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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Sony A90K OLED is a more budget-friendly option with excellent picture quality, especially for watching movies in dark rooms, but may not be as bright as the Sony X95L LCD, which could be preferable in well-lit environments. The X95L is newer, has better reflection handling, which is great for daytime viewing, but it comes at a higher cost. For gaming, both perform well with fast response times and 120Hz refresh rates. If you prioritize a vibrant and bright display for mixed usage including daytime viewing and can manage a higher cost, go for the X95L; if you prefer better value and viewing in darker spaces, choose the A90K. 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 X95L (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Movies & TV
9.1
8.4
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
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 X95L (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A90K's OLED technology provides exceptional contrast and black uniformity, making it excellent for movies and cinematic TV, especially in dark scenes due to its ability to display true blacks. On the other hand, the Sony X95L's LCD with local dimming still offers very good performance for cinematic content with strong contrast and color reproduction, but may not achieve the same level of black uniformity as the OLED. Viewing angle is wider on the A90K, which could benefit rooms with wide seating, while the X95L might provide a brighter picture, advantageous in well-lit environments.
Sports
9.1
8.2
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
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90K (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Sony X95L (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A90K excels in watching sports primarily because of its superior response time and motion processing, ensuring smoother transitions in fast-paced action, whereas the Sony X95L, although very good, is slightly slower in response which could impact the clarity of very fast movements. Additionally, the A90K outperforms the X95L in handling reflections and wider viewing angles, making it a better choice for group viewing in bright rooms, but the X95L closely matches the A90K in gray uniformity, reducing the prominence of dirty screen effect during sports with uniform colors like hockey or football.
Cartoons & Animation
8.4
9.1
8.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
8.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
9.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony A90K (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A90K OLED and the Sony X95L LCD both have very good color performance out of the box with a wide color gamut, which is crucial for the vivid and varied hues typically found in animation and cartoons. However, the X95L stands out slightly due to its excellent color volume, enhancing the range of colors it can display at different brightness levels, making it especially suitable for cartoons where vibrant, full colors are often on showcase.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.7
9.2
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony A90K (OLED) is very good.
Bright Room
6.7
9.7
8.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.9/10
6.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony A90K (OLED) is only fair.
The Sony X95L LCD TV excels in a bright room due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness and its capacity to handle reflections well, whereas the Sony A90K OLED TV, despite offering perfect blacks and excellent color performance, has only fair brightness which might not be enough to overcome glare in well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,398
$4,498
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
The Sony A90K (OLED) has a price of $1,398 and the Sony X95L (LCD) costs $4,498.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.5
8.6
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
8.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Sony A90K (OLED) both have very good picture quality.
Gaming
8.8
8.3
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
6.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Sony A90K (OLED) and Sony X95L (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony A90K excels in response time, making it a top choice for smooth motion during fast-paced games, while the Sony X95L has very good response time but stands out with excellent sound quality, enhancing immersion during gameplay. Both TVs provide good input lag performance, essential for responsive gaming, and support high refresh rates for a fluid gaming experience.
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How the Sony A90K (OLED) and the Sony X95L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A90K (OLED) | Sony X95L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,398 | $4,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 48A90K | XR-85X95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 48" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.8/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 24.9" x 42.1" | 43.8" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 29.6 lbs | 114.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 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 | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.2 | |
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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