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Updated January 16, 2024·
The Sony X95J is a wise choice if you're looking for a TV with excellent overall picture quality, particularly in bright rooms, and it's also great for gaming, sports, and as a monitor replacement. It has superior color accuracy and motion processing, making it ideal for fast-paced content. While it has good sound quality, adding a soundbar might enhance the audio experience, given its fair speakers. It's also typically less expensive than the Hisense UX. On the other hand, the Hisense UX, with its larger screen size, offers a more immersive viewing experience and excels in dark room conditions, thanks to its Best in Class contrast and black uniformity. It's also a better fit for a premium home theater setup with its superior HDR performance and miniLED technology, which provides exceptional brightness and deeper blacks. However, it falls short in bright room performance and has a narrower viewing angle, which might not be ideal if you often watch TV from an angle. Additionally, it's pricier and has poorer out-of-the-box color accuracy, which might require professional calibration to fix. The speakers are more powerful, but the Sony's versatility for different content types might still make it a better all-around choice, especially if budget is a concern. 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 X95J (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 X95J (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 X95J (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense UX excels in movies and cinematic TV thanks to its superior black uniformity allowing for deeper blacks, and because it excels in local dimming and contrast which enhances detail in dark scenes. On the other hand, the Sony X95J is also great for movies and cinematic TV, offering very good out-of-the-box colors and gray uniformity which ensures consistent and vibrant images across the whole screen.
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 X95J (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense UX (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J is rated very good at watching sports primarily because it handles motion more effectively, ensuring smoother playback during fast-paced action; by contrast, the Hisense UX is only rated fair in this regard due to less effective motion processing. Furthermore, the Sony model better handles reflections and offers a slightly wider viewing angle, both of which are important for sports viewing, while the Hisense model, despite a strong response time, falls short in these key areas according to the comparison.
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 X95J (LCD) is good.
The Hisense UX and Sony X95J both have very good response times, which means they can handle fast-moving images without much blur, making them suitable for gaming. However, when it comes to input lag, which affects the delay between your actions and what you see on screen, both models are only rated as good, not the best, which could be noticeable during highly competitive gaming.
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 X95J (LCD) is good.
The Hisense UX is better suited for bright rooms due to its top-tier SDR and HDR brightness levels, enhancing visibility even in well-lit environments, while its very good reflection handling reduces glare. Conversely, the Sony X95J, while excellent at managing reflections and providing great HDR brightness, doesn't reach the same brightness level in SDR, which is a key factor for viewing in bright conditions.
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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 X95J (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense UX displays colors with high accuracy straight out of the box and boasts an excellent color gamut, making it particularly suited for vibrant cartoons and animations. In comparison, the Sony X95J also provides very good color out of the box and has a good color gamut, ensuring a pleasing viewing experience for animated content but not as vibrant as the Hisense.
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 X95J (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense UX is very good for watching news and TV programs because it has good upscaling and SDR brightness, essential for clear image quality even from low-resolution sources. In contrast, the Sony X95J excels due to its excellent upscaling and higher SDR brightness, allowing it to display more vivid and consistent colors straight out of the box, providing an even better viewing experience for such content.
Cost
$2,498
$2,500
$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 X95J (LCD) costs $2,500.
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How the Hisense UX (LCD) and the Sony X95J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense UX (LCD) | Sony X95J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,498 | $2,500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | April 6, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85UX | KD-85X85J | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
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" | 42.9" x 74.9" x 2.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.5" x 76.7" | 46.4" x 74.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 111.9 lbs | 98.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 400 x 400 | |
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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