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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X85J is typically more expensive and offers better overall picture quality, gaming performance, and is more suited for sports content. It also has a notably better bright room performance, which makes it a good fit for well-lit environments. However, it won't perform as well in dark rooms. The Vizio V-Series is priced for budget-conscious consumers and offers decent overall performance for its price. It has good black uniformity, which can be important for dark room viewing, but its bright room performance is not as strong as the Sony's. So, if you're willing to invest more for enhanced gaming, sports viewing, and better performance in bright rooms, the Sony X85J would be a stronger choice. If you're looking to save money and mainly watch content in darker environments, the Vizio V-Series should suffice. Both TVs lack local dimming, which can affect contrast and deep black levels. 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 V-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X85J (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
7.2
6.1
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
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
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for sports, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J is considered good for watching sports primarily because of its excellent motion processing that handles fast movements smoothly, while its performance in reflections handling and viewing angles is adequate. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series offers fair sports watching experience with slightly less effective motion processing and similar performance in reflections handling and viewing angles, but with inferior gray uniformity which can affect the appearance of large uniform areas like a playing field.
Gaming
7.6
5.6
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X85J is well-suited for gaming because it has a higher refresh rate and better response to on-screen changes, which means faster and smoother gameplay. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series, with its lower refresh rate and poorer response time, may lead to more noticeable lag and blur during fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
7.0
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85J stands out for watching cartoons and animation because it delivers accurate colors out of the box, which means cartoons will look vibrant and as intended without much tweaking. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series, while also good for this type of content, has a poorer color gamut, meaning it can't display as wide a range of colors, which may result in animation looking less vivid and rich.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
6.3
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J is better for watching news and TV programs due to its very good upscaling of low-resolution content and superior SDR brightness, ensuring clear visibility in various ambient light conditions. Conversely, the Vizio V-Series, while offering fair upscaling and color performance, has poor SDR brightness, which can make it less ideal for watching content in brightly lit rooms.
Bright Room
7.3
5.8
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X85J is better for bright rooms because it has a high SDR brightness and is less effective at handling reflections, whereas the Vizio V-Series struggles with low SDR brightness and handles reflections a bit better. While both TVs have good contrast, the Sony has a higher color volume and gamut that can improve the viewing experience in a bright room.
Cost
$1,200
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Sony X85J (LCD) has a price of $1,200 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.3
6.8
7.88/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X85J (LCD) to have good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.5
6.3
7.88/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
Both the Sony X85J and the Vizio V-Series have their limitations when it comes to watching movies and cinematic TV; the Sony X85J struggles with a poor reflection handling and a limited viewing angle which could affect viewing experience in brighter rooms or when watching from the side. On the other hand, although the Vizio V-Series offers very good black uniformity enhancing dark scene portrayal, it falls short in color volume and display brightness, making it less vibrant in well-lit environments and impacting the richness of on-screen colors.
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How the Sony X85J (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X85J (LCD) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2021 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X85J | V655-J09 | |
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 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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" | 33.1" x 57.4" x 2.5" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 35.6" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 48.7 lbs | 39.2 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 | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 18 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"Vizio's cheapest 4K HDR TV packs in a lot for a low price. The voice control via the remote works well, about as well as Roku's version on devices that have it. So if you know your way around a TV menu, or want to be able to dial in the picture even on an inexpensive TV, the Vizio is the better choice"
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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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