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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony A90J is an OLED TV which generally offers better picture quality with deeper blacks and vibrant colors, making it well-suited for movies and general viewing in darker rooms. However, it comes at a higher price. On the other hand, the Sony X95J, an LCD TV, is likely more affordable but may not match the OLED in picture quality. It does perform better in bright rooms and could be a more suitable option if you watch TV in a well-lit environment. Both support various HDR formats, ensuring good performance for high dynamic range content. 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 X95J (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
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 A90J (OLED) and Sony X95J (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the Sony A90J (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 A90J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A90J boasts superior contrast, perfect black uniformity, and better viewing angles due to its OLED technology, making it exceptional for movies and cinematic TV. On the other hand, while the Sony X95J has excellent local dimming and very good contrast for an LCD TV, its black levels and viewing angles can't match the OLED's performance, although it's still very good for cinematic content.
Sports
9.2
8.0
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
8.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A90J is considered excellent for watching sports due to its outstanding reflection handling and fast response time that prevents motion blur, essential for fast-paced games, and it also offers wider viewing angles beneficial in group settings. Conversely, the Sony X95J is considered very good for sports viewing with very effective motion handling and reflection management, though it may not offer as broad viewing angles, which could be a slight drawback in larger gatherings.
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
85.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) and Sony X95J (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A90J (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Sony A90J has an excellent response time, which means on-screen movements will be very smooth, making it great for fast-paced gaming, and although it has good input lag performance, it's not the very best. By contrast, the Sony X95J, while also having excellent response time, has only a very good input lag, which may not be as optimal for competitive gaming where every millisecond counts, but it is still strong for the average gamer.
Bright Room
7.3
9.4
8.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
7.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Sony A90J (OLED) is good.
The Sony X95J, being an LCD TV, offers very good SDR and excellent HDR brightness, making it more suitable for bright rooms than the Sony A90J, which is an OLED TV with good SDR and HDR brightness. However, the A90J handles reflections excellently and offers perfect contrast, giving it an edge in preserving picture quality despite less brightness.
Cost
$2,498
$1,425
$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 X95J (LCD) costs $1,425.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
8.6
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) and Sony A90J (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony A90J OLED displays vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box, with a wide color gamut that makes cartoons and animations pop. Conversely, the Sony X95J LCD, while also offering very good color accuracy and gamut, might not match the A90J's performance in color volume and contrast, which are critical for animation viewing, though it performs very well in a brighter room due to its SDR brightness.
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 A90J (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A90J OLED delivers exceptional contrast and colors that are accurate out of the box, making it ideal for watching news and talk shows where image accuracy is important; however, its SDR brightness is just good, which might be a limitation in very bright rooms. In contrast, the Sony X95J LCD offers very good SDR brightness which is better for bright rooms, although its contrast isn't as high as the OLED, and colors out of the box are still high quality, both TVs are excellent for upscaling lower-resolution content like standard TV programs.
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How the Sony A90J (OLED) and the Sony X95J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A90J (OLED) | Sony X95J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,498 | $1,425 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A90J | 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 | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 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) | 32.8" x 56.8" x 1.6" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 26" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 32.8" x 59.1" | 33.5" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.6 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 | 2.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 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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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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