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Updated January 16, 2024·

The Sony A80J OLED provides deeper blacks and true-to-life colors, making it an excellent choice for movie enthusiasts and anyone who plans to watch TV in dark or dimly lit rooms. The OLED screen, however, can be susceptible to permanent image retention, so it's less ideal for static content like news tickers or gaming HUDs that stay on screen for extended periods. On the other hand, the Sony X95K LCD offers a brighter display which is better suited for well-lit environments and can handle reflections more effectively. It’s a better option for varied use, including everyday TV shows and sports, where brightness and handling ambient light are important. The X95K may also have a longer lifespan without the risk of burn-in, but it won't achieve the same perfect black levels as its OLED counterpart. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Sony A80J (OLED)
  • Excellent for dark room
  • Excellent for movies & TV
  • Excellent for sports
  • Very good for use as monitor
  • Very good viewing angle
Advantages of the Sony X95K (LCD)
  • Best in class for bright room

Key differences

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Picture Quality

8.7
XR-65A80J
XR-65X95K
8.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A80J (OLED) and Sony X95K (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the Sony A80J (OLED) has somewhat better picture quality.

Movies & TV

9.1
XR-65A80J
XR-65X95K
8.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
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 X95K (LCD) is very good.

Sports

9.0
XR-65A80J
XR-65X95K
8.0
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
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Sony X95K (LCD) is very good.

Gaming

8.8
XR-65A80J
XR-65X95K
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
85.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) and Sony X95K (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A80J (OLED) is somewhat better.

Bright Room

7.2
XR-65A80J
XR-65X95K
9.5
8.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony A80J (OLED) is good.
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Key similarities

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Cartoons & Animation

8.6
XR-65A80J
XR-65X95K
8.7
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) and Sony A80J (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.

News, Talk, & Other TV

9.0
XR-65A80J
XR-65X95K
9.1
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) and Sony A80J (OLED) are both excellent for news, talk, & other TV.

Cost

$1,698
XR-65A80J
XR-65X95K
$1,788
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

The Sony A80J (OLED) has a price of $1,698 and the Sony X95K (LCD) costs $1,788.

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How the Sony A80J (OLED) and the Sony X95K (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Sony A80J (OLED)Sony X95K (LCD)
Sony A80J (OLED)Sony X95K (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$1,698
$1,788
Brand
SonySony
Release Date
March 2, 2021May 3, 2022
Full name
XR-65A80JXR-65X95K
Screen Size
65"65"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
Android TVAndroid TV
Sound Quality Score
8/109.5/10
NextGen Ready
YesYes
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
8.7/108/10
Bright Room Score
7.2/109.6/10
Gaming Score
8.9/108.2/10
Movies & TV Score
9.2/108/10
Sports Score
9.1/108/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
32.9" x 57" x 2.1"32.9" x 56.9" x 2.4"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
33.8" x 57"33.4" x 56.9"
Weight without Stand
49.2 lbs70.8 lbs
VESA Mount
300 x 300300 x 300

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
10/107.5/10
Local Dimming
10/108.4/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.24.2
Speaker Power
30 W60 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass onlyUp 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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