If you value gaming performance and overall picture quality, especially in darker rooms, the Sony X90J is a superior choice, albeit at a higher cost. It also has better motion processing and response times, making it ideal for fast-paced content like sports. If budget is a significant concern, the Amazon Omni Series is less expensive, but it falls short in terms of picture quality in dark environments and does not handle reflections as well as the Sony X90J. Both TVs struggle with wide viewing angles, so they're best viewed directly in front of the screen. 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 X90J (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X90J (LCD)
Good for bright room
Good for dark room
Very good for gaming
Good for movies & TV
Good for sports
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Good for use as monitor
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.1/10
7.8/10
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.63/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90J (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.6/10
7.9/10
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.63/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
Sports
5.8/10
7.1/10
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
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for sports, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni Series has no motion processing capabilities which can result in more motion blur during fast-paced sports, while the Sony X90J has excellent motion processing that helps keep the action clear and fluid. Both TVs struggle with reflections, but the Sony X90J has a better response time which is crucial for sports as it reduces the trail following moving objects, providing a clearer picture during fast-moving scenes.
Gaming
5.6/10
8.2/10
6.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
2.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
5.9/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
5.8/10
8.3/10
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.0/10
6.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
5.2/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90J displays cartoons and animations very well due to its excellent colors out of the box and good color gamut, ensuring a vivid and accurate portrayal of the animated content. In contrast, the Amazon Omni Series is considered poor for this content because it has poor colors out of the box and a poor color gamut, which leads to a less vibrant and less accurate color display, detracting from the viewing experience of colorful content like cartoons.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0/10
8.9/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J excels over the Amazon Omni Series in key areas such as superior upscaling and better SDR brightness, making it very good for watching news, talk shows, and TV programs. While both TVs have adequate performance for these types of content, the Sony X90J's local dimming feature, higher contrast, and more vibrant colors straight out of the box provide a more immersive viewing experience.
Bright Room
6.3/10
7.6/10
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
5.7/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Amazon Omni Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J is better suited for bright rooms compared to the Amazon Omni Series because the X90J has superior SDR and HDR brightness, which makes the picture remain clear even in well-lit environments, and Sony has a better handling of reflections, leading to less distraction from ambient light sources. However, the Amazon Omni's performance in a bright room is considered fair, likely due to lower brightness levels and poorer handling of reflections that could make the screen harder to see when competing with sunlight or room lighting.
Cost
$720
$998
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Amazon Omni Series (LCD) has a price of $720 and the Sony X90J (LCD) costs $998.
"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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