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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Amazon Omni QLED is typically less expensive and offers better overall picture quality, making it a strong choice for movie and series enthusiasts. Its performance in bright rooms is decent, but it falls short in sports content handling compared to Sony X85K. Meanwhile, the Sony X85K is more expensive but excels in gaming and sports viewing with higher performance and has excellent motion processing. If gaming is a priority or you frequently watch sports, the Sony X85K would be more suitable. However, the Amazon Omni QLED could be the better choice if your focus is on movies and budget-friendliness. Both TVs have limitations in very bright rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD)
- The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X85K (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X85K (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Good reflections
Key differences
Sports
6.0
7.4
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K outperforms the Amazon Omni QLED in sports viewing primarily due to its superior motion processing, which ensures smoother action with less blur during fast-paced games, and better response time, leading to quicker screen changes without delayed ghosting effects. Additionally, the Sony TV handles reflections better and offers wider viewing angles, making it easier to watch from different positions in a room, whereas the Amazon TV has lower performance in these areas, which can affect the clarity and quality of the sports content viewed under various conditions.
Gaming
5.9
7.5
6.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is poor.
The Amazon Omni QLED has a fair response time and very good input lag, which is suitable for casual gaming, though its 60Hz refresh rate could limit performance for fast-paced games. In contrast, the Sony X85K boasts a good response time and good input lag, paired with a higher 120Hz refresh rate, making it more responsive for gaming, especially for quick reflex games.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
8.2
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K delivers better upscaling and SDR brightness, which enhances the clarity and visibility of standard definition content, making it very good for watching news and talk shows. The Amazon Omni QLED offers good performance in upscaling and SDR brightness but falls behind the Sony, although its good colors out of the box and broader color gamut provide a strong viewing experience for TV programs.
Bright Room
6.6
7.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
6.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K performs better in bright rooms primarily because it has a higher reflections handling score than the Amazon Omni QLED, which means it is more effective at reducing glare from light sources. Furthermore, the Sony also edges out in SDR and HDR brightness, providing a brighter image that combats ambient light better, although both TVs offer very good color volume and color gamut for vibrant picture quality.
Cost
$450
$648
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) has a price of $450 and the Sony X85K (LCD) costs $648.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.1
7.2
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X85K (LCD) and Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.2
6.4
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) and Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
The Amazon Omni QLED has better contrast, effective local dimming, and improved black uniformity, which enhances the movie viewing experience by providing deeper blacks and more vibrant detail in dark scenes. Meanwhile, the Sony X85K, while having fair picture quality, falls short in these very important areas, leading to a less impressive performance when watching movies and cinematic TV.
Cartoons & Animation
8.1
8.5
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
7.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) and Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Amazon Omni QLED delivers good colors straight out of the box supported by a very good color gamut and color volume, making animations vibrant and lively. Conversely, the Sony X85K offers excellent out-of-the-box color accuracy with a good color gamut and color volume, ensuring cartoons & animations are displayed with rich and consistent colors.
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How the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) and the Sony X85K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) | Sony X85K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$450 | $648 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Amazon | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | QL43F601 | KD-43X85K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Fire OS | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 7.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 22.6" x 38" x 3.3" | 22.2" x 37.9" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | Unknown" x Unknown" | 24.7" x 37.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 18.5 lbs | 22.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Jim Martin | April 2023
"This really is a TV designed for the streaming generation ... And it’s good to see support for both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision because it means more of the content you stream will be available in HDR. Overall, the Omni QLED is an impressive TV. It’s pretty bright, has good contrast and – thanks to those quantum dots – vibrant colours."
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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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