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Updated January 12, 2024·
If price is a primary concern and you're looking for good performance in a variety of settings, the Sony X90J is a cost-effective option that performs well for most content including movies, sports, and gaming. However, if you're often watching TV in a sunny room and prefer the best picture quality, the Sony X95L, while more expensive, provides superior brightness and contrast which makes it better suited for bright room viewing. Additionally, if you are inclined towards a premium streaming experience with more refined picture nuances, investing in the Sony X95L is worthwhile despite the 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 X95L (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95L (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
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.8
8.6
7.63/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X90J (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
8.4
7.63/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90J provides a great movie-watching experience with high contrast, effective local dimming, and solid black uniformity for deep blacks, while its color performance and viewing angles are decent for most content. The more advanced Sony X95L, on the other hand, offers even better contrast and superb black uniformity, enhancing dark scenes in movies, and has superior color accuracy and a broader color volume, which can make a significant difference for dynamic and vibrant visuals, despite its higher cost.
Sports
7.1
8.2
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
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L has better reflection handling and a wider viewing angle compared to the Sony X90J, which improves the viewing experience in various room conditions and seating arrangements. Both perform exceedingly well in motion processing, which is crucial for sports; the X95L's superior performance in other key aspects makes it very good for watching sports, while the X90J remains good.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3
9.1
7.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95L displays more vibrant and true-to-life colors for cartoons and animation content due to its excellent color gamut and color volume, enhancing the visual experience. Conversely, the Sony X90J, while offering an excellent out-of-the-box color accuracy, falls slightly behind with a good color gamut and color volume, which may result in less vivid colors compared to the X95L.
Bright Room
7.6
9.7
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.9/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L outshines the Sony X90J as it exhibits superior SDR and HDR brightness, which is crucial for maintaining picture quality in bright rooms; additionally, it handles reflections better. While both TVs offer commendable contrast and color performance, the X95L’s higher color volume and gamut contribute to more vibrant and diverse colors, enhancing the viewing experience in various lighting conditions.
Cost
$998
$4,498
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
The Sony X90J (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Sony X95L (LCD) costs $4,498.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.2
8.3
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony X90J and X95L both offer very good gaming performance due to their impressive response time and low input lag, which are crucial for fast-paced gaming; however, the Sony X95L has an edge in responsiveness making it slightly better for gaming, although the X90J is still a strong competitor in this regard.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
9.2
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95L (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, talk shows, and other TV programs largely because it has strong upscaling capabilities and very good SDR brightness, ensuring clarity and visibility. On the other hand, the Sony X95L offers an excellent experience due to its superior SDR brightness, which makes the picture even more vivid in a variety of lighting conditions, and equally high-quality upscaling, resulting in a crisp, clear image from any source. Both TVs also provide rich and accurate colors out of the box, a broad color gamut, and effective local dimming which enhances contrast, but the X95L edges out with higher performance in these areas.
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How the Sony X90J (LCD) and the Sony X95L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90J (LCD) | Sony X95L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $4,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2021 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90J | XR-85X95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.3/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 43.8" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.5 lbs | 114.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 400 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
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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