If a vibrant picture and the ability to handle reflections in a bright room are important to you, the Sony X90L may be the better option as it offers superior peak brightness and reflection handling compared to the Sony X90J. However, if darker room performance and the contrast ratio matter more, the X90J holds an advantage. Both models are quite similar in other features such as sound quality and smart platform capabilities, but the X90L has a slight edge in audio due to a more powerful sound system. Note that while the X90L is typically less expensive, trade-offs include slightly lower local dimming performance and color accuracy out of the box compared to the X90J. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90J (LCD)
The Sony X90J (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X90L (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
Very good for bright room
Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
Key differences
Bright Room
7.6/10
8.6/10
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is good.
Cost
$993
$898
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Sony X90J (LCD) has a price of $993 and the Sony X90L (LCD) costs $898.
The Sony X90J (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9/10
7.6/10
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.125/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Sony X90J is excellent for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its high contrast, effective local dimming, and strong black uniformity, which ensure deep blacks and nuanced shadows, enhancing the viewing experience in dark scenes. The Sony X90L offers a similarly compelling experience with slightly lower contrast but still good local dimming and black uniformity, and it provides better color volume and viewing angles, which could make it more versatile for rooms with varying light conditions and seating arrangements.
Sports
7.1/10
7.2/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both good for sports.
The Sony X90J and Sony X90L are suitable for sports because they both offer excellent motion processing and very good response times, ensuring that fast-paced action looks smooth and crisp. However, they may not perform as well in rooms with many reflections and wide viewing angles due to their poor reflections handling and limited viewing angles.
Gaming
8.2/10
8.1/10
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
73.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony X90J and Sony X90L both excel in gaming due to their impressive response times and low input lag, ensuring smooth motion and quick reactions to on-screen action. Both models offer a 120Hz refresh rate, which benefits gamers with more fluid and less blurry images, especially during fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3/10
8.6/10
7.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.0/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X90J and Sony X90L both perform well with cartoons and animation due to their strong 'Colors Out of the Box' performance, ensuring vibrant colors immediately upon use, the X90L has a slight edge in color volume, enhancing the richness of colors in various shades and lighting conditions.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9/10
9.0/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X90L (LCD) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X90J is highly rated for upscaling content and has excellent colors straight out of the box, making it good for watching news and TV programs. In contrast, the Sony X90L has a higher SDR brightness and colors that are very good right from the start, which makes it even more suitable for those types of content, particularly in bright rooms.
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How the Sony X90J (LCD) and the Sony X90L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Sony X90J (LCD)
Sony X90L (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$993
$898
Brand
Brand
Sony
Sony
Release Date
Release Date
April 2, 2021
August 1, 2023
Full name
Full name
XR-55X90J
XR-55X90L
Screen Size
Screen Size
55"
55"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED FALD VA
LED FALD VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Android TV
Google TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
7.3/10
8.3/10
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
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
7.8/10
7.8/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
7.7/10
8.6/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
8.2/10
8.2/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
7.9/10
7.6/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
7.1/10
7.2/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
8.9/10
9/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8.4/10
8.7/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
7/10
7.3/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
28" x 48.5" x 2.8"
27.9" x 48.2" x 2.2"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
30.9" x 48.5"
29.1" x 48.2"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
38.4 lbs
37.3 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
300 x 300
300 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
7.6/10
7.1/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
8/10
6.8/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
8/100
7.3/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
8.3/10
8.7/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
8.6/10
9.4/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
7.9/10
8.4/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
6.8/10
6.6/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
6.4/10
6/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.3/10
5.6/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
5.9/10
6/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
10/10
10/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
10/10
10/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
7/10
7.8/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
7.4/10
8.9/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
8.1/10
8.1/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
7/10
7/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
9/10
8/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
8.8/10
10/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
8/10
8/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.2
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
20 W
30 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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