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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Sony X80K is a more expensive option, offering better color accuracy, reflection handling, and a smoother user interface, which makes it a strong choice for someone who values a more premium viewing experience and ease of use. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series is much less expensive and offers decent performance for its price, but it may not handle reflections as well and has a less advanced smart platform, making it suitable for someone on a tight budget who still wants a good TV for everyday use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X80K (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X80K (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.0
6.8
5.06/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) and Sony X80K (LCD) both have only fair picture quality, though the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.5
6.3
5.06/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X80K is considered poor for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its low contrast and lack of local dimming which lead to less deep blacks and diminished black uniformity; these factors are crucial for a good movie-watching experience. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series is rated fair in this regard thanks to its higher contrast and better black uniformity, enhancing the depth and uniformity of dark scenes, although it still lacks local dimming, impacting the overall picture quality for such content.
Sports
7.4
6.1
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K is better for watching sports due to its good response time and superior motion processing, which keeps fast action clear, while the Vizio V-Series has a slower response time, affecting motion clarity. Additionally, the Sony offers better reflection handling, which is important in brightly lit environments, and wider viewing angles for larger groups, compared to the Vizio's performance in these areas.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
6.3
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K outperforms the Vizio V-Series in upscaling content, which is crucial for watching lower-resolution news and talk shows, leading to a clearer picture. Additionally, the X80K offers better SDR brightness, making it more suitable for daytime viewing in well-lit environments, whereas the Vizio V-Series may appear dimmer under the same conditions.
Bright Room
6.4
5.8
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X80K performs better in a bright room compared to the Vizio V-Series because it has higher SDR and HDR brightness, which makes the picture more visible in well-lit environments. Furthermore, the X80K handles reflections better, which reduces the impact of direct light on the screen, whereas the Vizio's poorer reflection handling can make it more difficult to see the screen clearly when ambient light is present.
Cost
$798
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Sony X80K (LCD) has a price of $798 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.8
5.6
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Sony X80K has a fair response time, which may lead to motion blur in fast-paced games, while its excellent input lag ensures a quick response to gaming inputs. Conversely, the Vizio V-Series exhibits poor response time, causing more noticeable blur during gaming, despite also having excellent input lag for responsive gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
7.0
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X80K offers very good colors out of the box and a good color gamut making it suitable for watching cartoons and animation where vibrant and accurate colors are appreciated. On the other hand, despite the Vizio V-Series also having very good colors out of the box, its color gamut is rated as poor, suggesting that while the initial color settings may be appealing, it may not cover a wide range of colors as effectively as the Sony X80K.
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How the Sony X80K (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X80K (LCD) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$798 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 4, 2022 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X80K | V655-J09 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.4/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.4/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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" | 33.1" x 57.4" x 2.5" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 35.6" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 47.8 lbs | 39.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 18 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | Yes, 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."
Vizio V-Series (LCD)
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"Vizio's cheapest 4K HDR TV packs in a lot for a low price. The voice control via the remote works well, about as well as Roku's version on devices that have it. So if you know your way around a TV menu, or want to be able to dial in the picture even on an inexpensive TV, the Vizio is the better choice"
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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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