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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Sony X90K is less expensive and offers more stand positioning options which may be useful for different furniture configurations. Conversely, the Sony X90L, while slightly more expensive, includes voice command functionality and generally has better picture and sound quality. If you have a bright room, the X90L with its slightly better brightness would be more beneficial, but for a darker room or if budget is a concern, the X90K is still a robust choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90K (LCD)
- The Sony X90K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X90L (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
Key differences
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
8.6
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
7.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.0/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) and Sony X90K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the Sony X90L (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Sony X90K provides good colors out of the box, meaning it displays vivid and accurate hues immediately after setting it up, while the Sony X90L offers very good performance in this aspect, suggesting even more accuracy and vibrancy without the need for calibration. Both TVs have a good color gamut, ensuring a wide range of colors, but the X90L slightly outperforms the X90K, potentially delivering richer colors for cartoons and animations.
Bright Room
8.0
8.6
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) and Sony X90K (LCD) are both very good for bright room, though the Sony X90L (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Sony X90K has very good SDR and HDR brightness, effectively combating glare in bright rooms and displays deep blacks due to its high contrast. On the other hand, the Sony X90L outshines in SDR brightness for an even better bright room experience but falls short in reflection handling compared to the X90K, which can affect viewing when faced with direct light sources.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.7
7.8
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.125/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
TBD
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90L (LCD) and Sony X90K (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.5
7.6
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.125/10
6.1/10
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 X90L (LCD) and Sony X90K (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Sony X90K offers exceptional contrast, effective local dimming, and solid black uniformity, making it well-suited for movies and cinematic TV which benefit from deep blacks and high contrast. The Sony X90L also delivers good performance in these areas but may have slightly lower contrast and black uniformity, impacting dark scene reproduction, yet still provides a good cinematic experience. Both models offer decent color reproduction and viewing angles, important for maintaining picture quality across various content and seating arrangements.
Sports
7.1
7.2
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
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.4/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) and Sony X90K (LCD) are both good for sports.
Gaming
8.1
8.1
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
76.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
73.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) and Sony X90K (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony X90K and the Sony X90L are both exceptional choices for gaming as each has a very good response time and input lag, ensuring that the on-screen action is smooth and that there is minimal delay between user input and what is seen on the screen. Both models also sport a 120Hz refresh rate, which makes fast-paced games look fluid and provides a competitive edge by displaying more frames per second.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.7
9.0
8.7/10
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 X90K (LCD) is very good.
Cost
$898
$898
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Sony X90K (LCD) has a price of $898 and the Sony X90L (LCD) costs $898.
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How the Sony X90K (LCD) and the Sony X90L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90K (LCD) | Sony X90L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$898 | $898 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | August 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-55X90K | XR-55X90L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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) | 29.2" x 48.6" | 29.1" x 48.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 38.5 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 | 7.4/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 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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Al Griffin | December 2022
"As Sony’s next-to-flagship LCD TV, the X90K series delivers impressive performance for the price. The XR90K had fairly accurate out-of-box color. The TV’s multi-position stand lets you either set the screen flush with any stand its mounted on or elevate it to clear space for a soundbar. With the latter option, you get around 3 inches of clearance enough to accommodate most soundbars. The X90K’s excellent suite of gaming features ranks it up there with the best 120 Hz 4K TVs."
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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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