The BRAVIA 9 II heads Sony's RGB LED range, and at 85 inches the case for it is headroom in both light and sound. Sony specifies an RGB LED backlight with local dimming, Luminance Booster Pro, X-Wide Angle Pro and Immersive Black Screen Pro, plus an eight-unit, 80W audio system with beam tweeters. The panel is native 120Hz and the platform is Google TV. Physically it is 1892 mm wide, 48.2 kg without its Mirage stand and ships in a carton just over two metres long. Hong Kong licensed stock with a DTMB tuner.
Key features
RGB LED with Luminance Booster Pro
Sony lists the backlight as RGB LED with local dimming under RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro, with XR Contrast Booster 40 and Luminance Booster Pro for high peak luminance, the Pro version where the BRAVIA 7 II gets the standard booster. Immersive Black Screen Pro is listed for handling reflections, useful in bright Hong Kong flats. Sony does not publish a dimming zone count, peak nit figure or colour gamut percentage for BRAVIA models, so none is quoted here.
Eight speakers, 80W and beam tweeters
Sony fits eight speaker units: two subwoofers, two full-range drivers, two tweeters and two beam tweeters, for 80W total. The system is Acoustic Multi-Audio+ with Sound Positioning Tweeter and X-Balanced Speaker, and it decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Output is the same 80W as the 65-inch, so the larger size gains no extra power but keeps the full eight-unit layout. eARC on HDMI is there if you add a soundbar or AV receiver later.
Size, weight and stand compared with the 65-inch
The 85-inch weighs about 48.2 kg without its stand, against 26.6 kg for the 65-inch, and 55.8 kg on the stand. The VESA pattern steps up from 300 x 300 to 400 x 400 mm. The Mirage pedestal stand has one position and grows from about 343 mm to 443 mm wide, with a 441 mm depth. Sony lists the set on its stand at about 1892 x 1158 x 441 mm, but does not publish dimensions without the stand.
Room fit, delivery and wall mounting
Check your seating distance with our TV size calculator before committing to 85 inches. Sony's carton measures about 2008 x 1259 x 242 mm and weighs 68 kg gross, so measure the lift car, door frames and corridor turns, and tell us about any walk-up stairs. For the wall, plan for 48.2 kg on a 400 x 400 mm VESA pattern; plasterboard false walls need checking first. Installation is available as a paid service.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 85 inches (84.6-inch viewable, 214.8 cm) |
| Panel and backlight | LCD, RGB LED backlight with local dimming |
| Viewing angle / screen | X-Wide Angle Pro, Immersive Black Screen Pro; panel type (VA or IPS) not published by Sony |
| Dimming zones / peak brightness | Not published by Sony (Luminance Booster Pro listed) |
| Resolution / native refresh rate | 3840 x 2160 (4K) / 120Hz |
| Processor | XR Processor |
| Picture technologies | RGB TRILUMINOS Max, RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro, XR Contrast Booster 40, XR Clear Image, XR Motion Clarity |
| Colour gamut | Not published by Sony |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision; IMAX Enhanced picture mode |
| HDMI | 4 inputs (all side), HDCP 2.3; HDMI 2.1 features: 4K120 / eARC / VRR / ALLM / SBTM |
| Gaming | VRR on HDMI 3 and 4, ALLM on HDMI 1-4, Auto HDR Tone Mapping, Auto Genre Picture Mode, FPS and RTS game modes |
| Audio output | 80W, 8 units: Subwoofer x 2, Full Range x 2, Tweeter x 2, Beam Tweeter x 2; Acoustic Multi-Audio+, Sound Positioning Tweeter, X-Balanced Speaker |
| Audio formats | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS:X |
| Smart platform | Google TV (Android TV), 32GB storage, Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay and HomeKit, Premium Remote |
| Tuner | 1 tuner, DTMB digital terrestrial (UHF 21-69) |
| Connectivity | 2 USB, 1 Ethernet, 1 digital audio out, Wi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6GHz), Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Dimensions with stand | Approx. 1892 x 1158 x 441 mm |
| Dimensions without stand | Not published by Sony |
| Weight | Approx. 48.2 kg without stand, 55.8 kg with stand |
| Stand | Mirage pedestal stand, 1 position; approx. 443 x 81 x 441 mm (W x H x D) |
| VESA pattern | 400 x 400 mm |
| Power consumption | 228 W in operation (Sony Asia Pacific spec; not listed by Sony Hong Kong), 0.5 W standby |
| Hong Kong energy label | Grade 3, 296 kWh per year (EMSD Energy Label record) |
| Packed carton | Approx. 2008 x 1259 x 242 mm, 68 kg gross |
Who it's for
- Buyers who want the flagship of Sony's RGB LED range at 85 inches and plan to keep it for many years.
- Bright rooms with plenty of daylight, where Luminance Booster Pro and Immersive Black Screen Pro have the most work to do.
- Anyone who wants convincing built-in sound before adding a soundbar: eight units and 80W, including two beam tweeters.
- Not for buyers who already own a good soundbar and watch mostly in a dim room, where much of what separates it from the BRAVIA 7 II goes unused.
Warranty and delivery
This is Hong Kong licensed stock carrying the manufacturer's Hong Kong warranty. The exact warranty term is stated on the warranty card supplied with the set. Viewing is available by appointment at our Kwun Tong showroom.
For an 85-inch set, delivery with tabletop installation is HK$800, or delivery with wall mounting is HK$1,500 with the bracket included. Collection at the Kwun Tong showroom is free, and kerbside drop-off (we bring it to street level) is HK$200. Walk-up buildings without a lift add HK$100 per floor, with no cap. Discovery Bay adds HK$500. Cheung Chau and Lamma Island orders are delivered to the Central pier for self-collection, without installation. Before ordering, please tell us the lift size, the door and corridor width, and whether the TV wall is solid or plasterboard. Installation is a paid service and is not included in the price of the set.
Frequently asked questions
How many dimming zones and nits does the 85-inch BRAVIA 9 II have?
Sony does not publish dimming zone counts or peak brightness figures for BRAVIA models, and the 85-inch BRAVIA 9 II is no exception. Its Hong Kong specification confirms an RGB LED backlight with local dimming, RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro and Luminance Booster Pro. We only quote numbers Sony states, so zone and nit figures are left out.
Is the 85-inch sound weaker than the smaller sizes?
No. Sony lists the same 80W output and the same eight units for the 85-inch as for the 65-inch: two subwoofers, two full-range drivers, two tweeters and two beam tweeters. The larger cabinet does not add power, but it does not lose any drivers either. For a large, open living room, a Sony soundbar over eARC remains an option.
Can it go on a plasterboard wall?
It weighs about 48.2 kg without its stand and uses a 400 x 400 mm VESA pattern. Concrete and brick walls are usually straightforward, but plasterboard false walls need checking first because they may not carry that load without fixing into the structure behind. Sony does not publish the panel depth without the stand. Wall mounting is available as a paid installation service.