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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Sony X90K may be a better choice for gaming because it supports more next-gen gaming features, and for watching movies due to its superior local dimming feature for deep blacks. However, in a bright room, the Vizio P-Series shines with its better reflection handling and higher brightness which might be preferable for daytime viewing. If sound is a concern and you plan to use a soundbar, the Sony has versatile stand placement options to accommodate a soundbar. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90K (LCD)
- Very good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Sports
7.1
6.4
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90K is better suited for watching sports due to its higher motion processing and faster response time, ensuring smoother motion during fast-paced scenes compared to the Vizio P-Series, which has fair motion processing and response time. However, the Vizio P-Series handles reflections better, which can be advantageous in a bright room, but it has lower scores in motion processing and viewing angles, making it less ideal for dynamic sports content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.7
7.2
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90K is exceptional at upscaling and maintaining image clarity, making it ideal for viewing standard definition content like news programs, while its very good SDR brightness ensures clear visibility in most lighting conditions. The Vizio P-Series, while also offering very good SDR brightness, is praised for its out-of-the-box color accuracy and wider color gamut, which can enhance the viewing experience with vibrant and nuanced colors even in standard TV programs.
Bright Room
8.0
8.9
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Sony X90K (LCD) are both very good for bright room, though the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Sony X90K and Vizio P-Series both offer very good SDR and HDR brightness which helps maintain picture quality in well-lit environments, but the Vizio P-Series handles reflections better than the Sony X90K making it more suitable for very bright rooms. However, Sony X90K has fair reflection handling which is still effective for most bright conditions, and both TVs provide strong contrast and color performance, which can enhance the viewing experience regardless of the room's lighting.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.7
7.9
7.38/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
TBD
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Sony X90K (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.5
7.7
7.38/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Sony X90K (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Sony X90K and Vizio P-Series both excel in watching movies and cinematic TV due to their strong contrast ratios, effective local dimming, and solid black uniformity, all of which are crucial for deep blacks and detailed dark scenes. However, while the Sony X90K provides better colors out of the box and gray uniformity, which enhances the overall picture quality, the Vizio P-Series offers a wider color volume, which may produce more vibrant images in certain content.
Gaming
8.1
7.7
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
76.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X90K (LCD) to be very good for gaming, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90K is very good for gaming, likely because it has very good scores in response time and input lag, crucial for fluid motion and minimal delay between player input and on-screen action. The Vizio P-Series, while still good, may not match the Sony in gaming performance due to lower response time and input lag, which are fundamental for a seamless gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
8.3
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Sony X90K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X90K displays colors well straight out of the box, offering a good starting point for watching cartoons and animation without the need for extensive adjustments. The Vizio P-Series, while also providing good colors out of the box, excels with a very good color gamut and color volume, important for vibrant and varied color representation in animated content.
Cost
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The Sony X90K (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
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How the Sony X90K (LCD) and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90K (LCD) | Vizio P-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2022 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90K | P65Q9-J01 | |
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 | 8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34" x 57.2" | 34.7" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.5 lbs | 53.3 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 | 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 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 30 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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Sony X90K (LCD)
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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."
Vizio P-Series (LCD)
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Tom's guide
Brian Westover | October 2021
"We were even more pleased to see that performance had improved across the board, with the display offering better color, brightness, and shorter lag times than the already excellent Roku model. Color accuracy was great right out of the box. The TCL 5-Series Google TV becomes a great option for demanding gamers."
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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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