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Updated January 16, 2024·
If you enjoy watching movies in a dark room and are looking for superior picture quality with deep blacks and vibrant colors, the Sony A80J OLED is an excellent choice, despite its higher price. However, it's not as well-suited for very bright rooms, where its brightness may be outshined by the Sony X90K LCD. The X90K, on the other hand, is more affordable and performs better in a sunny room due to its 'Full Array Local Dimming' backlight enhancing contrast. Both are good for gaming thanks to their 120Hz refresh rate, but for sports and TV shows in well-lit environments, the X90K might be more suitable. 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 X90K (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
7.7
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
TBD
The Sony A80J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X90K (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
7.5
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
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 X90K (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J OLED TV offers excellent contrast, local dimming and black uniformity, which are critical for movie and cinematic TV viewing, resulting in deep blacks and a rich picture quality. On the other hand, the Sony X90K LCD TV, while still good, has lower contrast and black uniformity, and less effective local dimming, which means it may not deliver the same level of depth and detail in darker scenes.
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
8.7/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Sony X90K (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J has excellent response time and motion processing which is crucial for watching fast-paced sports, and with its OLED screen, it provides very good reflections handling and a wide viewing angle, making it excellent for sports. In contrast, the Sony X90K, while still having very good response time and motion processing, has a lower viewing angle and poorer reflections handling due to its LCD screen, but is a good option if these aspects are less of a priority.
Gaming
8.8
8.1
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
76.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) and Sony X90K (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A80J (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Sony A80J stands out for gaming because it has an excellent response time, which means on-screen motion will look very smooth, and good input lag performance for a responsive gaming experience. However, the Sony X90K also provides a very good gaming experience with a very good response time and good input lag performance, but it does not match the Sony A80J's slightly superior response time.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.0
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.0/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) and Sony X90K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the Sony A80J (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Sony A80J OLED excels in delivering vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box, with a very good color gamut that makes animation pop, while the Sony X90K offers good performance with a decent color gamut suitable for cartoons and animation, though slightly less impressive than the OLED. Additionally, the A80J’s OLED technology provides superior contrast and perfect black levels, enhancing the viewing experience for animated content, whereas the X90K, as an LCD, offers strong contrast and good brightness but may not achieve the same deep blacks as its OLED counterpart.
Bright Room
7.2
8.0
8.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Sony A80J (OLED) is good.
The Sony X90K (LCD) handles bright room conditions better than the Sony A80J (OLED) due to its superior SDR and HDR brightness, which compensate for its less impressive handling of reflections. While the A80J offers excellent contrast and color performance in bright rooms, its lower brightness levels compared to the X90K may affect visibility in very well-lit environments.
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 X90K (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
8.7
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
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 X90K (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A80J excels in displaying news and talk shows due to its OLED panel, which offers perfect contrast and outstanding upscaling, ensuring that lower resolution content looks great. In contrast, the Sony X90K, while very capable with its LCD screen, has a slightly lower performance in key areas like contrast and local dimming, which are essential for clear images in various lighting conditions. Both TVs have commendable SDR brightness and deliver accurate colors out of the box, but the A80J's OLED technology provides superior viewing experiences for typical TV programs.
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How the Sony A80J (OLED) and the Sony X90K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A80J (OLED) | Sony X90K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,698 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | May 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A80J | XR-65X90K | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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" | 34" 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 | 7.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 7.2/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
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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Sony A80J (OLED)
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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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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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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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