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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X95K is newer and offers higher overall picture quality, better performance in bright rooms, and improved sound with great speakers. It's at a premium price and more expensive than the Sony X90J. In contrast, the X90J is less costly and still performs well, especially for gaming and in dark rooms, but it isn't as bright and lacks the great speakers found in the X95K. If budget is a concern and you mostly game or watch in a dark environment, the X90J is suitable. For a top-tier viewing experience, especially in bright rooms, and better sound, consider the X95K despite its higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90J (LCD)
- The Sony X90J (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95K (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95K (LCD)
- Best in class 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
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K has higher motion processing and reflection handling scores, which contributes to sharper images during fast-paced sports and better suitability for rooms with a lot of light. However, it may not be as well-suited for wide-seating arrangements as the Sony X90J, which has a wider viewing angle, though both have some challenges with gray uniformity.
Bright Room
7.6
9.5
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K outperforms the X90J in bright room conditions as it offers excellent SDR and HDR brightness, and very good handling of reflections, which is crucial for clear viewing in well-lit environments. Although both offer good contrast and color volume, these factors are less critical when prioritizing performance in bright rooms, where the X95K's superior brightness and reflection handling are more beneficial.
Cost
$998
$1,788
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony X90J (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Sony X95K (LCD) costs $1,788.
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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 X95K (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 X95K (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K enhances movie and cinematic TV watching with superior contrast, local dimming, and better black uniformity compared to the Sony X90J, resulting in deeper blacks and finer details in dark scenes. While both TVs offer good color accuracy out of the box, the X95K has improved gray uniformity and viewing angles which enhances the picture quality when viewed from different positions in the room.
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 X95K (LCD) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony X90J and Sony X95K both have excellent response times and good input lags, making them very suitable for gaming; the X95K edges forward with a slight advantage in motion processing and color performance due to its newness and improved technology.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3
8.7
7.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X90J and Sony X95K both provide exceptional colors out of the box, ensuring that cartoons and animation look vibrant and true to form without the need for calibration. Although both TVs have a good color gamut and color volume, which are crucial for displaying a wide range of colors, the X95K offers slightly higher SDR brightness, enhancing the overall picture in various lighting conditions.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
9.1
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95K (LCD) to be excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X90J provides a very good SDR brightness, making it a reliable option for watching news and TV programs in various lighting conditions, coupled with excellent upscaling to improve lower resolution content quality. On the other hand, the Sony X95K steps up with excellent SDR brightness and also boasts very good color accuracy straight out of the box, offering a more refined viewing experience for the same content types but at a higher price point.
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How the Sony X90J (LCD) and the Sony X95K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90J (LCD) | Sony X95K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $1,788 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2021 | May 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90J | XR-65X95K | |
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 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 9.6/10 | |
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 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.5 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 | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 4.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 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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