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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X95K is a premium option with better overall picture quality, especially in dark rooms, and superior gaming performance. It also has a brighter screen, which handles reflections well, making it a good fit for bright rooms. Moreover, it comes with great built-in speakers. On the other hand, the Sony X85J is more budget-friendly but has a lower picture quality in comparison, particularly in dark environments. It may not perform as well in bright rooms due to its dimmer screen and less effective handling of reflections. It does not have speakers as good as the X95K. So, if you're looking for higher quality across various usages and better built-in sound at a higher price, go for the X95K. If you are on a tighter budget and can compromise on dark room performance, the X85J is a reasonable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
- The Sony X85J (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95K (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95K (LCD)
- Best in class 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 X95K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X85J (LCD) has good picture quality.
The Sony X95K offers a better viewing experience with its enhanced local dimming, higher HDR brightness, and more refined color reproduction resulting in a wider color volume compared to Sony X85J. Although both TVs boast good contrast and colors out of the box, the X95K's advancements make it superior, especially for HDR content, at the cost of a higher price.
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 X95K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J delivers fair performance for movies and cinematic TV, mainly due to its lack of local dimming capability, which can affect the display of deep blacks critical for good contrast, and its "good" scores in colors out of the box and color volume, indicating it produces accurate colors but might not represent a very wide range of hues. In contrast, the Sony X95K is rated very good as it offers excellent local dimming, boosting its contrast, and it has higher-rated color accuracy out of the box and best-in-class sound, making it a superior choice for those who prioritize picture and sound quality in their cinematic experience.
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
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K is favored for sports viewing over the Sony X85J due to its superior handling of reflections and a slightly wider viewing angle, which makes it more adaptable for different seating arrangements. While both have excellent motion processing and response time, the X95K edges out with its better gray uniformity, ensuring a more consistent image during fast-moving scenes.
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 X95K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K has a higher response time and same level of input lag as the Sony X85J, making it better for gaming by providing smoother motion and nearly instantaneous reaction to inputs. While both TVs have a 120Hz refresh rate, the X95K's superior response time ensures a more fluid gaming experience, crucial for fast-paced games.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
9.1
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X85J is highly regarded for watching news and TV programs due to its strong upscaling ability, ensuring that lower resolution content looks clear on the screen, and its very good SDR brightness which makes it suitable for most lighting conditions. In comparison, the Sony X95K excels in the same categories with excellent SDR brightness for even better visibility in bright rooms and additionally boasts superior local dimming and color performance straight out of the box, enhancing contrast and color accuracy which are somewhat important for such content.
Bright Room
7.3
9.5
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K shines brighter in both standard and high dynamic range content compared to the Sony X85J, making it superior for well-lit environments, and it also better minimizes reflections. While the X85J also performs well in brightness and has good color performance, its ability to handle room glare falls short when compared to the X95K, making the latter a preferred choice for bright rooms.
Cost
$1,200
$1,788
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony X85J (LCD) has a price of $1,200 and the Sony X95K (LCD) costs $1,788.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.7
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X85J offers excellent colors straight out of the box, which appeals to the vibrant and varied hues often found in cartoons and animation, while its good color gamut supports a wide range of colors essential for animated content. Meanwhile, the Sony X95K also delivers very good colors without adjustment and, due to its higher SDR brightness, provides a better viewing experience in a bright room, with a good color gamut ensuring accurate reproduction of the wide color palette typical in animated works.
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How the Sony X85J (LCD) and the Sony X95K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X85J (LCD) | Sony X95K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,788 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X85J | XR-65X95K | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 9.6/10 | |
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 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 48.7 lbs | 70.8 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 | 4.2 | |
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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