It doesn't distort too much at moderate volume levels, but there's a lot of distortion when playing near max volume. Europe's busiest forums, with independent news and expert reviews, for TVs, Home Cinema, Hi-Fi, Movies, Gaming, Tech and more. After calibration, color accuracy is outstanding. Its picture quality is great thanks to its excellent contrast ratio, high peak brightness, and wide color gamut. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. The Sony X900H is a bit better than the TCL 6 Series/R635 2020.

Serious gamers will appreciate the native FreeSyncsupport on the Samsung. The color accuracy is excellent out-of-the-box, but this may vary between units. On the other hand, the X85J has a flicker-free backlight, and the more recent Google TV interface is a bit faster than the older Android TV 9.0 interface on the X900H. So while these TVs might finally be ready for PS5, the PS5 now isn't ready for them. Which was delayed from Spring 2021 which was delayed from winter 2020. Unfortunately, though, it has narrow viewing angles, so the image looks washed out at the edges of the screen if you sit up close. The Sony X900H uses Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) to dim its backlight, but because of its high flicker frequency, it shouldn't really be noticeable for most people. The Sony X900H supports most common resolutions, except for 1440p @ 120Hz. Auto low-latency mode automatically switches the TV to its preset gaming mode, dialling down the picture processing in order to minimise the delay (or 'input lag'). However, the plastic near the inputs flexes a bit. Instead should always hold them accountable to fulfil their promises. The Sony X900H is better overall than the LG NANO90 2021, mainly because they use different panel types.

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There are some tradeoffs, though, as the X900H doesn't get as bright and has narrower viewing angles compared to the X950H. Joe Svetlik

The X950H has better viewing angles, reflection handling, and it delivers a better HDR experience, as it has a better HDR color gamut and it can get brighter. If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their SonyX900Hdoesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review. It looks very similar to the Sony X950H, but with less blooming. The Sony X900H and the Samsung Q70/Q70A QLED both perform well, although the Sony delivers better picture quality. Someone had reported that the latest firmware broke auto local dimming and that it was now necessary to toggle the local dimming feature between 'High' and 'Medium' for it to work properly again. All extra settings were turned off. Gamers should appreciate its fast response time, low input lag, and VRR support after a firmware update. The Sony gets brighter, but the LG has much better reflection handling. And ship it will and sooner than later. Please specify the BRAVIA model number you are talking about if you are the top comment of a new comment thread. so that you can compare the results easily. Having trouble deciding between two TVs? It has a near-instant response time, so motion is smoother, and it has wider viewing angles.

Sound output from TV speakers something is slow. Get help connecting to a home network, other devices, screen mirroring and troubleshooting. However, the X950G gets brighter in SDR and HDR, and it has much better reflection handling. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Update 08/16/2021: We retested the Sony X900H with the latest firmware, PKG6.0466.0059NAA. However, the TCL displays deeper blacks,gets brighter, and displays a wider color gamut. It also has wider viewing angles thanks to Samsung's 'Ultra Viewing Angle', but that also means the Sony has a better native contrast ratio. Unfortunately, it can't support a 4k @ 120Hz signal and Dolby Vision at the same time, although 4k @ 120Hz still works with HDR10. The Sony X80J and the Sony X900H use different panels, each with advantages and disadvantages. I havent paid much attention since I got my TV last fall, but - is the VRR for X900H just never coming? Sadly, you can't enable the VRR and local dimming at the same time, though. This is especially noticeable in real scenes.

The manufacturer also marketed variable refresh rate (VRR) and auto low latency mode (ALLM) features for a future firmware update. In theory, at least, this update should make this great TV even better. This TV can remove judder from all sources. Lg's cx oled supports all these features out of the box, they are quite expensive though, and some people are put off by the risk of burn in on Oled panels. is supported by its audience. The overall brightness of scenes is good, as the EOTF follows the target almost perfectly but rolls off toward the TV's peak brightness, meaning that highlights can't appear quite as bright as intended. Update 10/27/2020: We updated the TV to the latest firmware (version 6.0384). NY 10036. It doesn't affect picture quality, but it can affect text clarity when using the TV as a PC monitor. Just the fact that they are going to "fine tune" the cooling system firmware by monitoring real world usage is enough to make me keep my distance until at least the PS5 Pro ships. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Thank you for signing up to Windows Central. Contrast with local dimming has improved a bit, but it's not a noticeable difference.

The more issues reports that Sony gets from consumers on a particular problem the more likely the issue is to be addressed and corrected. On the other hand, the Sony gets brighter, so it's a better choice for bright rooms, and it doesn't have permanent burn-in risk like OLEDs. This also means Sony TV division doesn't care about customers outside their own console base, since VRR is an open standard created by AMD and nothing specific to Xbox. The X900H has a much higher contrast ratio due to its VA panel, it has local dimming, and it gets brighter overall. By Update 09/30/2020: We've retested the X900H's ability to display proper chroma 4:4:4 with the latest firmware, as we've received reports that it functions in all picture modes. Unfortunately, it's less suited to watching with larger groups because it has narrow viewing angles that make the image look washed out from the side. This TV has great build quality. Update 07/15/2020: It's been mentioned to us that apps and settings can be customized to show on the quick menu and quick settings list, which further reduces the amount of time required to access them. The TCL displays a wider color gamut and gets much brighter in HDR, making highlights pop. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Is there a 4K 120hz switch that supports vrr and earc? is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. The 65 inch, 75 inch, and 85 inch sizes of this TV have a different speaker configuration and are expected to have better performance. Motion looks clear thanks to the fast response time, and it has a remarkably low input lag. Matt Brown is Windows Central's Senior Games Editor, Xbox & PC, at Future. Sony KD85XH9096 / XH900 Firmware Update - Yes or no. For 24p content, it does so automatically, so there's no need to change any settings. For VRR, you have to set it to 'Enhanced Format (VRR)', and that disables the local dimming and Dolby Vision. HDR content also looks good, with rich colors and highlights that pop for the most part. The ABL result increased from 0.030 to 0.035.

The color volume is decent. Footprint of the 55 inch TV: 41.8" x 13.2". White balance, gamma, and color temperature are nearly perfect. put them under the same test bench,

Note that some tests, such as the gray uniformity, may vary between individual units. In Europe, there's also the XH9296 and the XH9096. All the way back in the end of 2018 I knew my next screen was going to be one of them and I've had it for almost 2 years now and couldn't complain at all compared to all the headaches all the others have had. Sony is yet to officially confirm the cancellation of VRR and ALLM support for the X900H and XH90 series. The Sony X900H is a great TV for mixed usage. The Google Play Store offers a ton of apps available to download, and they work well. The X95J is also significantly brighter, especially in HDR, and delivers a more impactful HDR experience. Hi everyone! The LG has an OLED panel with self-emitting pixels, so it has an infinite contrast ratio and perfect black uniformity. The Hisense is brighter, and it has better contrast. The metal feet are simple and hold the TV well, although you can't adjust their position to suit smaller tables. However, if dark room performance is important to you, the X900H looks better because it displays deeper blacks with better uniformity. No help here.

The Sony X900H and the Vizio P Series Quantum 2019 are very close in terms of overall performance, with the Sony being marginally better. Update 06/22/2021: We've retested the HDR peak brightness with Local Dimming set to 'Medium'. Looks like Sony are holding back these features for their new 2021 tv's. The TV skips a frame approximately every 42 seconds when all motion processing settings are disabled. "Any articles on Sony sites that stated otherwise have been updated with the correct information.". The LG is an OLED TV that can produce perfect blacks, which the Sony can't. The Sony X900H is slightly better than the Hisense U7G for most users. We still don't know if it's actually a hardware problem with PS5 and even these TVs (though while the TVs might have the hardware to do it, they may not care to update them), the cable with the PS5 doesn't tell anything though as it is capable of 4K120fps something that is above the regular 4K60fps of HDMI 2.0 That said, the Samsung has a much better contrast ratio, which delivers deeper blacks. Also, the X900H has more gaming features like HDMI 2.1 inputs and VRR support. It's good at making highlights in the background pop without being overly distracting; however, it doesn't handle highlights in the foreground as well as the X950H. The missing features weren't there for a slightly different reason but was connected to what clued me in (limited bandwidth though I noticed it through the cable labeling on the included hdmi cable)

The sound profile is reasonably well-balanced and dialogue sounds clear. It only works through a forced resolution. Update 08/16/2021: We retested the Sony X900H with the latest firmware, PKG6.0466.0059NAA. The Samsung has a faster response time, lower input lag, and FreeSync support, making it a better option for gaming. The Sony X900H can interpolate lower frame rate content up to 120fps to make motion look smoother, also known as the 'Soap Opera Effect'. 1080p @ 120Hz works and is supported natively. The Sony X900H is better overall than the Samsung Q60/Q60T QLED. Update 10/08/2021: The latest firmware PKG6.1288.0155NAA that adds VRR support doesn't change the blurry image with a 4k @ 120Hz signal. If you want an even brighter image and don't mind losing accuracy, we reached 638 cd/m in the 25% window using the 'Vivid' Picture Mode, with Local Dimming and X-tended Dynamic Range on 'High', and Contrast at max. Bothare basically the same TV as the X900H, but they come witha two-way position stand to accommodate smaller tables. It's higher than that of the Sony X950H, as it doesn't have Sony's 'X-Wide Angle' layer, which has the side effect of lowering the contrast ratio. To remove your search results open this box and click to small 'x' next to the search button, Redeem 3 or 6 free months of Apple TV+ until tomorrow, July 22, A 5.1.2-channel solution that will compete with Sonos Arc, Netflix is determined in its mission to take on Disney, Here's how Netflix's 'add a home' is expected to work, Now available in North America, Europa and elsewhere, PlayStation removes customers' purchased movies, Last chance for PS4 & PS5 owners to redeem free Apple TV+, Vizio introduces new soundbars including a 5.1.2 model with Atmos, DTS:X, Netflix bolsters animation ambitions, acquires studio behind LEGO movies, Netflix: Password sharing crackdown and ads coming in 2023, Vizio launches MQX and MQ6 4K TV ranges, including a 240Hz model, Samsung launches 2022 The Frame & The Serif TVs with matte displays, Amazon Prime Video app gets a full redesign on TVs, Apple is seemingly preparing to add AV1 video codec support. Users should also check the /r/bravia Wiki, current moderator pinned topics and the Frequently Asked Questions thread for some solutions to common A/V issues and more. On the other hand, it's not recommended for wide seating arrangements because its narrow viewing angles make the image look washed out from the side. It gets very loud without causing too many compression artifacts, which is great for large or noisy environments. Update 02/15/2021: We previously indicated that 1440p @ 60Hz is supported natively, it is not. However, the LGhas wider viewing angles due to its IPS panel, so it may be preferable if you have a wide seating arrangement. The Sony X900H is impressive for HDR gaming. The Sony X900H and the Sony X950G have nearly identical overall performance. Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, It may not display this or other websites correctly. PC users can be in either 'Game' or 'Graphics' mode to get the lowest latency. The Samsung is better suited to wider seating arrangementsif that's important to you. Unfortunately, the blur issue with a 4k @ 120Hz signal still hasn't been resolved. Copyright 2000-2022 M2N Limited E. & O.E. The Sony X900H is better than the Samsung Q80/Q80A QLED, mainly because they have different panels. Gray uniformity is great, but this may vary between units. However, the brightness varies depending on the content, and small areas are dimmer, as seen in the 2% and 10% windows. 1080p and 1440p signals also work, but 1440p is upscaled to 4k. Local dimming in 'Game' mode looks and functions the same as it does outside of 'Game' mode. An unofficial subreddit for everything related to Sony's BRAVIA series of televisions. Text looks a bit better, but it's still blurry, as seen in this photo. 1080p content like Blu-rays looks incredible and there are no issues with the upscaling. There's an updated version of the 85 inch model of this TV, the Sony X91J, that has a bit better reflection handling. Do you not worry about screen burn with the OLED?

The Sony A80J OLED is better than the Sony X900H, mostly thanks to its OLED panel and near-infinite contrast ratio. They're very similar overall, but there are a few differences. The brightness also varies a lot depending on the content with Local Dimming set to 'High'. VRR allows a TV to adjust its refresh rate in real-time to the frame rate output by a games console or PC. If they said, we won't support it from get-go, then this wouldn't be a news article. Its not like Xbox or someone else decided that for themselves. The Sony X900H and the TCL 6 Series/R646 2021 QLED are two great TVs. Last november DIGITAL FOUNDRY reported that the PS5 wouldn't do VRR or ALLM in their tests. Rule of thumb: if it doesn't do it on day one wait until it does or move on. The TCL features Mini LED that allows it to get brighter and, combined with the better reflection handling, is a better choice for well-lit rooms. It's well-suited for bright rooms, as it has decent reflection handling and gets bright enough to easily overcome glare. The Sony has better black and gray uniformity, its out-of-the-box color accuracy is better, and it has a much lower input lag. But the latest changes in support documentation suggest Sony could be walking back those claims, with growing concern among existing owners of the 4K TVs. We experienced the same issue with some other TVs like the Sony X90J, and we're looking into it. The Xbox Series X already boasts the features, with the PlayStation 5 also scheduled to deliver both in a future update. Please refresh the page and try again. For a list of recent firmware releases and direct download links please visit the following thread; Index of BRAVIA Firmware Updates (Official Download Pages & Direct Download Links). However, the Sony has a higher contrast ratio and better local dimming, so it's a little better for dark room viewing. Sony's 'Ready for PS5' TVs are finally the next-gen gaming TVs they should be, a full year after launching. The X90K gets much brighter, so it's better to use in a well-lit room, and it makes highlights pop more in HDR, so it's the better choice if you care about brightness. The Sony X900H is great for watching HDR movies. SDR peak brightness decreased a tiny bit overall, but it's not a noticeable difference. Sony instead promised these for post-launch firmware updates, with 120Hz arriving last October, but VRR and ALLM remain absent. They both support VRR, but the CX has FreeSync support. Id actually be so hyped because it feels like Im chasing a ghost at the moment. This tool will clearly show you the differences, Not sure how big of a TV you should buy? Submissions not directly related to an issue with a BRAVIA TV and/or low effort posts that do not include any helpful details that would allow others to diagnose the issue will be removed. The back of the TV looks very similar to the Sony X950H, with the same horizontal brushed texture. Everything about this TV has been worth it so far. It's not ideal if you like watching the game with a large group, though, since the image quickly loses accuracy when viewed from the side. Can't do 4k @ 120Hz and Dolby Vision at the same time. Notice of Limited Warranty Updates for Sony Electronics Inc. and Sony of Canada Ltd. Connecting the dots I told everyone it was am issue that went past just them not "getting it added to the software on time". However, we couldn't get proper VRR input lag readings because the TV kept crashing. The Sony is future-proof because it has HDMI 2.1 inputs, which the TCL doesn't, allowing you to play 4k games up to 120fps. Lg OLED is where it's at! The X900H is still a great TV, with a high contrast ratio and higher brightness than the A80J. Also the plugging out the power cord and pressing power button on remote for 15 sec. More than likley the same problems here are likley part of the problem with ps5 and may never get added there either. The Sony X900H is good for watching sports. It works without any problems with the Xbox Series X, and because the Xbox supports both FreeSync and HDMI Forum VRR, it's confirmed that the TV supports HDMI Forum VRR as FreeSync doesn't work. With local dimming enabled, uniformity is much better throughout the screen, and surprisingly, there's very little blooming around the test cross.

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We measured 'Game' mode HDR brightness after calibration, using the 'Game' Picture Mode with Local Dimming and X-tended Dynamic Range set to 'High' and the Color Temperature set to 'Expert 1'. Winter 2021 is the last updated timeline. The Sony X900H runs on Android TV. Considering the hdmi 2.1 isnt working I wouldn't hold my breath, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Chroma 4:4:4 is supported at all resolutions, and only requires that you be in 'Game' or 'Graphics' mode. Lg has had it fully supported (and in all hdmi ports) since their 2019 models. NY 10036. Unfortunately, the results haven't changed. The next step with any issues not resolved by a full factory reset should be to report the issues in detail directly to Sony Support. Can anyone actually imagine the hype if VRR actually releases?

There was a problem. The Sony X90K is a newer version of the Sony X900H, and the TVs are similar overall. The Hisense has a better contrast ratio,gets brighter, has much better reflection handling, and has a quicker response time. I feel bad for all those buyers who went with Sony thinking they'd be getting it later (just like their ps5's) The Sony X900H is an overall great TV for most uses. Your browser is not supported or outdated so some features of the site might not be available.

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