If your priority is exceptional picture quality and you're prepared to invest more, the Sony A95L is an excellent choice with superb performance in both dark and well-lit rooms, superior viewing angles, and advanced gaming features like 4K at higher refresh rates. However, the Vizio Quantum Pro offers good value with satisfactory overall performance that includes decent brightness for well-lit spaces and a good feature set for gaming, although it may not match the Sony in color accuracy or motion handling. If saving money is a priority and you can compromise slightly on picture quality and advanced features, the Vizio could be a cost-effective alternative. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A95L (OLED)
Excellent for bright room
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 for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Best in class viewing angle
Best in class reflections
Advantages of the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD)
The Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95L (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
10.0/10
7.2/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Sony A95L (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
10.0/10
6.6/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A95L OLED excels in movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect black uniformity and contrast, enhanced by OLED technology which provides superior local dimming, resulting in more immersive dark scenes. Conversely, the Vizio Quantum Pro LCD, while offering good performance, has lower contrast and black uniformity and less effective local dimming, which may lead to less depth and perception of detail in darker content.
Sports
10.0/10
6.4/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
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 Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A95L has exceptional response time and motion processing, which minimizes blur in fast-moving sports scenes, and its reflections handling is outstanding, ensuring clear visibility even in brightly lit environments. On the other hand, the Vizio Quantum Pro has a longer response time causing more motion blur, less effective motion processing, and weaker reflections handling, degrading the sports viewing experience, especially in well-lit rooms.
Gaming
10.0/10
8.1/10
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.5/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A95L OLED TV is considered best for gaming because it has a superior response time and input lag performance, meaning actions on the screen will appear virtually instantaneous with your inputs, and it supports higher refresh rates, which creates smoother motion. On the other hand, the Vizio Quantum Pro LCD TV, while still a very good choice for gaming, has slightly lower response time and input lag performance, meaning it's slightly slower to react, and supports lower refresh rates, which could mean less fluid motion in fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
10.0/10
7.5/10
10.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.7/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is good.
The Sony A95L is considered the best for watching cartoons & animation due to its superior colors right out of the box, ensuring vivid and accurate hues without the need for calibration, along with the best color gamut that provides a wider range of colors, which is crucial for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
10.0/10
6.6/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A95L OLED TV excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and produces vibrant colors straight out of the box, which enhances the clarity and appearance of news and talk shows. In contrast, the Vizio Quantum Pro LCD TV performs at a fair level both in upscaling and delivering colors out of the box, potentially resulting in less crisp and less vivid images for the same content.
Bright Room
9.0/10
7.7/10
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.2/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.4/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) is good.
The Sony A95L OLED has very good SDR and HDR brightness and excels in handling reflections, making it excellent for well-lit environments, whereas the Vizio Quantum Pro LCD also has very good SDR brightness but only good HDR brightness and very good reflection handling, which is why the latter is considered good for bright rooms. The Sony A95L leverages its OLED technology for better contrast and color performance, which adds to its suitability for bright rooms, although the Vizio does hold its own with a very good score in color volume and gamut.
Cost
$2,898
$598
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Sony A95L (OLED) has a price of $2,898 and the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) costs $598.
How the Sony A95L (OLED) and the Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Sony A95L (OLED)
Vizio Quantum Pro (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$2,898
$598
Brand
Brand
Sony
Vizio
Release Date
Release Date
August 7, 2023
September 1, 2023
Full name
Full name
XR-65A95L
VQP65C
Screen Size
Screen Size
65"
65"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
OLED
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
RGB OLED QD-OLED
LED FALD IPS
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Google 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
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
144Hz
120Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
Voice Commands
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
10/10
7.3/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
9/10
7.8/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
10/10
8.2/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
10/10
6.7/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
10/10
6.5/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
10/10
6.7/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
10/10
7.6/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor 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)
32.7" x 56.9" x 1.4"
32.7" x 56.9" x 2.9"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
33.9" x 56.9"
35.5" x 56.9"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
51.6 lbs
39.68 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
300 x 300
400 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
5.6/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
10/10
6/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
10/100
7/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
8.7/10
7.5/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
8.1/10
8.9/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
8.3/10
7.4/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
9.8/10
6/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
10/10
5.4/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
10/10
7.2/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
10/10
8.4/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
10/10
5.7/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
10/10
3.9/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
10/10
8/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
9.4/10
8.2/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
10/10
8/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
10/10
7.7/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
9.5/10
6.7/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
10/10
6.3/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
10/10
7/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.2
2.0
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
60 W
20 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only
Yes
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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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