The Sony A90K is an OLED TV that is less expensive and offers excellent picture quality in dark rooms, wider viewing angles, and performs very well for gaming. It doesn't perform as well in brightly lit rooms.
The Sony X95K is an LCD TV. It is more expensive and performs better in bright rooms and has a better sound system, but it has a narrower viewing angle and is not as strong in dark room performance as the A90K.
If a top gaming experience and viewing in darker rooms are priorities, and you want to save money, go with the A90K. If you prefer better performance in bright rooms and enhanced sound, go with the X95K. 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 X95K (LCD)
Best in class for bright room
Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.5/10
8.0/10
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 X95K (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the Sony A90K (OLED) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1/10
8.0/10
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 X95K (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A90K OLED excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect black uniformity and contrast, thanks to its OLED panel's ability to turn off pixels completely, enhancing local dimming. On the other hand, the Sony X95K LCD performs very well with its full-array local dimming and high brightness capabilities, but its contrast and black uniformity are not as strong compared to the OLED, and viewing angles are narrower, although color accuracy out of the box and overall color volume are good.
Sports
9.1/10
8.0/10
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
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90K (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Sony X95K (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A90K excels in sports viewing due to its superb response time and wide viewing angles, ensuring clear, consistent images even at different angles. In contrast, while the Sony X95K is very good for sports, its slightly slower response time and narrower viewing angles may reduce image clarity when viewed off-center.
Gaming
8.8/10
8.2/10
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 X95K (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A90K (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Sony A90K OLED has an excellent response time, which is crucial for avoiding motion blur during fast-paced games, and its input lag is good, ensuring games feel responsive. The Sony X95K LCD also boasts a very good response time and a good input lag, offering a similarly responsive experience for gaming, although with slightly less immediate motion handling compared to the A90K.
Bright Room
6.7/10
9.5/10
8.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony A90K (OLED) is only fair.
The Sony X95K, being an LCD TV, handles bright room viewing better due to excellent SDR and HDR brightness, making the picture stand out even in sunlight, and very good reflection handling that reduces glare. On the other hand, the OLED-based Sony A90K offers only fair SDR and HDR brightness, which may not be as clear in a bright room, despite its very good reflection handling; additionally, OLEDs tend to have better contrast and vibrant colors, but this advantage can be less noticeable in well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,398
$2,798
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The Sony A90K (OLED) has a price of $1,398 and the Sony X95K (LCD) costs $2,798.
The Sony X95K (LCD) and Sony A90K (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony A90K OLED TV displays vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box, which is essential for cartoons and animation, and its wide color gamut contributes to a more vivid image. The Sony X95K LCD TV also offers very good colors out of the box and a good color gamut, but compared to OLED, it may not display the same level of color richness and deep blacks, although it can get brighter in SDR, which helps in well-lit rooms.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.7/10
9.1/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95K (LCD) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony A90K (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A90K OLED delivers fair SDR brightness, with very good upscaling and good color accuracy out of the box, which enhances the viewing experience for content like news and talk shows. On the other hand, the Sony X95K LCD excels in SDR brightness, meaning it's more suitable for brighter rooms, and also sports very good upscaling and very good color accuracy out of the box, making it excellent for the same type of content, potentially with a more vibrant picture.
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How the Sony A90K (OLED) and the Sony X95K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Sony A90K (OLED)
Sony X95K (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$1,398
$2,798
Brand
Brand
Sony
Sony
Release Date
Release Date
June 2, 2022
May 3, 2022
Full name
Full name
48A90K
XR-65X95K
Screen Size
Screen Size
48"
65"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
OLED
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
WOLED WBE
LED FALD VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Android TV
Android TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
7/10
9.5/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
Yes
Yes
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
None
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
8.6/10
8/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
6.8/10
9.6/10
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
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
8.8/10
9.2/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8.4/10
8.7/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
8.5/10
7.8/10
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 2.4"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
24.9" x 42.1"
33.4" x 56.9"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
29.6 lbs
70.8 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
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
10/100
8.5/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
6.3/10
9.2/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
6.4/10
9.1/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
6.2/10
9.1/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
9.7/10
8/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
10/10
6.1/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
8.8/10
6/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
9/10
8.4/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
10/10
10/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
10/10
10/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
8.3/10
7.8/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
8/10
7.9/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
9.4/10
8.1/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
7/10
7/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
7.7/10
8.5/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
10/10
8.8/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
8/10
8/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.1
4.2
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
25 W
60 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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