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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X80K is a more budget-friendly option that offers good picture quality and features for its price. It's a solid choice if you're looking for a good all-around TV and you're trying to save money. On the other hand, the Sony X85K, while more expensive, comes with enhancements, particularly a higher refresh rate which is great for fast action content like sports and gaming, and it generally offers better picture quality. If you watch a lot of fast-paced content or want a more responsive experience, and you're willing to spend more, the X85K could be worth the extra cost. If the budget is a constraint or you watch a variety of content without specific performance needs, the X80K is a compelling choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X80K (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Sony X85K (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for gaming
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.0
7.2
5.06/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X85K (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Sony X80K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.5
6.4
5.06/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X80K's lower contrast and poor black uniformity compared to the better, yet still not ideal, black uniformity and higher contrast in the Sony X85K, result in less vibrant movie scenes, especially in dark environments where deep blacks are crucial. Furthermore, even though the X80K has better viewing angles, its inferior color performance and lack of local dimming feature against the acceptable color volume and colors out of the box of the X85K limit its ability to provide a true cinematic experience.
Gaming
5.8
7.5
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X80K offers less desirable gaming performance due to its 60Hz screen and lower response and input lag scores, which may result in slower reaction times and less fluid motion handling in games. On the other hand, the Sony X85K delivers a better gaming experience with its 120Hz screen that supports faster response times and lower input lag, making for smoother gameplay and quicker on-screen action.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
8.5
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85K is considered very good for watching cartoons and animation largely due to its excellent colors right out of the box and its good color volume which contribute to a vibrant and consistent image. On the other hand, the Sony X80K is just considered good in this category as it provides very good colors out of the box but has a fair color volume, which might make it less capable than the X85K in displaying a wide range of colors especially in varied lighting.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
8.2
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85K is considered very good for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs because it offers a higher level of SDR brightness, contributing to a clearer and more vibrant display in various lighting conditions, and it also delivers excellent colors straight out of the box, ensuring a vivid viewing experience with minimal adjustments. Conversely, the Sony X80K, while still good for such content, has a slightly lower SDR brightness and very good performance for out-of-box colors, implying it may not be as immediately striking or as well-suited for extremely bright rooms as the X85K.
Bright Room
6.4
7.4
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K provides a better experience in a bright room compared to the Sony X80K because it has higher SDR and HDR brightness, which means it can maintain clearer visibility in well-lit conditions, and it handles reflections more effectively, reducing the impact of ambient light on screen visibility. While both have good color volume and gamut, this has less impact on bright room viewing compared to brightness and reflections.
Cost
$526
$598
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Sony X80K (LCD) has a price of $526 and the Sony X85K (LCD) costs $598.
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Key similarities
Sports
7.4
7.4
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) and Sony X80K (LCD) are both good for sports.
The Sony X80K and Sony X85K are both suitable for sports viewing due to their strong motion processing capabilities, meaning they handle fast-moving scenes well which is vital for sports. However, the X85K has a better response time which makes it slightly superior in handling motion without trail or blur but it does not perform as well at wide viewing angles compared to the X80K, making the latter a better choice for wide seating arrangements.
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Spec Comparison
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| Sony X80K (LCD) | Sony X85K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$526 | $598 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-43X80K | KD-43X85K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.7/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 22.2" x 37.9" x 2.7" | 22.2" x 37.9" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 24.7" x 37.9" | 24.7" x 37.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 22.3 lbs | 22.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 200 x 200 | |
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 | 5.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Matthew Murray | February 2023
"The Sony Bravia X80K is an inexpensive LCD TV that turns out pleasing visuals and is armed with a number of other desirable features. Sony’s robust internal processing, results in generally better picture quality than you’ll usually get for this price. In practice, the X80K is satisfying to watch. You’re not going to get as sumptuous a picture as you may with other TVs from Sony or other companies, but we didn’t encounter anything that looked bad on it."
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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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