Sony X900H TV Review (2020) - Sony's First HDMI 2.1 4k TV

[@Benmeglei1]

I’m blown away by the fact that you guys have only 190k subs. You are the digital foundry of hardware. Keep at it boys.

[@Harrysound]

Not enough click bait titles and preposterous thumb nails.

[@virxest]

The TVs come out slowly and you are not replacing them often. The next time you'll replace your TV is probably in years away. Digital Foundry deals with games that are coming out all the time in large quantities and that's the place where you want to keep your eyes on. RTINGs do the best job of covering TVs but this slow cycle is the reason. The last time I visited their site was when I bought my Samsung KS7000 back in mid-2017 and now I'm replacing my TV again, preparing for the next gen consoles. I didn't subscribe at the time because it took more than 3 years to watch their TV reviews again. I hope you understand now better why they don't have so many subscibtions.

[@fyung]

I personally like seeing new TVs reviews every now and then but for most, once you buy a TV, it feels pointless to watch videos of other TVs you have no plans to buy.

[@GlennThoughts]

Not enough intelligent people to comprehend

[@gallion1987]

Lol, its a shit tv trying to make you think a software update can give you 2.1 4k 120hz, when the spec sheet clearly states 4k at 60hz even with 2.1

[@mikipav1064]

An honest review from someone, who didn't bought this TV for gaming, but for watching Movies, ect.: I got the 55 inch version of this. I previously owned a 7 (or so) year old Sony 35 inch Full HD TV and i was expecting this new TV to be drastically better than my previous one, but i wasn't ready for this high quality of a picture! It exceeded my expectations! Sure, i was coming from a old Full HD TV to this 4K TV and you could say that that's why it blew me away, but many of my friends already had 4K TVs from various Brands and none of them compare to my new TV. Black level and blooming: Thanks to the lockal dimming the blacklevels are insane for a LED TV. I so often felt like i was watching on an genuine OLED. Blooming is only noticeable if you turn off the light and even than you really have to look hard to notice it. Even with subtitles in black bars the blooming was hardly even there. It's only when you're viewing the TV from an extreme angle in the dark that the blooming becomes properly noticeable, but as long as you're viewing it straight up or at an slight angle, blooming isn't an issue with this TV at all. All those blooming test videos of the x900h that you see here in KZbin make the blooming look much more dramatic than it is in real life because those tests are filmed with a camera that overexposes light. Colours: Breathtaking! It has such rich and intense colours without getting oversaturated or unnatural. I don't know how they did that. My friend bought a Samsung QLED TV (i think it was the Q60, not sure... it was around 1000€) at the beginning of 2020 and it to has intense colours but on his TV the colours look definitely oversaturated and very unnatural. I helped him to adjust the picture but no matter what settings we used, he had to choose to have either rich but unnatural colours or to dail down the colours and have a boring but at least somewhat natural pictures. With Sonys trilluminus displays you don't have to choose. HDR and brightness: that's the category where i can't say really much because that's my first HDR TV and i don't have any experience with other HDR TV. I don't have a reference to compare it to. I can only say that HDR Videos from KZbin look amazing but like i already mentioned: i don't have experience with HDR. As for the brightness: this TV gets very bright. I have zero issues seing everything with the lights on or with bright daylight in the room. Bending: The only "issue" i have with the picture quality this TV doesn't display gradients as smoothly as some other TVs and it doesn't have any adjustment to smooth out gradients. That was a little bit disappointing because even my 7 year old previous TV had a functioning to smooth out gradients and this one doesn't. It isn't noticeable most at time but when there's an extreme gradient from very dark to light, than this TV will show noticeable "rings" in the gradients instead of a smooth one. But i can live with it because everything else about the picture exceeded every expectations i had. Speakers: i got the 55 inch model which has inferior speakers to the 65, 75 and 85 inch models because apparently it laks some extra sound features that the other sizes have. Nevertheless i was really surprised by how rich the sound was from the built in speakers! It is almost as good as my soundbar. Almost. If the other sizes really do have even better speakers, i can imagine that many people wouldn't even feel the need for an extra soundbar. The sound of this TV is definitely enjoyable without any additional solutions. This was not at all the case with my old and very thinn sounding TV. I also didn't experienced any issues with performance, connectivity or the speakers not working like some others have. As for HDMI 2.1: I can't say anything about it because i couldn't give any less fucks about it. I have a Switch and a PS4 and I don't believe that having a TV with a millisecond faster respond time will make me in anyway a better gamer. If me and you could enjoy our games on or old TVs without any issuses than this TV can for sure deliver in that department, with or without HDMI 2.1. I really don't get what the fuzz is all about. That's my review for the small amount of people who are thinking of getting this for watching and not for gaming. I say go for it! This definitely isn't a TV just for gaming.

[@nedimajsic7543]

Thanks a lot.

[@samarshad23]

Can I ask at what distance do you sit from the tv and how are you finding it at that distance? I've ordered a 55inch for my bedroom in which my beds headboard is about 11 feet away from the wall on which it will be mounted. I'm now thinking I should have gone for the 65 inch version but then on the other hand it would take up most of that wall space.

[@mikipav1064]

@@samarshad23 I'm about 3.5m (11 feet) away from the TV, just as you are, and i personally think that 55 inches ist just perfect and the sweetspot for this distance. I was worried to when i ordered mine and thought the same about making a mistake not going for the 65 inch version, but when i unpacked the 55 inch version, it was bigger than i thought it would be. In reviews the 55 inch version seems to be so small but you will understand how big a 55 inch TV actually is in real life when you see it for yourself. It's definitely not small at all. I'm actually glad that i didn't bought the 65 inch version because it would've looked really weird to have an even bigger TV than mine already is sitting just 11 feet away from me. But my personal experience can't guarantee you that you may find 55 inches to be to small because at the end this comes down to personal preferences and for my taste the 55 inch version is just perfect for 11 feet. For you it may not be but i believe that it will :)

[@lamecasuelas2]

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[@racineurr.8924]

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[@Soclean07]

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[@horseathalt7308]

@@Soclean07 projecting are we?

[@aqlandmirrorvideogamerandc2983]

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[@LegitRockSt4r]

We need Cedric back

[@godzitan4018]

Brilliant tv. I've had the 85" for 2 weeks now. Here are my findings in real world usage Cons: - lackluster off angle viewing and reflection handling due to the lack of x-wide filter. -some minor vignetting - some banding with medium/low quality compressed content . Pros : -contrast and black levels are really, really good. Movies on bluray and 4k bluray are a real treat -very accurate picture out of the box in the custom settings. This is really important to me as I am somewhat of a movie purist! -motion handling is superb, as usual for a Sony set. -the blooming is really well controlled. I've never seen any unwanted light spill over to the scope bars for example. You will see some on some extreme occasions, ie icon during a video game loading screen. Those who bash this tv for its low local dimming zone count haven't seen it in person, Sony has done a terrific job here. -the brightness is more than adequate in both sdr and hdr. It can get eye scorchingly bright. Why anyone would want even brighter, I don't know... - stellar gaming performance with no compromise in picture quality and low input lag. Tlou2 is cracking on this set. As is MW2 for that matter, both with impressive hdr. It's a great, great tv for dark room viewing. It replaces a video projector in my home theater room where its more obvious flaws (off axis viewing and glare) are irrelevant. I would buy this tv again in a heartbeat.

[@trevorsmithson8607]

@Godzitan Owner of a 55'' x900H here, and I'd say that you're spot on with your assessment. I also have my set in my theater room/den for dark room viewing. However, I haven't noticed any vignetting or banding with medium/low quality content on my panel. Only some very minor DSE in the corners depending on the content I'm viewing, specifically when viewing medium/low quality content. But honestly, I have to look for it to notice it. Otherwise, no legitimate complaints here. I have an Xbox One X and a PS4. Games look fantastic on both, but I do notice games on the PS4 do look a tab bit better.

[@Charlbwoods]

Well said, I have to echo all your positives and negatives, I have also had the 85in Sony x900h for a little over two weeks and I am blown away by its picture and game performance. I too couldn't imagine it being brighter, I usually run the set at 20-30 brightness at night in sdr content or games, hdr stuff in a dark room is super bright and makes me squint with some scenes. I got lucky with my panel and I don't see any dse, I do see like a tiny tiny little darkness in the top two corners but you really have to search for it and know it's there as well as have a slide up of a specific color or shade to see it. You do not see it during normal usage. I was having a hard time choosing this huge TV at 85in or going with a 65in lg cx/c9 for about the same price... I fell in love with the size of this screen, it is so impact full and immersive

[@godzitan4018]

It's a stunning set, I did mention its few drawbacks but they are very minute! In a dark room, this tv is really close to Oled quality, but the sheer size makes it a no brainer. Immersiveness is key, and with this level of picture quality, I would never replace this set even with a 77" oled. Or I would, only to sell it back!😋

[@Charlbwoods]

@@godzitan4018 agreed! The problem I'm having is content looks so damn good in 4k and hdr, my old blu rays and streaming apps don't cut it! I used to never see the difference between 4k content and blu rays on my old ks8000 65in... But the difference is night and day on this beast!

[@trevorsmithson8607]

@Charl Woods Now that you mention it, that’s exactly what I have in the top two corners of my panel. During normal usage it’s not noticeable and only rarely pops up when playing lower quality content. So maybe I’m exaggerating a bit with thinking it’s DSE I’m seeing. Then again, I’m quite OCD when it comes to any blemish in the picture. I wish I could’ve went larger like you both did, but my theater room is more intimate in size. The 55” is perfect for the space.

[@BishopRealTalk98]

Bought a x900h a few weeks ago. I absolutely love it. Can't go wrong with Sony, and when I heard it's compatible with HDMI 2.1 I was sold.

[@timgotz9376]

@AmpEdition it‘s coming with an update

[@dakshbiala56]

@@louisfreeman4853 yea its hdmi 2.1 so it has 120 hz imma buy it soon for my ps5 for sure

[@dakshbiala56]

@@louisfreeman4853 yea but this one has been confirmed to be 120. It's "Ready for PS5" as well with Sony claiming its the best tv for the PS5

[@dakshbiala56]

@@louisfreeman4853 I'll find out anyways in a few weeks when i buy it and use it with my ps5

[@dronetheworld4k67]

Can someone plz answer me? Is this 65XH9096 the same as the x900h ?? I found that model on turkey but it got 100hz refresh not 120hz, any advise appreciated.....

[@gambaownsus]

I'll always remember Daniel replying to my email about 5-7 years ago about the Sony X800 where I had questions about this popular tv back then. Thank you mate

[@arthurwilde]

Just got mine a few days ago! Super happy with it so far! Games look awesome on PS4 Pro and I love watching Netflix in a completely dark room, the black levels are very good 👌

[@godzitan4018]

It is probably one of the very best non oled tv's for dark room viewing! Loving mine too.

[@Badcompany2PS5]

You got ghost of tsushima?

[@sambarone5890]

I love mine as well and I have GOT game looks amazing

[@KevinHPhotography]

I just got mine last week but I noticed the sound is not that great. What are your thoughts on the sound quality coming straight out of the TV?

[@arthurwilde]

@@KevinHPhotography I would say it’s decent. Definitely it will be better if you’ll get a soundbar or a home theater system! It depends on where you’ll place it and for what exactly you’re planning to use it. Again, am happy with the sound but will checkout some soundbars deals during Black Friday :)

[@eldeliciosomagnifico6503]

Thanks for the in depth review. I think I’m going to get this TV with the PS5. Ive been on a 1080p Sony TV since 2014 and even if this doesn’t support HDMI 2.1, it’ll still go 4K 60fps which is miles better than what I’m used to.

[@AlexLandress]

Purchased a 65" this last week. Very happy customer!

[@gildascot4991]

How's the screen uniformity? Any DSE or vertical banding?

[@42crazyguy]

@@gildascot4991 on mine the uniformity is really good except for the slightly dark corners. Not a deal breaker for me though. The picture overall is very impressive.

[@kenbell3101]

Me too 😌

[@AlexLandress]

@@gildascot4991 Screen uniformity is good. Like someone mentioned, there are some dark corners from time to time. Also there is some banding on moving uniform brightness scenes, but not that bad. I watched the documentary about skiing down K2 on Red bull TV. Lots of uniform white panning scenes that had banding visible, but that was a pretty extreme case.

[@naughtyely18]

I bought a 75” and the images look foggy aka blurry when I watch movies from my comcast 1080p box. What are the best settings that i can put on my TV so they can look crisp?

[@2800boy]

I waited for this review before I bought my 65”X900H but got impatient and bought the TV about 4 weeks ago. Very happy with my purchase.

[@samuelmanny6231]

Check HDTVtest. Your tv is the best value pick.

[@boxerboy860]

I just bought it just now!

[@bamf621]

Thinking about getting it now before the next gen systems come out. A part of me wants to wait to make sure that 2.1 update comes out though

[@izzyj9941]

Mike Watson is it not out yet? Mine is on the way!

[@bamf621]

@@izzyj9941 the TV is out now. There's an update im seeing sometime this winter which will give us the 2.1 hdmi

[@Sami-df7dj]

Yes this is what we wanted

[@philliprokkas195]

www.change.org/p/sony-make-sony-fix-blurred-120hz-image-on-their-ps5-ready-x900h-x90ch?recruiter=835148088&recruited_by_id=d7a05be0-cb37-11e7-9504-9d89ce06710d&A2 IS IT????

[@joancastillo3921]

Woah this has got to be the most complete review of this TV, thank you so much! Keep it up!

[@antoniobruce6126]

After reading some comments and watching this, I’m gonna get the x900h

[@abdelll9737]

Did you get it?

[@Its_Poco_Loco]

Returned the LG NANO85 49” and bought the 55” X900H two days ago....worth the extra money 👍so much happier as I don’t change tv often, my Vizio 37” 1080p 120hz I still have from 10yrs ago but needed an upgrade and bday present 😁

[@ThePesho666]

Me too i just returend Nano85 and get the Sony ,best choise

[@bensneen]

I'm just here for the hand movements.

[@LegitRockSt4r]

Psychology says those that move hands while telling a story are not lying.

[@sambarone5890]

Lmao

[@sambarone5890]

I'm here for the accents

[@eklipz330]

I'm here for that walkup in the beginning of the video

[@theodorecalabrese7300]

Its for the italian viewers.

[@user-we8mu7lf6x]

65” 900H here, no dead pixels, no uniformity issues, no bleed, no banding, no picture problems at all. Brilliant motion control. Dark inky blacks. Amazing set! And when they update it for HDMI 2.1 the PS5 is going to knock this bad boy out of the park! The Android menu system is lightning fast now too! Only issue is the slight reflections and I mean slight...but it isn’t enough to take away from a 10/10 score in my mind. Was considering the Samsung Q80T but the saturated colours and motion ghosting issues those sets are renowned for (and that I saw in store myself) led me to purchase the Sony and I’m glad I did. You will be too if you’re in the market for a future proof TV!

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Note: The HDMI 2.1 update is out now, we'll retest it soon and update the review. VRR UPDATE: Sony released an update to include the full VRR support with firmware PKG6.1576.0180NAA. Check out the updated results here: www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x900h#comparison_2188

[@ko7gaming470]

Just bought this today get it sunday getvthat review on

[@idunno577]

ive had mine about a week and a half and has been great until yesterday. my wifi turned off on its own and wont come back on. no clue y

[@idunno577]

*update... i got it to work again with a factory reset. hopefully it stays working

[@jackbeasley7410]

Should I get this tv or the Samsung Q80T!? Looking at it for ps5 and sport purposes, really unsure which one is better...

[@stefanfabian6746]

@@jackbeasley7410 Some points to consider are that Samsung doesn't support Dolby Vision which is afaik used for Netflix HDR content and Samsung likes to put huge ads on the tv you bought which I personally don't find acceptable.

[@alfonsor4985]

I've had it for a month now, it definitely hasn't blown me out of the water from my old 2015 Vizo 4k tv. It's still a good upgrade but honestly only banking on it for the future hdmi 2.1.

[@Jamaicangmr1]

Yup this is the winner for me. Thank you guys.

[@BigEZ95]

We’ve been waiting for this one. Looks good!

[@lil----lil]

RTings is the new "Consumer Report" for TV's and I ain't kidding.

[@Northstar1975]

I have the X950H.. BEST TV I've ever owned! My PS5 looks spectacular!! Also, the sound 🔊.. WOW!! Even without an additional sound system the sound is spectacular! Great buy

[@hamodimaarouf]

Thanks a lot for this review, i would have been so lost without you guys!

[@claro0593]

I used this pages reviews to help decide on my next purchase & I'm really happy with this Sony x900h

[@StreetComp]

You guys rule! Thank you for giving us so much detailed info about each TV on the website - such a big help

[@ianguitarman4800]

I have had this exact TV for 3 weeks now and super happy with it. Can't wait for the update and ps5 as the 4 already looks amazing! 👌

[@jackryan7550]

You can’t the a different between hdmi 2.1 and 2.0 🤗

[@harshpranami7802]

I've been waiting for this review for too long

[@hyouzanren1846]

This TV now officially support 4k/120fps....my ps5 will run at max for sure! 😄😄😄

[@stealthraven5]

Got this TV and I am loving it so far. Once I get a HDMI 2.1 device like a PS5 I will be even happier. Been looking for a recommendation on a soundbar that matches the aesthetics and can do Atmos as well.

[@samhain_88]

Sony HT-ST 5000

[@apollosw]

LG SN11RG

[@elvisp2684]

2.1 won’t even be utilized correctly. Plus all of your devices need to be 2.1. If any device is 2.0 connected to a 2.1 it won’t work.

[@Komputiker]

@@elvisp2684 Are you trying to say "wont be utilized correctly" *immediately*? Sure. But people are thinking forward into 2021+. The 2.1 port will be utilized correctly when a not-too-distant future 2.1 device like the PS5 is connected to the 2.1 port after Sony updates the firmware

[@elvisp2684]

Komputiker yes that’s what I meant sorry. You can already get part of 2.1 on existing TVs like e/arc and VRR

[@anthonydotb]

I went with the 75 inch x900f and I'm loving it. Sure it isn't perfect, but what set is? It looks great at night when watching movies. It handled the dark Harry Potter movies with grace (dolby vision dark). HDR highlights are much brighter than the numbers say they are. The trick Sony pulls, is by having such dark blacks, when the screen lights up its almost blinding to the point where you have to look away. That being the case i'm not sure anyone needs a "brighter" TV if they cherish their retina's. I wish the set were a little less reflective, as it's sitting in a bright room during the day. I guess it's something that thicker curtains wouldn't fix. It mostly isn't an issue unless you're watching really dark content mid day. But I didn't spend 90t money so I wasn't expecting that performance. Long story short, you'll be happy with this TV. Sure there are TV's that are brighter, darker, have more dimming zones, and this that and the other, but this TV does it all in the real world and it does it very well.

[@mikehubey9873]

I agree with you I also went with the 85 inch 900f good tv for the price I got it for

[@f7i6f67fkh]

I also got two X900F's. Better than the X900H according to rtings, and quite a bit cheaper too. 120Hz upscaling (CineMotion=High, Smooth) is an absolute must and nothing short of revolutionary.

[@otactrpotije]

I have 55" and its georgeus

[@patrykgorecki581]

@@otactrpotije is worth buying 950? Want to buy 75 inch but don't know If picture quality is better?

[@otactrpotije]

@@patrykgorecki581 I really think it is worth when you buy it do some calibration from rtings site and picture gonna be awesome

[@recepomercan]

Welcome back Daniel ✋

[@dronetheworld4k67]

Bro is this 65XH9096 the same as the x900h ?? I found that model in turkey but it got 100hz refresh not 120hz, any advise appreciated.....

[@NinerJonny]

Just picked up a 65"...no banding issues...awesome TV...

[@ramontrevino3170]

Im waiting for mine in ago 8 Can you tell me if you have any dse in the corners? And when was manufactured your tv if the info its there? Thank You.

[@NinerJonny]

I already hung it on the wall so not sure of the manufacture date. There are NO issues with the TV. Perfect panel.

[@dsavish]

one of the best led tv's this year.

[@MrBlessed70]

Hisense 8 or 9 series 2020 models may be better and better value man!

[@zaheralbakri5864]

@@MrBlessed70 but it's difficult to find tho💔

[@oranshetrit793]

Your reviews are so high quality it's incredible

[@RTINGSdotcom]

Aw thanks! We're glad you like them :)

[@ant9500]

Got the 75 version about 3 weeks ago now.... love it.... would rate 9/10

[@JB-ki9ql]

Hi ant how's the x900h for watching movies in a dark room

[@shallybh14]

It is great to watch movies in a dark room. Bought 65’’ yesterday n loving it

[@JB-ki9ql]

@@shallybh14 good stuff mate great tv

[@cmair77]

Great tv, i highly recommend it, ive had my 65 inch for close to 2 months, best bang for the buck

[@consumetheliving]

Have you had any issues with Judder when viewing app content like Netflix or HBO max? I keep my motion smoothness pretty low (set 1) but it seems like at a lot of judder when viewing content on these apps.

[@SilatShooter]

Thank you for this review and comparison! Super helpful! Answered a bunch of my questions.

[@jlh5995]

Hey Rtings - thanks for taking the time to explain and compare the Sony X900H with the X950H. Gave me useful info in considering the purchase of the X900H.

[@isaacstacoify]

Coming from an OLED, deeper blacks is what sold me on the 900h.

[@DETERMINOLOGY]

I would never go from OLED to LCD/QLED

[@isaacstacoify]

@@DETERMINOLOGY good for you.

[@DETERMINOLOGY]

@@isaacstacoify Good for most people. LCD/QLED has blooming

[@isaacstacoify]

@@DETERMINOLOGY no shit. Any other well known facts you'd like to add?

[@DETERMINOLOGY]

@@isaacstacoify Just saying.

[@Vegitobluuuuu]

I ordered one from Costco can’t wait for it and can’t wait for ps5. Promising future proof features It’s definitely worth it

[@blackop0071]

I think i’m going to wait for next year for the next iteration of X950 because i want hdmi 2.1 but also want the higher processing of x950H due to the x1 processor

[@Troyjanwarrior1]

the x900h had a firmware update on oct 20th.Alowwing ports 3 and 4 to be 2.1.Confirmed my In laws bought 2 of these Tv's

[@DiegoPlentz]

sooo, what now that VRR and ALLM got cancelled by Sony?

[@bd08993]

Damn that's really nice. Sadly the Australian release date is later and I already got the X8500G. I got it for 1.3k AUD and the 950G was at least 2k.

[@thomaswilliams2062]

BOUGHT 75 X900H DELIVERED NEXT WEEK...

[@1234isro9986]

You missed out to mention about vignette effect which is noticable during brighter scenes and this is something I don't want to see in a tv worth 1500 USD.

[@tsohgallik]

Any TV out there that doesnt have vignettes??

[@1234isro9986]

@@tsohgallik Samsung Q80T, LG nanocell and TVs from Chinese manufacturers

[@ozzieroxs333]

I bought an Lg UN8500 but I’m not super impressed with the picture. I am considering the Sony X900H as I feel it’s a step up and I’ve never owned a Sony, but will wait till Black Friday in hopes of a price drop. Great video 🇨🇦🤘🏻

[@deankember8627]

Iv got the 55" x900h and love it, All set ready for ps5 once we get the firmware update 😁

[@nyarlathotepthewalkingchao7373]

Mine's 55inch as well!

[@kavishjain8742]

cost?

[@nyarlathotepthewalkingchao7373]

@@kavishjain8742 55inch $996 at bestbuy!

[@kavishjain8742]

@@nyarlathotepthewalkingchao7373 sad my limit is 800$

[@nyarlathotepthewalkingchao7373]

@@kavishjain8742 try amazon mabey you can make payments on tv!

[@eddiequiroz1662]

Thanks for this review man. I will keep the 950h. After 3 hours of internet researching this video made up my mind

[@Peeps86]

Daniel is my favorite guy on this channel.

[@professorh8398]

And he does that bouncy arm thing.

[@Z28Gaming]

It doesn’t make any sense that the more expensive 950h doesn’t support hdmi 2.1. What was Sony thinking? The entire line should have been hdmi 2.1 to get 2020 TV sales.

[@sportstronics]

X900 is the best t.v. for console. 55" $1000 all the features, you can't beat it.

[@JayJay-jx3zg]

For $500 more you could get a tv that's about twice as bright and has fully active HDMI 2.1 features. No waiting for firmware updates. It also does 1440p@120hz. It's the Samsung Q90t. Better all around.

[@KindOldRaven]

@@JayJay-jx3zg *raises hand* have one of those, great TV, but my god is the firmware buggy.

[@D-NastyNoise]

@@JayJay-jx3zg Not true. Only 1 Hdmi 2.1 port, DSE, oversaturated colors with black crush. No DV.

[@JayJay-jx3zg]

@@D-NastyNoise I don't have any dse on my set or black crush. DSE varies set to set. Black crush was prevalent in the r series, the t series addressed that. I'll take only one active port, because even with a firmware update, there's bound to be bugs and a wait for a fix, no thanks. Meanwhile Samsung should have their bugs worked out before this gets it's first fix.

[@ramontrevino3170]

Slay Jay i want a eARC sound bar connect to my tv and the ps5 to the tv too, so i need 2 HDMI2.1

[@MrStealthfire]

I've bought the 65inch arriving tomorrow I think a lot of people here seem to not realise that this tv is designed more for the gamer with ps5 around the corner it made sacrifices so you get as low input lag as possible but with some really cool features through the future software update later this year..

[@CastleBomb44]

This review is making me dream of getting a Low input lag + varrible refresh rate TV with my PS5

[@supermadkid]

same but for xbox series x

[@zombieimpact-vi5is]

@@supermadkid The LG B9 Has all the gaming features you could possibly need. It's an oled and it has hdmi 2.1 at 48gbps, 120hz, Freesync and gsync and vrr. You don't have to worry about burn in on it. It's very unlikely to happen because it has features that are turned on out of the box that prevent it from getting burn in. Whenever you leave the room for a couple minutes it puts on a slideshow and then shuts off to keep it from getting burn in

[@zombieimpact-vi5is]

@@supermadkid I have had my LG B9 for almost a year and I haven't had any signs of burn in or image retention

[@zombieimpact-vi5is]

@@supermadkid To get burn in you have to have it on the same very bright static image for 12+ hours a day for multiple days

[@LinasKricenas]

@@zombieimpact-vi5is Your TV does NOT have 48 Gbps but 40. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXetnp2Bf6yra9E

[@vamplad79]

It's a great tv. Very bright compared to my Samsung NU8000. Hdr looks fine for my casual eyes. Input lag is good and contrast is fine. Remember u can adjust alot of settings and these guys are professional reviewers so they focus on numbers and do tests over and over to get there reviews.

[@dennyabay-abay8450]

A Sony tv and PS5 seems right for me😏

[@markplott4820]

Sharp had a Twin Famicom TV in the 1980's

[@-Old-School-Gamer]

Denny Abay-abay Then you need to check out the Bravio X90H or XH90 They are the new ones due out this year and stated PS5 ready HDMI 2.120 FPS and 7.2 ms low latency It’s the TV I’m waiting on myself.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJC2mXR3orl-jM0

[@lilnigga6682]

👍👍👍great tv! Im buying But I'm getting xsx has all my games and like the features, hopefully it works the same as ps5 would

[@martimgradicmarreiros3210]

@@-Old-School-Gamer The x90h and the x900h are the same tv 😑

[@martimgradicmarreiros3210]

@@-Old-School-Gamer Ok, just see this.

[@MoeSizlak]

You guys are my go to source for TVs and monitors. Thank you for what you do! Stay safe folks 😷 *I bought the Sony X900E based on your review recommendations.👍🏾

[@Soclean07]

Is the X900E an excellent TV ?

[@D-NastyNoise]

@@Soclean07 Yes!

[@hmmdoh7835]

Who here’s for getting ps5 XD

[@Mrran4life]

Same lol

[@five_star7]

I'm here for it got ps5 digital version

[@BridgeToClarity1]

@stryfetc1 if u mean u are trying to get a PS5. Be diligent. Stay on PS5 reddit page and twitter for updates. Sony today "Over the next few days, we will release more PS5 consoles for preorder - retailers will share more details."

[@Rlucas198823]

Just ordered mines. Can't wait🔥🔥

[@hmmdoh7835]

Kamikaze 1188 I’m thinking to order mine but maybe around oct lol

[@MarsArmyy26]

I'm sure overall the Sony 900H looks good but.... I just wish it was a bit more high end, also Rtings either got a bad panel, or there was some sort of bug because we have a large discrepancy between peak brightness reported by other reviewers, Or maybe panel size has played a factor? Rtings reviewed the 55 Inch while the others used the 65/75 inch. A Real Scene Peak Brightness in the 500's is rather Poor.... for a $ 1.400 dollar TV, I'd want to be at least at 800 +/Nits for HDR. In fact, I Think Rtings needs to test this TV's peak brightness again with a firmware update or buy a new Set. Preferably the 65 Inch. So as a gamer it looks like The Vizio P Quantum X will be my savior. I want that HDMI 2.1.

[@John-cl1xp]

Does this tv have banding that everyone keeps talking about while watching KZbin for example?

[@castrobal]

Best review I've seen for a TV, thanks!

[@TheChipiboy]

Can't believe you guys put the stands on the 950h on the inside instead of the sexy outside. Otherwise great video!

[@abu_5aled]

I have bought a sony 900 screen but it appeared to me (1080 120hz - 4K 60hz) why is not 4K 120hz?

[@alharthy50]

Because the update is not out yet in the middle east and asia, also Australia i think.

[@abu_5aled]

@@alharthy50 I looked for a solution to the problem it became an update problem only

[@erichess5566]

65" model...poor uniformity. Will be exchanging, hopefully for a better panel.

[@lordbrown1458]

Just got this in 65” for £1000, much better than the LG nano cell I had before, this things a beast with the ps5

[@varanidguy]

The 2020 TV's mostly seem to be underwhelming compared to their 2019 counterparts. A lot of them seem to be downgrades, or at best sidegrades in terms of picture quality. The only "leap" I can discern is HDMI 2.1, which I don't think is THAT big of a deal if your 2019 TV also has FreeSync/VRR as 120 FPS on even next gen consoles doesn't seem realistic.

[@schwiftyxsc868]

It's probably going to be far and few in between, but Xbox has already confirmed full 4k 120fps games at launch. I don't see alot of studios going that route though, graphics sell games, performance is always second on the priority list.

[@TheSaabzternater]

@@schwiftyxsc868 which games are suppose to support 120fps? I assume the indie titles that aren't graphically heavy?

[@varanidguy]

@@schwiftyxsc868 did they say what titles? I was under the impression Microsoft said 60 FPS was going to be the goal, and the new Assassin's Creed is 30.

[@schwiftyxsc868]

@@varanidguy just off the top of my head, dirt 4 and ori and the blind forest. I foresee alot of side scrollers and racing games going this route. I'd just be happy with 60fps being the standard for fps and openworld games.

[@varanidguy]

@@schwiftyxsc868 same here. I think people are going to be irritated if their TV doesn't have LFC and the big triple A games are all 30 FPS with the highest level of graphics set. A big reason why next gens are such a big deal is for ray tracing and other extreme details, and if those need to be disabled for most TV's to have a smooth experience, that might be upsetting.

[@bsbfilm]

Just bought this tv , it scores well on all places , local dimming could have been better tho . Less dimming zones can show up with little flashes in black screens and its best viewed from straight angle . Slight shift in view changes the contrast . Its a great tv overall and worth the price but blooming is still there

[@kawhi-theking_of_the_north3536]

Is this perfect for ps5?

[@jonsanchez1623]

wooooh! can't wait for the delivery notification of my X 📺!!!! nice review RTINGS 👍

[@josaphcj7199]

The description legit says " for fans of soap opera effect" Lmao.

[@USA92]

Something you never hear or see. A fan of it.

[@lemonofish869]

I am

[@JtotheM]

Still using "soap opera effect " as a term in 2020🤦‍♂️. Lazy movie industry's fault. Its blurry, drunko, vision w/out motion used. Imagine paying full price for a tv and it's most important features u paid for are never used😅.

[@USA92]

@@lemonofish869 I hope ratings. sends you a free TV just to piss off the anal retentive "men" on this thread.

[@Frankenslide]

Shadow I am 100% a fan of smooth motion, soap opera affect, and higher refresh rate content. I want my movies to look as realistic as possible. Even if that means it looking like the actors are acting the shit out right in front of me inside my TV

[@clou1969]

Buying a TV without knowing how many HDMI 2.0 ports are available is a big no no for me since I’m planning buying a PS5 and Xbox Series X. I find extremely hard to find a 4K with more than one HDMI 2.0 ports. The only ones I see are from LG OLED. With Samsung you need to buy an 8K in order to get more than one HDMI 2.0. As for the receivers they are lagging behind as far as HDMI 2.0.

[@jasonmulraine7489]

It doesn't have/come with HDMI 2.1, it's coming in an update, when that update comes, no one knows as of yet...

[@hi-tych]

Someone posted it in the comments. It was on 9/4 this month. I think you'd have to download and install manually?

[@visheshrao]

@@hi-tych No, the 9/4 date is the date of the chat transcript... Read it again, it says- "We don't have the date yet when the next update will be release but we receive an email from our Engineering team that this features will be available on the next sw. And I believe Sony releases updates every two months. "

[@modemmack]

I'm watching this review on the X9000H right now. It's a very, very solid price to performance value. I would've liked a bit of screen uniformity with solid colors, but it's minor and not noticeable unless you're looking for it.

[@capntonydanza]

Just a heads up. I just bought this TV in the US and it’s awesome but the box said X90H. The UK model number. I thought I got the wrong tv but for some reason Sony puts it in the wrong box.

[@dboyrusky]

Costco uses that model #

[@Lil_Dill4]

Although the 900H and 900F are similar will you guys be making a Picture settings video for the 900H? Love the review I had a 900F that was open box from best buy and after 4 months got dead pixels, Sony sent me a new 900H so had to check out the video you guys made on it because I think yall do a wonderful job, keep it up.

[@polidori87d55]

To be honest i prefer go for the image quality before this hdmi 2.1 then xbr950h 65" is my choice !

[@royalpriesthood4413]

Finally someone said it, I’m so sick of everyone parroting HDMI 2.1. Half of the games that are going to come out for the next GEN consoles won’t even do 120 frames per second, so I don’t get all the hype. Like whisper status said, without a picture quality processor what’s the point of having HDMI 2.1 when the picture looks like shit and it can’t even implement HDR correctly.

[@bobheld7940]

@@royalpriesthood4413 But some people tend to keep TVs for many many years - so if HDMI 2.1 becomes more common they are set and don't have to upgrade again. I mean the consoles won't be the only thing that will support 2.1 in the future obviously, graphics cards for PC use for example.

[@Tunehead99]

I think the 950h will get the update too

[@polidori87d55]

@@Tunehead99 Idk men if they do this everybody who buy the 900h will be piss off for sure

[@Tunehead99]

@@polidori87d55 right i have the 900f and trying to get a tv with 2.1 but the 900h dont have the 900f brightness

[@Bradanthonyd]

This TV is a 10 out of 10! And should be at least on rtings as a 8.4 at least. Seeing this TV in person is amazing! And beats out any other brand for the price point

[@BIGNOIDS]

Hi, I clicked the link to Amazon and it took me to the X950H which only has 2.0 hdmi.

[@edgar.orozco]

Theres another link a few lines above it that takes you to the x900H

[@ML-co9lx]

Damn Daniel , back at it again with the TVs

[@BitcoinNoddy]

Okay, this was great. Now these are available in Australia I will upgrade my gpu!

[@sambarone5890]

I watch low quality movies on firestick apps like scary movies from the 80s and it makes it look amazing..x1 chip is where its at dont be afraid to crank all those features i have mine all set to auto and medium

[@freelancer963]

Before 3 or 4 years ago most TVs had a contrast ratio of 5000+ and for the current 3000-4000 they say great, wtf!

[@MarsArmyy26]

Yeah, it's rather disappointing .... Samsung and Sony are sabotaging numerous models, Including flagships by adding X-wide filters that no one wants at the expense of Contrast ratio..... > < That's why Hisense, Vizio, and TLC are the way to go. I assure you their high-end models will all be 5000-6000 + with superior black levels. I'm also looking for HDMI 2.1 so unfortunately, that disqualifies the Hisense H9G.

[@claiborneallen3283]

@@MarsArmyy26 lol, not on the 950G or H. Contrast ratio is lacking these days.

[@MarsArmyy26]

@@claiborneallen3283 Yeah that's what I was saying. Unfortunately, The Sony 950H uses X-wide angle :( so it's contrast ratio is lackluster. and the 950G doesn't use the X-filter and hits 4800 with local dimming I think, which is better but also meh. I also Own a 2018 TCL 6 series and the Hisense H9F which hit 6000-8000 + Contrast ratio and I Love both. That being said, I just bought the Sony 65 inch 950G rather the 950H for my parents because of the better blacks/Ratio. and overall... the TV does look pretty damn good.

[@MarsArmyy26]

The Vizio P quantum X looks like it will be a monster and should far exceed the Sony 900H...So that is Likely my next TV as soon as it's available. for gaming.

[@akash_s_kumar]

Great Video! Next time dumb it down a little. i am sure 99% who come here dont want to see graphs and stats. We love the effort you put but knowing the result in simple words will be better.

[@Dr.WhetFarts]

It's a decent TV, but mostly a gaming focused one. Very few dimming zones tho, barely better than edge lit LCD in this aspect. 32 zones is laughable for 65 inch and up. Should have 3-4 times as many zones to be really useful. So you'll get haloing, clouding, bleeding and smearing like on pretty much LCD TV's. FALD LCD _can_ be decent but price is on OLED level or higher so it's not worth it. Can't wait for QNED or MLED, meanwhile I will be using OLED for sure. Once you go OLED it's hard (impossible) to go back to LCD.

[@camarosspr]

dr. whet farts qned prices will be outrageous

[@DirkaDirka07]

Wouldn't bet on getting any features promised in future firmware. Sony is infamous for taking features away after you buy one of their products, not the other way around. Definitely wait and see if they ever bother to implement it if that's what's you're planning on buying it for. My $0.02 and based on past purchased of Sony products.

[@njdevil6629]

Do we still have no idea when the firmware update is coming out to enable HDMI 2.1?

[@garrettg2107]

I was reading that the Android 11 update is what we're waiting for. Hopefully it releases before the next gen consoles release date 🤞

[@cyanprince00]

@@garrettg2107 My bro recently got it for his phone. Expect it for compatible devices besides Android phones in a few weeks or next month!

[@garrettg2107]

@@cyanprince00 awesome!! Can't wait!!👌

[@cyanprince00]

@@garrettg2107 Idk if its suppose to get the 11 update since my X90 is on version 9. So maybe it'll be decent patch for 2.1 features!

[@KB-nt6bw]

This winter

[@sharangkulkarni5901]

I love your detailed and structured video. Straight to point and full of info. Thanks!

[@Zaid_435i]

Would you recommend this or the Samsung Q70T?

[@nyarlathotepthewalkingchao7373]

I think I got my answer on how many hdmi 2.1 ports there are-Hi Nyarlathotep, We're glad to hear you appreciate the picture quality of your X900H 4K Ultra HD TV. For X900H, the TV will support up to 48 Gbps transfer rate to support 4K120, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) via a future firmware update. This will be supported on HDMI Input 3 and 4. Thanks for choosing Sony! -SamShow less

[@asaplueiii]

Just bought the 65 inch 🤤

[@josuecatalan1646]

Just did too how you like so far?

[@micpango]

@@josuecatalan1646 can't complain

[@FM-nm4ng]

I'm torn between the Sony X900H 85 Inch TV and the Samsung 85" QLED Q80 Series 4k UHD TV. I've read that there are supposed to be firmware updates that will implement HDMI 2.1, eARC, VRR, & ALLM for the Sony TV. It would be insane if the firmware updates did not show up by the release date of the PS5. Once the firmware updates happens, will this TV be able to play 4K games @ 120Hz? Also for ALLM to work, does the HDMI cable have to be plugged directly into the tv or can it be passed through my Yamaha receiver?

[@LeesChannel]

Get the Q80, it's an overall better tv.

[@TheRedGlint4427]

You guys are awesome keep it up 💪

[@FandangoBatter]

I was really interested in the x900h but even with the future update its reported the set won't support 1440p/120 so I'll wait for the vizio quantum series to see of they'll have 1440p/120 support.

[@maialinobabe4232]

I'd broken my x900f I need another tv with excellent motion and colour accuracy. Which I have to choose? I prefer another Sony tv: x900f, x950g o x900h? I don't like the X1 "simple" chip of x900h instead of X1 ultimate or extreme. Thank you

[@drowningcrown2293]

I purchased the 55" although I've read against buying the latest tv for next gen gaming, and that 2020 was a terrible year for tech. But I didnt have much choice. i like it out of the box.

[@USA92]

So essentially one of the best. And thankfully not another TV ruined by attempts to make it more pleasant from an angle.

[@AlphaDwg]

i never got the viewing angle thing. If it's that serious to you get a full motion wall mount lol

[@tomasmorujao4149]

In this reviee it says the tv does not support 4k at 120 Hz. does that mean there is no gaming at that resolution ?

[@MajorisMons]

It requires a soon to be released update from Sony, in order to support 4k @ 120hz

[@Gfjuliani]

is it true that Sony cancel the VRR update for the Bravia X900H?

[@GTS300Coupe]

Yes it's true what a terrible lie from Sony

[@SteliosTsaldaris]

not true,it will inside 2021.it was a mistake of the US site...patiense!

[@HausOfPain]

@@SteliosTsaldaris cancelled

[@AstaIsAMonster]

@@SteliosTsaldaris Nope I checked they say it will come in winter 2021 now 😂 they keep pushing it back over and over again because they ain’t gonna do it. But they say they will so they won’t get sued by million customers that they lied ta.

[@alandralle3513]

Update: the 1,2 are reg 2.0 HDMI and the 3,4 or the 2.1 HDMI outputs of this helps. BUT Sony announced that it has to update the software to “activate “ the 2.1 HDMI on the tv and that should come around the drop of ps5 Nov. 12th. UPDATE: oct 17th check out content video I put in comments. update your firmware it’s now available!

[@alandralle3513]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHqVgnyFnbKUa5I

[@VulturePilot]

Seems like the X900F from 2 years ago was a lot better in quite a few ways not the least of which being HDR Brightness

[@trevorsmithson8607]

VulturePilot I keep seeing the HDR brightness being brought up in comment sections and forums. As an owner of the 55' x900H for three weeks now, I can confidently say that the brightness in HDR is more than enough. Movie viewing and gaming in HDR look absolutely stunning. However, I have mine set up in my theater room/den, so I'm sure the dark room viewing plays a part in my experience.

[@deankember8627]

@@trevorsmithson8607 true that, HDR brightness is on point, looks lovely, picture perfect

[@trevorsmithson8607]

@Dean Kember And what stands out is the brightness can be set to its highest setting and there’s absolutely no washout in the colors or details.

[@nyjay]

I have both, they are similar. H does a better job with local dimming. If you love the 900F then you’ll love the 900H as well. Yes, 900F is a bit brighter, but not by much in real world setting.

[@Kylinho15]

Can anyone explain to me how we ‘don’t know’ which of the ports is HDMI 2.1? Isn’t there a visible difference in how they look or is it literally just going to be a firmware update sometime which instantly allows HDMI 2.1 to work?

[@Troyjanwarrior1]

As of oct 20th i believe ports 3 and 4 have a firmware update to update the ports to 2.1