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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X80K is a lower midrange priced TV that is much less expensive than the Sony X95J. The X80K performs well with sports content and in bright rooms, and has a very high QC/QA score. However, it has a lower overall picture quality and dimming capabilities, which lead to its underperformance in dark rooms. On the other hand, the Sony X95J is a premium-priced TV offering higher picture quality and superior performance in both dark and bright rooms. It has great speakers built in, supports more advanced motion processing, and can display a wider color gamut, making it better for movies and gaming. The X95J also has a higher contrast and brightness score, which contributes to its better overall performance. If budget is not a constraint and you prioritize higher quality across various contents and lighting conditions, the X95J may be the better choice. However, if you are looking to save money and mainly watch sports or use the TV in bright rooms, the X80K could suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X80K (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Sony X95J (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.0
8.0
5.06/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95J (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X80K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.5
8.0
5.06/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
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 X95J (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X80K has a lower contrast ratio with no local dimming, which leads to poorer black uniformity, impacting the depth and detail in dark scenes typical for movies and cinematic content. In comparison, the Sony X95J boasts a higher contrast and effective local dimming which significantly improves black uniformity, thereby enhancing the overall viewing experience particularly in darker movie scenes.
Sports
7.4
8.0
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
8.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95J has a very good response time and excellent motion processing, making fast-paced sports action look smoother, whereas the Sony X80K, while still having a good response time and excellent motion processing, may not handle intense scenes as seamlessly.
Gaming
5.8
8.2
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
85.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X80K has a lower refresh rate at 60Hz, which can result in less smooth motion for gaming compared to the Sony X95J's higher 120Hz refresh rate, allowing for smoother and more responsive gameplay. Additionally, the X95J includes higher quality motion processing technology, which can lead to better response times and lower input lag, essential for a more immediate reaction while gaming compared to the X80K.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
8.6
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X80K is good for watching cartoons and animation because it has very good colors out of the box, which translates to vibrant and accurate colors when you first set up the TV. On the other hand, the Sony X95J is very good for these genres as it offers a wider color gamut for richer and more varied colors and better color volume, providing a more immersive viewing experience, particularly in scenes with various shades and intensities of color.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
9.1
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95J is excellent for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its superior upscaling capability and SDR brightness, making details clearer and the screen easier to view in various lighting conditions; it also has a better color gamut and local dimming, which improves the contrast and colors. Meanwhile, the Sony X80K, though good for the same programs, falls short in these areas, especially in overall picture quality enhancements provided by local dimming and color reproduction.
Bright Room
6.4
9.4
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K has good SDR brightness, fair HDR brightness, and fair reflection handling, which can be adequate but not ideal for bright rooms. In contrast, the Sony X95J has excellent SDR and HDR brightness, along with very good reflection handling, making it superior for bright room viewing due to its higher capabilities in these crucial areas.
Cost
$798
$1,425
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Sony X80K (LCD) has a price of $798 and the Sony X95J (LCD) costs $1,425.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X80K (LCD) | Sony X95J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$798 | $1,425 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 4, 2022 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X80K | XR-65X95J | |
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 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.4/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 26" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 33.5" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 47.8 lbs | 60.6 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 | 5.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 50 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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."
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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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