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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony A90K is an OLED TV that stands out for its lower price and exceptional qualities for watching movies in a dark room, offering deep blacks and high contrast. However, it doesn't get as bright for viewing in a well-lit room as the Sony X95J, which is an LCD TV and tends to be brighter, potentially offering a better experience in sunny rooms. The X95J is more expensive but comes with a larger screen and may be preferable for watching sports or daytime TV shows. Choose the A90K if price and movie performance are primary concerns, but opt for the X95J if you want a brighter display and don't mind a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A90K (OLED)
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good viewing angle
Advantages of the Sony X95J (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.5
8.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
8.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A90K (OLED) and Sony X95J (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the Sony A90K (OLED) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
8.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90K (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A90K OLED excels in movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect black levels, achieved through superior contrast and black uniformity, and outstanding local dimming that enhances dark scene performance. In contrast, the Sony X95J LCD, while offering very good contrast and local dimming, falls short in black uniformity, leading to less impressive black levels, which are more noticeable in dimly lit cinematic content.
Sports
9.1
8.0
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90K (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A90K OLED TV exhibits superior response time, leading to minimal motion blur which is ideal for fast-paced sports, and it also maintains wide viewing angles so that the picture remains consistent when viewed from different positions in the room. However, the Sony X95J LCD performs very well too with excellent motion processing capability; although it has narrower viewing angles and isn't as quick in response time as the OLED, it still handles reflections very well, ensuring a clear picture even in brightly lit environments.
Gaming
8.8
8.2
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
6.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The Sony A90K (OLED) and Sony X95J (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A90K (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Sony A90K (OLED) excels in response time, which is crucial for clear images during fast-paced gaming, and has low input lag for responsive gameplay; meanwhile, the Sony X95J (LCD) also has very good response time and low input lag, ensuring fluid motion and quick reaction times for gamers.
Bright Room
6.7
9.4
8.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Sony A90K (OLED) is only fair.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.4
8.6
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
8.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
9.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) and Sony A90K (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony A90K OLED boasts superior color accuracy straight out of the box, along with a very good color gamut, making it an excellent choice for vivid and lifelike animation. On the other hand, the Sony X95J LCD also delivers very good colors without the need for much fine-tuning and offers a good color gamut, although it might be slightly less vibrant than the A90K.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.7
9.1
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95J (LCD) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony A90K (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A90K OLED TV excels in upscaled content viewing, making it very suitable for news and talk shows, generally providing deep blacks and a wide color gamut, enhancing the viewing experience. Conversely, the Sony X95J, with higher SDR brightness, is better for viewing in brighter rooms and still offers very good upscaling and accurate colors out of the box, though it might not match the contrast performance of the A90K due to its LCD screen technology.
Cost
$1,398
$1,425
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Sony A90K (OLED) has a price of $1,398 and the Sony X95J (LCD) costs $1,425.
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How the Sony A90K (OLED) and the Sony X95J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A90K (OLED) | Sony X95J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,398 | $1,425 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2022 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 48A90K | XR-65X95J | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 48" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 8.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.2/10 | 8/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 24.6" x 42.1" x 2.4" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 26" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 24.9" x 42.1" | 33.5" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 29.6 lbs | 60.6 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 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 | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 8.4/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 25 W | 50 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 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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