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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you frequently watch movies in darker rooms, the Vizio M-Series performs well with deeper blacks due to its full-array local dimming feature, and it's more wallet-friendly. However, the Sony X85J is more suitable for a brighter room as it gets significantly brighter and it's better for gaming, with a 120Hz refresh rate compared to Vizio's 60Hz, leading to smoother motion. The Sony is also more versatile for a variety of uses such as sports and daily TV shows, but you will pay more for these enhancements. 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
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Advantages of the Vizio M-Series (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
Key differences
Movies & TV
6.5
7.6
7.88/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J, while fair for movies and cinematic TV, is hampered by mediocre contrast, lack of local dimming, and poor black uniformity, impacting dark scene performance crucial for cinematic content. On the other hand, the Vizio M-Series is considered good due to better contrast, effective local dimming, and superior black uniformity, producing deeper blacks and more vivid scenes, although both TVs offer decent color accuracy and viewing angles which are important for overall picture quality.
Sports
7.2
6.2
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
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
7.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for sports, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J excels in motion processing which is crucial for watching fast-paced sports, ensuring smooth action without blurring, while the Vizio M-Series has poorer motion handling which might result in less clear movements during sports. Additionally, the Sony X85J has better reflections handling, making it more suitable for bright rooms, compared to the Vizio M-Series which manages reflections less effectively and could perform worse in well-lit environments.
Gaming
7.6
6.4
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J is considered better for gaming as it likely has a higher response time and lower input lag, which is crucial for fast-paced, real-time interaction in video games. In contrast, the Vizio M-Series may have a slower response time and higher input lag, making it less ideal for gaming where these factors are very important.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
7.6
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85J excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and displaying it clearly, making it very good for watching standard-definition programs like news or talk shows, additionally, its colors out of the box are rated excellent, reducing the need for adjustments. The Vizio M-Series is also competent in upscaling and has very good colors out of the box, providing a pleasant viewing experience but with a slightly lower performance compared to the Sony in these respects.
Bright Room
7.3
6.6
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Vizio M-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J is better suited for bright rooms than the Vizio M-Series because it has higher SDR brightness, which means it can display a brighter image in well-lit conditions, and it also handles reflections more effectively, although its reflections handling is still not considered great. The Vizio M-Series has slightly lower SDR brightness and fair reflection handling, which may make it less suitable for very bright environments.
Cost
$1,200
$750
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Sony X85J (LCD) has a price of $1,200 and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) costs $750.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.3
7.6
7.88/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio M-Series (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.3
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) and Vizio M-Series (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X85J is rated excellent for colors out of the box and good for color gamut, which means it displays vibrant and accurate colors without much adjustment, crucial for animated content. On the other hand, the Vizio M-Series is rated very good for both colors out of the box and color gamut, offering a slightly wider range of colors, which enhances the viewing experience of cartoons and animations.
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How the Sony X85J (LCD) and the Vizio M-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X85J (LCD) | Vizio M-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $750 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2021 | July 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X85J | M65Q7-J01 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.3/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 34.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 48.7 lbs | 51.1 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 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 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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