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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X90J is pricier but offers significantly better overall picture quality and performs well in both dark and bright rooms, making it a solid choice for various lighting conditions. It excels in gaming with a higher refresh rate and lower input lag, ideal for action-packed video games. The Vizio V-Series is more budget-friendly but has lower picture quality and doesn't perform as well in bright rooms or for gaming. It's suitable for cartoons and animation, and while it supports HDR formats, its overall HDR performance may not match the Sony. Choose the Sony X90J if better gaming, motion processing, and picture quality are priorities and you don't mind the higher cost. Opt for the Vizio V-Series if saving money is your main concern and you mainly watch cartoons, news, or reality TV. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90J (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X90J (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.8
6.8
7.63/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90J (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
6.3
7.63/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J provides a superior movie and cinematic TV watching experience with excellent contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, while also delivering good color performance out of the box and a satisfying color volume. The Vizio V-Series, on the other hand, has fair overall performance with a higher contrast ratio but is significantly lacking in local dimming and black uniformity, resulting in less impressive picture quality, especially when viewing dark scenes.
Sports
7.1
6.1
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for sports, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J is a better choice for watching sports than the Vizio V-Series as it has superior motion processing and response time which are crucial for capturing fast-moving action without visual blur. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series falls short with its lower motion processing performance and response time.
Gaming
8.2
5.6
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90J excels in gaming due to its superior response time and low input lag, ensuring smooth motion and precise control, while the Vizio V-Series lags behind with a lower response time score, making it less ideal for fast-paced games despite both having an equal score for input lag.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3
7.0
7.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90J rates higher for colors out of the box, which means it may display cartoons and animation with more accurate and vibrant colors immediately upon setup without the need for extensive calibration. The Vizio V-Series, while still good in this aspect, does not provide as wide a color gamut, meaning it might not reproduce as diverse a range of colors, which could result in less vivid animation and cartoon viewing experiences.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
6.3
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J is considered very good for watching news and TV programs due to its excellent upscaling of lower resolution content and strong SDR brightness, which makes it suitable for most viewing environments. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series is rated fair in this regard because it does not upscale lower resolution content as effectively and has poorer SDR brightness, possibly making it less ideal in well-lit rooms.
Bright Room
7.6
5.8
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90J excels in bright room viewing because it offers high SDR and HDR brightness levels and effectively handles reflections, ensuring clear images even in well-lit environments. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series struggles due to its poor HDR brightness and less effective reflection handling, which can make the screen hard to see when ambient light is present.
Cost
$998
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Sony X90J (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X90J (LCD) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2021 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90J | V655-J09 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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" | 33.1" x 57.4" x 2.5" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 35.6" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.5 lbs | 39.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 18 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"Vizio's cheapest 4K HDR TV packs in a lot for a low price. The voice control via the remote works well, about as well as Roku's version on devices that have it. So if you know your way around a TV menu, or want to be able to dial in the picture even on an inexpensive TV, the Vizio is the better choice"
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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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