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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you are seeking a budget-friendly option, the Hisense A65K could serve your basic TV viewing needs effectively but may struggle in brightly lit environments due to its average brightness handling. On the other hand, the Sony X95L, while typically more expensive, offers superior performance in bright rooms and provides a higher quality viewing experience for all content types, but especially shines with movies and gaming due to its better contrast, color accuracy, and motion handling. Choose the Hisense A65K if affordability is your main concern, or invest in the Sony X95L for a premium experience across a variety of uses, including bright room performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense A65K (LCD)
- The Hisense A65K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95L (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95L (LCD)
- Best in class 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
- Excellent 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
8.6
5.64/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.9
8.4
5.64/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.3/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95L provides significantly better movie and cinematic TV experiences due to its excellent contrast, highly effective local dimming, and superior black uniformity, resulting in deeper blacks and more distinguished shadows. Conversely, the Hisense A65K, while more affordable, has lower contrast, less effective local dimming, and poorer black uniformity, which can lead to grayer blacks and less depth in dark scenes.
Sports
6.1
8.2
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
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L delivers a superior sports viewing experience than the Hisense A65K, largely due to the Sony's excellent motion processing and faster response time, which minimizes blur during fast action. Additionally, the Sony handles reflections much better and has a wider viewing angle, making it easier to watch from different positions in a room without loss of quality.
Gaming
5.9
8.3
6.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
3.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
18.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
6.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95L offers a very good gaming experience because of its very good response time and good input lag, catering to a smooth and responsive gameplay. In contrast, the Hisense A65K, with a fair response time and very good input lag, does not match the Sony's performance, resulting in a less optimal gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
7.3
9.1
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.2/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
5.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L excels in displaying cartoons and animation due to its superior color gamut and color volume, which contribute to richer, more vivid colors. Conversely, the Hisense A65K, while still providing good color quality out of the box, offers less color richness and depth, making the Sony a better option for those prioritizing color performance in animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.7
9.2
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L offers superior upscaling and higher SDR brightness, leading to a sharper image and more visible detail in various light conditions, which is essential for news and talk shows. Conversely, the Hisense A65K, while offering good upscaling and SDR brightness, may not deliver the same level of clarity and brightness, potentially resulting in a less vibrant viewing experience.
Bright Room
6.4
9.7
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.9/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
6.6/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Hisense A65K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L is better for bright room viewing primarily due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness levels, which outshine the Hisense A65K's good SDR brightness and fair HDR brightness. Additionally, the Sony X95L handles reflections very well, while the Hisense A65K only does a fair job at mitigating reflections.
Cost
$370
$4,498
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
The Hisense A65K (LCD) has a price of $370 and the Sony X95L (LCD) costs $4,498.
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How the Hisense A65K (LCD) and the Sony X95L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense A65K (LCD) | Sony X95L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$370 | $4,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 4, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 65A65K | XR-85X95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.9/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.5/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.3" x 57.2" | 43.8" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 36.4 lbs | 114.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 300 | 400 x 400 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3.5/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 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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