Hisense 85U9N vs Sony XR65A80L
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Choosing between the Hisense 85U9N and Sony XR65A80L? 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 XR65A80L 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 XR65A80L uses WOLED, and screen sizes differ at 85" vs 65". Panel technology significantly impacts contrast, color accuracy, and viewing angles.
The Sony XR65A80L 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" | 65" |
| 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 | Google TV |
| Speaker Config | — | 3.2 |
| Dolby Atmos (Speakers) | Yes | No |
| HDMI Total Ports | 4 | 5 |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 |
| eARC Port | No | Yes |
| VESA Pattern | — | 300x300 |
| Processor | — | Cognitive Processor XR |
| Model Year | — | — |
Key Differences
- Series Name: Hisense 85U9N at U9N vs Sony XR65A80L at A80L
- Panel Type: Hisense 85U9N at VA vs Sony XR65A80L at WOLED
- HDR Formats: Hisense 85U9N at HDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision IQ, Dolby Vision, HLG vs Sony XR65A80L at
- Weight (w/o Stand): Hisense 85U9N at 117.9lbs vs Sony XR65A80L at 51.4lbs
- Weight (w/ Stand): Hisense 85U9N at 120.2lbs vs Sony XR65A80L at 54.9lbs
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 XR65A80L if you want:
- + better hdmi total ports
- + better depth (w/ stand)
- + lighter weight
- + lighter weight
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Hisense 85U9N and Sony XR65A80L compare to the rest of the field.
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