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Sony XF90xx / X90F (2018) Series

1780 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
image quality (690)
usability (310)
sound (248)
price (129)
design (82)

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reliability (29)
energy (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1780 reviews of Sony XF90xx / X90F (2018) Series. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the design and price. The sound and usability also get good feedback, whereas many are negative about the energy efficiency and reliability. Views are divided on the tuner.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony XF90xx / X90F (2018) Series is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Steve May (trustedreviews.com)

Sony KD-55XF9005

A great start to Sony's 2018 TV campaign. Sony KD-55XF9005.

Full array direct LED backlight ; Dynamic HDR performance ; Netflix, Amazon and YouTube in 4K

Disjointed Android/YouView user experience ; High input lag

When it comes to sports and movies, the XF90 absolutely nails it. This screen is a great start to Sony’s 2018 TV campaign.

Mar, 2018

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Expert review by : John Archer (trustedreviews.com)

Sony KD-65XF9005

A stellar start for TVs in 2018. Sony KD-65XF9005.

Excellent contrast for a mid-range TV ; Impressive colours and sharpness ; Class-leading motion processing

Android TV is still a clumsy smart TV system ; Occasional backlight blooming around bright objects ; Limited viewing angles

Even the 65XF9005’s direct lighting and local dimming can’t deliver perfect HDR pictures – but where it struggles, similarly priced 65-inch rivals struggle more. And when it isn’t struggling, it looks so stunning that you’d swear you were watching a...

Mar, 2018

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Expert review by : John Archer (trustedreviews.com)

Sony XF90 / X900F Preview: An early contender for the year’s best value 4K TV?

A first look at the Sony XF90 / X900F 4K LCD TV: a high-end TV at a mid-range price? Could be!

Jan, 2018

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sony KD-49XF9005 review

Only slight improvements on its predecessor, but they make this a belter of a TV.

Good handling of detail ; Nuanced yet punchy colours ; Impressive contrast ; Full range of apps

Android TV is a bit clunky

A small step forward, but a step forward all the same – the KD-49XF9005 is now the 49in TV to beat

Jul, 2018

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sony KD-65XF9005 review

Flagship features and mid-range price make for a stunning Sony TV.

Fantastic detail in the brightest and darkest picture elements ; Brilliantly bright and punchy ; Stunning but natural colours ; Loads of apps ; Clear sound

Minor backlight blooming ; Bass-light audio ; Can be beaten for viewing angles ; Android OS is still frustratingly sluggish

It’s early days for 2018 TVs, but the Sony KD-65XF9005’s combination of flagship features and mid-range price make it something of a stunner

Mar, 2018

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Expert review by : John Archer (pocket-lint.com)

Sony XF9005 TV review: Full backlight makes for bloomin' great brightness

The Sony XF9005 improves upon last year's model in many areas: brightness, colour, HD upscaling and motion clarity all get a bosst. Problem is, so

Direct LED lighting with local dimming results in outstanding HDR-friendly contrast ; Video processing is excellent ; Good value for what it offers

Some light ‘blooming’ around bright objects ; Its Android TV smart system isn’t that user friendly

Apr, 2018

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Expert review by : WhatHiFi (stuff.tv)

Sony KD-65XF9005 review

Flagship features make this something of a mid-range marvel...

Really bright and punchy ; Great detail, particularly in the brightest and darkest areas ; Vibrant but natural colours ; Apps, apps and more apps ; Clear sound

Bass-light audio ; Android TV is still pretty horrible to use

At this price, the XF9005 is an absolutely stunning TV with flagship touches

Apr, 2018

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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

Sony KD49XF9005BU television review

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Sony is still making LCD televisions with lots of cool-sounding technologies - Triluminos displays, X-Motion Clarity motion stabilisation, 4K X-Reality Pro upscaling. Is it worth forking out for the Sony Bravia KD49XF9005BU 49-inch television, or...

Jun, 2018

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Sony KD65XF9005BU television review

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With OLED TVs ruling the roost in the high-end TV market, is their still room for expensive LCD TVs? Sony certainly thinks so and the 65-inch KD65XF9005BU is its range-topping LCD TV for 2018. Will the quality of its audio and picture justify its high...

May, 2018

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Sony XF90 (KD-55XF9005) Review

Sony's new BRAVIA XF90 TV promises a full array backlight with local dimming, the X1 Extreme Processor and Dolby Vision support via a firmware update –...

Good image accuracy out of the box for SDR ; Good accuracy out of the box for HDR ; Strong inky black levels with FALD backlight and VA panel ; Excellent video processing ; Excellent lag time for 4K gaming ; Supports HDR10 and HLG

Android OS and Smart system is terrible ; Feels underpowered for the OS it is running ; Lag time more for 1080p gaming ; No Dolby Vision support yet ; Only two 18Gbps HDMI inputs

There is no doubt that when it comes to outright picture quality the Sony XF90 excels for an LCD LED TV. Used squarely as a monitor for your HD and 4K sources it performs to a very high level with excellent motion, colours and contrast performance....

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