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Sony XB90x / X90B (2014) Series

335 reviews

Dec, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 335 reviews of Sony XB90x / X90B (2014) Series. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the durability and design. The usability and image quality are also mentioned favorably. The remote control and price get critical views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony XB90x / X90B (2014) Series is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony XB90x / X90B (2014) Series

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Sony XB90x / X90B (2014) Series from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony XB90x / X90B (2014) Series

alaTest has collected and analyzed 43 user reviews of Sony XB90x / X90B (2014) Series from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

77% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2025

Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Sony XBR-79X900B

With a robust built-in sound system, the Sony XBR-65X900B is one of the best 4K HDTVs you can buy right now, but until 4K content becomes widely available, it's not worth the high cost.

Bright picture with accurate colors. Attractive design. Powerful sound system. Lots of features.

Expensive. Poor black levels for the price. 4K content selection isn't compelling yet.

While you can't count on Netflix and YouTube for 4K video unless you have a truly prodigious Internet connection, Sony itself offers a solution that's much more reliable. Unfortunately, it's expensive and extremely limited. The upcoming FMP-X10 is a...

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by : David Katzmaier (cnet.com)

Sony XBR-X900B review: Speaker-first 4K TV pumps powerful pictures, too

The speakers of Sony's XBR-X900B have come to kick butt and offer no apologies. They provide the sweetest sound we've heard from any TV, and combine with stellar picture quality to deliver the complete package. As long as you like the look of speakers,...

The Sony XBR-X900B series provides the best picture quality of any 4K TV we've tested so far, competing well against the better plasmas. It also pumped out best sound of any TV we've heard, bar none. Its prominent speakers and high-end finish makes a...

Those speakers: you'll either love 'em or hate 'em. Most people won't love 'em. The X900B is also more expensive than most 65-inch 4K TVs. The high resolution doesn't provide a major boost in image quality, especially with non-4K content. The 3D image...

If you can stand its speakers, Sony's XBR-X900B will reward you with the best combination of audio and video quality you've ever seen (or heard).

Jun, 2014

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Sony XBR-65X900B

At the high end, where TVs like Sony's XBR-X900B compete, there's the added fact that many people have a dedicated home-theater system, with big separate speakers and amplification that render moot (mute?) any audio built into the TV.

If you can stand its speakers, Sony's XBR-X900B will reward you with the best combination of audio and video quality you've ever seen (or heard).

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Chris Eberle (hometheaterhifi.com)

Sony XBR-65X900B 65" Ultra HD (4K) Television Review

When 4K televisions first hit the market a year ago they were priced at the extreme high-end; but second-generation sets are becoming more affordable. In this review, I'm checking out Sony's XBR-65X900B, a 65" (diagonal) Ultra HD set with great picture...

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Chris Eberle (hometheaterhifi.com)

Sony XBR-65X900B 65″ Ultra HD (4K) Television Review

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Clarity and detail beyond reproach ; Accurate color, grayscale and gamma ; Excellent scaling of lower-res content ; Sound quality is second to none

Average native contrast ; Image enhancements require careful tweaking for the best image ; Confusing Scene Select and Picture Mode options

Dec, 2014

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Expert review by : Stephen (4k.com)

A Review of the Sony XBR79X900B 79-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz 3D Smart LED TV

Sony's Braiva line of 4K ultra HD TVs is already well known among 4K TV fans and tech watchers for its overall quality and feature rich specifications. The Sony XBR79X900B 79-Inch 4K ultra HD 120Hz 3D Smart LED TV is no exception to this and in fact...

Excellent visual display ; Best built-in speakers on the 4K TV market ; Full connectivity ; Includes access to the Sony 4K media player ; Exceptional color vibrancy with Triluminous Display

One really heavy, bulky TV ; Off-angle viewing could use work ; Overly expensive ; Less than intuitive smart TV interface

If you're willing to pay a little bit more than might be the fairest possible price for this TV, then the Sony XBR79X900B will give you one fantastic 4K TV system with the best sound you'll find on the market.

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : Stephen (4k.com)

Sony KD-65X9005B Review: A High End, Highly Anticipated 4K TV

The Sony KD-65X9005B starts off the manufacturer's second generation of 4K TVs by offering a huge list of features and exquisite image quality at a fairly reasonable price as far as 4K HD TVs go. Measuring in at 65 diagonal screen inches and partially...

Some seriously awesome and highly advanced speakers ; 3840 x 2160 Ultra HD resolution ; Beautiful and very subtle color rendering thanks to the Triluminous Display ; Comes with Smart TV ; Access to the Sony Entertainment Network ; Comprehensive...

Too expensive for what it offers ; 4K and Triluminous display fails with regular DVD ; Too bulky, thick and heavy ; Motion rendering is lacking ; Needs improvements on DVD resolution

The KD-65 is one hell of a fine purchase as far as 4K TVs go. However, in terms of overall value per dollar spent, you’re probably better off going for something like the Samsung UN65F9000, which offers better motion rendering, slightly better...

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Thomas J. Norton (soundandvision.com)

Sony XBR-55X900B LCD/LED Ultra HDTV

2D Performance 3D Performance Features

The XBR-55X900B is the smallest set in Sony’s X900B series, which also includes the 65-inch XBR-65X900B ($5,000) and the 79-inch XBR-79X900B ($9,000). Fifty-five inches is a relatively small size for achieving the maximum benefits of 4K resolution. But...

Oct, 2014

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Expert review by : hdtvuniverse.com (hdtvuniverse.com)

Sony XBR-79X900B Review – 79-inch 4K Ultra LED HDTV

Let's begin with the innovative Wedge Design, which remained as the talk of the town for so many weeks after it's introduced. It's thin at the top and grows thicker to have enough depth for the side mounted front-facing speakers. This kind of design...

May, 2014

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Expert review by : hdtvuniverse.com (hdtvuniverse.com)

Sony XBR-55X900B Review – 55-inch 4K Ultra LED HDTV

Sony has designed this 4K UHD TV using the innovative Wedge Design. Here, the display screen is thin at the top and gradually thickens towards the bottom creating enough depth for the side-mounted speaker system. This makes a perfect shape to save...

May, 2014

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