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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X85J is a higher-priced TV known for its better overall picture and gaming experiences, ideal for action-packed movies or video games. However, it's less suitable for viewing in dark rooms. On the other hand, the Vizio MQ6 '23 is more budget-friendly and provides a good viewing experience across various content types including movies, sports, and animation, though it may not be as bright or perform as well in gaming situations. If you have a sunny room, the Sony X85J has a better bright room performance. Both TVs support Dolby Vision and HGiG, but the Sony doesn't support HDR10+. If you're looking for a TV with good sound, note that neither model comes with great speakers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Advantages of the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
Key differences
Movies & TV
6.5
7.3
7.88/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.4/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J lacks local dimming, which can hinder its ability to produce deep blacks and high contrast desired for movie watching, while its black uniformity is fair, which could affect dark scene performance. In contrast, the Vizio MQ6 '23 benefits from local dimming and slightly better black uniformity, allowing for improved contrast and a more cinematic experience when viewing content in darker environments.
Sports
7.2
6.2
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for sports, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J provides a superior experience for watching sports due to its excellent motion processing and good response time, minimizing motion blur and making fast-moving content clear. On the other hand, the Vizio MQ6 '23 has fair motion processing and response time, leading to more noticeable motion blur in fast-paced sports.
Gaming
7.6
6.5
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
7.4
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85J excels in displaying cartoons and animation due to excellent colors straight out of the box and a full color gamut, ensuring vibrant and precise hues. In comparison, the Vizio MQ6 '23 also performs well with very good color gamut and adequate color volume, but doesn't quite match the Sony in terms of initial color accuracy.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
7.1
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85J excels when watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its very good SDR brightness and excellent display of colors straight out of the box, ensuring clear, vibrant images even in bright rooms. In contrast, the Vizio MQ6 '23, while still good for these types of content, has slightly lower SDR brightness and good color display out of the box but may not appear as bright or as accurate in color reproduction as the Sony.
Bright Room
7.3
6.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J performs better in bright rooms because it has higher SDR and HDR brightness, which helps it overcome ambient light, and it handles reflections better than the Vizio MQ6 '23. Although the Vizio has a good color volume and gamut which contribute to picture quality, its fair reflection handling and lower brightness levels make it less suitable for well-lit environments compared to the Sony model.
Cost
$1,200
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Sony X85J (LCD) has a price of $1,200 and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) costs $500.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.3
7.4
7.88/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) both have good picture quality.
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How the Sony X85J (LCD) and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X85J (LCD) | Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2021 | August 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X85J | M65Q6M | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 35.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 48.7 lbs | 39.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 200 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
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.
About Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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