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Updated April 10, 2024·

If you're on a budget, the Vizio D-Series '22 may be suitable; however, it's less appropriate for gaming and does not perform as well in bright rooms. On the other hand, the Sony A90K boasts superior overall picture quality, especially for movies, sports, and games, and offers better performance in darker environments. Despite not being as well-suited for very bright rooms, it has a more reliable build quality and color accuracy. The Sony A90K also supports advanced features like Dolby Vision and higher frame rates for gaming, but it comes with a higher price tag. If premium picture quality and advanced features are priorities and you are willing to invest more, the Sony A90K may be the better choice. Otherwise, for more casual viewing at a lower cost, the Vizio TV might suffice. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Sony A90K (OLED)
  • Very good for dark room
  • Very good for gaming
  • Excellent for movies & TV
  • Excellent for sports
  • Very good for news, talk, & other TV
  • Very good for cartoons & animation
  • Very good for use as monitor
  • Best in class for upscaling
  • Best in class motion processing
  • Very good viewing angle
  • Very good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD)
  • The Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A90K (OLED).

Key differences

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Picture Quality

8.5
42A90K
D40f-J09
6.6
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.857142857/10
8.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A90K (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.

Movies & TV

9.1
42A90K
D40f-J09
6.2
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.857142857/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Sony A90K (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD) is only fair.

Sports

9.1
42A90K
D40f-J09
6.1
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Sony A90K (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD) is only fair.

Gaming

8.8
42A90K
D40f-J09
5.6
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
6.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Sony A90K (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.

Cartoons & Animation

8.4
42A90K
D40f-J09
7.1
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
9.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Sony A90K (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD) is good.

News, Talk, & Other TV

8.7
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D40f-J09
6.7
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Sony A90K (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD) is only fair.

Bright Room

6.7
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D40f-J09
5.7
8.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The Sony A90K (OLED) is only fair for bright room, while the Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD) is poor.

Cost

$1,298
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D40f-J09
$250
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The Sony A90K (OLED) has a price of $1,298 and the Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD) costs $250.
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How the Sony A90K (OLED) and the Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Sony A90K (OLED)Vizio D-Series '22 (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$1,298
$250
Brand
SonyVizio
Release Date
June 1, 2022October 1, 2022
Full name
42A90KD40f-J09
Screen Size
42"40"
Screen Resolution
4K1080P

TV FEATURES

Operating System
Android TVSmartCast
Sound Quality Score
7/106/10
NextGen Ready
YesNo
HDMI Ports
40
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
8.6/106.6/10
Bright Room Score
6.8/105.8/10
Gaming Score
8.8/105.7/10
Movies & TV Score
9.1/106.2/10
Sports Score
9.2/106.2/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
21.5" x 36.7" x 2.2"19.9" x 35.2" x 3.1"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
21.7" x 36.7"22.3" x 35.2"
Weight without Stand
29.3 lbs12.1 lbs
VESA Mount
200 x 200200 x 100

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesNo
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesNo
Contrast
10/106.9/10
Local Dimming
10/103/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.12.0
Speaker Power
25 W18 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass onlyNo

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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.

About Vizio

Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.

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