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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Sony X85J is a solid choice if you're looking for a reliable TV with a good balance of features at a more affordable price point. It offers good overall picture quality, making it suitable for a variety of content including movies, sports, and gaming. It performs well in both dark and bright rooms, although it's not the best in direct sunlight due to its fair bright room score. The motion handling is excellent, which is great for sports and action movies, and it has low input lag, appealing to gamers. However, its viewing angles are poor, so it's not ideal for large seating areas. On the other hand, the Hisense UX is a high-end option with superior picture quality, particularly in bright rooms and for HDR content, thanks to its exceptional SDR and HDR brightness. It's also better suited for wide seating arrangements with its good viewing angles. The UX boasts an impressive color gamut and color volume, delivering vibrant and accurate colors right out of the box. It's equipped with full array local dimming, which significantly enhances contrast and black levels. Additionally, it has a better sound system with a more powerful speaker setup, making it a stronger contender if you plan to use the TV's built-in audio. In summary, if you prioritize better bright room performance, wider viewing angles, and superior sound without the need for external speakers, and you're willing to invest more, the Hisense UX is the way to go. However, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that still delivers good picture quality and excellent motion for a 65-inch screen, the Sony X85J is a sensible choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense UX (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Good viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.8
7.3
8.00/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense UX (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X85J (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
6.5
8.00/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.9/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is only fair.
Sports
6.6
7.2
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense UX (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J handles motion better with a superior response time and motion processing, which is crucial for the fast-paced action seen in sports, while the Hisense UX falls short in these areas but might still be adequate for less demanding viewers. Additionally, the Sony X85J deals with reflections more effectively and has wider viewing angles, making it a better choice for group sports watching in bright rooms or at different seating positions.
Gaming
8.4
7.6
8.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.8/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
10.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Hisense UX excels in gaming with a very good response time, reducing motion blur, and good input lag for more responsive gameplay, while the Sony X85J has good ratings in these areas, making it a solid but less exceptional choice for gaming. Both TVs have the same refresh rate and number of HDMI ports, ensuring compatibility with high-frame-rate gaming; however, the Hisense UX holds an advantage in handling fast-moving images and player inputs more effectively.
Bright Room
10.0
7.3
7.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
10.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.1/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Hisense UX outperforms the Sony X85J in a bright room due to its superior handling of reflections and higher brightness in both SDR and HDR content, which are crucial factors for clear viewing in well-lit environments. While both TVs offer good color performance, the Hisense UX's better reflection handling and brightness make it the preferable choice for brightly lit rooms.
Cost
$2,498
$1,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Hisense UX (LCD) has a price of $2,498 and the Sony X85J (LCD) costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
8.6
8.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense UX (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense UX displays colors very well right out of the box and has an excellent color gamut, making cartoons and animation vibrant and true to life, while the Sony X85J offers excellent out-of-the-box color accuracy but with a good color gamut and color volume, which means it might not be as bright or vivid in certain hues.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
8.2
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense UX excels in upscaling lower resolution content and has great local dimming that enhances contrast, making it ideal for watching news and TV programs in high definition. In contrast, the Sony X85J stands out with excellent upscaling and more accurate colors right out of the box, providing a more vibrant and lifelike viewing experience for the same type of content.
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Spec Comparison
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| Hisense UX (LCD) | Sony X85J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,498 | $1,200 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | April 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85UX | KD-65X85J | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 10/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 43.1" x 76.7" x 1.7" | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.5" x 76.7" | 35.6" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 111.9 lbs | 48.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.1.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 82 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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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