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Choosing between the Sony X85J and the Vizio Quantum Pro, the Sony generally costs more, but it offers better performance for watching sports and playing games thanks to its higher motion handling capability. If you're seeking a better smart TV platform and audio support, the Sony also edges ahead. On the other hand, the Vizio has a better color range which is advantageous for movies and TV shows, and handles reflections more effectively, thus better suited to brightly lit rooms. It also offers voice command features not present on the Sony. Consider how these factors align with your viewing habits and budget to make your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
- 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 Quantum Pro (LCD)
- Very good for gaming
- Good for use as monitor
- Good viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Sports
7.2
6.4
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
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
8.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for sports, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J provides a better experience for watching sports due to its higher response time and motion processing capabilities, which result in smoother action scenes with less blur, whereas the Vizio Quantum Pro, despite being good at handling reflections, falls short in these critical areas, making motion appear less clear and responsive. Additionally, the Sony has better viewing angles, so the picture remains accurate at wider angles, which is important when watching with a group, while the Vizio may display more inconsistencies in gray uniformity, affecting the look of playing fields or courts across the screen.
Gaming
7.6
8.1
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85J offers good response time and input lag which makes it suitable for gaming, but the Vizio Quantum Pro excels in these areas being rated very good, providing a sharper experience for fast-paced gaming. While both are comparable with their 120Hz refresh rate, exceptional responsiveness and minimal delay in displaying game actions give Vizio Quantum Pro an edge for the most demanding gamers.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
7.5
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.7/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85J excels with its colors right out of the box, making it very suitable for cartoons and animation, but it has only good color volume which could affect the richness of colors in certain scenes. On the other hand, the Vizio Quantum Pro, while offering a very good color gamut that can display a wide range of colors, may require more adjustment to achieve ideal colors for animation, as its initial colors out of the box are only fair.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
6.6
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J performs better than the Vizio Quantum Pro when watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs primarily due to its superior upscaling quality, which is important for lower resolution content often found in these types of programs.
Cost
$1,200
$798
$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 Quantum Pro (LCD) costs $798.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.3
7.2
7.88/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Sony X85J (LCD) and Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.5
6.6
7.88/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
The Sony X85J and Vizio Quantum Pro both have their limitations when it comes to watching movies and cinematic TV. The Sony X85J, despite its high contrast, lacks local dimming and has only fair color accuracy out of the box, which affects depth in dark scenes and color richness; the Vizio Quantum Pro, on the other hand, offers local dimming and better color volume, but its lower contrast and black uniformity may result in less detailed dark scenes and overall picture quality.
Bright Room
7.3
7.7
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.2/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.4/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Sony X85J is a preferred choice for bright rooms because it has very good SDR and HDR brightness, although reflection handling is poor, meaning it could struggle with direct light. In contrast, the Vizio Quantum Pro also has very good SDR and HDR brightness and manages reflections very well, making it a solid option for viewing in well-lit spaces.
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How the Sony X85J (LCD) and the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X85J (LCD) | Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $798 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2021 | September 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X85J | VQP65C | |
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 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 2.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 35.5" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 48.7 lbs | 39.68 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 300 | |
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 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 6/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Yes | |
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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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