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Sony X85K (LCD)
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Updated January 10, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
If you're looking for a more affordable option, the Sony X85K generally comes at a lower price and is better for sports with a higher gaming score. However, it doesn't perform as well in a dark room. The Vizio Quantum Pro is pricier, but it offers better performance in bright rooms and supports newer HDR formats like HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, providing better color depth and detail for movie watching, but isn't as strong for sports. Give Feedback
This comparison is based on the 65" Sony X85K (LCD) and the 65" Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X85K (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
7.4
6.4
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K is better for watching sports due to its superior motion processing which makes fast action appear smoother and its good handling of reflections which helps maintain a clear picture in different lighting conditions. In contrast, the Vizio Quantum Pro, despite having better viewing angles suitable for wider seating arrangements, fares less effectively in motion processing, which can lead to more blur during fast movement, and has only fair gray uniformity, affecting the consistency of the picture across the screen.
Gaming
7.5
8.1
7.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X85K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85K is recognized as good for gaming due to its favorable response time and input lag performance, but the Vizio Quantum Pro is rated higher, particularly in response time, making it very good for gaming where fast-moving visuals and quick reflexes are crucial. Both have a 120Hz refresh rate, yet the Vizio stands out with its more responsive display, essential for a very good gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
7.5
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.7/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85K is considered very good for watching cartoons and animation because it displays excellent colors out of the box, which means minimal adjustment is needed to enjoy vivid and appealing visuals immediately. On the other hand, the Vizio Quantum Pro, while good, may not deliver colors as accurately without some adjustments, and although it has a very good color gamut, ensuring a wide range of colors, it falls short on the initial color setup compared to the Sony X85K.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
6.6
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K performs well for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs primarily because of its excellent upscaling capabilities which ensure lower-resolution content looks clear, and its SDR brightness that makes it suitable for most lighting environments. In contrast, the Vizio Quantum Pro has only fair upscaling, which may result in less clarity for lower-resolution content, and while its SDR brightness is very good, the overall picture quality for typical TV programs might be less impressive due to poorer performance in other somewhat important factors like colors out of the box.
Cost
$678
$798
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Sony X85K (LCD) has a price of $678 and the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) costs $798.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.2
7.2
7.50/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Sony X85K (LCD) and Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
6.6
7.50/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.8/10
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 X85K (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
The Sony X85K's fair performance in movies and cinematic TV is impacted by its average contrast ratio and lack of local dimming, which leads to less deep blacks, while the Vizio Quantum Pro offers better contrast with its quantum dot technology and has better black uniformity, but both TVs have room for improvement in color accuracy and viewing angles, making them fair choices for those particular uses. Additionally, the Vizio model’s advantage in color volume and out-of-the-box color accuracy can enhance the cinematic experience, but its limitations in gray uniformity could affect the consistency of scenes with large expanses of similar colors.
Bright Room
7.4
7.7
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.2/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.4/10
7.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Sony X85K excels in bright rooms due to its ability to handle reflections well and produce a bright image both in standard and high dynamic range content, which makes it suitable for well-lit environments. The Vizio Quantum Pro, on the other hand, offers very good handling of reflections and bright images in SDR, which helps maintain picture quality in bright rooms, though its contrast and color performance are somewhat less impressive.
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Spec Comparison
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| Sony X85K (LCD) | Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$678 | $798 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 4, 2022 | September 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X85K | 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 | 6.9/10 | 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 | 6.5/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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" | 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 | 48.5 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 | 7.5/10 | 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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