A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec TV team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X77L is generally less expensive, making it a budget-friendly choice, but it performs less well than the Sony X85K in most areas. If you have a tight budget and need a decent TV for various content, the X77L is a practical option. However, the X85K offers better picture quality, particularly in bright rooms and for watching sports, and it has superior performance for gaming. The X85K also supports HDR content more robustly, with Dolby Vision support, and has an additional HDMI port, which might be helpful if you have multiple devices to connect. If your budget allows, and you prioritize higher performance for a wide range of content including gaming, sports, and movies, and plan to use it in both bright and dark environments, the X85K is the superior choice. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Sony X77L (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Sony X85K (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6
7.2
3.58/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.3/10
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 X77L (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
6.4
3.58/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
5.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is poor.
Sports
6.8
7.4
8.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K offers better motion processing and a faster response time compared to the Sony X77L, which translates to smoother action with less motion blur when watching sports, however, the X77L may perform slightly better in handling reflections, which can be beneficial in bright rooms. Both TVs have similar gray uniformity, which is somewhat important for sports watching, but the X85K's superior motion handling capabilities are generally more crucial for an enjoyable sports viewing experience.
Gaming
5.8
7.5
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
5.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X85K excels in gaming due to its good response time and input lag, making it responsive for gaming, whereas the Sony X77L has a poor response time and input lag, leading to less smooth gameplay and potential delays between user input and on-screen action.
Cartoons & Animation
6.0
8.5
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K is rated higher for watching cartoons and animation primarily because it has excellent colors out of the box and a good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate colors which are crucial for animated content. On the other hand, the Sony X77L only offers very good colors out of the box and a poor color gamut, which could result in less accurate and less vivid colors for such content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0
8.2
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K is better suited for watching news and TV programs because it has superior upscaling capabilities and SDR brightness compared to the Sony X77L, making it more effective at enhancing lower-resolution content and delivering a brighter image in diverse light conditions. Furthermore, the Sony X85K has more accurate colors out of the box, a wider color gamut, and does not require calibration for optimal color presentation, unlike the Sony X77L.
Bright Room
6.0
7.4
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K is better for bright room viewing as it has higher scores in both SDR and HDR brightness, which means it can get brighter to counteract the effects of ambient light. Additionally, it has a better score in handling reflections, reducing the impact of light sources that might reflect on the screen, whereas the Sony X77L has lower brightness and reflections handling, making it less suitable for well-lit environments.
Cost
$450
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Sony X77L (LCD) has a price of $450 and the Sony X85K (LCD) costs $700.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect TV
Find your new TV
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Sony X77L (LCD) and the Sony X85K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X77L (LCD) | Sony X85K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$450 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 2, 2023 | May 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-50X77L | KD-50X85K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 50" | 50" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 25.7" x 44.4" x 2.9" | 25.5" x 44.1" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 28.4" x 44.4" | 28.1" x 44.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 26.7 lbs | 28.0 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 | 3.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 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 | |
Shopping
Sony X77L (LCD)
See more
Dig into reviews and images
HDTVs and more
Milton Clark | September 2023
"For an entry-level model, Sony’s X77L is a decent 4K TV. It’s color reproduction, along with crisp and clean picture images revealed plenty of detail and clarity thanks in part to Sony’s excellent video processing."
Get a great deal on the Sony X77L (LCD) or the Sony X85K (LCD)
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.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
TV guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
FAQs
FAQs about TVs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec TVs team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest TV information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
385
TVs evaluated
33,110
TVs stats compiled
21
Proprietary TVs ratings developed
121,530
Recommendations made
18,230
Consumer hours saved
About the TV team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and TVs Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Jaime Roldán
TVs Expert
Jaime is a Colombia-based TV expert. He is an electronics engineer with 8 years of experience in the telecom sector and has been making TV recommendations for 12 years.
Featured in
