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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Sony X85J offers a good mix of features for its price but will not deliver the same level of picture quality and brightness as the higher-end Sony X95L. The X95L, while more expensive, provides superior contrast and lighting, which translates to better performance in both dark and bright rooms, making it a better choice for varied lighting conditions and a more immersive movie and gaming experience. However, if you watch a lot of sports or TV shows and plan to use the TV in a moderately lit room, the X85J may suffice without breaking the bank. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
- The Sony X85J (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95L (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95L (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
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.3
8.6
7.88/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X85J (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.5
8.4
7.88/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L offers better performance for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its higher contrast ratio and superior black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and contrast in dark scenes. Additionally, the Sony X95L has better color volume and local dimming, which further enhance picture quality, whereas the Sony X85J, while fair, falls short in these areas, thereby not delivering as immersive an experience.
Sports
7.2
8.2
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
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L outperforms the X85J in sports viewing primarily because it has better control over reflections and a higher response time, which is crucial for fast-moving content. Additionally, the X95L has superior motion processing capabilities and wider viewing angles, ensuring a crisper image for fast-paced games and a more consistent picture when viewed from different angles.
Gaming
7.6
8.3
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
9.1
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X85J delivers excellent colors straight out of the box, which is crucial for the vibrant and varied hues often found in cartoons and animation, yet its color gamut is merely good, limiting the range of colors it can display. On the other hand, the Sony X95L also provides very good color accuracy without the need for adjustments, but it stands out with an excellent color gamut, ensuring that it can reproduce a wider spectrum of colors more accurately, enhancing the viewing experience for animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
9.2
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95L is excellent for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its superior SDR brightness and very good color reproduction straight out of the box, which allows for vivid and accurate images even in bright rooms. In contrast, while the Sony X85J does a very good job with upscaling and SDR brightness, its colors out of the box and color gamut may not be as accurate or vibrant as the X95L.
Bright Room
7.3
9.7
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.9/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L outshines the Sony X85J in bright rooms due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness and significantly better handling of reflections. While both TVs have a good color volume and gamut which are important for vibrant and accurate colors, the superior contrast and brightness of the X95L make it better suited for very well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,200
$4,498
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
The Sony X85J (LCD) has a price of $1,200 and the Sony X95L (LCD) costs $4,498.
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How the Sony X85J (LCD) and the Sony X95L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X85J (LCD) | Sony X95L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $4,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2021 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X85J | XR-85X95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
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 | 9.2/10 | |
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 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 43.8" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 48.7 lbs | 114.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 400 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 8/10 | |
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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