If you prioritize picture quality, especially in dark environments, and are willing to invest more, the Sony A80J with its OLED technology offers superior contrast and black levels. However, if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option that still delivers good performance, the Vizio MQ6 is an LCD TV that offers decent quality but may not match the Sony in terms of overall picture quality and viewing angles. Consider the Vizio MQ6 if you typically watch TV in brighter rooms as OLEDs like the Sony A80J can be more prone to glare. Keep in mind that the Vizio may not handle motion as smoothly as the Sony, which could be a factor if you watch a lot of sports or play fast-paced games. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A80J (OLED)
Good for bright room
Excellent for dark room
Very good for gaming
Excellent for movies & TV
Excellent for sports
Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Very good for use as monitor
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Very good viewing angle
Very good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD)
The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A80J (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7/10
7.4/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A80J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1/10
7.3/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.4/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J (OLED) provides a superior movie-watching experience due to its perfect contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, which are paramount for cinematic content. Meanwhile, the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is competent but limited by its lower contrast, less effective local dimming, and worse viewing angles, which can affect the appearance of movie scenes, particularly in dark environments.
Sports
9.0/10
6.2/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80J OLED handles motion processing, reflections, and has wide viewing angles, making it excellent for watching sports, while the Vizio MQ6 LCD is fair in these aspects due to lower motion processing capability, less effective reflection handling, and narrower viewing angles. Additionally, the A80J's superior gray uniformity contributes to a more pleasant viewing experience for evenly displayed sports fields compared to the Vizio MQ6.
Gaming
8.8/10
6.5/10
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6/10
7.4/10
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J OLED TV delivers very good colors out of the box and a very good color gamut, making animated content appear vibrant and accurate, which enhances the viewing experience for cartoons and animation. In contrast, the Vizio MQ6 '23 LCD TV also provides good out-of-the-box color accuracy and color gamut, but may not reproduce the colors in animated content as richly, impacting the overall vividness of the cartoons.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0/10
7.1/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and providing impressive SDR brightness, resulting in clear and vivid images for news and talk shows, whereas the Vizio MQ6 '23, despite good performance, doesn't match the Sony in these very important areas but is still a capable TV for everyday programs. Additionally, the Sony A80J's superior colors out of the box, color gamut, local dimming, and contrast enhance the viewing experience, factors that are somewhat important but also contribute to its overall excellent rating for watching regular TV programs.
Bright Room
7.2/10
6.3/10
8.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is good for bright room, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80J performs well in bright rooms due to its good HDR brightness and very good reflection handling, which help maintain picture quality despite ambient light. The Vizio MQ6 '23, on the other hand, struggles with a poor HDR brightness and fair reflection handling, making it less suitable for well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,698
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony A80J (OLED) has a price of $1,698 and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) costs $500.
"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.
About Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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