Sony X85J 4K TV (2021)
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Product Overview
Sony X85J is a premium full-array LED 4K TV. A step down from the X95J, the X85J omits full-array backlighting and uses a simpler stereo speaker setup; it also loses the color sensor.
The X85J is powered by Sony's 4K HDR Processor X1 that provides support for a broad range of image processing and HDR protocols. Naturally, it works with Alexa and Google Assistant.
While the X85J does not have the color sensor featured in the flagship X95J, it retains a light sensor that makes ambient optimization possible.
Sony's two-way stand gives the owner a choice of placement, perhaps with the accommodation of a sound bar in mind.
For those who may be satisfied with 60Hz refresh rate, Sony also markets the X80J that is otherwise indistinguishable from the X85J.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 80% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- High screen-to-body ratio
- Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
- Exceptional 6300:1 contrast ratio
- 10-bit display panel
Cons
What external reviewers found***
External score 64% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Outstanding contrast and excellent black uniformity
- Great response time
- Low input lag
Cons
- No local dimming feature
- Image degrades when viewed at an angle
- Some stutter when watching movies
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Specifications
| 43" | 85" | 50" | 43" | 65" | 85" | 55" | 75" | 55" | 65" | 50" | 75" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ports | 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x 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, 1x RS232 (C), 1x Ethernet RJ45 | 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x 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, 1x RS232 (C), 1x Ethernet RJ45 | 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x Satellite In (F-type female), 2x USB, 1x Antenna (RF), 1x Ethernet RJ45, 1x CI+ 1.4 | 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x 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, 1x Antenna (RF), 1x Ethernet RJ45, 1x CI+ 1.4 | 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x 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, 1x RS232 (C), 1x Ethernet RJ45 | 2x HDMI 2.0 (CEC), 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x Satellite In (F-type female), 2x USB, 1x Antenna (RF), 1x Ethernet RJ45, 1x CI+ 1.4 | 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x Satellite In (F-type female), 2x USB, 1x Antenna (RF), 1x Ethernet RJ45, 1x CI+ 1.4 | 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x 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, 1x RS232 (C), 1x Ethernet RJ45 | 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x 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, 1x RS232 (C), 1x Ethernet RJ45 | 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x Satellite In (F-type female), 2x USB, 1x Antenna (RF), 1x Ethernet RJ45, 1x CI+ 1.4 | 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x 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, 1x RS232 (C), 1x Ethernet RJ45 | 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x Satellite In (F-type female), 2x USB, 1x Antenna (RF), 1x Ethernet RJ45, 1x CI+ 1.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless Connectivity | WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 4.2 + WiFi Direct + DLNA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camera | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colors | Black | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Speakers | 2x 10W | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| VESA Mount | 300 x 300 mm | 400 x 400 mm | 300 x 300 mm | 300 x 300 mm | 300 x 300 mm | 400 x 400 mm | 300 x 300 mm | 300 x 300 mm | 300 x 300 mm | 300 x 300 mm | 300 x 300 mm | 300 x 300 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bezels | 91.81% screen-to-body ratio | 95.32% screen-to-body ratio | 93.01% screen-to-body ratio | 91.81% screen-to-body ratio | 94.78% screen-to-body ratio | 95.32% screen-to-body ratio | 93.88% screen-to-body ratio | 95.07% screen-to-body ratio | 93.88% screen-to-body ratio | 94.78% screen-to-body ratio | 93.01% screen-to-body ratio | 95.07% screen-to-body ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Depth | 2.72 in / 69 mm w/o stand, 11.26 in / 286 mm w/ stand | 2.8 in / 71 mm w/o stand, 17.95 in / 456 mm w/ stand | 2.76 in / 70 mm w/o stand, 11.26 in / 286 mm w/ stand | 2.72 in / 69 mm w/o stand, 11.26 in / 286 mm w/ stand | 2.83 in / 72 mm w/o stand, 13.31 in / 338 mm w/ stand | 2.8 in / 71 mm w/o stand, 17.95 in / 456 mm w/ stand | 2.83 in / 72 mm w/o stand, 13.31 in / 338 mm w/ stand | 2.87 in / 73 mm w/o stand, 16.14 in / 410 mm w/ stand | 2.83 in / 72 mm w/o stand, 13.31 in / 338 mm w/ stand | 2.83 in / 72 mm w/o stand, 13.31 in / 338 mm w/ stand | 2.76 in / 70 mm w/o stand, 11.26 in / 286 mm w/ stand | 2.87 in / 73 mm w/o stand, 16.14 in / 410 mm w/ stand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 22.17 in / 563 mm w/o stand, 24.72 in / 628 mm w/ stand | 42.87 in / 1089 mm w/o stand, 46.3 in / 1176 mm w/ stand | 25.55 in / 649 mm w/o stand, 28.15 in / 715 mm w/ stand | 22.17 in / 563 mm w/o stand, 24.72 in / 628 mm w/ stand | 32.83 in / 834 mm w/o stand, 35.63 in / 905 mm w/ stand | 42.87 in / 1089 mm w/o stand, 46.3 in / 1176 mm w/ stand | 27.99 in / 711 mm w/o stand, 30.87 in / 784 mm w/ stand | 37.87 in / 962 mm w/o stand, 40.94 in / 1040 mm w/ stand | 27.99 in / 711 mm w/o stand, 30.87 in / 784 mm w/ stand | 32.83 in / 834 mm w/o stand, 35.63 in / 905 mm w/ stand | 25.55 in / 649 mm w/o stand, 28.15 in / 715 mm w/ stand | 37.87 in / 962 mm w/o stand, 40.94 in / 1040 mm w/ stand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 37.95 in / 964 mm | 74.76 in / 1899 mm | 44.06 in / 1119 mm | 37.95 in / 964 mm | 57.17 in / 1452 mm | 74.76 in / 1899 mm | 48.54 in / 1233 mm | 65.94 in / 1675 mm | 48.54 in / 1233 mm | 57.17 in / 1452 mm | 44.06 in / 1119 mm | 65.94 in / 1675 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 10.2 kg / 22 lbs w/o stand , 10.7 kg / 24 lbs w/ stand | 44.5 kg / 98 lbs w/o stand | 12.7 kg / 28 lbs w/o stand , 13.3 kg / 29 lbs w/ stand | 10.2 kg / 22 lbs w/o stand , 10.7 kg / 24 lbs w/ stand | 22.1 kg / 49 lbs w/o stand , 23 kg / 51 lbs w/ stand | 44.5 kg / 98 lbs w/o stand | 16.8 kg / 37 lbs w/o stand , 17.7 kg / 39 lbs w/ stand | 32.6 kg / 72 lbs w/o stand , 33.8 kg / 74 lbs w/ stand | 16.8 kg / 37 lbs w/o stand , 17.7 kg / 39 lbs w/ stand | 22.1 kg / 49 lbs w/o stand , 23 kg / 51 lbs w/ stand | 12.7 kg / 28 lbs w/o stand , 13.3 kg / 29 lbs w/ stand | 32.6 kg / 72 lbs w/o stand , 33.8 kg / 74 lbs w/ stand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brightness | 500 nits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contrast Ratio | 6300:1 (static) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Backlight | Direct LED | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Color Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Diagonal | 43" (42.52 in / 1080 mm) | 85" (84.25 in / 2140 mm) | 50" (49.49 in / 1257 mm) | 43" (42.52 in / 1080 mm) | 65" (64.53 in / 1639 mm) | 85" (84.25 in / 2140 mm) | 55" (54.65 in / 1388 mm) | 75" (74.53 in / 1893 mm) | 55" (54.65 in / 1388 mm) | 65" (64.53 in / 1639 mm) | 50" (49.49 in / 1257 mm) | 75" (74.53 in / 1893 mm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Type | VA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input Lag | 15 ms | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pixel Density | 103 ppi | 52 ppi | 89 ppi | 103 ppi | 68 ppi | 52 ppi | 80 ppi | 59 ppi | 80 ppi | 68 ppi | 89 ppi | 59 ppi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pixel Pitch | 0.245 mm | 0.488 mm | 0.285 mm | 0.245 mm | 0.372 mm | 0.488 mm | 0.315 mm | 0.43 mm | 0.315 mm | 0.372 mm | 0.285 mm | 0.43 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refresh Rate | 40 Hz ~ 120 Hz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resolution | 4K (3840x2160) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Response Time | 4 ms (min) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Viewing Angle | 178° H / 178° V | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Humidity | 10 % ~ 80 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating System | Android 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Processor | ARM Cortex-A73, 4 cores | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tuner | Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), ATSC, Clear QAM, ATSC 3.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Video | Triluminos Pro Display, Apple Airplay, Pixel Contrast Booster, Object-based HDR remaster, Voice command, Precision Color Mapping, Apple Homekit, Google Assistant, Chromecast built-in, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, Netflix Calibrated Mode, Light sensor, Te... | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Energy Efficiency | G | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory | Capacity | 4 GB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Consumption | 114 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) | 374 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) | 0.5 W (sleep) | 0.5 W (sleep) | 241 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) | 0.5 W (sleep) | 0.5 W (sleep) | 366 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) | 185 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) | 0.5 W (sleep) | 148 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) | 0.5 W (sleep) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Accessory | Voice remote control | Voice remote control - RMF-TX520U | Voice remote control | Voice remote control | Voice remote control | Voice remote control | Voice remote control | Voice remote control | Voice remote control | Voice remote control | Voice remote control | Voice remote control | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debut | 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Name | KD-43X85J NA | KD-85X85J NA | KD-50X85J | KD-43X85J | KD-65X85J NA | KD-85X85J | KD-55X85J | KD-75X85J NA | KD-55X85J NA | KD-65X85J | KD-50X85J NA | KD-75X85J | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Reviewer score 64%The Sony X85J has outstanding contrast and excellent black uniformity. It's a good TV for watching sports or TV shows during the day, and its low input lag and fast response time make it a good choice for playing games. Unfortunately, there is some stutter when watching movies, especially in slow, panning shots.
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Pros
- Outstanding contrast and excellent black uniformity
- Low input lag
- Great response time
Cons
- No local dimming feature
- Image degrades when viewed at an angle
- Some stutter when watching movies
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References
- ^ Sony X85J TV Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x85j. 2021-06-09. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
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