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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony A90J (OLED) offers superior overall picture quality, better performance for gaming, and viewing sports content, along with excellent contrast and black uniformity that makes it a good fit for dark room viewing. However, it is at a high-end price. The Sony X90J (LCD), on the other hand, is less expensive and offers good brightness and local dimming for bright room viewing, but it has a narrower viewing angle and less impressive black uniformity, which might not be ideal for dark rooms. If you prioritize picture quality and gaming and can afford a higher price, go for the A90J. If budget is a concern and you will watch TV mostly in well-lit rooms, the X90J may be a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A90J (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the Sony X90J (LCD)
- The Sony X90J (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A90J (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
7.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.63/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A90J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X90J (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.63/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is good.
The Sony A90J boasts perfect black uniformity, superior contrast, and more effective local dimming due to its OLED technology, which enhances the movie-watching experience with deeper blacks and vivid colors. Meanwhile, the Sony X90J, while offering a very good contrast and local dimming in its LCD category, falls short in black uniformity and viewing angles when compared to the A90J, meaning it may not display movies and cinematic content as richly, especially from off-center positions.
Sports
9.2
7.1
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
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is good.
Gaming
8.8
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
80.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A90J (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Sony A90J (OLED) and Sony X90J (LCD) both offer very good gaming experiences due to their low input lag and high responsiveness; the A90J stands out with slightly better response time, while both models support a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth motion. The A90J has the advantage of OLED's superior contrast and viewing angles, which can enhance the visual gaming experience, but the X90J still delivers a strong performance due to its full-array LED backlight and good motion handling.
Cost
$2,498
$998
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Sony A90J (OLED) has a price of $2,498 and the Sony X90J (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
8.3
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.0/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.4/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony A90J OLED provides very good colors straight out of the box, delivering a pleasing viewing experience for animations without the need for tweaking, while its color gamut is notably good but not the top of the line. Conversely, the Sony X90J LCD stands out with excellent colors right out of the setup, although its overall color gamut and color volume are good and complement the beautiful display of cartoons and animations.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
8.9
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Sony A90J OLED TV excels in upscaling and SDR brightness, which are very important for news and talk shows, and has very good colors out of the box, enhancing the viewing experience. In contrast, the Sony X90J LCD TV also offers very good SDR brightness and excellent upscaling, but due to the inherent nature of LCD screens, it has a lower contrast than the OLED, which may affect the depth of images.
Bright Room
7.3
7.6
8.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) and Sony A90J (OLED) are both good for bright room.
The Sony A90J OLED TV has an excellent reflection handling and a good level of brightness, making it suitable for bright rooms, plus it boasts perfect contrast and a high color volume which enhances the viewing experience. However, the Sony X90J LCD TV, while slightly less impressive in contrast and color volume, still provides very good brightness for SDR and HDR content and very good reflection handling, making it also a good fit for bright environments.
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How the Sony A90J (OLED) and the Sony X90J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A90J (OLED) | Sony X90J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,498 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | April 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A90J | XR-65X90J | |
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 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 56.8" x 1.6" | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 32.8" x 59.1" | 35.6" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.6 lbs | 50.5 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 | 7.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 20 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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Simon Lucas | June 2021
"In every meaningful department – motion control, contrast, edge definition, detail levels, you name it the A90J puts in a memorably accomplished shift. In fact, the Sony proves outstanding at handling on-screen motion of any and every kind. By the standards of television audio systems, the A90J is a notably punchy and genuinely dynamic performer."
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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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