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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony A95K is a high-end OLED TV and typically much more expensive than the Sony X90K, which is an upper-midrange LCD TV. If you're looking for exceptional picture quality, particularly in darker rooms, and the best gaming experience, the A95K would be a superior choice. It also has great viewing angles and superior handling of reflections, which is beneficial if your room layout has multiple viewing positions or if there's ambient light. However, if you're on a tighter budget and willing to compromise on picture quality for a still solid all-around performance, the X90K could be a suitable option. It performs well in bright and dark rooms, making it versatile for different lighting conditions. Consider the Sony A95K for the highest quality viewing experience, especially for movies and gaming, or the Sony X90K if you want a more budget-friendly TV that still delivers good performance across various content types. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A95K (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Best in class for movies & TV
- Best in class for sports
- Best in class for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for cartoons & animation
- Excellent for use as monitor
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Advantages of the Sony X90K (LCD)
- The Sony X90K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95K (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.4
7.7
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
TBD
The Sony A95K (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Sony X90K (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.5
7.5
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.38/10
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 A95K (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the Sony X90K (LCD) is good.
The Sony A95K provides an excellent cinematic experience with its OLED technology, ensuring perfect black uniformity, exceptional contrast, and effective local dimming, contributing to outstanding picture quality for movies and TV shows. On the other hand, the Sony X90K, while providing good picture quality, has an LCD screen which struggles to match the A95K’s performance in these areas, mainly due to less impressive black uniformity, contrast, and local dimming capabilities.
Sports
9.5
7.1
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the Sony X90K (LCD) is good.
Gaming
8.9
8.1
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
76.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) and Sony X90K (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A95K (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Sony A95K and Sony X90K both are excellent for gaming due to their high response time and low input lag, which are crucial for a smooth and responsive gaming experience. While both TVs support a high refresh rate, the OLED panel of the A95K offers superior response times when compared to the LCD panel of the X90K, providing slightly better motion clarity.
Cartoons & Animation
9.5
8.0
9.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
9.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.0/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X90K (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A95K (OLED) is superior for watching cartoons and animation due to its excellent colors out of the box and color gamut, which means it displays vibrant and accurate colors immediately without needing adjustments. On the other hand, the Sony X90K (LCD) also performs well but slightly less in these areas, and while it may not deliver the same depth of colors, it still provides a very good experience with cartoons and animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.5
8.7
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X90K (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A95K excels in upscaling and SDR brightness, making it ideal for enhancing the quality of news, talk shows, and other TV programs, while also providing vibrant and accurate colors out of the box and a wide color gamut. On the other hand, the Sony X90K, while very good at upscaling and SDR brightness as well, might not deliver the same level of color performance due to its LCD technology, which typically doesn't offer the deep blacks and contrast of OLED displays like those in the A95K, which can improve the viewing experience for content with more varied lighting.
Bright Room
8.6
8.0
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) and Sony X90K (LCD) are both very good for bright room, though the Sony A95K (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Sony A95K OLED TV, while having good SDR and HDR brightness, excels in handling reflections, making it an outstanding choice for bright rooms. The Sony X90K LCD TV also offers very good SDR and HDR brightness and fair reflection handling, which still makes it a reliable option for well-lit environments, but it isn't as proficient as the A95K in mitigating glare.
Cost
$2,997
$998
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Sony A95K (OLED) has a price of $2,997 and the Sony X90K (LCD) costs $998.
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How the Sony A95K (OLED) and the Sony X90K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A95K (OLED) | Sony X90K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,997 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2022 | May 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A95K | XR-65X90K | |
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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33" x 56.9" x 1.7" | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.8" | 34" x 57.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 59.5 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 | 7.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 7.2/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 30 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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Caleb Denison | March 2022
"A95K will be one of the highest-performing TVs of the year, if not the hottest TV of 2022. The color on the Sony A95K is the most accurate I have ever seen. Certain hues of red just haven’t been produced on a TV … until now. Perhaps with deeper scrutiny, I may one day find some nit to pick, but in the time I was able to spend with the A95K, I was simply thrilled."
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Al Griffin | December 2022
"As Sony’s next-to-flagship LCD TV, the X90K series delivers impressive performance for the price. The XR90K had fairly accurate out-of-box color. The TV’s multi-position stand lets you either set the screen flush with any stand its mounted on or elevate it to clear space for a soundbar. With the latter option, you get around 3 inches of clearance enough to accommodate most soundbars. The X90K’s excellent suite of gaming features ranks it up there with the best 120 Hz 4K TVs."
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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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