yeah. opted for x90K instead (although old model - 2022).

the price difference of only rm380 justify for the following differences.


Backlight & Dimming – X90K has Full Array LED with local dimming (48 zones), while X85K uses Direct LED with no local dimming.
Peak Brightness – X90K is brighter (589-964 nits) compared to X85K (~500-600 nits).
Processor – X90K has the Cognitive Processor XR, whereas X85K uses the older 4K HDR Processor.
Speakers – X90K features Acoustic Multi-Audio with Sound Positioning Tweeters (2x10W + 2x5W tweeters, 30W total), while X85K has basic 2x10W speakers (20W total).
Acoustic Center Sync & S-Center Speaker Input – Available on X90K but not on X85K.
Design – X90K has thinner bezels and a more premium build (plastic stand), while X85K has a standard design.

This post has been edited by westlife: Mar 26 2025, 10:56 AM

Wise choice ✅ congratulations 💯🔥

thanks bro.

You're welcome 😎🔥

My 50W800B still kicking ,lol ..
Middle i think end of 5th year mobo macam gg then cannot turn on, lucky 5 years warranty and replaced it.

Now at parent house there

55A80J defo an improvement on PQ. My budget limit was like 9-10k at that time and was also looking for 75". So the X90L fit the budget just nice.

Wish can own big size OLED someday

yes, it is day and nite difference i upgrade from 50W800B. and worst now my eyes are spoiled by OLED. i dun think i can go back to LED tv anymore... for monitor i still can accept since smaller.
and using OLED especially sony OLED to watch movie is totally a most enjoyable experience.

yesterday i watched nezha 2 in the cinema, throughout the watching, what repeating in my mind all the time is that if i watch it at home using my A80J, it will be a totally different experience. I watched nezha 1 recently at home. haha.

X90L is considered the highest end LED tv (except mini-LED) i think, so it should still be not too bad? I bought x90K for my parents i think it should be overkilled already for them.

ya. i wish to have an 65-inch and above sony OLED soon also but price wise is a bit too ex...

This post has been edited by westlife: Mar 26 2025, 03:27 PM

If X90K is pricier than L , that is a scam because TVs are supposed to become cheaper, not more pricier over time. They are not antiques.
X85K is NOT a HDR TV and a MASSIVE downgrade from last year's X85L as well , because they completely removed the FALD system.


Especially when 90K is the newer and successor of 90L , but because Sony is cutting down the cost of production it became a downgrade. Its roughly 25% worse than 90L overall performance.


Judging from ur previous TV ( sad to inform you guys , theres no good 42 ' tv in MY since theres no 42 OLEDs ) , anything from the K or L series should be a very large improvement from your last TV.
If your dad and moms are not picky , they should be quite impressed at the very least.


In general for speakers for elderly who are not very fussy, just get them a cheap edifier soundbar with one button controls that has decent voice reproduction so they can hear the news loud and clear. That's about it.

This post has been edited by Convael: Mar 26 2025, 10:19 PM

bro, u mess up before K and L is it?

K is older model and L is newer (current selling model)
so K has lower spec than L is a norm rite?

X85K vs X90K = i know that it lacks of HDR, the Sony X90K has Full Array Local Dimming (better contrast), XR Cognitive Processor (superior picture processing), Acoustic Multi-Audio (better sound positioning), and higher peak brightness, while the X85K uses an Edge-Lit Direct LED panel (weaker contrast), 4K HDR Processor X1 (slightly less powerful), standard speakers, and lacks local dimming, making it less ideal for HDR content. Price difference is rm380 so i chose X90K.



The X90L is the newer model and successor to the X90K. ​Main differences are the bezel of the TV, which X90L is metal and slimmer, better in local dimming due to more zones and brighter by a bit.

X90K is cheaper due to the fact that X90K is a older and clearance model.

https://www.rtings.com/tv/tools/compare/son...0cl/31221/39008

My parents are using the old KDL-42W674A since 2015 until it retired 2 weeks back without using any additional sound systems. Therefore, i do believe that a x90K will be huge upgrade to them in terms of screen size and all the new features. They are mostly watching free air channels and sometime youtube videos only and their usage on TV daily since they are retirees and both stay at home most of the time thus I did not want to spend too much on a TV such as to go to OLED model even.

X90K does come with 10w + 10w + 5w + 5w (tweeters) so I do believe sound wise is a also huge upgrade to them.

This post has been edited by westlife: Mar 27 2025, 12:53 AM

Oh yea sorry my bad, I keep forgetting Sony has dropped the X__ moniker last year.
Sony hasn't release any mid range models in 2024, Bravia 7 too far ahead of the X90s and Bravia 3 is the entry lvl 4k model.




Not a bit. A lot. This extends up to the full screen brightness , all of which contributes to better contrast despite having lower native contrast , which points to the TV having superior and consistent light controls. It's a direct PQ boosts even if you don't watch HDR content. Its the best affordable LCD Sony has made without stepping into the high ends.


The X85L on the other hand, performs on the same level as X90k.




This post has been edited by Convael: Mar 27 2025, 08:24 AM

yeah this is the reason why the L series are still in production.

and they do not have bravia 2 yet while india already has it. so the current x75k is a model equivalent. but heard from the salesperson at harvey norman mentioning that in april when the new bravia tvs 2025 released, bravia 2 will replace it. A series that has the lowest spec even comparing to bravia 3.

i read the review, yes, it did mention that it is a lot brighter, but since i am buying for my parents, I would rather spend lesser for older model. Ultimately, to my parents, it is already a huge jump from the spoiled 42 inch sony tv that they had been using for the past 10 years before it retired. Even with my A80J, it is not so bright due to OLED but overall it can meet my needs which nowadays i enjoy watching movie at home with my A80J + marshall acton 3 more than watching movies in cinema which the projected movies look so washed out and grey... Instead of spending money on the yearly upgraded model, actually spending more money to go for OLED variants even older model is a better choice than buying the current best LED model with local dimming.

x90K back in the year of 2022, it is also the best LED model with local dimming without going for mini LED. it should really be huge improvement for them in terms of screen size and picture quality and speakers.

and given that tv is not as lasting than the past... paying lesser if anything happened to the tv after warranty is over, will not be so heartpain too.

This post has been edited by westlife: Mar 27 2025, 08:59 AM

To be fair, size does matter.

I have 77A80K, but I still go to my projector for movies... immersion level is totally different. 130" JVC N5.

size does matter but the acceptance level varies among people for sure as well.

I only have 55-inch OLED tv, but it really can meet my need since i am staying in apartment with smaller living room.
totally good enough, if sony 65-inch OLED tv has better deal next time, i will then consider to upgrade.
i already enjoyed a lot on the movie watching with the current one.

do u guys know what is the price to get the replacement remote control from sony?

The Sony A80J OLED TV in Malaysia typically comes with the RMF-TX520P voice remote control. This remote features a slim, elongated black design with a circular directional pad at its center. It includes dedicated buttons for popular streaming services like Netflix and YouTube, enhancing user convenience. ​

For those seeking enhanced functionality, the RMF-TX621E remote is an alternative compatible option. This model offers Bluetooth connectivity and a backlight feature, making it easier to use in low-light environments. ​

Both remotes are designed to complement the A80J's features, providing intuitive control over your viewing experience.

This post has been edited by westlife: Mar 29 2025, 02:24 PM

hi guys, can check with you guys regarding the tv tuner for sony tv (recent models).

i received my x90k, but notice that it has only digital tuner and no more analogue tuner. Is it common for all current sony tv models?

it means it cannot be used to watch analogue channels anymore.

but what happened is this morning, i scan the channels, i can manage to find most of the bolehland free air channels except 8TV, why is it so? is it my antenna prob?

then what happened is afternoon i tried to scan again but i left with 6 lion city channels only and bolehland channels totally cannot be found anymore...

how to resolve this?

Eh.. i think Malaysia already stop FTA analog freq. rite. From 2019.
Only left FTA digital broadcast.

This post has been edited by Max: Mar 29 2025, 10:48 PM

Ic. Thanks for the sharing. This is also the reason why newer Sony tv only comes with digital tuner rite?

Anyway, I am ok with digital tuner only.

Becos just one year difference model, A80J has both analogue and digital tuners while X90K has only digital tuner.

However, just funny thing I have prob with the digital signal which bolehland channels cannot be found now. Dun know what happened?

This post has been edited by westlife: Mar 30 2025, 10:42 AM

Sharing my experience with x90k.

Overall find the picture quality is not bad, brightness is also quite good.

If watching free air channels programme. Almost no difference as compare to oled like A80J.

Using some oled test video to test on x90k, find that the colour and black are also not bad.

Of course black one is totally not able to fight with A80J.

But still good enough for my parents as their usage are purely on YouTube and free air channels and no movies at all.









This post has been edited by westlife: Mar 31 2025, 12:43 PM

Mine X90J panel got problem..... luckily got buy extended warranty, wondering they will change new tv model or able to get panel replacement.

Need send to shop

Wow. How old is ur x90? If u bought in the year of launch which is 2021. It means close to 4 years now?

I noticed X90K is made in bolehland, is this the reason why Sony tv nowadays is not as lasting than before?