Sony Master Series Z9G / ZG9 8K UHD TV (2019)

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Product Overview

Sony Master Series Bravia Z9G is a flagship 8K VA TV in Sony's 2019 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit VA panel and available in 85" and 98" size classes.
Some highlights of the Sony Z9G include a high screen-to-body ratio up to 90.82%, reasonably fast 2.0 ms response time, and high brightness. Additionally, it supports full-array LED local-dimming. With mini-LEDs, full-array LED dimming helps the panel achieve higher contrast and dynamic range. It supports HDR formats including Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma). It covers 100% of DCI-P3 color space, which is excellent news for those who appreciate color accuracy. It performs exceptionally in delivering contrast.
Sony markets the Z9G as ZG9 in some markets.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 90% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Rare 8K UHD resolution
  • High screen-to-body ratio
  • Full-Array LED local dimming
  • Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
  • Rich color reproduction
  • Exceptional 4400:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • Bright display panel
Cons

    What external reviewers found***

    External score 87% (not directly comparable across industries)
    Pros
    • Excellent remote
    • Excellent backlight performance
    • Impressive 4K/HDR picture quality
    • Excellent upscaling
    • Impressive contrast performance
    • Class-leading picture quality
    Cons
    • No Dolby Atmos support
    • No HDR10+ support
    • Sound quality isn’t great
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    Specifications

    8598

    Connectivity

    Ports1x Ethernet RJ45, 4x HDMI 2.1 (eARC; CEC), 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 2x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A), 1x RS232 (C), 1x USB 3.0 (max 0.9 A), 1x IR Out
    Wireless ConnectivityWiFi 5 + Bluetooth 4.2 + WiFi Direct + DLNA

    Construction

    CameraNo
    ColorsBlack
    Drivers | Subwoofer2 x 10
    Speakers2x 10W
    VESA Mount400 x 400 mm600 x 400 mm

    Dimensions

    Bezels89.65% screen-to-body ratio90.82% screen-to-body ratio
    Size | Depth4.72 in / 120 mm w/o stand, 17.01 in / 432 mm w/ stand4.37 in / 111 mm w/o stand, 19.13 in / 486 mm w/ stand
    Size | Height44.92 in / 1141 mm w/o stand, 48.27 in / 1226 mm w/ stand51.61 in / 1311 mm w/o stand, 54.92 in / 1395 mm w/ stand
    Size | Width75.31 in / 1913 mm86.69 in / 2202 mm
    Weight71.7 kg / 158 lbs w/o stand , 74.5 kg / 164 lbs w/ stand94.2 kg / 207 lbs w/o stand , 101.8 kg / 224 lbs w/ stand

    Display

    Aspect Ratio16:9
    Brightness550 nits / 3000 nits (peak)750 nits / 4000 nits (peak)
    Contrast Ratio4400:1 (static)3000:1 (static), 50000000:1 (dynamic)
    Display BacklightDirect LED (Full-Array Local Dimming)
    Display Color Depth10 bits, 1073741824 colors
    Display Diagonal85" (84.25 in / 2140 mm)98" (97.52 in / 2477 mm)
    Display TypeVA
    Gamut100% DCI-P3, 72% Rec.2020100% DCI-P3, 72% NTSC, 72% Rec.2020
    Input Lag30 ms
    Pixel Density105 ppi91 ppi
    Pixel Pitch0.243 mm0.281 mm
    Refresh Rate120 Hz
    Resolution8K UHD (7680x4320)
    Response Time4 ms (min) / 10 ms (avg)2 ms (min) / 8 ms (avg)
    Viewing Angle178° H / 178° V

    Function

    ChipsetMediaTek MT5893
    HDRDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
    LicensesENERGY STAR, UL/cUL
    Operating Humidity10 % ~ 80 %
    Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 Oreo, Android 9.0 Pie
    Operating Temperature0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
    ProcessorARM Cortex-A73, 4 cores, 1500 MHz
    TunerAnalog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), ATSC, Clear QAM
    VideoSuper Bit mapping HDR, X-Motion Clarity, BRAVIA Sync (HDMI-CEC), Precision Color Mapping, Object-based HDR remaster, Triluminos Display, PVR, ClearAudio+, Image Processor - X1 Ultimate, DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine), Dynamic Contrast Enhancer...

    Performance

    Memory | Capacity4 GB
    Power Consumption120 W (average) / 900 W (max) / 130 W (eco) / 0.5 W (sleep)24 W (average) / 1102 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.5 W (off)

    Production

    AccessoryIR extender cable, Remote control - RMF-TX600U
    Debut2019
    Model NameXBR-85Z9GXBR-98Z9G

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    External Reviews

    digitaltrends[1]

    Reviewer score 93%
    Reviewers from digitaltrends have found the following***:
    The Sony Z9G paints a big, bright, beautiful picture of 8K TV's future. The Android TV system Sony is using is finally driven by a processor powerful enough to force it into compliance. Voice commands can be issued by pressing a button on the TV's newly-designed remote.
    Find the original article here.
    Pros
    • Class-leading picture quality
    • Excellent backlight performance
    • Excellent remote
    Cons
    • No HDR10+ support
    • No Dolby Atmos

    techradar[2]

    Reviewer score 81%
    Reviewers from techradar have found the following***:
    The Sony 85ZG9 is a truly state-of-the-art exhibition of what today's cutting edge picture technologies can do. Sony's upscaling engine manages to maintain its integrity even when also having to cope with a lot of motion in the frame. The placement of two speakers above the screen as well as two more below it really helps to deliver a large sound stage. Unfortunately, the Dolby Atmos sound Sony is promising for the ZG9/Z9G isn't ready yet.
    Find the original article here.
    Pros
    • Impressive 4K/HDR picture quality
    • Impressive contrast performance
    • Excellent upscaling
    Cons
    • No Dolby Atmos support
    • Sound quality isn’t great

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    References

    1. ^ Sony Z9G 85-inch 8K HDR LED TV hands-on review. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/tv-reviews/sony-z9g-series-xbr-85z9g-review/. 2019-04-25. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
    2. ^ Sony Master Series Z9G (XBR-85Z9G) review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/sony-bravia-master-series-z9g-8k-hdr-tv. 2019-06-04. Retrieved 2022-01-15.

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