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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony A95L OLED offers exceptional picture quality, perfect for movie enthusiasts and in dark environments, but it costs significantly more. The Sony X95K LCD is less expensive and also has great picture quality, making it suitable for various uses including watching sports and gaming. However, the X95K may not perform as well in very dark settings compared to the A95L. If budget is a concern and you watch TV in brighter rooms or value longevity, the X95K is a solid choice. For a superior cinematic experience, especially in a dark room, and if budget allows, choose the A95L. 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 X95K (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
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 X95K (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 X95K (LCD) is very good.
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
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the Sony X95K (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A95L OLED has excellent response times and motion processing, which is crucial for sports viewing, and it performs best in terms of viewing angles and reflections handling, making it well-suited for group viewing in various lighting conditions. On the other hand, the Sony X95K LCD is also very good for sports due to its motion processing capabilities, but it doesn't handle reflections or provide as wide viewing angles as the A95L, which might limit the viewing experience in brighter rooms or for viewers sitting off to the side.
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 X95K (LCD) is very good.
Cartoons & Animation
10.0
8.7
10.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
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 X95K (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A95L OLED TV is considered best for cartoons and animation because it has excellent colors out of the box and color gamut, leading to vibrant and accurate colors immediately upon setup. In contrast, the Sony X95K LCD TV performs very well with a very good color gamut, yet may not match the color vibrancy and accuracy of the A95L, particularly notable in animated content which often relies on bold and uniform colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
10.0
9.1
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X95K (LCD) is excellent.
The Sony A95L OLED excels in upscaling and SDR brightness, providing very clear images for news and talk shows, while its superior colors out of the box and broader color gamut offer vibrant and accurate visuals. On the other hand, the Sony X95K LCD, with its slightly lower contrast and local dimming capabilities, still offers excellent upscaling and SDR brightness, making it a strong choice for daytime viewing of TV programs with good picture quality, albeit with less color richness compared to the A95L.
Bright Room
9.0
9.5
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony A95L (OLED) is excellent.
The Sony X95K is better suited for bright rooms thanks to its superior SDR and HDR brightness, making it exceptional for dealing with ambient light, while the Sony A95L offers excellent rendering of colors, which is great for dark room settings, and has OLED technology which provides better contrast but is less bright than the Sony X95K.
Cost
$2,898
$1,788
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Sony A95L (OLED) has a price of $2,898 and the Sony X95K (LCD) costs $1,788.
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How the Sony A95L (OLED) and the Sony X95K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A95L (OLED) | Sony X95K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,898 | $1,788 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 7, 2023 | May 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A95L | XR-65X95K | |
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 | 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 | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9/10 | 9.6/10 | |
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 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.9" x 56.9" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 51.6 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 | |
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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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