Sony Z9J MASTER Series Full-Array LED 8K TV (2021)
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Sony BRAVIA XR Master Series Z9J is a full-array LED 8K smart TV. Sharing the COGNITIVE PROCESSOR XR with Sony 2021 flagship OLED models, the Z9J pushes the picture quality of 8K image with industry-leading image processing.
Thanks to full-array LED backlighting, the Z9J is able to deliver deeper blacks and bright light in each frame. With Cognitive Processor XR, each backlit unit is controlled more precisely, which, together with the richer color gamut of the panel, makes for a more immersive viewing experience. Naturally, the Z9J features strong 8K upscaling for non-8K sources.
The advanced speaker technologies further make the Z9J a strong media center without external HiFi systems.
Sony refreshed its smart TV lineup at CES 2021, during which it introduced the new BRAVIA XR-series of which the Z9J is the flagship.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 76% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- High screen-to-body ratio
- Full-Array LED local dimming
- Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
- 10-bit display panel
Cons
What external reviewers found***
External score 80% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Great sound
- Excellent 4K UHD image quality
- Excellent HDR performance
- Excellent motion smoothing
- Excellent black levels
- Sleek design
Cons
- No HDMI port
- No HDMI 2.1 support
- No 4K resolution
- Android TV doesn’t support HEVC or AV1
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Specifications
| 85" | 75" | 85" | 75" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ports | 1x Ethernet RJ45, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female), 2x HDMI 2.1, 2x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x USB 3.0 (max... | 1x Ethernet RJ45, 4x HDMI 2.1, 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x Cable/Antenna In (F-type female), 2x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A), 1x RS232 (C), 1x USB 3.0 (max 0.9 A) | 1x Ethernet RJ45, 4x HDMI 2.1, 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x Cable/Antenna In (F-type female), 2x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A), 1x RS232 (C), 1x USB 3.0 (max 0.9 A) | 1x Ethernet RJ45, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female), 2x HDMI 2.1, 2x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x USB 3.0 (max... | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless Connectivity | WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 4.2 + WiFi Direct + DLNA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camera | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colors | Titanium Silver | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivers | Subwoofer | 4 x 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Speakers | 2x 12.5W | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| VESA Mount | 400 x 400 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bezels | 92.96% screen-to-body ratio | 0.01% screen-to-body ratio | 92.96% screen-to-body ratio | 0.01% screen-to-body ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Depth | 3.19 in / 81 mm w/o stand, 19.06 in / 484 mm w/ stand | 3.19 in / 81 mm w/o stand, 16.85 in / 428 mm w/ stand | 3.19 in / 81 mm w/o stand, 16.85 in / 428 mm w/ stand | 3.19 in / 81 mm w/o stand, 16.85 in / 428 mm w/ stand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 43.78 in / 1112 mm w/o stand, 44.21 in / 1123 mm w/ stand | 386657.87 in / 9.82111e+6 mm w/o stand, 39.09 in / 993 mm w/ stand | 43.78 in / 1112 mm w/o stand, 44.21 in / 1123 mm w/ stand | 386657.87 in / 9.82111e+6 mm w/o stand, 39.09 in / 993 mm w/ stand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 75.08 in / 1907 mm | 66.18 in / 1681 mm | 75.08 in / 1907 mm | 66.18 in / 1681 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 61.7 kg / 136 lbs w/o stand , 63.4 kg / 139 lbs w/ stand | 46.4 kg / 102 lbs w/o stand , 48 kg / 106 lbs w/ stand | 61.7 kg / 136 lbs w/o stand , 63.4 kg / 139 lbs w/ stand | 46.4 kg / 102 lbs w/o stand , 48 kg / 106 lbs w/ stand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Backlight | Direct LED (Full-Array Local Dimming) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Color Depth | 10 bits, 1073741824 colors | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Diagonal | 85" (84.25 in / 2140 mm) | 75" (74.53 in / 1893 mm) | 85" (84.25 in / 2140 mm) | 75" (74.53 in / 1893 mm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Type | VA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pixel Density | 104 ppi | 118 ppi | 104 ppi | 118 ppi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pixel Pitch | 0.244 mm | 0.215 mm | 0.244 mm | 0.215 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refresh Rate | 40 Hz ~ 120 Hz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resolution | 8K UHD (7680x4320) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Viewing Angle | 178° H / 178° V | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Licenses | ENERGY STAR, UL/cUL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Humidity | 10 % ~ 80 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating System | Android 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tuner | Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C, DVB-S, DVB-S2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Video | X-Anti Reflection, XR Contrast Booster 15, XR Super Resolution, XR Smoothing, Apple HomeKit, XR 8K Upscaling, Voice command, XR Picture, XR Clarity, Auto Calibration with CalMAN, X-Protection PRO, IMAX Enhanced, Chromecast Built-in, Dynamic Backlight C... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy Efficiency | G | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Consumption | 0.5 W (sleep) | 529 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) | 647 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) | 0.5 W (sleep) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Accessory | Premium backlit remote control | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debut | 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Name | XR-85Z9J EA | XR-75Z9J | XR-85Z9J | XR-75Z9J EA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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digitaltrends[1]
Reviewer score 80%The Sony Z9J isn't the best choice for gamers who want the latest features. variable refresh rate (VRR) is not yet supported (at least not in the U.S.) Auto low-latency mode was only recently offered (sort of) in a firmware update and is reportedly buggy.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek design
- Excellent black levels
- Excellent HDR performance
Cons
- No HDMI 2.1 support
- No 4K resolution
techhive[2]
Reviewer score 80%The Z9J delivers the Sony image that fans are looking for. The color is accurate, but not quite as true as that delivered by quantum dots. Motion smoothing was excellent, though not quite on par with the Vizio P-Series. Audio was nothing less than fantastic, for a TV at any rate.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent 4K UHD image quality
- Excellent motion smoothing
- Great sound
Cons
- No HDMI port
- Android TV doesn’t support HEVC or AV1
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References
- ^ Sony Bravia XR Z9J Master Series 8K HDR TV review: Peerless but pricey. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/sony-z9j-8k-tv-review-bravia-xr-master-series/. 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- ^ Sony Bravia Master Series Z9J 8K TV review: Great picture, but where's the onboard 8K?. [techhive]. https://www.techhive.com/article/3632139/sony-bravia-z9j-review.html. 2021-09-29. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
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