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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choosing between the Sony X85J and the Sony A90J depends on your preferences and budget. If you prioritize picture quality, especially for movies in dark rooms, the A90J with OLED technology will offer deeper blacks and more vibrant colors. However, it comes at a higher cost. The X85J, being an LCD model, is more budget-friendly and still provides a good overall picture that performs better in bright rooms compared to the A90J. The X85J may not deliver the same level of contrast or viewing angles as the A90J. For gamers, both models have a 120Hz refresh rate and are good for gaming, but the OLED will have better response time. If budget is a key consideration and you mostly watch TV in well-lit environments, the X85J can be an adequate choice, while the A90J is better for those seeking premium picture quality and deep blacks for movie-watching in darker rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
- The Sony X85J (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A90J (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A90J (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.3
8.7
7.88/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBE
The Sony A90J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X85J (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.5
9.1
7.88/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J with its OLED technology has superior contrast, better black uniformity, and wider viewing angles which enhances the cinematic experience, especially in darker scenes and when viewed from different angles. The Sony X85J, an LCD TV, while offering good colors out of the box, does not have local dimming and falls short in contrast and black uniformity compared to the A90J, which are critical for movies and cinematic content.
Sports
7.2
9.2
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
Gaming
7.6
8.8
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Sony A90J (OLED) has excellent response times, creating very smooth motion for gaming, while the Sony X85J (LCD) has good response times, which is still adequate but less fluid compared to the OLED. Both have good input lag, meaning games will feel responsive on either TV, but the superior response time on the A90J may provide a more immersive gaming experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
8.9
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) and Sony X85J (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV, though the Sony A90J (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Sony X85J (LCD) is effective for watching news and talk shows due to its very good SDR brightness, which enhances visibility in various lighting conditions, and its upscaling performance, ensuring lower-resolution content looks sharp. Meanwhile, the Sony A90J (OLED) excels with its outstanding contrast, providing deep blacks and high-quality upscaling, which together with the good color accuracy out of the box, offers a vivid and clear viewing experience, particularly in darker environments.
Cost
$1,200
$2,498
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Sony X85J (LCD) has a price of $1,200 and the Sony A90J (OLED) costs $2,498.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.5
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) and Sony A90J (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X85J is good for cartoons and animation due to its very good color gamut and colors that appear accurate straight out of the box. Meanwhile, the Sony A90J excels in the same content with its OLED display delivering not only very good colors out of the box but also a wider color gamut which results in rich, true-to-life images.
Bright Room
7.3
7.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.5/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.4/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
9.2/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) and Sony A90J (OLED) are both good for bright room.
The Sony X85J with LCD technology has very good SDR and HDR brightness, which makes it suitable for bright rooms, but its contrast is poor, potentially affecting deep black levels. On the other hand, the Sony A90J OLED excels in both reflection handling and contrast, offering excellent performance in bright rooms with the added benefit of vibrant colors and a wide color gamut, although its HDR brightness is only good, which might be less impactful in very bright environments.
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How the Sony X85J (LCD) and the Sony A90J (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X85J (LCD) | Sony A90J (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $2,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2021 | March 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X85J | XR-65A90J | |
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 | 7.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.6/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 9.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.8" | 32.8" x 56.8" x 1.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 32.8" x 59.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 48.7 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 | 7.9/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 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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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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