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Updated January 12, 2024·
If budget is a primary concern and you're looking for a more cost-effective option, the Sony X95J is a solid choice, as it is much less expensive than the Sony X95L. However, the Sony X95L, being a newer and higher-end model, likely delivers enhancements in picture quality, especially in aspects like brightness and contrast, which might make it preferable for brightly lit rooms or for more immersive movie and sport watching experiences. Keep in mind that the larger size of the Sony X95L may also provide a more impactful viewing in larger rooms, but it will also require more space. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X95J (LCD)
- The Sony X95J (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95L (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95L (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.3
8.6
7.88/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X95J (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.5
8.4
7.88/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J provides very good contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity essential for movie and cinematic TV enjoyment, but the Sony X95L offers even better black uniformity and contrast, which means deeper blacks and more impactful visuals in dark scenes. While both TVs have good color accuracy, the X95L boasts excellent color volume, enhancing the richness and vividness of colors, making it a slightly more superior choice for watching visually intensive content.
Sports
7.2
8.2
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95J and the Sony X95L are both very good at handling reflections and motion processing, crucial for watching sports, with the X95L offering slightly better performance in these areas. Both TVs also have very good response times, which is important for fast-paced action, but they have moderate viewing angles, meaning the picture quality may decrease when viewed from the side.
Gaming
7.6
8.3
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is good.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
9.1
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95J produces very good colors out of the box and has a good color gamut, making it suitable for watching cartoons and animation. On the other hand, the Sony X95L offers an excellent color volume, ensuring vibrant colors for animations, and also has a very good color gamut, which explains its superior performance in this regard.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
9.2
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95J performs very well for watching news, talk shows, and TV programs, courtesy of its excellent upscaling ability and very good SDR brightness which enhances the clarity and visibility of content. Meanwhile, the Sony X95L shows a significant improvement in those areas with a higher contrast and excellent SDR brightness, coupled with better colors out of the box and an expansive color gamut, making it a more vibrant choice for standard viewing conditions.
Bright Room
7.3
9.7
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.9/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95J is well-suited for bright rooms, with its very good SDR brightness and reflections handling, along with solid performance in contrast, color volume, and color gamut. The Sony X95L, however, takes it up a notch with excellent SDR brightness, superior reflections handling, and better performance in contrast and color volume, which contribute to its best designation for bright room viewing.
Cost
$2,500
$3,399
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
The Sony X95J (LCD) has a price of $2,500 and the Sony X95L (LCD) costs $3,399.
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How the Sony X95J (LCD) and the Sony X95L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X95J (LCD) | Sony X95L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,500 | $3,399 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 6, 2021 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-85X85J | XR-85X95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9.2/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 46.4" x 74.9" | 43.8" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 98.1 lbs | 114.1 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 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 60 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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