Sony - 50" Class BRAVIA XR X90J Series LED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (2021)

Name: Sony - 50" Class BRAVIA XR X90J Series LED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (2021)
Brand: Sony
SKU: 6453206
Rating: 4.7 (571 reviews)

Model: XR50X90J

SKU: 6453206

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Key Specs
- Display Type: LED
- Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Screen Size Class: 50 inches (The group size measurement of a screen. This differs from a screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- High Dynamic Range Format: HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- LED Panel Type: Standard LED
- Backlight Type: Full Array Local Dimming (Edge-lit: lights are on the edges of the display with ~10 zones of vertical LEDs. Direct-lit: lights are on the edges and behind the screen for more light uniformity than Edge-lit. Full array: direct-lit with local dimming for greater contrast with up to 100 zones of LEDs.)
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Motion Enhancement Technology: Motionflow XR 240 (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
- Smart Platform: Google TV (Just like a computer, a smart TV needs an operating system (also called a smart platform) in order to access the Internet, connect with entertainment apps, and play streaming content. Some common TV smart platforms are; Roku TV, Android TV, and Chromecast.)
- Featured Streaming Services: Paramount+, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, SHOWTIME, STARZ, Sling TV, YouTube, Peacock (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 4
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
General
- Brand: Sony
- Model Number: XR50X90J
- Product Name: 50" Class BRAVIA XR X90J Series LED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (2021)
- Color: Black
- Model Year: 2021
Dimensions
- Product Height With Stand: 28.25 inches
- Product Width: 44.12 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth With Stand: 11.37 inches
- Product Height Without Stand: 25.62 inches
- Product Depth Without Stand: 2.87 inches
- Product Weight With Stand: 31.1 pounds
- Product Weight Without Stand: 29.8 pounds
- Stand Width: 26.25 inches (The horizontal measurement of the stand/base, or the distance from the outside of one leg to the outside of the opposite leg, as it is attached to the product.)
- Stand Depth: 13.13 inches
- Adjustable Stand Width: false (Whether the stand can adjust to have more than one measurement either between the legs or the base itself.)
Display
- Display Type: LED
- Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Screen Size: 49.5 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Size Class: 50 inches (The group size measurement of a screen. This differs from a screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- High Dynamic Range Format: HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- Picture Quality Enhancement Technology: Cognitive Processor XR
- LED Panel Type: Standard LED
- Backlight Type: Full Array Local Dimming (Edge-lit: lights are on the edges of the display with ~10 zones of vertical LEDs. Direct-lit: lights are on the edges and behind the screen for more light uniformity than Edge-lit. Full array: direct-lit with local dimming for greater contrast with up to 100 zones of LEDs.)
- Curved Screen: false
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Motion Enhancement Technology: Motionflow XR 240 (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
- Closed Captioning: true (The text version of spoken audio displayed on the screen. Devices that can display closed captioning typically have the option to toggle the feature on or off.)
- Language(s) Displayed: English, French, Spanish (The available language options for displayed text or captions.)
Features
- Remote Control Type: Voice control
- Smart Capable: true (Smart, or smart-capable devices are able to connect directly to your home network in order to stream content from the Internet, run Internet-based apps, or connect to other smart devices.)
- Smart Platform: Google TV (Just like a computer, a smart TV needs an operating system (also called a smart platform) in order to access the Internet, connect with entertainment apps, and play streaming content. Some common TV smart platforms are; Roku TV, Android TV, and Chromecast.)
- Featured Streaming Services: Paramount+, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, SHOWTIME, STARZ, Sling TV, YouTube, Peacock (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
- Screen Mirroring: true (Casts the screen of one device onto another wirelessly, using a common protocol (typically Bluetooth).)
- Screen Mirroring Technology: Miracast, Apple AirPlay 2
- Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Indoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
- TV Tuner: Digital (The ATSC TV Tuner is a component built into conventional TV sets or other devices for receiving over-the-air broadcast TV without a cable/satellite box. Digital tuners may be purchased separately and connected to a device if it does not have one built in.)
Connectivity
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 4
- Display Connector(s): 1 x Composite video, 2 x HDMI 2.1 (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Network Connector(s): 1 x LAN, 1 x RS-232
- USB Ports: 2 x USB-A 2.0 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC): ARC
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- RF Antenna Input: true (This input is used to connect devices such as antennas or cable boxes to a TV via a coaxial cable.)
- Number Of USB Port(s) (Total): 2 (The total number of USB ports including all generations and versions.)
- Bluetooth Version: 4.2 (The Bluetooth specification formalized by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. All versions of the Bluetooth standard are backwards compatible with previous versions.)
Compatibility
- VESA Wall Mount Standard: 300mm x 300mm (VESA wall mount standards refer to the spacing of screw holes built into a TV in order to fit with standard TV wall mounts. These standards are implemented into most TVs and monitors.)
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
Audio
- Built-In Speakers: true
- Built-in Speaker Type: Downward firing (Backward, downward, and front-firing speakers direct sound into the room from those respective directions. A soundbar is typically long and rectangular, and designed to act as an all-in-one speaker with greater sound production than that of a TV alone. An acoustic surface is the result of small sound actuators embedded directly behind the screen, turning the entire screen's surface into a speaker.)
- Surround Sound Supported: DTS Digital Surround (Surround sound systems use multiple audio channels and speakers to create an immersive sound experience for the listener. There are also various proprietary technologies that imitate this kind of sound via a device's built-in speakers or soundbar.)
Power
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- Estimated Annual Operating Cost: 20 United States dollars (Predicted cost of operating the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 162 kilowatt hours (Predicted amount of electricity needed to operate the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Rechargeable Battery (Remote Control): false
- Battery Size (Remote Control): AAA (The battery size required for operation.)
- Number Of Batteries Required (Remote Control): 2
- Number of Batteries Included (Remote Control): 2
- Battery Chemistry (Remote Control): Alkaline
- Wattage: 159 watts (Measurement of electrical power.)
Included
- Wall Mount Included: false
- Stand Included: true
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
Box Dimension
- Height: 30.4 inches
- Width: 48.1 inches
- Depth: 5.5 inches
- CubicDimension: 8042 inches
Other
- UPC: 027242921924

Everything you watch becomes more detailed and immersive with true-to-life 4K HDR, powered by the all-new Cognitive Processor XR. Feel the intensity of the sun and experience all the stars of the night sky with Full Array LED and XR Contrast Booster 5. With outstanding picture quality, a flush bezel design, and HDMI 2.1 for next-gen gaming, the X90J 4K HDR LED TV is ready for everything.

Cognitive Processor XR: Revolutionary TV processing technology that understands how humans see and hear delivering intense contrast and natural colors. Thousands of individual on-screen elements are processed and remastered in the blink of an eye, bringing astounding realism to your content
FULL ARRAY LED & XR CONTRAST BOOSTER 5: By precisely controlling brightness in sections of the screen independently, Full Array LED brings out real-life depth and detail with deep blacks and breathtaking contrast.
XR TRILUMINOS PRO Color: Rediscover everything you watch with billions of accurate colors and see impressive picture quality that is natural and beautiful to the human eye.
GOOGLE TV: Seamlessly browse 700,000+ movies and TV episodes from across your favorite streaming services, all in one place. Watch content from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Paramount+, YouTube, Apple TV app, Peacock, HBO Max and many more. Searching is easy- just ask Google.
XR 4K UPSCALING: Enjoy all your HD content in close to 4K resolution and bring back lost texture and detail with intelligent TV processing.
XR MOTION CLARITY: Intelligent motion processing for fast-moving, blur-free sports and action-packed movies. The Cognitive Processor XR with XR Motion Clarity cross-analyzes and precisely controls the action in every scene to ensure pictures quality stays smooth, bright, and clear.
Smart TV that plays well with others: With Google Assistant built-in, use your voice to control TV and smart devices. Works with Amazon Alexa enabled devices to control your TV. Stream content from your Apple devices using Airplay, to configure, customize and control your smart home using HomeKit.
BRAVIA CORE exclusive content service: Bring the cinematic experience home. Enjoy streaming high-quality movies included with BRAVIA CORE, exclusively on select Sony TVs.
ACOUSTIC MULTI-AUDIO: Two sound positioning tweeters on the sides of the TV elevates the soundstage enabling sound to follow the action for a truly immersive experience
ULTRA-SLIM WALL MOUNT COMPATIBLE: Hang your TV like a work of art with the optional SU-WL855 ultra-slim wall-mount bracket that is specially designed for select Sony BRAVIA OLED and LED TVs.
Perfect for PlayStation 5: Get the most out of your gaming with BRAVIA XR TVs featuring exclusive features for the PS5 console along with 4K/120fps as specified in HDMI 2.1 and input lag as low as 8.5ms.
Cognitive Processor XR: Revolutionary TV processing technology that understands how humans see and hear delivering intense contrast and natural colors. Thousands of individual on-screen elements are processed and remastered in the blink of an eye, bringing astounding realism to your content
FULL ARRAY LED & XR CONTRAST BOOSTER 5: By precisely controlling brightness in sections of the screen independently, Full Array LED brings out real-life depth and detail with deep blacks and breathtaking contrast.
XR TRILUMINOS PRO Color: Rediscover everything you watch with billions of accurate colors and see impressive picture quality that is natural and beautiful to the human eye.
GOOGLE TV: Seamlessly browse 700,000+ movies and TV episodes from across your favorite streaming services, all in one place. Watch content from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Paramount+, YouTube, Apple TV app, Peacock, HBO Max and many more. Searching is easy- just ask Google.
XR 4K UPSCALING: Enjoy all your HD content in close to 4K resolution and bring back lost texture and detail with intelligent TV processing.
XR MOTION CLARITY: Intelligent motion processing for fast-moving, blur-free sports and action-packed movies. The Cognitive Processor XR with XR Motion Clarity cross-analyzes and precisely controls the action in every scene to ensure pictures quality stays smooth, bright, and clear.
Smart TV that plays well with others: With Google Assistant built-in, use your voice to control TV and smart devices. Works with Amazon Alexa enabled devices to control your TV. Stream content from your Apple devices using Airplay, to configure, customize and control your smart home using HomeKit.
BRAVIA CORE exclusive content service: Bring the cinematic experience home. Enjoy streaming high-quality movies included with BRAVIA CORE, exclusively on select Sony TVs.
ACOUSTIC MULTI-AUDIO: Two sound positioning tweeters on the sides of the TV elevates the soundstage enabling sound to follow the action for a truly immersive experience
ULTRA-SLIM WALL MOUNT COMPATIBLE: Hang your TV like a work of art with the optional SU-WL855 ultra-slim wall-mount bracket that is specially designed for select Sony BRAVIA OLED and LED TVs.
Perfect for PlayStation 5: Get the most out of your gaming with BRAVIA XR TVs featuring exclusive features for the PS5 console along with 4K/120fps as specified in HDMI 2.1 and input lag as low as 8.5ms.

Whats Included

Voice Remote
Batteries
AC Power Cord
Operating instructions
Quick Setup Guide
Stand
TV
Warranty
Voice Remote
Batteries
AC Power Cord
Operating instructions
Quick Setup Guide
Stand
TV
Warranty

Documents

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Q: Can someone confirm the width of the stand? My furniture is 36 inches wide and I want to be sure that this 50 inch Sony will fit. I've seen differing stand widths depending on the source.

A: yes -my xr-50x90j the stand width is 26''

Q: Do you need an external sound bar for this product or is sound built in?

A: Hi AL, thanks for inquiring about our X90J BRAVIA XR Full Array LED TV. The TV itself has great sound. The X90J uses an ACOUSTIC MULTI-AUDIO speaker type – Two sound positioning tweeters on the sides of the TV elevate the soundstage, enabling sound to follow the action for a truly immersive experience. You can also add an external soundbar depending on your preference. I hope this helps. Regards, Erin

Q: Does sonyx90j has ips or va penal?

A: The x90j uses a VA panel. The x80j uses an IPS panel.

Q: Can I hook up my roku to this tv?

A: Roku works great on this tv. I had used Roku for Netflix but I now find that the Netflix app built into the Sony TV is faster . Great TV

Q: Does this Sony TV have the "Digital Channel Add" function that allows you to manually add additional digital channels after doing a channel scan for OTA stations?

A: Hi Duke, Great News! Yes, the X90J has the Digital Channel Add feature. This feature allows you to individually program newly received digital channels while preserving digital channels already stored in the tuner memory. This feature is available on TVs with an internal ATSC tuner. Also, the digital cable channel may be set to [Hidden] in [Show/Hide channels]. I hope this helps! Jay

Q: Can you just use the remote to change channels or do you have to use vocal commands?

A: Hi Sonyfan, thank you for inquiring about the TV. You can use the remote control to change the channels or use voice commands depending on your preference. Regards, Erin

Q: Is this tv compatible with the iPhone 13 pro max and the 9th generation iPad from Apple? XR X90J Series 50inch Bravia

A: Hi Sandman, Thank you for the inquiry! Yes, the XR50X90J is compatible with AirPlay 2 and HomeKit. iOS 12.2 or later or macOS 10.14.4 or later is required. Apple ID account required. Subscriptions may be required to access certain content. With Apple AirPlay, you can stream video and audio to your television right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Watch movies and shows from Apple TV app, your favorite apps, or even Safari. Share your photos with everyone in the room. I hope this helps! Jay

Q: How long is the power cord. Thanks in advance

A: Hi, thanks for your inquiry. The X90J power cord length is approximately 1.6 m (5.2 ft). Regards, Erin

Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the picture quality, color, and sound of the 50" Class BRAVIA XR X90J Series LED 4K UHD Smart Google TV. They find the TV easy to set up and are happy with the price. However, some customers have concerns about the viewing angle and screen issues, while others find the smart TV features limiting.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I am very picky and I am 100% satisfied
Review of the 50 inch Sony Bravia XR-50X90J Background Info: In 2004 I purchased a Sony - KV-32FV310 32-Inch FD Trinitron WEGA Television from The GoodGuys. It was one of those huge square heavy televisions. It had a great picture being a Trinitron. In 2009 I purchased a Sony KDL-46XBR9 from Best Buy. It was a 46 inch LCD "XBR" model which signifies top of the line. It was a close-out so I was able to afford it ... about $1,200 which was almost half off the normal price. It was a great TV with excellent color. It finally died this spring in April 2021. I hate shopping for TV's because I am extremely picky about the picture and color quality and features. And now that there are several companies that make excellent TV's, it is very hard to choose. Also I figure I will have the TV for many years so I want to make sure I will be happy with it. After spending several days at BestBuy and many hours on Youtube I realized that Sony was not the dominant manufacturer anymore. However it did seem that Sony had maintained it's reputation for excellent true color. But it also had gained a reputation for being a bit more expensive than the competitors. My first decision was between OLED and 4K LED. After watching hours of YouTube reviews I decided there was not a enough picture quality difference to justify the extra money and having to worry about the screen "burning in" on the OLED after a few years. Next I had to pick the size. My last TV was a 46 inch. A 50 inch was a nice upgrade and still fit perfectly with my existing setup. Several people said "no, go bigger", but I am totally happy with this size. I sit about six feet away from it. Also the feet on the Sony 50 inch are closer together and not spread way out near the edges of the TV, so that fit on my existing TV stand very well. And there is a Composite video input which allows for older equipment to connect to the TV via the Red/White/Yellow cable. The operating system of this TV is very good and the remote is very good. It has a powerful CPU processor. The thing I like the most about this TV is the absolutely gorgeous picture. I have always had a good picture with my older Sony's but this truly is incredible. I waited two months before writing this review to really see what I thought about it. And I have on quite a few occasions literally said out-loud ... "Wow, that is a beautiful picture" ... the color is perfect and strong while looking extremely natural and realistic. And blacks are black. I also like the price. Sony had just dropped the price from $1,299 to $1,099 when I was shopping which made it competitive and removed the "Sony is more expensive concern". If you are like me and stress out about which TV to buy let me tell you what worked for me. Take your time. I started by spending a few nights online browsing what was available. There are three main companies that seem to make the best TV's. Samsung, Sony, and LG. The feet on the LG 4K LCD's were too wide apart for my furniture. The Samsung 4K LCD's looked good but did not have the composite video input and also had some complaints about glare. Next I picked a weekday afternoon to spend in the store. The store was not crowded and I took my time looking at the TV's and occasionally chatting with a couple sales guys. I had told myself I was not going to make a decision on that first visit which allowed me to relax. I brought a notepad so I could take notes. When I finally got maxed out looking at so many TV's I left the store and took a break for a couple days from thinking about it. Finally after some more online researching and another store visit I decided on the size and then on the Sony. I ordered it online and picked it up at the store. The 50 inch TV box actually fit in my car which was great, although the salesmen at the store had said he could give me free delivery. All that time and effort was worth it. The color and picture are truly stunning, and the operation of the TV is very good. I went with an extended warranty for five years. I do that with TV's and Dell computers. Over the two months there have been two firmware updates which are easy to do and I think one of them actually improved the picture quality. Two settings were important to get the picture just right: CineMotion - set this to high to remove any "judder" Brightness - I dropped this down to 15 I hope this review will help others. Many folks can make a quick decision and get on with it. Not me. If you are considering the X90J series I can tell you it is an outstanding television, especially the picture quality and the color realism. Good Luck, Richard B
Posted 4 years ago by RichardB
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fancy TV
Very happy with it. Picture looks great. Screen looks very black (in black scenes) even in the dark. Get very bright when needed too. Legs are very wide on the TV, but i knew that going in and bought a VESA stand. The OS is very fluid and is good at surfacing things I want to watch. The voice remote is very handy. The audio was good for a TV, but I didn't listen to it much. Only during setup before I plugged in my existing soundbar. I do wish the ARC/eARC port was not the second HDMI 2.1 port, but I suppose the only thing that really will need it is a game console, and I am unlikely to ever have more than one. Only real downside I have found is the ethernet port is limited to 100mbit. I didn't know you could still buy chips that weren't gigabit! The Bravia Core service even mentions (deep in the fine print) that to get the full bandwidth the service can deliver you have to use Wi-Fi ac. Oh well. Very happy with the $200 price drop. That sealed the deal for me. Tried to take pics of TV, but on camera they all looked bad, so you'll just have to trust me it looks very good in person.
Posted 4 years ago by PatrickFB
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sony Bravia
Looks great sound ok am having issues with arc hdmi though not sure if it’s tv or sound bar , sometimes restarting sound bar gets it to work but other times I have to restart tv. I might just end up using optical option instead. Sound bar is a Samsung & I had problems Samsung tvs I hate them & their famous vertical shadows lines which appear 1 to 2 years after purchase. Maybe I’ll buy Sony sound bar in future tough to isolate hdmi issue at this time.
Posted 2 years ago by Teddyss101