The Sony X95J is a premium TV that generally costs more than the Sony X85K but offers better overall picture quality. It performs notably better in a dark room due to higher contrast and local dimming features, making it good for watching movies. Additionally, it has better HDR brightness enhancing the experience with HDR content. For bright rooms, the X95J also has a higher score, meaning less glare and better visibility.
The Sony X85K is more affordable, still providing solid performance, particularly for gaming with fast response time and low input lag, and also fares well with sports and animated content. Though it will not perform as well in dark rooms and might not handle reflections in bright rooms as effectively as the X95J.
If you're on a budget and mainly play games or watch sports, the X85K could serve you well. However, if you prioritize movie-watching in a dark room and viewing in bright conditions, and are willing to invest more, the X95J will likely be the better option. Both models support various HDR formats and come with similar connectivity options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X95J (LCD)
Good for use as monitor
Advantages of the Sony X85K (LCD)
Good reflections
Key differences
Cost
$2,500
$2,298
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Sony X95J (LCD) has a price of $2,500 and the Sony X85K (LCD) costs $2,298.
The Sony X95J (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.5/10
6.4/10
7.88/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95J (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
The Sony X95J is very good for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior local dimming, which enhances contrast, and better handling of reflections. Whereas the Sony X85K, with fair performance in the same aspects, does not deliver as well on black uniformity and viewing angles which are crucial for a cinematic experience.
Sports
7.2/10
7.4/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) and Sony X95J (LCD) are both good for sports.
The Sony X95J excels in sports viewing mainly because it handles reflections better and has a higher response time, which reduces motion blur, a critical factor in fast-paced scenes. While the Sony X85K is also good for sports, its lower response time and reflections handling, along with a more limited viewing angle, make it less optimal for this type of content compared to the X95J.
Gaming
7.6/10
7.5/10
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) are both good for gaming.
The Sony X85K has good response times and input lag, making it suitable for gaming; however, the Sony X95J exhibits very good response times while maintaining the same level of input lag, providing a notably smoother gaming experience. The higher response time performance is particularly beneficial in games with fast-moving visuals, where motion clarity is a priority.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6/10
8.5/10
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.5/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X85K excels with colors straight out of the box, delivering a vibrant and accurate palette ideal for cartoons and animations, while the Sony X95J offers a very good experience with similar attributes. Both TVs possess a good color gamut and color volume which contribute to a lively and immersive viewing experience for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2/10
8.2/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) and Sony X85K (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Sony X95J is excellent for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs largely due to its effective local dimming feature enhancing contrast and its very good color accuracy straight out of the box, which makes the image quality pop. In comparison, while the Sony X85K is very good for the same content, it lacks local dimming and scores lower in out-of-the-box color accuracy, which means it isn't quite as proficient in these areas.
Bright Room
7.3/10
7.4/10
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.4/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) and Sony X95J (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Sony X95J excels in bright room situations due to its excellent HDR brightness, which enhances the viewing experience in rooms with lots of light, and very good handling of reflections, which minimizes the impact of light sources on the screen. On the other hand, the Sony X85K, while still good, has lower HDR brightness, which means it won't be as bright as the X95J in well-lit conditions, and its reflections handling is not as effective as that of the X95J, which could make it less suitable for viewing in bright rooms.
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How the Sony X95J (LCD) and the Sony X85K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Sony X95J (LCD)
Sony X85K (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$2,500
$2,298
Brand
Brand
Sony
Sony
Release Date
Release Date
April 6, 2021
May 6, 2022
Full name
Full name
KD-85X85J
KD-85X85K
Screen Size
Screen Size
85"
85"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED VA
LED VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Android TV
Android TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
7.5/10
6.9/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
Yes
Yes
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
None
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
7.3/10
7.3/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
7.4/10
7.4/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
7.6/10
7.6/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
6.6/10
6.5/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
7.3/10
7.4/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
8.3/10
8.2/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8.6/10
8.5/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
7/10
6.9/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
42.9" x 74.9" x 2.9"
43" x 74.9" x 2.9"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
46.4" x 74.9"
46.4" x 74.9"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
98.1 lbs
98.5 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
400 x 400
400 x 400
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
7.5/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
2.5/10
2.5/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
0/100
0/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
7.5/10
7.4/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
8.5/10
8.4/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
7.2/10
7.1/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
8.3/10
7.5/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
6.9/10
6.8/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.4/10
5.5/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
5.9/10
7.4/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
10/10
10/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
10/10
10/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
7.3/10
7.6/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
7.3/10
7.4/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
7.8/10
7.6/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
7.7/10
7.3/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
9.2/10
9.2/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
8.8/10
8.8/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
8/10
7.5/10
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
Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only
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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.
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