Cinema lovers will not appreciate the shallow black level, although the average brightness of the Sony BRAVIA KD-55X85TJ TV, as well as the image detail, differs from the younger series in a positive way. For those who like to play, a clear plus will be a native refresh rate of 120 Hz and an HDMI 2.1 port.

On the one hand the TV had good upscaling capabilities, nice color reproduction with nice color gradients, very good contrast ratio due to the use of a VA panel and extremely low input lag and with the addition of HDMI 2.1 ports makes it ideal for all cost sensitive gamers. Brightness may not be extraordinary but considering its class it fared good enough which makes HDR viewing more pleasant. The new Google TV feels fresh and will please many with its ease of use.

There is no way to miss the excellent picture quality and vivid colors the X85J gives you. It’s bright enough for SD pictures and it comes with Google TV which gives you lots of choices when it’s time to stream TV shows and movies.

The outstanding contrast and excellent black uniformity are great for watching movies in the dark, but it lacks a local dimming feature, which is a bit disappointing. It's a good TV for watching sports or TV shows during the day, and its low input lag and fast response time make it a good choice for playing games.