Vizio Quantum VQD50M 50" vs Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Vizio Quantum VQD50M 50"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
What Buyers Say
Vizio Quantum VQD50M 50"
The TV has mixed reviews, with several users reporting damage during shipping, such as cracked screens or buckled corners. While one user found it works fine despite packaging issues, others experienced functional problems like screen separation and intermittent blackouts. The overall sentiment is negative due to frequent transit damage and quality control concerns.
Pros
- Works fine when undamaged
- Good picture quality when intact
Cons
- Screen damage during shipping
- Corner separation from frame
- Intermittent screen blackouts
- Non-functional specs after reset
- Refurbished unit arrived cracked
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
The Sony BRAVIA 9 is praised for its exceptional brightness, vibrant colors, and deep contrast, making it a standout Mini-LED TV for movies, shows, and gaming. A few users noted minor blooming, limited viewing angles, and audio sync issues, while many say it rivals or surpasses OLED in bright rooms. The built-in speaker quality and sleek design also impressed buyers.
Pros
- exceptional brightness
- vibrant colors and deep contrast
- impressive HDR performance
- immersive built-in speakers
- sleek minimalist design
Cons
- minor blooming in high-contrast scenes
- limited viewing angles compared to OLED
- audio sync issues with voices
- no warranty information provided
- premium price tag
Scores
Specifications
| Vizio Quantum VQD50M 50" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Quantum Color | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | — | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | IQ Active Processor | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | SmartCast | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | VIZIO Voice | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay, Chromecast | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | — | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | DTS:X |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | — | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 345W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 759 kWh★ |
| Weight | 8.62 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Vizio Quantum VQD50M 50"
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average audio (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average connectivity (24th percentile)
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
- Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 16 of 39 specs.