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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony A95L (OLED) generally offers superior picture quality and better performance for gaming, movies, and viewing in dark rooms compared to the Sony X95J (LCD). The A95L also has a better viewing angle and lower reflection handling, making it a good choice for rooms with multiple viewing positions and some ambient light. The Sony X95J, while less expensive, has a higher brightness score which means it might perform better in brightly lit rooms. It's also suitable for gaming and sports content, but it won't match the A95L in terms of overall picture quality and color performance. If you're looking for the best possible image quality and your budget allows, the Sony A95L would be the better choice. However, if you are watching TV mostly in brighter rooms or are more sensitive to price, the Sony X95J is a competent alternative with a good balance of features and performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A95L (OLED)
- Best in class for dark room
- Best in class for gaming
- 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
- Best in class for use as monitor
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Advantages of the Sony X95J (LCD)
- The Sony X95J (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95L (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
10.0
8.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A95L (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Sony X95J (LCD) has very good picture quality.
Movies & TV
10.0
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 A95L (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A95L OLED boasts superior contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, making it exceptional for movie enthusiasts who crave deep blacks and high contrast scenes. On the other hand, the Sony X95J LCD performs very well with somewhat less perfect contrast and black levels, and might show slightly less uniform grays, but it still delivers vivid colors and is a robust choice for movies and cinematic content.
Sports
10.0
8.0
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A95L outshines the Sony X95J for watching sports primarily because of its OLED panel, which ensures superior response time and motion processing, leading to clearer action scenes, along with better handling of reflections and wider viewing angles. On the other hand, while the Sony X95J also performs very well with sports content, its LCD technology can't quite match the OLED's performance in these key areas, although it does cost less.
Gaming
10.0
8.2
10.0/10
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
85.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A95L OLED has the best response time and input lag, making it the top choice for gaming performance, whereas the Sony X95J LCD falls into the very good category for these factors, offering slightly less optimal performance for highly responsive gaming. The OLED's superior response time ensures minimal motion blur, and its lower input lag offers a more immediate response to game controls compared to the X95J, but both models provide a high refresh rate for smooth gameplay.
Cartoons & Animation
10.0
8.6
10.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A95L OLED has superior 'colors out of the box' and a 'color gamut' that rates the best, making it ideal for the vibrant visuals typically found in cartoons and animation. On the other hand, the Sony X95J LCD provides very good 'colors out of the box' and a good 'color gamut', but it doesn't quite match the A95L's performance in these areas, which are very important for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
10.0
9.1
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent.
The Sony A95L OLED TV performs exceptionally well with upscaling and SDR brightness, ensuring clear images for everyday content and maintaining good visibility even in well-lit rooms. Conversely, the Sony X95J LCD TV, while also good at upscaling and SDR brightness, offers slightly less effective local dimming and color performance, but may be more affordable and still quite suitable for viewing news and talk shows.
Cost
$2,898
$1,425
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Sony A95L (OLED) has a price of $2,898 and the Sony X95J (LCD) costs $1,425.
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Key similarities
Bright Room
9.0
9.4
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) and Sony A95L (OLED) are both excellent for bright room.
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How the Sony A95L (OLED) and the Sony X95J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A95L (OLED) | Sony X95J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,898 | $1,425 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 7, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A95L | XR-65X95J | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google 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 | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 56.9" x 1.4" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 26" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.9" x 56.9" | 33.5" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 51.6 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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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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