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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Sony X85K is a solid choice if you're looking for a TV that performs well across various content types, including movies, sports, and gaming, and is more budget-friendly. It offers good overall picture quality, with a particularly strong performance in dark rooms and for upscaling content. However, it struggles in bright rooms and has poor viewing angles, so it's best suited for a dedicated home theater space where lighting can be controlled. On the other hand, the Hisense UX, while more expensive, is ideal for a premium viewing experience, especially in bright rooms due to its exceptional SDR and HDR brightness. It's also better suited for wide seating areas thanks to its improved viewing angles, and it offers a superior gaming experience with its low input lag and fast response time. The Hisense UX's larger screen size provides an immersive experience for movies and sports, but it may be overkill if your viewing distance is not proportionately large. Additionally, its built-in speakers are more powerful, offering a better audio experience without the need for external sound systems. In summary, choose the Sony X85K for a balanced performance at a lower price point, especially for dimly lit rooms. Opt for the Hisense UX if you prioritize a top-tier bright room experience, have a wide seating arrangement, and are willing to invest more in a larger, high-end TV with superior audio and gaming capabilities. 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 X85K (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.8
7.2
8.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense UX (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X85K (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
6.4
8.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
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 X85K (LCD) is only fair.
The Hisense UX delivers exceptional contrast, effective local dimming, and outstanding black uniformity which are crucial for a cinematic experience, especially in darker scenes where deep blacks are pivotal. On the other hand, the Sony X85K, while providing good colors straight out of the box and fair gray uniformity, lacks local dimming and has lower contrast and black uniformity which can affect the overall movie and cinematic TV watching experience.
Sports
6.6
7.4
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Hisense UX (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K performs better than the Hisense UX for watching sports because it reportedly handles reflections better and has a wider viewing angle, which are essential for maintaining a clear image when multiple people are watching. Although both have competent motion processing capabilities for smooth action, the better response time of the Sony X85K may give it an edge in displaying fast-paced sports without motion blur.
Gaming
8.4
7.5
8.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
10.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense UX excels in gaming due to its superior response time, input lag, and refresh rate compared to the Sony X85K, which demonstrates good performance in these areas but is not quite on par with the Hisense UX. This difference might be more noticeable for players engaged in fast-paced games where every millisecond counts.
Bright Room
10.0
7.4
7.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
10.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.3/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is good.
The Hisense UX is superior for watching TV in a bright room mainly because of its excellent SDR and HDR brightness and very effective reflections handling. In contrast, while the Sony X85K is also good in bright rooms, its SDR and HDR brightness are lower, and it doesn't handle reflections as well as the Hisense UX.
Cost
$2,498
$2,298
$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 X85K (LCD) costs $2,298.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
8.5
8.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense UX (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense UX is noted for having good colors out of the box and a very good color gamut, which contributes to its excellent performance for cartoons, yet it has only fair gray uniformity which could affect the viewing experience in some content. The Sony X85K excels with excellent colors out of the box and good color gamut and color volume, providing a very good experience for animation with better gray uniformity but slightly lower contrast compared to the Hisense UX.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
8.2
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Hisense UX has better SDR brightness and local dimming capabilities, which is beneficial when watching shows in well-lit environments, while its acceptable upscaling performance ensures lower-resolution content like standard TV broadcasts still look good. On the other hand, the Sony X85K offers superior upscaling quality for enhanced detail from lower-resolution sources and boasts impressive color accuracy right out of the box, making colors in news programs and talk shows appear more lifelike. Both TVs offer notable contrast and color gamuts, but local dimming is absent on the Sony X85K, which can impact the depth of black levels in darker scenes.
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How the Hisense UX (LCD) and the Sony X85K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense UX (LCD) | Sony X85K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,498 | $2,298 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | May 6, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85UX | KD-85X85K | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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" | 43" 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 | 98.5 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 | 7.5/10 | |
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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"If you need a TV that can light up the room literally as well as figuratively, look no further than the Hisense UX"
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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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