Sony Bravia 9 II 85-Inch TV vs TCL 85-Inch X11K QD-Mini LED TV

The Sony Bravia 9 II is the better TV for most people who can stretch to it: True RGB backlighting, strong anti-glare treatment, wide viewing angles and Sony's processing give a more accurate, more reflection-resistant picture, and reviewers back that up. The TCL X11K is the value pick: a 144Hz QD Mini LED panel with Google TV that covers the big-screen basics for less. Sony owners report only two of four HDMI ports are 2.1 and some handshake trouble with PCs and amps; the TCL's spec sheet is thinner on detail, so check its port loadout before buying for a console or PC.

• Choose the Sony Bravia 9 II if you watch in a bright room, sit off-axis, or want the most accurate color and the best anti-glare screen at 85 inches.
• Choose the TCL X11K if you want a big 85-inch QD Mini LED with a 144Hz panel and Google TV and would rather put the difference into sound or a console.