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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Amazon Omni Series is typically much less expensive and could be a good choice if you're on a tighter budget. If budget is less of a concern and you prioritize picture quality and sports or gaming experiences, the Sony X85J may be the better option. If you are looking to save money and still want a decent TV, the Amazon Omni Series could meet your needs. 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 X85J (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.1
7.3
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X85J (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.6
6.5
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.9/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni Series struggles with movie and cinematic TV watching primarily due to its poor local dimming and black uniformity, affecting its ability to display deep blacks and high contrast scenes effectively. On the other hand, the Sony X85J, while also lacking local dimming, offers better black uniformity and contrast, resulting in a somewhat more satisfactory experience when viewing content that relies on these aspects.
Sports
5.8
7.2
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for sports, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X85J excels in watching sports with its superior motion processing and faster response time, ensuring smoother action sequences. In contrast, the Amazon Omni Series struggles with these aspects of performance, which can lead to a less clear picture during fast sports scenes, and both TVs have subpar reflections handling and viewing angles which could hinder the viewing experience in a bright room or when watched from the side..
Gaming
5.6
7.6
6.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.8/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni Series has a poor response time, which can result in more blurry images during fast-moving scenes, while the Sony X85J has a good response time and lower input lag, making it more responsive and better for gaming. Additionally, the Sony supports a higher refresh rate which can provide smoother motion, particularly beneficial for fast-paced action games.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8
8.6
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
5.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni Series displays colors poorly out of the box and has a limited color gamut which makes cartoons & animation look less vibrant, whereas the Sony X85J offers excellent colors right away and a wider color gamut, delivering more vivid and accurate colors for animated content. Gray uniformity, contrast, and SDR brightness also play roles, but to a lesser degree, impacting the overall clarity and visibility of cartoons & animations with the Amazon Omni Series performing adequately, while the Sony X85J shows stronger performance in these areas.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0
8.2
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J excels in upscaling lower resolution content and delivers superior brightness in standard dynamic range (SDR), making it very good for watching news and TV programs. In contrast, the Amazon Omni Series performs adequately in these areas but doesn't match the Sony X85J, largely due to its lower capabilities in upscaling and SDR brightness, making it fair for the same content.
Bright Room
6.3
7.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J provides a better viewing experience in a bright room compared to the Amazon Omni Series because it has higher SDR and HDR brightness levels, which means it can produce brighter images that stand out more in well-lit conditions. While both TVs struggle with reflections, the superior brightness and better handling of colors by the Sony X85J make it a more suitable option for such environments.
Cost
$720
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Amazon Omni Series (LCD) has a price of $720 and the Sony X85J (LCD) costs $1,200.
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Spec Comparison
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| Amazon Omni Series (LCD) | Sony X85J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$720 | $1,200 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Amazon | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 4, 2021 | April 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 4K65M600A | KD-65X85J | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6.2/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 5.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.3" x 57.1" x 2.9" | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.1" | 35.6" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 42.5 lbs | 48.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 200 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | No | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 16 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Bypass only | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Nick Pino | July 2022
"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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