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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you value picture quality and excellent gaming performance, and are willing to pay a premium price, the Sony A80K is a better choice. It offers superior overall picture quality, higher gaming, sports content, dark room performance, and better sound quality with great speakers. It's an OLED screen with a faster response time and lower input lag, making it especially good for gaming and watching fast-paced sports. On the other hand, if you're on a budget and looking for a decent TV for mixed usage like watching news, talk shows, and animations, the Vizio MQ6 '23 would be a cost-effective option. It's an LCD screen that performs adequately in many categories, but won't match the Sony A80K in dark room performance or viewing angles, and has a lower response time which might not be optimal for gaming. Both TVs support standard HDR formats including Dolby Vision and HLG, but the Sony A80K has a better overall score in using it as a monitor and color performance. The Vizio MQ6 '23 has accessibility features like voice commands. Keep in mind neither option performs exceptionally well in bright rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A80K (OLED)
- Good for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Very good 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
- Excellent viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD)
- The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A80K (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.6
7.4
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A80K (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
7.3
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 A80K (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80K excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect contrast, excellent local dimming, and superior black uniformity, which are crucial for dark scene performance, while also offering wide viewing angles. On the other hand, the Vizio MQ6's performance is decent but limited by its lower contrast, less effective local dimming, and its struggle with maintaining uniform dark scenes, resulting in a less immersive viewing experience in comparison.
Sports
9.2
6.2
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80K (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80K excels in watching sports due to its excellent response time, motion processing, and very good handling of reflections, coupled with a wide viewing angle which preserves picture quality from different positions. The Vizio MQ6 '23, though fair in response time, is not on par for sports viewing because of its weaker motion processing and reflections handling, and limited viewing angles which can lead to color and contrast shifts when viewed from the side.
Gaming
8.8
6.5
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony A80K (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80K offers an excellent gaming experience with a very fast response time and low input lag, which are crucial for smooth gameplay. In contrast, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 provides a good input lag performance, its fair response time is less optimal for gaming, which can result in slower on-screen action.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
7.4
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
9.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Sony A80K (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80K (OLED) delivers vibrant colors straight out of the box and has a very good color gamut, making cartoons and animations look vivid and rich. In contrast, the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) also displays good colors out of the box and has a very good color gamut, but it may not match the Sony in terms of overall color purity and intensity.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
7.1
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Sony A80K (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80K performs exceptionally well in upscaling lower resolution content and provides very good colors out of the box, important for watching news and talk shows which may not always be in high definition. In comparison, the Vizio MQ6 '23 also offers good performance in both upscaling and presenting colors out of the box, but the Sony is superior in these areas, offering sharper images and truer colors for a better viewing experience.
Bright Room
7.0
6.3
9.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Sony A80K (OLED) is good for bright room, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80K OLED TV performs better in a bright room compared to the Vizio MQ6 LCD TV as the Sony handles reflections very well, which is crucial for maintaining clear visibility in well-lit environments. In contrast, the Vizio has fair reflection handling, which might lead to more distractions due to reflected light sources in the room.
Cost
$1,698
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony A80K (OLED) has a price of $1,698 and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) costs $500.
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Spec Comparison
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| Sony A80K (OLED) | Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,698 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2022 | August 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A80K | M65Q6M | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.9/10 | 6.7/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.9" x 57" | 35.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.7 lbs | 39.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 200 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 3.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
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.
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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