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Updated January 12, 2024·
When considering the Sony A90J OLED and Vizio V-Series LCD, remember that OLED screens like the Sony A90J offer superior picture quality, especially in darker environments, with better contrast and deeper blacks. They're especially good for movies and high-end gaming experiences. However, they are more expensive. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series is a budget-friendly LCD option that performs decently in bright rooms due to better brightness but offers lower contrast and is less suited for dark room viewing. If picture quality for movies and gaming is a priority and the budget allows, the Sony OLED is a strong choice. If cost savings are important and the TV will be used in a brighter room or for general TV watching and news, the Vizio V-Series should suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A90J (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
- Very good viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A90J (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
6.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A90J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
6.3
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J OLED excels in movies and cinematic TV with its perfect contrast, excellent local dimming, and superior black uniformity, which enhance the depth and detail in dark scenes. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series LCD struggles with lower contrast, ineffective local dimming, and inconsistent black uniformity, resulting in less impressive dark scenes and less vibrant colors in cinematic content.
Sports
9.2
6.1
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J excels at sports viewing due to its outstanding motion processing and response time, which minimize motion blur, and its superior reflection handling and wide viewing angles that maintain picture quality at various positions. Conversely, the Vizio V-Series falls short in these areas, with weaker motion processing and response time, less effective reflection handling, and narrower viewing angles, impacting the overall sports viewing experience.
Gaming
8.8
5.6
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A90J, equipped with OLED technology, offers an excellent response time and good input lag performance, suitable for fast-paced gaming and especially beneficial for gamers who value quick on-screen action with minimal delay. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series has poorer response time and, being an LCD, it doesn't match the refresh capabilities of the A90J, making it less ideal for competitive gaming or scenes requiring rapid motion handling.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
7.0
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony A90J excels in displaying animations with vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box, thanks to its superior color gamut and color volume, ensuring a more immersive viewing experience. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series, while still providing good colors out of the box, offers a more limited color gamut and color volume, which can result in less dynamic and rich animation rendering.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
6.3
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J excels in upscaling lower resolution content and has good SDR brightness, making it suitable for viewing in various lighting conditions with vibrant, accurate colors. The Vizio V-Series struggles with upscaling and SDR brightness, resulting in a less clear picture and duller colors when watching standard TV programs like news or talk shows.
Bright Room
7.3
5.8
8.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is good for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A90J performs better in a bright room due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness and superior reflections handling, while the Vizio V-Series struggles with lower brightness and poorer handling of reflections. In addition, the Sony's OLED technology offers deep contrasts and vibrant colors, contributing to an overall more pleasing viewing experience in varying lighting conditions compared to the Vizio's LCD screen.
Cost
$2,498
$400
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Sony A90J (OLED) has a price of $2,498 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
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How the Sony A90J (OLED) and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A90J (OLED) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,498 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A90J | V655-J09 | |
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 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 8.8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.2/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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" | 33.1" x 57.4" x 2.5" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 32.8" x 59.1" | 35.6" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.6 lbs | 39.2 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 | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 18 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Sony A90J (OLED)
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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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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"Vizio's cheapest 4K HDR TV packs in a lot for a low price. The voice control via the remote works well, about as well as Roku's version on devices that have it. So if you know your way around a TV menu, or want to be able to dial in the picture even on an inexpensive TV, the Vizio is the better choice"
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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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