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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony A90J (OLED) generally offers superior picture quality, especially in dark rooms, and it has better gaming performance, color accuracy, and motion processing, making it well-suited for movies and gaming. It also supports a wider range of sound formats and has somewhat better sound quality with its speakers. However, it comes at a higher price than the Sony X77L (LCD). On the other hand, the Sony X77L, while less expensive, has moderate picture quality with satisfactory performance for sports and bright room viewing. It might struggle in a dark room due to lower contrast. It's also less equipped for gaming compared to the A90J. If budget is a concern and your viewing is primarily in bright rooms or you watch a lot of sports and general content, the X77L could suffice. For the best experience with movies and gaming, especially in darker rooms, and if willing to invest more, the A90J would be a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X77L (LCD)
- The Sony X77L (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A90J (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A90J (OLED)
- Good for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6
8.7
3.58/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The Sony A90J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X77L (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
9.1
3.58/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A90J outperforms the Sony X77L in movie watching due to its perfect black uniformity and contrast, given its OLED technology that allows individual pixels to turn off, providing true blacks. The X77L's relatively lower contrast and weaker local dimming capabilities result in less distinct blacks and a less immersive cinematic experience.
Sports
6.8
9.2
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
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J stands out in sports viewing thanks to its excellent response time and motion processing, ensuring smooth action without delay or blur, and it manages reflections brilliantly, preserving image clarity. In contrast, the Sony X77L has a much slower response time and poorer motion handling, which could result in less clear images during fast-paced sports, although it does offer a wider viewing angle suitable for group viewing but struggles more with reflections.
Gaming
5.8
8.8
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
5.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
6.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X77L has discernibly lower response time and input lag ratings, making it less optimal for gaming compared to the Sony A90J, which boasts excellent response time and good input lag, contributing to a smoother gaming experience with minimal motion blur and delay. Additionally, the Sony A90J has a higher refresh rate, which allows for more fluid motion, an important aspect for gaming that the Sony X77L, with its lower refresh rate, can't match as effectively.
Cartoons & Animation
6.0
8.5
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J OLED TV outshines the Sony X77L LCD in portraying vivid and accurate colors straight out of the box and offers a wider range of colors, enhancing the viewing experience for cartoons and animation. While the X77L can still deliver decent colors, its performance is limited compared to the A90J, and it doesn't have as broad a color gamut, making it less ideal for content that benefits from vibrant hues.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0
8.9
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J OLED TV excels in upscaling and SDR brightness, which are very important for watching news and talk shows, providing very good enhancement of lower-resolution content and strong brightness to combat glare. Additionally, it offers better colors straight out of the box, a wider color gamut, superior local dimming, and higher contrast than the Sony X77L LCD TV, which are somewhat important factors, hence making the A90J a notably better choice for these types of content.
Bright Room
6.0
7.3
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.4/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.2/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is good for bright room, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J OLED offers better performance in bright rooms due to its good SDR and HDR brightness combined with excellent reflection handling, while the Sony X77L LCD is only fair here because its weaker reflection handling can impact viewing in well-lit environments. The OLED’s higher contrast and superior color volume also contribute to clearer and more vibrant images even when ambient light is present.
Cost
$598
$2,498
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Sony X77L (LCD) has a price of $598 and the Sony A90J (OLED) costs $2,498.
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How the Sony X77L (LCD) and the Sony A90J (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X77L (LCD) | Sony A90J (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$598 | $2,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 4, 2023 | March 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X77L | XR-65A90J | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
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 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 9.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.3" x 57.6" x 2.9" | 32.8" x 56.8" x 1.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 36" x 57.6" | 32.8" x 59.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 45 lbs | 49.6 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 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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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."
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Simon Lucas | June 2021
"In every meaningful department – motion control, contrast, edge definition, detail levels, you name it the A90J puts in a memorably accomplished shift. In fact, the Sony proves outstanding at handling on-screen motion of any and every kind. By the standards of television audio systems, the A90J is a notably punchy and genuinely dynamic performer."
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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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