A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec TV team Learn more
Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony A90J (OLED) delivers superior picture quality, perfect for movies and gaming, with better viewing angles and deeper blacks. However, it isn't as bright as the Sony X95K (LCD), which may be a better fit for well-lit rooms. The X95K also performs well overall and is less expensive, making it a good choice for a variety of content in mixed-usage environments. If budget is a significant consideration and you need a TV that copes well with brightness, the X95K is a compelling choice; if you prioritize peak picture performance and can manage in dimmer environments, the A90J could be worth the additional investment. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
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 X95K (LCD)
- Best in class 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 X95K (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 X95K (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A90J excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its OLED technology which allows for perfect contrast and black uniformity, crucial for dark scenes, and wider viewing angles, which enhance group watching. The Sony X95K, while providing very good picture quality with its advanced LCD panel, achieves lower contrast and black levels compared to the A90J and offers narrower viewing angles but excels in brighter room conditions due to its superior brightness.
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
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Sony X95K (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A90J boasts an excellent response time and motion processing, delivering crisp movement ideal for dynamic sports content and wider viewing angles, ensuring a clear picture even from the side, but it might struggle with reflections in very bright rooms. On the other hand, the Sony X95K has very good response time and motion processing which is also great for sports, but provides better handling of reflections at the cost of somewhat narrower viewing angles than the A90J.
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 X95K (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A90J (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Sony A90J offers an excellent response time which is crucial for smooth motion in fast-paced games, and both the A90J and the X95K have good input lag which ensures games feel responsive. The Sony X95K provides a very good response time, slightly behind the A90J, but it also features a high refresh rate conducive to gaming performance.
Bright Room
7.3
9.5
8.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony A90J (OLED) is good.
Cost
$2,498
$1,788
$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 X95K (LCD) costs $1,788.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect TV
Find your new TV
Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
8.7
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) and Sony A90J (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony A90J delivers excellent colors right out of the box and has a good color gamut, making it ideal for cartoons where vibrant colors are key. In comparison, the Sony X95K also presents very good colors without much adjustment needed and has a good color gamut as well, ensuring that animations look lifelike and colorful on both TVs.
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 A90J (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A90J has slightly lower SDR brightness and does not have local dimming, which means it may not be as bright as the Sony X95K, especially in well-lit rooms. However, both TVs offer excellent upscaling and colors, making them great choices for watching news, talk shows, and TV programs with vibrant and clear images.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Sony A90J (OLED) and the Sony X95K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony A90J (OLED) | Sony X95K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,498 | $1,788 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A90J | 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 | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 9.6/10 | |
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 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 32.8" x 59.1" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.6 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 | 2.2 | 4.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 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 | |
Shopping
Sony A90J (OLED)
See more
Dig into reviews and images
Techradar
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."
Get a great deal on the Sony A90J (OLED) or the Sony X95K (LCD)
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.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
TV guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
FAQs
FAQs about TVs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec TVs team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest TV information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
385
TVs evaluated
33,110
TVs stats compiled
21
Proprietary TVs ratings developed
121,830
Recommendations made
18,275
Consumer hours saved
About the TV team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and TVs Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Jaime Roldán
TVs Expert
Jaime is a Colombia-based TV expert. He is an electronics engineer with 8 years of experience in the telecom sector and has been making TV recommendations for 12 years.
Featured in
