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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X85J (LCD) is typically much less expensive than the Sony A95K (OLED). The X85J performs well for sports and gaming, but it's not as suitable for dark room viewing due to lower contrast and black uniformity. On the other hand, the A95K offers exceptional picture quality in both bright and dark rooms and has better audio with great speakers. If you're on a budget but still want good performance for sports and gaming, the X85J is a sensible option. However, if you prioritize outstanding picture and sound quality and don't mind spending more, the A95K is a superior choice. Both TVs have 120Hz refresh rates and support for gaming features, so your viewing experience will be smooth. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
- The Sony X85J (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95K (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A95K (OLED)
- Very good for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Best in class for movies & TV
- Best in class for sports
- Best in class for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for cartoons & animation
- Excellent for use as monitor
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.3
9.4
7.88/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Sony A95K (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Sony X85J (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.5
9.5
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 A95K (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A95K OLED offers superior contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which are pivotal for an immersive cinematic experience, while the Sony X85J LCD lacks in these areas, leading to flatter visuals. Additionally, the A95K boasts better colors straight out of the box, color volume, and wider viewing angles which contribute to the 'best' movie watching experience, as opposed to the 'fair' performance of the X85J in these somewhat important aspects.
Sports
7.2
9.5
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Sony A95K OLED TV excels in sports watching due to its superior motion processing and faster response time, providing smoother motion, and it also has a better reflections handling and wider viewing angles that maintain image quality from different seating positions. On the other hand, the Sony X85J LCD TV, while good at motion processing, has a lower response time, meaning there can be more motion blur; its reflections handling and viewing angles are less favorable, which can reduce visibility when watching from an angle or in a bright room.
Gaming
7.6
8.9
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Sony A95K is rated higher for gaming mainly due to its superior response time and input lag, which are crucial for fast-paced, responsive gameplay, while the Sony X85J, though good, doesn't match the performance level of the A95K in these areas. Both models support a high refresh rate, but the OLED technology in the A95K enhances the gaming experience with quicker pixel response, making it very good for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
9.5
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.3/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.3/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A95K (OLED) is considered the best for watching cartoons & animation primarily because it exhibits excellent colors straight out of the box and has an equally excellent color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate colors. The Sony X85J (LCD), while very good in this regard, cannot match the A95K with its good color gamut and excellent out-of-the-box color accuracy, meaning the colors won't be as rich or evenly presented across the spectrum.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
9.5
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X85J performs very well with upscaling and has good SDR brightness, making it suitable for viewing in various lighting conditions and ensuring lower quality content is displayed clearly, which is key for news and talk shows. The Sony A95K, on the other hand, offers superior SDR brightness and outstanding colors out of the box, with better contrast due to OLED technology, providing a more vibrant and impactful viewing experience for the same content.
Bright Room
7.3
8.6
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Sony A95K excels in a bright room due to its outstanding capability to handle reflections coupled with high SDR and HDR brightness, helping to combat glare and maintain picture quality. In comparison, the Sony X85J, while still good in bright conditions, has lower SDR and HDR brightness and doesn't handle reflections as well, making it slightly less effective than the A95K in these environments despite having a decent contrast, color volume, and color gamut.
Cost
$1,200
$2,997
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Sony X85J (LCD) has a price of $1,200 and the Sony A95K (OLED) costs $2,997.
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Spec Comparison
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| Sony X85J (LCD) | Sony A95K (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $2,997 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2021 | June 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X85J | XR-65A95K | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.6/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
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" | 33" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 34.6" x 56.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 48.7 lbs | 59.5 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 | 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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"A95K will be one of the highest-performing TVs of the year, if not the hottest TV of 2022. The color on the Sony A95K is the most accurate I have ever seen. Certain hues of red just haven’t been produced on a TV … until now. Perhaps with deeper scrutiny, I may one day find some nit to pick, but in the time I was able to spend with the A95K, I was simply thrilled."
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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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