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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choose the Hisense A65K if you prefer to save money; it's a budget-friendly option with commendable performance for general use, especially for watching news and animation. However, for a premium viewing experience with better overall picture quality, including sports and games, and enhanced brightness suitable for bright rooms, the Sony X95J is superior. The Sony also has better sound and is well-suited for dark-room viewing, but it comes at a higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
- The Hisense A65K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95J (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95J (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent 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
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.7
8.0
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95J (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
8.0
5.64/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
Sports
6.1
8.0
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J is more suitable for watching sports due to its superior motion processing, which results in clearer images during fast movements, and better handling of reflections, which is crucial for maintaining visibility in well-lit environments. On the other hand, the Hisense A65K has poorer motion processing and reflection handling, meaning fast-paced sports action may not be as smooth or easily visible under room lighting.
Gaming
5.9
8.2
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Hisense A65K has a poor response time, which can result in motion blur during fast-paced games, whereas the Sony X95J exhibits a very good response time, ensuring smoother motion clarity. Additionally, although both TVs have good input lag performance, the Sony X95J's better input lag enhances the gaming experience by making it more responsive to controller inputs.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3
8.6
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95J displays very good colors out of the box, which is crucial for the vibrancy needed in cartoons and animation, while also offering a good color gamut for a broad spectrum of colors. On the other hand, the Hisense A65K also has very good colors out of the box and a good color volume, but its performance in other areas such as SDR brightness and gray uniformity is slightly less impressive compared to the Sony, though still adequate for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
9.1
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J excels in upscaling lower resolution content and provides excellent SDR brightness, which contributes to a vivid display for news and talk shows. Meanwhile, the Hisense A65K, though fair in upscaling and with good SDR brightness, lacks the advanced local dimming and stellar contrast that the Sony offers, resulting in a less impressive viewing experience for similar content.
Bright Room
6.4
9.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J excels in bright rooms due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness capabilities, which yields a better picture when competing with daylight, and its superior reflection handling which minimizes distractions from ambient light sources. In contrast, the Hisense A65K is considered fair for bright rooms owing to its lower brightness in both SDR and HDR, and less effective reflection mitigation, making it less suitable for well-lit environments despite having a good color volume.
Cost
$370
$1,425
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $370 and the Sony X95J (LCD) costs $1,425.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense A65K (LCD) | Sony X95J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$370 | $1,425 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 4, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65A65K | XR-65X95J | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.9" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 26" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 33.5" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.4 lbs | 60.6 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 300 | 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 | 5.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | No | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Stratos Kampourogiannis | September 2023
"The A65K proved to be a rather capable TV that works great within its extreme limitations that its price dictates. It has great contrast, very low input lag and good color coverage. Add Google TV and a low price in the mix and you have an excellent low budget offering."
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About Hisense
Hisense, a Chinese TV manufacturer, entered the US market in approximately 2011 and has since acquired TV divisions from various companies such as Toshiba, Sharp, Hitachi, and NEC. Currently ranking as the fourth largest vendor in terms of sales volume, Hisense aims to capture a wide range of TV budget segments. They offer exceptional value with TVs that often outperform their competitors at similar price points, making them a compelling choice for consumers. In the US, they use Google TV as their smart TV software which provides the largest app selection and a very modern user interface, however it is not as user friendly as the software from other vendors.
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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