Sony
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Mini-LED · XR Processor · 4000 nits
95
/ 100
From $5,499
VS
Sony BRAVIA 9 85" wins by 4
Hisense
Hisense U8N 65"
Mini-LED · 3000 nits · $1099
91
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Sony BRAVIA 9 85" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony BRAVIA 9 85" lands at 95 and Hisense U8N 65" at 91. That puts Sony BRAVIA 9 85" ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony BRAVIA 9 85" if…
- ✓Peak brightness leader
- ✓Reference-grade motion
- ✓IMAX Enhanced + Calman ready
Pick Hisense U8N 65" if…
- ✓Jaw-dropping value
- ✓3000-nit brightness
- ✓144Hz gaming
Score breakdown
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
95 picture 98
motion 98
gaming 92
smart 86
sound 86
Hisense U8N 65"
91 picture 92
motion 88
gaming 92
smart 82
sound 82
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Hisense U8N 65"
Panel
Mini-LED
Mini-LED
Size
85″
65″
Refresh
120Hz
144Hz
HDR
Dolby Vision + HDR10
Dolby Vision, HDR10+
HDMI
4× (2× HDMI 2.1)
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Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
Pros
- +Peak brightness leader
- +Reference-grade motion
- +IMAX Enhanced + Calman ready
Cons
- −Expensive
- −Only 2× HDMI 2.1
- −Google TV ads
Hisense U8N 65"
Pros
- +Jaw-dropping value
- +3000-nit brightness
- +144Hz gaming
Cons
- −Processing a step behind Sony
- −Off-axis viewing average
- −Google TV ads
FAQ: Sony BRAVIA 9 85" vs Hisense U8N 65"
Which is better, Sony BRAVIA 9 85" or Hisense U8N 65"? +
Sony BRAVIA 9 85" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony BRAVIA 9 85" worth the price? +
At $5,499, Sony BRAVIA 9 85" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Is Hisense U8N 65" worth the price? +
At $1,099, Hisense U8N 65" delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in picture.
Does Sony BRAVIA 9 85" or Hisense U8N 65" last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.