Sony 85” Class BRAVIA XR X95K 4K HDR Mini LED with Smart Google TV XR85X95K- 2022 Model

I had to replace an older Sony that had died. I was impressed by how much improvement has been made. I don't need my Apple T anymore and I can access all my streaming options through the native software provided. Very convenient and the picture is tremendous.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Sony is a brand that has earned its reputation for me, releasing solid, beautiful, long lived products that I never regret picking up. So how does this Bravia XR X95K 4K HDR Mini LED TV with smart Google TV stack up? Better than advertised, absolutely! As expected, the television came well packaged, strongly buffered by heavy cardboard and film, so that when removed from the box it was pristine, nary a scratch or scuff to be found. Be prepared to have a helper when it arrives, as when boxed, the TV is nearly 150 pounds. The first thing I noted once I had it removed from the packaging was how heavy duty the feet were. That alone gave me great confidence in how Sony had constructed this television. The Bravia's feet are metal, sleek and modern, and you have two options for attaching them (something I wish I'd paid attention to from the description). The pictures I'd seen of the TV had the feet at the outer edges of the screen, probably for maximum stability, but there is an alternative…there are also inner mounting holes that you can use if you console table isn't large enough to accommodate all 75 (or around 69 horizontally at the long end) inches of this thing. Because I wasn't ready to mount the television on the wall (we are still considering where it's final home will be), I purchased a rolling cart to hold the tv, believing my current console table would be too small. Had I known about the smaller foot mount option, I would've used my original console table and saved myself a few bucks, so keep that in mind. That said, I like having the tv on a rolling cart for now, and too, it allows me to point out another feature that proves Sony is keeping even the smallest design details in mind. Like no television I've had before, Sony has provided panels that cover the cords on the back of the tv (pictured) so that the Bravia cuts a clean, tidy profile. If your Bravia is flush mounted on a wall this isn't such a big deal, but if you plan on having yours on a mount that revolves or sticks out, or on a rolling cart as ours is, this keeps everything looking sharp when you look at the tv's profile or rear. Again, this isn't a make or break feature, but rather something that tells me that the folks at Sony are innovative and leaving no potential upgrades unfinished. Which in turn gives me greater confidence for all those things I can't see under the hood (or screen in this case). So how does it function? Again, flawlessly. The picture is bright and crisp, even when viewing fast, jerky action. There are no blurry artifacts from quick pans, something I often notice on lesser televisions when watching sports like soccer or basketball. The frame rate is blazing, and when playing video games, the screen is responsive and crystal clear, the colors vibrant and clean. I have no suggestions for improving anything on this score, as I don't notice anything visually that is less than superb. Obviously the best viewing of the television is from straight in front, but the fall off on side viewing is gradual and better than expected. Its certainly clearer than any television I've previously owned, but still not perfect. What is close to perfect is the sound quality, which is better by great measure than any television I've listened to since flatscreens became the norm. I had decided that a sound bar was a requirement for flatscreens due to their slim profile and lack of large, front facing speakers, so the Bravia really surprised me by just how loud and crisp it produces sound. It isn't quite as resonate and dynamic as my dedicated sound bar, but it's pretty darn close, and given that a sound bar requires more space, more cords, and more cash, the minor improvement in sound just isn't worth it to me. And did I mention that the Bravia calibrates the sound according to your room acoustics and your usual seating arrangement?…wow, how incredible is that! The Bravia's speakers are more than sufficient to fill your living room or den with rich, deep, full sound to enrich any viewing experience. All the smart functions work as expected, and if you have any experience with those features you'll have no problem navigating the menus powered by Google. Everything is intuitive, and the remote, while on the thin side, is easy to use, and responsive. Batteries are included. I know competitors have focused on the sparseness of their remotes (something I definitely don't like), this Sony/Google remote gives you more buttons/options without going overboard. I've included a picture. Because I own other Sony products, and they've aged marvelously, I have great expectations for the life of this television. It looks sharp, both powered on and off, it's performance is outstanding, and it offers me maximum simplicity using the Google Smart features. I couldn't be happier, and I am happy to recommend!