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The Sony A95L (OLED) has superior overall picture quality, better performance for gaming, sports, dark room viewing, and it has higher scores in virtually all performance categories compared to the Sony X85J (LCD). However, the A95L is at a high-end price point, which is significantly more expensive than the upper midrange X85J. If you're looking for a TV with top-notch performance across all types of content and environments, particularly in dark rooms, and are willing to invest a higher amount for these features, then the Sony A95L would be an excellent choice. On the other hand, if you're more price-sensitive but still want a favorable viewing experience, especially in bright rooms, the Sony X85J provides a good balance between cost and performance. Keep in mind that the OLED screen on the A95L might offer better viewing angles and black uniformity but can have a risk of permanent burn-in if static content is displayed for prolonged periods. In contrast, the LCD panel on the X85J does not have burn-in risks but may not achieve the same level of black uniformity and viewing angles. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
- The Sony X85J (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95L (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A95L (OLED)
- Excellent for bright room
- Best in class for dark room
- Best in class 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
- Best in class for use as monitor
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.3
10.0
7.88/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Sony A95L (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Sony X85J (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.5
10.0
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 A95L (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A95L (OLED) offers unparalleled contrast, perfect black uniformity due to its OLED technology, and wider viewing angles, making it ideal for cinematic viewing in various conditions, including dark rooms. In contrast, the Sony X85J (LCD) has limited contrast and local dimming capabilities which can affect the depth of blacks and overall picture richness needed for movies, but it might still be suitable for well-lit rooms or for viewers less concerned with the deepest blacks and widest viewing angles.
Sports
7.2
10.0
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
Gaming
7.6
10.0
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
10.0/10
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
8.6/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
10.0
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
10.0/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.3/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.5/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A95L OLED stands out for watching cartoons and animation due to its best-in-class colors right out of the box and the widest color gamut, ensuring vibrant and true-to-life colors. While the Sony X85J LCD has very good colors out of the box and a good color gamut, it doesn't reach the same heights in contrast and gray uniformity as the OLED, which can provide deeper blacks and more consistent colors across the screen.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
10.0
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X85J excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and displays bright scenes well which is essential for viewing news and TV programs in well-lit rooms, while the Sony A95L outshines with superior colors straight out of the box and a wider color gamut, providing an enhanced viewing experience but might be less impressive in bright conditions due to its OLED nature. Both TVs perform well with local dimming and contrast handling, improving depth and detail which is somewhat important for these types of content.
Bright Room
7.3
9.0
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Sony A95L (OLED) excels in a bright room because it provides very good SDR and HDR brightness, coupled with the best reflections handling, ensuring a clear picture regardless of lighting conditions. On the other hand, the Sony X85J (LCD), while still very good in SDR brightness, is not as capable in reflections handling, making it less suitable than the A95L for environments with intense light.
Cost
$1,200
$2,898
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Sony X85J (LCD) has a price of $1,200 and the Sony A95L (OLED) costs $2,898.
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How the Sony X85J (LCD) and the Sony A95L (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X85J (LCD) | Sony A95L (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $2,898 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2021 | August 7, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X85J | XR-65A95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google 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 | 10/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 10/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 1.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 33.9" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 48.7 lbs | 51.6 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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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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