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Release date: 21 Mar 2023
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Sony XR-65X90L review

Sony XR-65X90L. Display diagonal: 165.1 cm (65"), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Display technology: LED, Screen shape: Flat, LED backlighting type: Full-Array. Smart TV. Motion interpolation technology: XR Motion Clarity, Native aspect ratio: 16:9. Digital signal format system: DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-T. Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN. Product colour: Silver

"Great for sports, with bright, vivid scenes. This is the Sony BRAVIA X90L Full Array LED TV.
Sports fans, rejoice! Our Cognitive Processor XR understands how humans see and hear in real-life. For example, it recognises that you will be focusing on the player with the ball, and that the sound of the crowd should roar from all directions. Scenes are then recreated in your living room that are so realistic, you can see them unfold in front of your eyes and hear the action all around you.
Full Array LED breathes brightness and contrast into every competition. No more details overwhelmed by shadow or lost in blown-out highlights - just breath-taking contrast, colour, and depth - even when watching in daylight!
High-speed sports are smooth, clear, and blur-free on the X90L too, thanks to our trusted XR Motion Clarity technology.
Our Acoustic Multi Audio technology recreates immersive sound that appears to come from its original sound source, so you'll hear as a car races across the horizon or the sound of a cheering crowd from the sides, and feel closer to the atmosphere inside the stadium.
You can even take your home entertainment set-up to the next level with the Acoustic Center Sync feature, which synchronises your TV's audio system with the centre channel of a compatible Sony soundbar.
The smooth, aluminium Seamless Edge Bezel will harmonise with any interior while the 3-way aluminium wedge TV stand will offer ultimate convenience.
Hundreds of movies are waiting for you on the BRAVIA CORE app! Exclusively for BRAVIA XR owners, you'll gain access to the Sony Pictures Entertainment library filled with the latest blockbusters and classics, watch in Pure Stream (the highest in streaming quality), enjoy the largest available collection of IMAX Enhanced movies, and be treated to behind-the-scenes Studio Access. When you buy the X90L, you can choose 10 movies to redeem in up to 4K HDR quality, and enjoy 24 months of unlimited streaming.
A great TV for gamers, the X90L recognises when a console is connected and powered on, automatically switching to Auto Low Latency Mode in HDMI 2.1 so you can enjoy smoother, more responsive gameplay. In high-contrast scenes, youโ€™ll be able to see the crucial details in the darkest and brightest parts of the screen, thanks to our Auto HDR Tone Mapping technology. With Auto Genre Picture Mode, you wonโ€™t need to worry about adjusting your settings as you switch between different types of entertainment.
Our new dedicated Gaming Menu allows you to optimise your gaming performance - quickly. It includes Motion Blur Reduction, Black Equaliser, Crosshair (available in six different styles), and Custom Screen, which allows you to maximise your view when you need to see more detail in every corner of a game and minimise it when you need your eyes to focus on the enemy with laser vision!
You'll access 700,000+ movies and TV episodes from across your streaming services on this Google TV, and everything is organised into topics and genres to suit your personal interests.
Set aside your remote and control the X90L hands-free! Voice Search makes life so much easier - just ask to find a specific title, search by genre, get personalised recommendations... You can even use it to control your other smart home devices, and more.
You can even save up to 32% more energy with our TV! Our new Eco Dashboard puts all of your eco settings in one place that's intuitive and user-friendly, so you can save energy without hassle or jargon.*
BRAVIA CAM is compatible, allowing you to take your video chats to the big screen, and more.
Crunchyroll - the largest anime streaming service in the world โ€“ is included on the X90L too. With a vast library of anime, manga, and other original content, you can watch titles like ""Lupin the Third,"" ""Attack on Titan,"" and ""The God of High School"" on-demand on your Sony TV. The movies and shows are translated and subtitled or dubbed, so you can enjoy in a variety of languages."

  • Sports fans, rejoice! Full Array LED breathes brightness and contrast into every competition. No more details overwhelmed by shadow or lost in blown-out highlights - just breathtaking contrast, colour, and depth!
  • Our Acoustic Multi Audio technology recreates sound that appears to come from its original sound source, so you'll hear as a car races across the horizon, or the sound of a cheering crowd from the sides. With such an immersive, accurate audio experience, you'll feel closer to the atmosphere inside the stadium
  • "The smooth, aluminium Seamless Edge Bezel will harmonise with any interior. The 3-way aluminium wedge TV stand offers ultimate convenience; choose the standard position, narrow position for smaller furniture surfaces, or the raised position to tuck your soundbar underneath."
  • "Perfect for PlayStation 5, the X90L features Auto Low Latency Mode in HDMI 2.1 for smooth, responsive gameplay, as well as Auto HDR Tone Mapping to reveal crucial details in the darkest and brightest parts of the screen. There's even a dedicated Gaming Menu that includes our brand-new Crosshair and Custom Screen features - they could be the secret to your next win!"
  • Access 700,000+ movies and TV episodes from across your streaming services on this Google TV, with everything organised to suit your personal interests. You can even set aside your remote and go hands-free with Voice Search!
  • Hundreds of movies are waiting for you on the BRAVIA CORE app! Exclusively for BRAVIA TV owners, you can choose 10 movies to redeem in up to 4K HDR quality, as well as 24 months of unlimited streaming

Sony XR-65X90L specs

Packaging Data

Package weight: 33 kg
Package height: 1004 mm
Package depth: 167 mm
Package width: 1574 mm
E-manual: yes
Remote control included: yes
Cables included: AC
Desktop stand: yes

Ports & Interfaces

Consumer Electronics Control (CEC): BRAVIA Sync
Common interface Plus (CI+): yes
RF ports quantity: 1
Digital audio optical out: 1
Audio (L/R) in: 1
Composite video in: 1
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
HDCP: yes
PC in (D-Sub): no
HDMI ports quantity: 4

Weight & Dimensions

Stand width: 120.9 cm
Weight (without stand): 24.2 kg
Height (without stand): 83.1 cm
Depth (without stand): 5.7 cm
Width (without stand): 144.5 cm
Weight (with stand): 25 kg
Height (with stand): 861 mm
Depth (with stand): 345 mm
Width (with stand): 1445 mm

Management Features

On/Off timer: yes
Sleep timer: yes
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG): True
Voice control: yes

Network

Web browser: yes
Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, HID, HOGP, AVRCP, SPP
Bluetooth: True
Bluetooth version: 4.2
Wi-Fi Direct: True
Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN: yes
Wi-Fi: True

Performance

USB recording: yes
Parental control: yes
24p support: yes
Picture processing technology: Sony XR Triluminos Pro, Sony Cognitive Processor XR, Sony Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, Sony Live Colour, Sony XR HDR Remaster, Sony XR Smoothing, Sony XR Super Resolution
Local dimming: yes
Ambient light sensor: yes
Video compression formats: MPEG2, HDV, AVC, AVCHD, MP4, MPEG1
Teletext: 1000 pages
Teletext function: yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Dolby Vision
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes

TV Tuner

Supported TV bands: UHF, VHF
Auto channel search: yes
Analog signal format system: NTSC 3.58, PAL, NTSC 4.43, SECAM B/G, SECAM D/K, PAL BG, PAL DK, SECAM
Digital signal format system: DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-T
Tuner type: Analog & digital

Power

AC input frequency: 50 Hz
AC input voltage: 220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours: 147 kWh
Power consumption (typical): 287 W
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours: 101 kWh
Energy efficiency class (HDR): G
Energy efficiency class (SDR): F

Design

Stand colour: Silver
Panel mounting interface: 300 x 300 mm
VESA mounting: yes
Product colour: Silver
Rollable display: no

Other Features

Audio output channels: 2.0 channels

Smart TV

Video apps: Google TV
App distribution platform: Google Play
Built-in Chromecast: yes
Smart modes: Photo, Cinema, Custom, Game, Vivid, Dolby Vision, Graphics, Netflix Calibrated, Dolby Vision Bright, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision Dark, Standard
Apple AirPlay 2 support: yes
Operating system version: 10
Operating system installed: Android
Internet TV: True
Smart TV: True

Audio

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC): yes
Sound modes: Dolby Audio, Sports, Music, Standard, Cinema, Dialog
Audio decoders: DTS, Dolby Atmos
Audio decoding technologies: DTS Digital Surround
RMS rated power: 30 W
Number of speakers: 4

Display

Display diagonal (metric): 164 cm
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178ยฐ
Viewing angle, vertical: 178ยฐ
Display refresh rates supported: 100 Hz, 120 Hz
Motion interpolation technology: XR Motion Clarity
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Screen shape: Flat
LED backlighting type: Full-Array
Display technology: LED
Display technology: LED
Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
HD type: 4K Ultra HD
Display diagonal: 165.1 cm (65")