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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the Sony A80K OLED and the Sony X95K LCD, consider the following tradeoffs. The A80K OLED provides better viewing angles and superior dark room performance, making it ideal for movies and general TV watching, particularly in dim or darkened environments. However, if your viewing area is brightly lit, the X95K LCD has a higher brightness level which makes it better suited for bright rooms and for watching sports or other content where brightness and reflection handling are important. The X95K LCD also has a slightly better sound system, which could enhance your viewing experience without additional speakers. While the A80K OLED may be less expensive, the X95K's advantages in a sunny room and audio performance could justify the higher cost for some users. 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 X95K (LCD)
- Best in class 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 X95K (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 X95K (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A80K stands out for movies and cinematic TV with its perfect black levels and superior contrast due to its OLED technology, which also offers wide viewing angles and consistently good black uniformity, contributing to an immersive viewing experience. On the other hand, the Sony X95K offers brighter scenes and better handling of reflections due to its LCD screen, but with less impressive black uniformity and contrast, it may not provide the same level of depth in dark scenes.
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
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80K (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Sony X95K (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A80K OLED has exceptional response time and motion processing, which is crucial for the fluid movement seen in sports, and its wide viewing angles ensure a clear picture from various seating positions, while its handling of reflections is superb, making it excellent for watching sports. Conversely, the Sony X95K LCD also offers great motion processing and response time with outstanding reflection handling, but slightly inferior viewing angles compared to the A80K, making it very good, albeit not to the same degree for sports viewing.
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 X95K (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A80K (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Sony A80K has an OLED screen which typically delivers a faster response time and lower input lag, providing a smoother gaming experience, while the Sony X95K, with its LCD screen, offers very good gaming performance, though its response might not be as rapid as that of an OLED. Both TVs operate at 120Hz, which ensures a high refresh rate for fluid motion in fast-paced games.
Bright Room
7.0
9.5
9.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony A80K (OLED) is good.
The Sony X95K has higher SDR and HDR brightness levels compared to the Sony A80K, which makes it better for bright rooms as it can overcome ambient light more effectively. Both TVs handle reflections well, but due to its superior brightness, the Sony X95K maintains better picture quality in well-lit environments.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
8.7
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
9.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) and Sony A80K (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony A80K (OLED) and Sony X95K (LCD) are both highly capable when it comes to displaying cartoons and animation due to their impressive colors out of the box and color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate colors. While both have very good color reproduction right away, the Sony A80K’s OLED technology also contributes to a wider color volume and better gray uniformity and contrast, which can make a visible difference in animated content with varied shades and scenes.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
9.1
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95K (LCD) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony A80K (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A80K provides excellent upscaling of lower resolution content and deeper black levels due to its OLED technology, offering clear and distinct news broadcasts and talk shows. Conversely, the Sony X95K shines in well-lit environments with its superior SDR brightness and good local dimming, ensuring vibrant and consistent image quality across various TV programs.
Cost
$1,698
$1,788
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony A80K (OLED) has a price of $1,698 and the Sony X95K (LCD) costs $1,788.
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Spec Comparison
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| Sony A80K (OLED) | Sony X95K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,698 | $1,788 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2022 | May 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A80K | XR-65X95K | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 9.6/10 | |
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 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.9" x 57" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.7 lbs | 70.8 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 | 4.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 60 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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