Hisense 85U9N vs Sony XR55A90J
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Choosing between the Hisense 85U9N and Sony XR55A90J? Both compete in the TV segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Hisense 85U9N scores higher in video quality. The Sony XR55A90J leads in gaming performance, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in value, ease of use.
On the display side, the Hisense 85U9N uses a VA panel while the Sony XR55A90J uses WOLED, and screen sizes differ at 85" vs 55". Panel technology significantly impacts contrast, color accuracy, and viewing angles.
The Sony XR55A90J holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Hisense 85U9N may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Screen Size | 85" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | VA | WOLED |
| Backlight Type | direct-lit | none |
| Native Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision, HLG | |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| VRR | No | Yes |
| VRR Type | — | VRR |
| ALLM | No | Yes |
| Smart OS | Google TV | Android TV |
| Speaker Config | — | — |
| Dolby Atmos (Speakers) | Yes | No |
| HDMI Total Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 |
| eARC Port | No | Yes |
| VESA Pattern | — | 81x11 |
| Processor | — | Cognitive Processor XR |
| Model Year | — | 2021 |
Key Differences
- Series Name: Hisense 85U9N at U9N vs Sony XR55A90J at A90J
- Panel Type: Hisense 85U9N at VA vs Sony XR55A90J at WOLED
- HDR Formats: Hisense 85U9N at HDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision, HLG vs Sony XR55A90J at
- Smart OS: Hisense 85U9N at Google TV vs Sony XR55A90J at Android TV
- Weight (w/o Stand): Hisense 85U9N at 117.9lbs vs Sony XR55A90J at 41lbs
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Hisense 85U9N if you want:
- + larger screen
- + better refresh rate
- + better native refresh rate
- + better hdmi 2.1 ports
Choose Sony XR55A90J if you want:
- + better depth (w/ stand)
- + lighter weight
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Hisense 85U9N and Sony XR55A90J compare to the rest of the field.
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