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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X80K is less expensive providing good value, especially for sports and general TV watching in bright rooms. However, it has limitations in dark rooms due to lower contrast. If price is critical and you mainly watch TV in well-lit spaces, it's a solid choice. The Sony X90K, while more expensive, offers better overall picture quality and gaming performance. It's well-suited for varied lighting conditions with better contrast for dark rooms. If you're an avid gamer or enjoy movies in darker settings and are willing to invest more, go for the X90K. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X80K (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Sony X90K (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.0
7.7
5.06/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
TBD
The Sony X90K (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Sony X80K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.5
7.5
5.06/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90K (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X80K struggles with movies and cinematic TV mainly because it has a lower contrast ratio, no local dimming feature, and poorer black uniformity compared to the Sony X90K, which significantly affects the perceived depth and richness of dark scenes. The Sony X90K displays more vibrant and consistent colors, a higher contrast with better local dimming, and improved black uniformity, making it more suitable for an immersive cinematic experience.
Gaming
5.8
8.1
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
76.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X80K has a lower refresh rate of 60Hz and poorer response time, leading to less smooth motion, important for a good gaming experience. In contrast, the Sony X90K boasts a higher 120Hz refresh rate and better response time, which significantly improves gaming by providing smoother motion and quicker reaction to input.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
8.0
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X80K has a high score for colors out of the box, meaning it displays vibrant and accurate colors immediately upon setup, which is essential for the colorful and dynamic nature of cartoons and animation. However, the Sony X90K, while good in this aspect as well, also offers a superior color gamut and better color volume, which allows it to produce a wider range of colors and maintain them at different luminosity levels, potentially making the image pop even more for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
8.7
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90K displays news and talk shows with greater clarity and vibrancy than the Sony X80K due to its superior local dimming capabilities and higher contrast, which contribute to deep blacks and overall picture quality in a variety of content, including standard dynamic range (SDR). Despite both models having excellent upscaling to make lower resolution content look crisper, the Sony X90K's enhanced SDR brightness further benefits its performance in brightly lit rooms, making it a more versatile option if you frequently watch during the day or in well-lit environments.
Bright Room
6.4
8.0
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90K has higher brightness levels both in standard and high dynamic range content, which coupled with better reflection handling, makes it a better choice for bright rooms compared to the Sony X80K, which has only good SDR Brightness and fair performance for bright room viewing due to its lower brightness levels and subpar reflection handling. The X90K also boasts a superior contrast ratio and color performance, enhancing its overall picture quality in a variety of lighting conditions.
Cost
$798
$998
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Sony X80K (LCD) has a price of $798 and the Sony X90K (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Sports
7.4
7.1
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X80K (LCD) and Sony X90K (LCD) are both good for sports.
The Sony X80K is suitable for sports due to its fair response time and good motion processing, which minimize motion blur, and decent reflections handling, but limited viewing angles may not suit large groups. The Sony X90K excels in sports viewing with very good response time, excellent motion processing for clearer action, better handling of reflections, and wider viewing angles that accommodate more viewers comfortably, albeit typically at a higher price.
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How the Sony X80K (LCD) and the Sony X90K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X80K (LCD) | Sony X90K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$798 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 4, 2022 | May 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X80K | XR-65X90K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.9" x 57.2" x 2.8" | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 34" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 47.8 lbs | 50.5 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 | 5.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Sony X80K (LCD)
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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."
Sony X90K (LCD)
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Al Griffin | December 2022
"As Sony’s next-to-flagship LCD TV, the X90K series delivers impressive performance for the price. The XR90K had fairly accurate out-of-box color. The TV’s multi-position stand lets you either set the screen flush with any stand its mounted on or elevate it to clear space for a soundbar. With the latter option, you get around 3 inches of clearance enough to accommodate most soundbars. The X90K’s excellent suite of gaming features ranks it up there with the best 120 Hz 4K TVs."
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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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