If you prioritize picture quality and gaming and are okay with spending more, the Sony A90K offers excellent performance, especially in dark rooms, and has a high quality gaming experience. However, it might not be the best in very bright rooms. In contrast, the Amazon Omni Series is more budget-friendly and adequate for general use but has lower performance across most viewing conditions and isn't suited for high-quality gaming or sports watching. It also falls short in dark room performance compared to the Sony. If excellent sound is not a priority and cost is a concern, the Amazon could suffice, but for a premium experience with better overall features, the Sony A90K is a superior choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Amazon Omni Series (LCD)
The Amazon Omni Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A90K (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A90K (OLED)
Very good for dark room
Very good for gaming
Excellent for movies & TV
Excellent for sports
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Very good for use as monitor
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Very good viewing angle
Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.1/10
8.5/10
7.38/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The Sony A90K (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.6/10
9.1/10
7.38/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90K (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
Sports
5.8/10
9.1/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90K (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
Gaming
5.6/10
8.8/10
6.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
The Sony A90K (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8/10
8.4/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
5.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.6/10
The Sony A90K (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0/10
8.7/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A90K (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
$400
$1,398
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Amazon Omni Series (LCD) has a price of $400 and the Sony A90K (OLED) costs $1,398.
"If you want a competent budget screen with some handy features, the Amazon Omni TV delivers an experience that punches well above its price tag. You’ll also get the benefit of Fire TV’s new UI right out of the box. It’s clean and simple to understand, plus it puts content first. In the picture-quality department, the Amazon Omni is a surprising star among some of its dimmer, less colorful rivals."
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About Amazon
Amazon, the largest online retailer in North America, has forged partnerships with TCL and Hisense to produce white-label TVs incorporating their Fire OS software. These Amazon-branded TVs typically compete in the low-end and mid-range segments, offering compelling price points. Leveraging their strong reputation, Amazon has swiftly built brand trust in the TV market despite being relatively new to it. To enhance their popularity, these TVs integrate features from the Amazon ecosystem, including Alexa, providing users with a seamless and interconnected TV experience.
About Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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