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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X85J and the Vizio P-Series are both LCD TVs with their own strengths. The Sony X85J shines in gaming, with better motion processing and lower input lag, making it suitable for fast-paced games. However, its performance in a dark room is not as strong due to lower contrast and black uniformity, which means blacks may appear grayish. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series offers better overall picture quality, which includes higher contrast and better local dimming, making it a great choice for watching movies in darker environments. Its bright room performance is superior too, meaning it handles reflections and maintains vibrancy even in well-lit rooms. Note that the Sony X85J is generally somewhat more expensive, while the Vizio often costs less. If budget is a concern and you prioritize watching movies or need a TV that performs well in bright rooms, the Vizio might be the better choice. If you’re a gamer or use the TV primarily for sports content, and don't mind spending more, the Sony could better meet your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.3
7.9
7.88/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) both have good picture quality, though the Vizio P-Series (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.5
7.7
7.88/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is only fair.
The Vizio P-Series is appreciated for movies and cinematic TV due to its effective local dimming, which helps in enhancing contrast, better black uniformity contributing to darker and more consistent blacks, and a superior color volume for rich, vibrant hues. On the other hand, the Sony X85J, while offering good upscaling for lower resolution content and a high contrast ratio, falls short with no local dimming feature, which is crucial for movie watching in darker environments, and its black uniformity, while good, is not as consistent as the Vizio P-Series.
Sports
7.2
6.4
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for sports, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J is better for watching sports due to its superior motion processing and response time, allowing for smoother action, but suffers in a bright room due to poor reflection handling. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series, while having fair response time and inferior motion processing which may result in blurrier fast movement, handles reflections much better, making it more suitable for well-lit environments.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
7.2
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85J excels in upscaling and SDR brightness, making it very suitable for clear visuals when watching news and talk shows, complemented by good performance in other somewhat important picture quality factors like colors and contrast. The Vizio P-Series also performs well in these areas, but with slightly lower upscaling and SDR brightness, it’s considered good for such TV programs, while still offering decent color reproduction and contrast.
Bright Room
7.3
8.9
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Vizio P-Series performs slightly better in bright rooms due to its superior handling of reflections and a marginally higher brightness in both SDR and HDR content, which helps to maintain picture quality in well-lit environments. The Sony X85J, while still providing good brightness and reflections handling, has a lower score in these areas, which might make it less suitable for viewing in very bright spaces.
Cost
$1,200
$998
$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 P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Gaming
7.6
7.7
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) are both good for gaming.
The Sony X85J has excellent response time and input lag, making it suitable for gaming, and the Vizio P-Series also performs well in these areas, although it doesn't match the Sony's level of performance. Both TVs have a 120Hz refresh rate, which is beneficial for smooth gameplay, but the Sony X85J is the better choice for the most responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.3
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) and Vizio P-Series (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X85J is praised for cartoons and animation due to its excellent colors out of the box and a perfect color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate hues. The Vizio P-Series also excels for the same content, with good performance right out of the box and a very good color gamut, though it doesn't match Sony's top-tier quality in these areas.
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How the Sony X85J (LCD) and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X85J (LCD) | Vizio P-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2021 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X85J | P65Q9-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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 34.7" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 48.7 lbs | 53.3 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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 30 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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Brian Westover | October 2021
"We were even more pleased to see that performance had improved across the board, with the display offering better color, brightness, and shorter lag times than the already excellent Roku model. Color accuracy was great right out of the box. The TCL 5-Series Google TV becomes a great option for demanding gamers."
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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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