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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize picture quality for movies and don't mind spending more, the Sony A80J (OLED) provides superior contrast and black levels, perfect for dark room viewing, but may not be as bright as the Sony X90J (LCD) in well-lit rooms. Conversely, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that still offers good performance for mixed usage like sports, gaming, and TV shows, and performs well in bright rooms, the Sony X90J (LCD) could be better suited to your needs. Keep in mind, the X90J may not match the A80J's performance in a dark room, particularly for movie watching. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A80J (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Sony X90J (LCD)
- The Sony X90J (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A80J (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
7.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.63/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A80J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X90J (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.63/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J's OLED screen provides perfect black uniformity and an infinite contrast ratio, enhancing movie and cinematic TV viewing with more profound dark scenes due to its superior local dimming capability. While the Sony X90J performs well, its LCD technology with lower contrast and less effective local dimming doesn't match the depth of blacks achieved by the A80J, but its colors straight out of the box are considered excellent, which may be appealing for immediate vibrant picture quality.
Sports
9.0
7.1
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J OLED TV excels in watching sports due to its outstanding response time and motion processing capabilities, ensuring smooth action without blur, alongside very good handling of reflections and a wide viewing angle, making it suitable for group viewing. On the other hand, the Sony X90J LCD TV, while still performing well in motion processing, has a slightly slower response time and poorer performance in handling reflections, with a narrower viewing angle which might limit the view for those sitting off to the side.
Gaming
8.8
8.2
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A80J (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Sony A80J (OLED) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for gaming due to their high response time and low input lag, ensuring smooth motion and minimal delay between player actions and on-screen response. The A80J (OLED) is particularly excellent in achieving an instantaneous response time which is ideal for fast-paced games, while the X90J (LCD), though slightly less perfect in response, still provides a very good gaming experience.
Cost
$1,698
$998
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony A80J (OLED) has a price of $1,698 and the Sony X90J (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.3
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
8.9
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony A80J (OLED) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A80J OLED TV excels in watching news and talk shows due to its superior contrast and color accuracy out of the box, facilitating a more vivid and realistic image, whereas the Sony X90J LCD TV, while very good, falls slightly short due to its lower contrast and less effective local dimming. For viewers prioritizing SDR brightness, both TVs perform well, but the OLED's perfect black levels provide a more pronounced impact for regular TV programs compared to the LCD's backlighting approach.
Bright Room
7.2
7.6
8.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) and Sony A80J (OLED) are both good for bright room.
The Sony A80J handles reflections better and is suitable for bright rooms; however, its SDR and HDR brightness are just good, which might be limiting in very bright environments. On the other hand, the Sony X90J offers very good SDR brightness, which could be preferable for bright rooms but has poor reflection handling which can be problematic in well-lit areas.
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How the Sony A80J (OLED) and the Sony X90J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A80J (OLED) | Sony X90J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,698 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | April 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A80J | XR-65X90J | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | 8.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.9" x 57" x 2.1" | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.8" x 57" | 35.6" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.2 lbs | 50.5 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 | 10/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 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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Kob Monney | July 2022
"For home cinema fans the Sony A80J puts in a talented HDR performance, while daytime TV viewers benefit from its impressive upscaling and motion processing. Whites are portrayed in a clean and bright manner and black levels are strong, making for a very satisfying and consistent HD upscale. The A80J’s motion processing is hugely impressive. The Sony A80J takes content at any resolution and makes it look great, its motion skills are class-leading and its HDR performance boasts plenty of detail, contrast and expressive colours."
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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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