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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for better overall picture quality, including for gaming and sports, the Sony X85K is a superior choice. However, it comes at a midrange price, which is typically much more expensive than the Vizio V-Series. The Sony X85K performs better in bright rooms, offers a greater experience for movies, sports, and gaming content, and has lower response time and input lag, making it ideal for gamers. Its sound quality is also better compared to the Vizio. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series is priced more affordably, making it a budget-friendly option. Although it doesn't match the Sony's performance, it still supports HDR and is suitable for casual viewing, news, and animation. So, if you are willing to pay more for a better picture and gaming experience, go with the Sony X85K. If you're on a budget and need a TV for casual, non-critical viewing, the Vizio V-Series could be a satisfactory choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X85K (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
- Good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X85K (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
7.4
6.1
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K is better for watching sports because it excels in motion processing which is crucial for fast-paced action, and it handles reflections well, making it a good fit for bright rooms. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series is rated as fair for sports mainly due to its poor motion processing and lower performance in handling reflections.
Gaming
7.5
5.6
7.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X85K provides a better gaming experience because it offers faster response time and higher refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth motion and reduced blur in fast-paced games. Conversely, the Vizio V-Series, despite having low input lag which is good for responsiveness, falls short with its slower response time and lower refresh rate, making it less ideal for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
7.0
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
6.3
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K excels at upscaling and has very good SDR brightness, making it suitable for clear viewing of news and talk shows even in well-lit rooms. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series shows weaker upscaling and poor SDR brightness, which results in lower quality images for the same content, especially in bright conditions.
Bright Room
7.4
5.8
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
7.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X85K is better suited for bright rooms due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness capabilities, and good handling of reflections, which reduces glare and maintains picture quality. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series struggles in these aspects with poor SDR and HDR brightness and only fair performance in minimizing reflections, making it less ideal for viewing in well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,098
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Sony X85K (LCD) has a price of $1,098 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.2
6.8
7.50/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X85K (LCD) to have good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
6.3
7.50/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.8/10
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 X85K (LCD) and Vizio V-Series (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
The Sony X85K offers decent contrast but lacks local dimming, affecting its ability to produce deep blacks which is vital for movies and cinematic TV; however, it does provide good out-of-the-box colors and black uniformity. Meanwhile, the Vizio V-Series has superior contrast and black uniformity but also lacks local dimming, and while it shows good colors, it falls short in color volume and gray uniformity, compromising its overall performance for cinematic content.
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How the Sony X85K (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X85K (LCD) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,098 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 4, 2022 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X85K | 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 | 6.9/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.4/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.9" 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 | 48.5 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 | 7.5/10 | 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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