Between the ULED X UX 85 and Bravia 3 LED 55, the ULED X UX 85 comes out ahead in peak brightness / refresh rate, while the Bravia 3 LED 55 wins on several specs. Overall, the ULED X UX 85 scores 84.4 and the Bravia 3 LED 55 scores 45.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The ULED X UX 85 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 38.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the ULED X UX 85 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are peak brightness, refresh rate, screen size, among others.
The Bravia 3 LED 55 similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable dolby vision, smart os, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the ULED X UX 85 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Hisense - ULED X UX 85 wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 1011.11% more. 5000 nits vs 450 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 175.00% more. 165 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 54.55% more. 85 " vs 55 ".
- ▲HDMI 2.1 ports — 2.00 more. 2 vs 0.
- ▲Has VRR.
- ▲Panel type: Mini-LED (vs LED).
Why Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | Hisense - ULED X UX 85 | Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 85 "lead | 55 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | Mini-LEDlead | LED |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 165 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 5000 nitslead | 450 nits |
HDR & Smart
| Spec | Hisense - ULED X UX 85 | Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55 |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Visionⓘ | true | true |
| HDR10+ⓘ | truelead | false |
| Smart OS | Google TV | Google TV |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
Gaming
| Spec | Hisense - ULED X UX 85 | Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 portsⓘ | 2lead | 0 |
| VRRⓘ | truelead | false |
| ALLM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which is brighter, ULED X UX 85 or Bravia 3 LED 55?+
ULED X UX 85 peaks at 5000 nits vs 450 nits.
Which is better for gaming, ULED X UX 85 or Bravia 3 LED 55?+
ULED X UX 85 offers 165Hz refresh and 2 HDMI 2.1 ports.
Does ULED X UX 85 or Bravia 3 LED 55 support Dolby Vision?+
Both support Dolby Vision.
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