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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Sony X85K typically costs a bit more than the Vizio M-Series, but offers better performance for gaming and watching sports, due to a higher gaming score and sports content score. If you enjoy watching movies and series in a dark room, the Vizio might be a better option since it has a better score for dark room performance. However, for a sunny room, the Sony outshines the Vizio with a better bright room score. If your primary concerns are gaming and sports in a well-lit area, the Sony X85K is the better choice. Conversely, if cost savings and dark room movie viewing are priorities, consider the Vizio M-Series. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Sony X85K (LCD)
  • Good for bright room
  • Good for gaming
  • Good for sports
  • Very good for news, talk, & other TV
  • Best in class for upscaling
  • Best in class motion processing
  • Good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio M-Series (LCD)
  • Good for dark room
  • Good for movies & TV

Key differences

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Movies & TV

6.4
KD-55X85K
M55Q7-J01
7.6
7.50/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is only fair.

Sports

7.4
KD-55X85K
M55Q7-J01
6.2
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.

Gaming

7.5
KD-55X85K
M55Q7-J01
6.4
7.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.

News, Talk, & Other TV

8.2
KD-55X85K
M55Q7-J01
7.6
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good.

Bright Room

7.4
KD-55X85K
M55Q7-J01
6.6
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.

Cost

$598
KD-55X85K
M55Q7-J01
$550
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The Sony X85K (LCD) has a price of $598 and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) costs $550.
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Key similarities

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Picture Quality

7.2
KD-55X85K
M55Q7-J01
7.6
7.50/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) both have good picture quality.

Cartoons & Animation

8.5
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8.3
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.

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How the Sony X85K (LCD) and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Sony X85K (LCD)Vizio M-Series (LCD)
Sony X85K (LCD)Vizio M-Series (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$598
$550
Brand
SonyVizio
Release Date
May 3, 2022July 2, 2021
Full name
KD-55X85KM55Q7-J01
Screen Size
55"55"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
Android TVSmartCast
Sound Quality Score
6.9/108/10
NextGen Ready
YesNo
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
7.3/107.6/10
Bright Room Score
7.4/106.7/10
Gaming Score
7.6/106.5/10
Movies & TV Score
6.5/107.6/10
Sports Score
7.4/106.3/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
28" x 48.5" x 2.8"28.1" x 48.3" x 3.4"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
30.8" x 48.5"29.3" x 48.3"
Weight without Stand
37.7 lbs30.5 lbs
VESA Mount
300 x 300300 x 200

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
7.5/107.9/10
Local Dimming
2.5/105.7/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.02.0
Speaker Power
20 W20 W
Dolby Atmos
YesBypass only
DTS:X
Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass onlyUp 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.

About Vizio

Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.

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