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When choosing between the Sony X85J and Sony X95J, consider the following: The Sony X95J, being at a premium price, offers better overall picture quality, especially in dark rooms due to better contrast and local dimming capabilities, which enhances the viewing experience for movies and series. It also outperforms the X85J in bright rooms, making it a better choice for well-lit environments. For gaming, the X95J also has a slight edge with faster response times and lower input lag, providing a smoother experience. On the other hand, the Sony X85J comes at an upper midrange price and is often significantly less expensive than the X95J. It offers good performance for sports content and general TV viewing and could still be a great choice if budget is a concern. Both TVs support HDR content and have similar sound quality, although the X95J boasts better speakers. In summary, if you prioritize picture quality in various lighting conditions and gaming performance, and are willing to pay more, go for the Sony X95J. If you want to save money and still enjoy a good viewing experience for sports and general content, the Sony X85J is a solid option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
- The Sony X85J (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95J (LCD).
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
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.3
8.0
7.88/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95J (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X85J (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.5
8.0
7.88/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.9/10
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 X85J (LCD) is only fair.
Sports
7.2
8.0
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85J is good for sports due to decent motion processing and response time, but it struggles with reflections which can be distracting in bright rooms. In contrast, the Sony X95J offers very good motion handling and better reflections control, providing a clear advantage for sports viewing in various lighting conditions.
Gaming
7.6
8.2
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85J has a good response time and low input lag, making it suitable for gaming, particularly for casual to moderate gamers. However, the Sony X95J improves upon this with a very good response time and equally low input lag, which paired with its advanced image quality features, delivers a more responsive and immersive gaming experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
9.1
8.5/10
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 X85J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X85J performs very well for watching TV programs due to its excellent upscaling and very good SDR brightness, which are key for clear images in this type of content. However, the Sony X95J excels in these areas with additional features like local dimming and a wider color gamut, providing better contrast and color accuracy, which enhances the viewing experience even further.
Bright Room
7.3
9.4
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95J outperforms the Sony X85J in a bright room primarily because it has a higher HDR brightness and better handling of reflections, leading to a clearer picture even when there's a lot of ambient light. While both offer good SDR brightness and color characteristics, the superior HDR performance and reflection handling make the X95J a better choice for bright room viewing.
Cost
$1,200
$1,425
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Sony X85J (LCD) has a price of $1,200 and the Sony X95J (LCD) costs $1,425.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.6
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X85J is praised for cartoons and animations due to its "Excellent" color accuracy out of the box, ensuring that the vibrant colors typically associated with animations look as intended, and its "Good" color gamut makes it capable of displaying a wide range of colors.
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How the Sony X85J (LCD) and the Sony X95J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X85J (LCD) | Sony X95J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,425 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X85J | 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 | 7.5/10 | 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 | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
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" | 32.9" 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 | 48.7 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 | 7.9/10 | 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 | 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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