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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer deep blacks and vibrant colors for movies and a superior gaming experience, the Sony A80K OLED is a good choice, although it's not as bright for sunny rooms. On the other hand, the Sony X95J LCD is brighter, making it a better fit for well-lit environments, and while still good for movies and gaming, it's not at the same level as the OLED in picture quality. Additionally, the LCD is generally more expensive. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A80K (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Very good for use as monitor
- Excellent viewing angle
Advantages of the Sony X95J (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.6
8.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A80K (OLED) and Sony X95J (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the Sony A80K (OLED) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
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 A80K (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A80K excels in movie and cinematic TV viewing due to its OLED panel providing perfect black uniformity and excellent contrast, alongside strong local dimming, which are crucial for dark scenes. In comparison, the Sony X95J, while still very good for these experiences, has lower contrast and black uniformity due to its LCD panel, but with still respectable local dimming and color performance that support a vibrant viewing experience.
Sports
9.2
8.0
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
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80K (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A80K stands out for sports viewing with its OLED screen, which provides excellent response times for smooth motion, wide viewing angles for larger groups, and better handling of reflections. The Sony X95J also offers strong motion processing and good response times, but its LCD panel results in narrower viewing angles and slightly less uniform handling of gray shades, which can be noticeable during sports broadcasts.
Gaming
8.8
8.2
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The Sony A80K (OLED) and Sony X95J (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A80K (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Sony A80K OLED TV provides an excellent response time which means on-screen action will look smooth, making it ideal for fast-paced gaming. On the other hand, the Sony X95J LCD TV, while still very good for gaming, offers slightly less perfect motion handling due to its technology but compensates with high performance in input lag, offering a responsive gaming experience.
Bright Room
7.0
9.4
9.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Sony A80K (OLED) is good.
The Sony X95J (LCD) excels in bright rooms due to its very good SDR and excellent HDR brightness, along with very good reflection handling, whereas the OLED Sony A80K, despite its perfect contrast and good color performance, has only good SDR and fair HDR brightness, which makes it less suitable for very bright environments. Moreover, while both TVs handle reflections well, the higher brightness of the X95J gives it an edge in maintaining picture quality under direct light.
Cost
$1,698
$1,425
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony A80K (OLED) has a price of $1,698 and the Sony X95J (LCD) costs $1,425.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
8.6
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
9.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) and Sony A80K (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony A80K excels in displaying vivid and accurate colors out of the box and boasts a wide color gamut, enhancing the appeal of cartoons and animations through vibrant hues and shades. Conversely, the Sony X95J, while also delivering very good colors and color gamut, shines with its superior contrast and brightness, offering clear and lively images even in brightly lit environments, albeit with slight compromises in gray uniformity compared to the OLED's consistency.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
9.1
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95J (LCD) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony A80K (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A80K excels in upscaling and offers a perfect contrast which makes it very good for watching news, talk shows, and TV programs, thanks to its OLED screen that provides excellent black uniformity. On the other hand, the Sony X95J, although it's an LCD TV, offers very good SDR brightness and local dimming, ensuring that content is clear and well-lit, making it excellent for day-to-day viewing in various lighting conditions.
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How the Sony A80K (OLED) and the Sony X95J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A80K (OLED) | Sony X95J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,698 | $1,425 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2022 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A80K | XR-65X95J | |
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 | 8.9/10 | 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 | 8.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.1/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.2/10 | 8/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33" x 57.1" x 2.1" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 26" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.9" x 57" | 33.5" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.7 lbs | 60.6 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 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 8.4/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 3.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 50 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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Michael Desjardin | December 2022
"It’s a high-end TV through and through something that becomes clear the moment you glance at its stunning picture. The A80K’s surgically precise contrast control is likely the first thing you’ll notice about its picture ... every piece of content looks better when this amount of precision is available. Color accuracy is another strong suit; the A80K features fantastic out-of-the-box color accuracy in the Custom picture mode."
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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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