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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X85J offers slightly higher overall picture quality and better performance for gaming and movie watching than the Sony X85K. However, the X85K performs a bit better in bright rooms and is less expensive. If budget is a concern and you're mainly watching in well-lit spaces, the X85K is a solid choice. On the other hand, if you prefer a slightly better gaming or movie experience and don't mind spending more, the X85J may be preferable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
- The Sony X85J (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X85K (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X85K (LCD)
- Good reflections
Key differences
Cost
$750
$648
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Sony X85J (LCD) has a price of $750 and the Sony X85K (LCD) costs $648.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.3
7.2
7.88/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X85J (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.5
6.4
7.88/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.9/10
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 X85J (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
Both the Sony X85J and the Sony X85K have fair performance for watching movies and cinematic TV due to limitations in contrast and black uniformity, critical for displaying deep blacks in dark scenes, and because neither model features local dimming to improve the picture quality in these areas. While they display colors well right out of the box, color volume is just good, which can affect the richness of colors in complex scenes, and both TVs struggle with gray uniformity and viewing angles, meaning the picture might appear inconsistent across the screen and degrade when viewed from the side.
Sports
7.2
7.4
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) are both good for sports.
The Sony X85J is good for watching sports due to its effective motion processing and good response time, but it handles reflections poorly, which could be a drawback in bright rooms. The Sony X85K, on the other hand, offers the same benefits in terms of motion processing and response time, while performing better with reflections, making it a more versatile choice for environments with varying lighting conditions.
Gaming
7.6
7.5
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) are both good for gaming.
The Sony X85J and Sony X85K TVs are both good for gaming mainly because they have excellent response times and low input lag, which are crucial for smooth gameplay. Both models offer a 120Hz refresh rate that adds to the gaming experience by allowing faster on-screen action with less motion blur.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.5
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X85J and Sony X85K are both very good at displaying cartoons and animation because they excel with colors straight out of the box, which is crucial for the vivid and varied hues often found in animated content. Additionally, they both have a good color gamut, ensuring a wide range of colors is accurately represented on screen, enhancing the overall viewing experience for color-rich content like animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
8.2
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Sony X85J and Sony X85K are both well-suited for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to their excellent upscaling capabilities, which ensure that lower-resolution content looks clear, and their very good SDR brightness, making them suitable for most lighting conditions. Both models also offer good color accuracy straight out of the box and decent color gamut, contributing to vibrant and consistent colors, which is essential when viewing everyday content, even though they lack local dimming to enhance picture contrast.
Bright Room
7.3
7.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) are both good for bright room.
Both the Sony X85J and Sony X85K handle bright rooms well due to their very good SDR brightness that makes the picture remain clear when viewed in a well-lit environment. However, the Sony X85K has an improved ability to handle reflections over the X85J, which can make it a better choice for environments with many light sources.
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How the Sony X85J (LCD) and the Sony X85K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X85J (LCD) | Sony X85K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$750 | $648 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-43X85J | 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 | 7.5/10 | 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 | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 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 38" 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 38" | 24.7" x 37.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 22.5 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 | 7.9/10 | 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 | 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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