The Amazon Omni QLED offers a lower midrange price and is often significantly less expensive than the Sony X85J, which is priced in the upper midrange and is often significantly more expensive. If you prioritize a better price and still want a good all-around TV, the Amazon model may suit your budget better. However, if you're looking for a higher refresh rate for smoother motion, which is particularly beneficial for sports and gaming, and possibly a slightly better picture quality overall, you might prefer the Sony X85J, despite the higher cost. Keep in mind that the Amazon TV lacks a 120Hz refresh rate, which is a feature of the Sony model that can enhance fast-moving content and gaming experiences. The Sony X85J also offers more flexible stand positioning for different types of surfaces. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD)
Good for dark room
Good for movies & TV
Advantages of the Sony X85J (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
Key differences
Movies & TV
7.8/10
6.5/10
9.07/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.9/10
6.6/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is only fair.
The Amazon Omni QLED has superior contrast and black uniformity compared to the Sony X85J, resulting from its quantum dot technology and local dimming features that enhance movie and cinematic TV watching by providing deeper blacks and more vibrant colors. While the Amazon Omni QLED offers better viewing experience for movies, the Sony X85J, despite its fair performance, may still be preferred for those valuing wider viewing angles and more accurate colors out of the box, which can be important in a family setting or when the TV is placed in a wide room.
Sports
6.0/10
7.2/10
3.2/10
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
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for sports, while the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J excels in motion processing, which is crucial for smooth playback during fast-paced sports events, and has better response times, providing a less blurry image during quick movements. In contrast, the Amazon Omni QLED has lower performance in response time and motion processing, and while it handles reflections adequately, it falls behind the Sony X85J in these critical aspects for sports viewing.
Gaming
6.4/10
7.6/10
6.1/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.8/10
8.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
3.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
75.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J has a better response time and a higher refresh rate than the Amazon Omni QLED, which makes it more suitable for fast-paced gaming; however, while both TVs have good input lag performance, the difference in response time is especially notable for gamers who need quick screen transitions. Keep in mind that games with high frame rate requirements will benefit more from the Sony's capabilities, which can prevent motion blur and provide a smoother gaming experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.7/10
8.2/10
7.6/10
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 QLED (LCD) is good.
The Amazon Omni QLED's upscaling is relatively less refined, and while its colors out of the box are deemed good with a very good color gamut, the Sony X85J excels in these areas, offering excellent upscaling and an excellent color out of the box experience with a good color gamut. Additionally, Sony's SDR brightness is rated higher, which is very important for watching news or TV programs in brighter rooms.
Cost
$600
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) has a price of $600 and the Sony X85J (LCD) costs $1,200.
The Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3/10
8.6/10
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
8.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.6/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) and Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Amazon Omni QLED is a good choice for cartoons and animation due to its strong colors out of the box and a very good color gamut, which makes visuals vibrant and true to the creators' intent. On the other hand, the Sony X85J excels with excellent colors out of the box, ensuring minimal calibration is needed, and its good color gamut supports a wide range of hues, although it may not be as broad as the Amazon's offering.
Bright Room
6.9/10
7.3/10
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X85J (LCD) to be good for bright room, while the Amazon Omni QLED (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J performs better in bright rooms due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness along with superior reflection handling, which means it can maintain picture quality even in well-lit environments. In contrast, the Amazon Omni QLED, while providing a good SDR brightness and color performance, has lower HDR brightness and doesn't handle reflections as effectively, making it less optimal for sunny rooms.
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"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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