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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a very good picture quality and can afford a higher cost, the Sony X95J is the better option as it offers higher brightness and better performance in bright rooms. However, for gaming and cost savings, the Sony X90J is an excellent choice, although it doesn't get as bright and may not handle reflections as well. Both are good for watching sports, but the X95J edges out with slightly better performance. If audio is important to you, the X95J has a more powerful speaker system. Both TVs support Dolby Vision and are well-suited for mixed usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90J (LCD)
- The Sony X90J (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95J (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95J (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Sports
7.1
8.0
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95J handles reflections better and has slightly improved response time over the Sony X90J, making fast-moving sports content clearer and less affected by ambient light. The X95J offers an advantage for sports viewing with better viewing angles and gray uniformity, reducing the distortion of colors and brightness when seen from the side.
Bright Room
7.6
9.4
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90J is considered good for watching TV in a bright room due to its very good SDR brightness and local dimming, but has a lower score for handling reflections. On the other hand, the Sony X95J is excellent for bright rooms because it not only offers excellent HDR brightness but also has a higher level of performance in managing reflections.
Cost
$998
$1,425
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Sony X90J (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Sony X95J (LCD) costs $1,425.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.8
8.0
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95J (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the Sony X90J (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
8.0
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.4/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95J (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95J stands out for movies and cinematic TV viewing due to its superior local dimming and gray uniformity, which enhance the contrast and overall picture quality, especially in dark scenes, compared to the Sony X90J. However, the X90J still delivers a good experience with solid black uniformity and color accuracy out of the box, but falls short in comparison due to its less effective viewing angles and less refined dimming capabilities.
Gaming
8.2
8.2
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony X90J and Sony X95J are both lauded for their gaming performance largely due to their very good response times, low input lag, and LCD screens with a 120Hz refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth and responsive gameplay. While both models excel in these areas, differences in other features, such as sound quality and HDR brightness, may influence your choice depending on what you value more alongside gaming performance.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3
8.6
7.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X90J is well-suited for cartoons and animation due to its excellent color accuracy out of the box and good color gamut, making vibrant animations appear lively and colorful. The Sony X95J also offers a very good experience for similar content with its very good color accuracy and color gamut, and it provides slightly better gray uniformity and SDR brightness, enhancing the viewing experience in well-lit rooms.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
9.1
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95J (LCD) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X90J provides a very good viewing experience for news and TV programs with solid upscaling and SDR brightness alongside good performance in areas like colors out of the box and contrast. Meanwhile, the Sony X95J elevates the viewing experience to excellent, due to better SDR brightness and excellent colors out of the box, making it a superior choice for these types of content, though it may come at a higher cost.
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How the Sony X90J (LCD) and the Sony X95J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90J (LCD) | Sony X95J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $1,425 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90J | XR-65X95J | |
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 | 7.3/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.8" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 26" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 33.5" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.5 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 | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 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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