Sony Bravia X80J vs Sony Bravia X90J

Sony Bravia X80J
Sony Bravia X90J

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Sony Bravia X80J: 7 of 10 decision facts sourced.

Sony Bravia X90J: 7 of 10 decision facts sourced.

Sony Bravia X80JSony Bravia X90J
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
Screen size55 inches bestbuy.com55 inches bestbuy.com
PanelLED bestbuy.comLED bestbuy.com
Resolution4K (2160p) bestbuy.com4K (2160p) bestbuy.com
Refresh rate60Hz bestbuy.com120Hz bestbuy.com
HDRYes bestbuy.comYes bestbuy.com
Smart platformGoogle TV bestbuy.comGoogle TV bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP$699.99 bestbuy.com$1,299.99 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Sony Bravia X80J: Peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 ports, VRR / ALLM. Sony Bravia X90J: Peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 ports, VRR / ALLM. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Sony Bravia X80J if

Pick Sony Bravia X90J if

Skip both if

  • Neither publishes peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 ports or VRR / ALLM yet.

Verdict: The Bravia X80J offers lower starting price ($699.99 vs $1,299); the Bravia X90J counters with more refresh rate (120Hz vs 60Hz). Neither publishes peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 ports or VRR / ALLM yet.

Winner: Sony Bravia X90J

Sony Bravia X80J: 5.5/10

Sony Bravia X90J: 7/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Sony Bravia X80JSony Bravia X90J
Screen size55 inches55 inches
PanelLEDLED
Resolution4K (2160p)4K (2160p)
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
HDRYesYes
HDMI ports44

Sony Bravia X80J

What works

  • Affordable entry‑level 4K panel
  • Decent color accuracy for movies
  • Low power consumption

What doesn't

  • No full‑array local dimming
  • Limited HDMI 2.1 support

Sony Bravia X90J

What works

  • Full‑array local dimming improves contrast
  • 120 Hz native refresh for smoother motion
  • Supports HDMI 2.1 features like VRR

What doesn't

  • Higher price than X80J
  • Edge‑lite panel still shows some blooming
  • Brightness lower than premium OLEDs

Bottom line

Our pick: Sony Bravia X90J.

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