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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Sony X90K is significantly less expensive than the X95L and still offers a good all-around performance for most content like movies, sports, and gaming. However, the X95L justifies its higher price with superior picture quality, better brightness suitable for rooms with a lot of light, and improved overall performance ideal for high-end home theaters. If budget is a concern and you primarily watch in a dim or average-lit room, the X90K could serve you well. If you're seeking top-tier image quality and a TV that shines in bright environments, the X95L is the better investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90K (LCD)
- The Sony X90K (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
7.7
8.6
7.38/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
TBD
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X90K (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.5
8.4
7.38/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.1/10
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 X90K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior contrast, excellent local dimming, and outstanding black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and detailed dark scenes. On the other hand, the Sony X90K is still good for these purposes, offering satisfactory performance in these areas, but falls short compared to the X95L, especially notable in its comparatively lower black uniformity and local dimming effectiveness.
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
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Sony X90K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L performs better when watching sports due to its superior handling of reflections and a wider viewing angle compared to the Sony X90K, ensuring a clear view from different positions in a room. Both the Sony X95L and the Sony X90K have excellent motion processing and response time, which is crucial for fast-moving sports, but the X95L pulls ahead with better gray uniformity, enhancing the overall viewing experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
9.1
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
7.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X90K (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95L boasts 'excellent' color reproduction straight out of the box and a 'very good' color gamut, making it superior for watching cartoons & animation where vibrant and accurate colors are crucial. On the other hand, the Sony X90K, while still rendering 'good' colors out of the box and having a 'good' color gamut, falls slightly short compared to the X95L but remains a solid option for animation enthusiasts who may be on a budget.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.7
9.2
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X90K (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X90K provides a very good viewing experience for news and talk shows, with solid upscaling and SDR brightness, alongside good color performance out of the box. The Sony X95L, offering slightly better local dimming and contrast, takes the viewing experience up a notch with excellent SDR brightness and more refined colors out of the box, making it superior for the same content.
Bright Room
8.0
9.7
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.9/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X90K (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95L has higher performance in both SDR and HDR brightness and handles reflections better than the Sony X90K, which contributes to its superior viewing experience in bright rooms. While the X90K performs very well in these aspects, the X95L's exceptional brightness levels and reflection handling, paired with a better contrast and color volume, give it an edge, particularly for watching TV under well-lit conditions.
Cost
$998
$3,399
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
The Sony X90K (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Sony X95L (LCD) costs $3,399.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.1
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
76.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Sony X90K (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony X90K is renowned for gaming due to its swift response time and low input lag, which contribute to smooth gameplay, while the Sony X95L also excels in gaming with a similarly quick response time and low input lag, both supporting 4K resolution at a 120Hz refresh rate which ensures fluid motion.
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How the Sony X90K (LCD) and the Sony X95L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90K (LCD) | Sony X95L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $3,399 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90K | 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 | 8/10 | 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 | 7.7/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 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) | 34" 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 | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 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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Al Griffin | December 2022
"As Sony’s next-to-flagship LCD TV, the X90K series delivers impressive performance for the price. The XR90K had fairly accurate out-of-box color. The TV’s multi-position stand lets you either set the screen flush with any stand its mounted on or elevate it to clear space for a soundbar. With the latter option, you get around 3 inches of clearance enough to accommodate most soundbars. The X90K’s excellent suite of gaming features ranks it up there with the best 120 Hz 4K TVs."
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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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