old Samsung has an ' Expansion / Update port ' and they offered an update card in 2014 for users to update if they wish . I did not , and glad I didn't !! My last update was to the very basic Tizen OS in 2016 and all that did was remove the Smart Hub . I guess I need not complain , however my search for a suitable replacement goes on !!

[@claykeough7898]

Right now larger mid range is best value if you're mostly streaming because of compression, upscaling, etc still being a huge issue in the US as far as getting everything out of your screen. These greedy wifi and streaming companies may one day keep up with the tech but we'll also be paying the price. 🤦

[@Wileytiger-el6pu]

The best overall tv this year is still the G4. It can work well in both light and dark in the same room. Most people wanting the best of both worlds will choose G4.

[@gosman949]

this coming from someone that spent big bucks on a G4. A really good unbias opinion! haha

[@Wileytiger-el6pu]

@@gosman949 well that’s why I bought it over the Bravia 9. I’m giving my reasons

[@gosman949]

@@Wileytiger-el6pu how do you like the sound out of that G4? How about the remote?

[@Wileytiger-el6pu]

@@gosman949 I admit I didn’t buy it for those reasons. Everyone wants soemthing different. I’m just saying for the average person G4 I overall better since it is more well rounded than B9.

[@akasinned52]

it's a $1500 difference, not $1600. The Bravia 9 is $4800 not $4700. Still a big difference but just wanted to clairfy.

[@jimpayne9488]

If you’re gonna charge a premium price, every mode should work properly. That includes BFI, even if 95% of people don’t use it. Maybe next year.

[@HDTVShootout]

For the BRAVIA 9 TVs we've seen BFI works fine. Also the prices for the 85", @ $4,799. and the 75" @ $3,499 and the 65" @ $2,999. all in and delivered Nationwide is very competitive with all other premium TVs.

[@jimpayne9488]

@@HDTVShootout Thank you for your reply! The review at Rtings shows that engaging BFI on Bravia 9 creates a blurry, duplicated image. I would be a very interested buyer if this data can be debunked.

[@HDTVShootout]

@@jimpayne9488 I just tested the BRAVIA 9 TVs we have on display and engaging the BFI does not cause any blurry or duplicated image with any of the BFI settings. As with all TVs that have the BFI motion stabilization settings engaging BFI will moderately dim the image. Hope FOMO and other owners of the BRAVIA 9 TV can also test and reply here.

[@franciscofreeland-gonzalez1991]

@@jimpayne9488don’t trust RTINGs too much. They’re good for learning peak brightness, and contrast ratio and zone count for Mini LED. The rest of what they say isn’t too reliable

[@scruffy8861]

And next year Sony will bring out a new OLED and call it their flagship.

[@Barbarapape]

It is far from future proof, a better Soc is due for 2025 models that will support all Hdmi's at 2.1. There will always be one feature that requires upgrading.

[@brokenwrench404]

I’m betting we’ll have a chip shortage in 2025 after China takes back Taiwan.

[@xpopcornx1747]

2 hdmi 2.1 ports makes it a non starter. TV box and soundbar is 2, nothing left for gaming.

[@videobandit]

Oh wow 3 seconds of lesser picture of quality. How would I ever survive that??

[@MCHRISBROWN1]

I drink bourbon to help me get throught that 3 second patch.

[@TheBucsAnthem]

I Respectfully have to say this: The Bravia 9 is not the better TV. You guys are saying all these technical details......but in the end..... ........Does the image suck you in? Are you mesmerized by the picture? I spent 2 hours in Bestbuy comparing the Bravia 9 against all the best TVs ... G4, S95D, S90, A95L....and my conclusion is: The Bravia 9 compared to the top performing OLEDs.......the OLEDs pictures sucks you in with their 3D image, rich colors, contrast, and inky blacks. The Bravia 9 picture looks flat....... it doesn't have that OLED pop either when it comes to colors. And I'm sorry to all those people who recently bought the Bravia 9, because you got suckered into the Sony hype on their TVs and you overpaid for a TV.......so don't try to justify your poor purchase decision. Being a Brighter TV doesn't equal better.....nope!

[@NexGenTek]

The ignorance is strong here! You obviously didn’t compare anything. What part of the video in the beginning looked flat? All that 3D depth and contrasty picture. I hope you didn’t think anybody would possibly believe you when we all have eyes,but judging by yours we definitely don’t see the same. The B9 is revolutionary and I have nothing but oled displays in my home. But it’s taken me over. I have to say it’s truly giving me blacks so close to oled it’s scary with insane brightness!

[@TheBucsAnthem]

@NexGenTek LOL I am happy you love your new TV .... But your opinion just like mine is subjective. Even the TV people who was with me who works at BB that was demo-ing all the TVs prefers the OLEDs over the Bravia 9 too. No one is saying it doesn't have a great picture......because it does..... BUT Me and the others just preferred the picture coming out of the OLEDs TVs.

[@netflooder263]

​@TheBucsAnthem do the people at your best buy push LGs? At mine they always do and act so dismissive towards sony that I can't take them seriously. It's actually hard to find sony demos that are on at this best buy. So I never get to compare the actual models I'm interested in. I don't know what their deal is at this best buy but no matter how many years apart my visits are, it's always the same weird attitude towards sony.

[@TheBucsAnthem]

@netflooder263 , No they don't. It was very non-aggressive non-pushy BB associates. I just don't want people to overspend their hard earned monies when they can get pretty much the same picture on a $1000 TCL/Hisense versus and over-priced Sony. The fact if the matter, is that Sony has fallen behind in Technology and innovation when compared to Samsung and LG......and then Sony has the nerve to charge consumers way more for an average product versus their competition. Sony now is pretty much just selling TVs off of it's name alone. People think I hate Sony, but they were the only TVs I purchased up until 2017. Sony used to stand for high quality and innovation......but NOT anymore; their competition has caught up and even surpassed Sony in many ways.

[@srenstryhn1726]

I still have my Sony 65” HX 900 from 2011 and Maybe this Bravia 9 is better. No other TV’s are!

[@Displays.1234.]

It's definitely not a flagship, Sony are taking the piss.... It's just a glorified LCD TV not a flagship....

[@NexGenTek]

Destroys all TVs in HDR

[@mbvx7]

you couldn't be more wrong.

[@Displays.1234.]

With completely crappy LCD viewing angles, and blooming you can definitely it's no flagship..

[@NexGenTek]

@@Displays.1234. So a OLED with choppy 24P motion for movies and high ABL. 200 nit fullscreen content and the risk of burn in should be no flagship, right?

[@chrispatsox]

It’s google its a Day 1POS

[@steveludwig4200]

Dude sold his CAR for a TV? He better be making a LOT of $$$$ from his video channels......

[@j.alfonsoromero1483]

Bravia 9 it’s a beautiful expensive piece of furniture not worth the price 😂

[@steveludwig4200]

WHY do you even discuss "off" brand TVs when you are talking about the BEST TVs when you already KNOW it will always be a SONY?

[@kremdela3517]

And Panasonic

[@DavidR-e7e]

B9 = Blooming opening menus (local dimming if turned off for some reason) annoying. Viewing angle on B9 is poor and you see blooming in black bars and subtitles easy. So for now I still can't buy it. Back to OLED, paying extra 1000$+ for a OLED with zero blooming is 100% worth it.

[@NexGenTek]

Viewing Angle on B9 is great for a LED. Also there is no blooming in the black bars. Barely any blooming with subtitles. You’re basically getting Oled blacks with LED brightness and brilliance.

[@lazzi-droid1181]

Bravia 7 and 9 have the same master drive same LEDs it doesn't have the wide angel or the peak luminous and the contrast is less otherwise it's the same . The Sony guys talked about this. The biggest difference are the dimming zones.

[@gallynuts]

Neither. Only in the realm of mini-led. Oled still best.

[@humphreyblogut672]

Not if brightness matters.

[@SagaciousFrank]

What do you mean by 'best'? Because the Bravia 9 actually trumps the A95L is certain key areas, like shadow detail. Check out FOMO's review, and you'll see the Bravia 9 gets closer to the reference monitor in a number of scenes than does G4 and S95D in certain aspects. Conversely, those OLEDS marginally get closer to the reference monitor in other aspects. It's all a trade off. While I can appreciate the advantages of OLED technology, mini-LED also has its advantages as well. Regardless, the Bravia 9 has upped the mini-LED game, exceeding OLED in key areas, whilst getting near-OLED levels of contrast. Thank God there is true competition in the market driving the both technologies forward in spite of OLED/mini-LED devotees making reductive comments.

[@FenixPajarito]

I feel like Brian and FOMO have like a deal with Sony so now they're gon to praise Sony, that's OK it's part of the business but I don't think the Bravia 9 is the best Tv overall.

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

Nah, we know all the manufacturers . Sony is just last to market so the attention is on them. My favorite TV is the G4.

[@FenixPajarito]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY 👍

[@themoreyouknow8446]

Years past hasn't Fomo been hopped up on LG and TCL? Lol

[@ElGrueso]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPYI should’ve listened and stayed with A95L instead of B9 :( B9 is so bright but doesn’t have that crisp color and infinite contrast of the OLED and the viewing angle wtf?

[@brokenwrench404]

@@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY does the Bravia 9 have the ability to be used as a center speaker with a avr like the A95L?

[@giotorres9848]

s95d king this year

[@klaymoon1]

Sony settled with 2000 dimming zones but is trying to achieve 8000 zones. Once Sony achieves 8000 zones in next year or two, the. It really will rival or surpass an OLED tv.

[@noo9300]

$4799 CAD is an insane price

[@fooser77]

I'll tell what the probably the perfect TV is .. Give me a B9 with the LG QNED89T 98" panel! Sony should be able to get away with that for no more than $10,000 .. And it would sell! Possibly creating enough demand to bring the price down a few thousand in time ..

[@aprozsolt8046]

no 4000 nits. Liars

[@travisblake255]

Go QD-OLED, never go back!!

[@travisblake255]

Get your S90c before they're all gone!!

[@TheBJ2012]

😂😂😂

[@modernwize]

Bravia 9 looked pretty good in person. 7/10. Feels like a $2500 TV at most.

[@whitecrowuk575]

If Sony would release 90+ B9 then I would be interested- but price would be probably insane. TCL will be eating their lunch. See what LG did with processing yoy, TCL doesn’t need much more to get super close. Amount of sold 90+ inch TVs is growing rapidly. Fast growing market. Sony and Samsung need to wake up.

[@brokenwrench404]

TCL is still lacking in motion and most of all quality control. I’m not wasting money on short lifespan budget TV’s anymore

[@whitecrowuk575]

@@brokenwrench404perhaps not yet good enough for you but they are making leaps each year. A lot of processing is linked directly to chip used - handling gradation, motion etc. As Mediatek gets better so will tcl

[@truthx7]

At this point the bravia 9 isn't even the brightest mini led TV.

[@brokenwrench404]

It’s the total package. Brightness isn’t everything

[@HDTVShootout]

@@brokenwrench404 Correct, the BRAVIA 9's near OLED Black and the very high peak luminance makes the BRAVIA 9's images from all content have great depth and detail

[@444chroma]

any tv is welcome to sit next to the Bravia 9