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The Sony X90K is typically much more expensive than the Vizio V-Series but offers overall better picture quality, making it suitable for a variety of content including movies, sports, and gaming. It has better performance in both dark and bright rooms, and provides a superior gaming experience due to its higher gaming score. The Sony X90K also supports more advanced features like local dimming and has better motion processing, which can enhance the viewing experience. The Vizio V-Series, on the other hand, comes at a budget price and is more cost-effective. While it offers good picture quality for cartoons and animation, it does not perform as well in dark or bright rooms. The Vizio lacks local dimming and its lower HDR brightness score might make it less suitable for HDR content. Additionally, it has lower scores across the board for gaming, motion processing, and does not support features like Dolby Vision. In summary, the Sony X90K provides a higher-end experience suitable for consumers who prioritize picture quality and features, while the Vizio V-Series could be attractive for those looking to save money and who mainly watch cartoons or non-HDR content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90K (LCD)
- Very 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 X90K (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7
6.8
7.38/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
TBD
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90K (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.5
6.3
7.38/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.1/10
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 X90K (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90K provides a better experience for movies and cinematic TV primarily due to its superior local dimming and black uniformity which enhance contrast, important for dark scenes, and better colors out of the box, leading to a more cinematic image. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series, despite having good contrast, lacks local dimming and has poor black uniformity and color volume, which can make images appear less vibrant and detailed in comparison.
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
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90K is better suited for watching sports due to its excellent motion processing which helps to make fast-moving scenes look clear, as well as having a good response time that reduces blur. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series struggles with sports content because of its inferior motion processing and poor response time, which can make fast action look less smooth and more blurry.
Gaming
8.1
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
76.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90K is very good for gaming due to its higher refresh rate of 120Hz and excellent response time and input lag, meaning it handles fast-moving content and reacts to gaming inputs very quickly. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series, with a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, scores poorly in response time, making it less capable of delivering a smooth gaming experience with quick on-screen action.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
7.0
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90K shines with its out-of-the-box color accuracy, good color gamut, color volume, and gray uniformity, which are critical for vibrant and consistent animation viewing. In comparison, the Vizio V-Series, despite having very good colors out of the box, falls behind due to its poor color gamut and lackluster gray uniformity, which are noticeable when watching cartoons and animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.7
6.3
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90K excels in upscaling and has very good SDR brightness, making it suitable for watching news and TV programs with clear detail and visibility in various lighting environments. The Vizio V-Series, while offering very good colors out of the box, falls short in SDR brightness and lacks local dimming, leading to a less vibrant and detailed image for standard content such as news, particularly in bright rooms.
Bright Room
8.0
5.8
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90K outshines the Vizio V-Series in bright rooms because of its superior SDR and HDR brightness and its more effective reflection handling, providing a clearer picture under various lighting conditions. Despite the Vizio V-Series excelling in contrast and color gamut, its poor brightness and reflection handling make it less suitable for well-lit environments.
Cost
$998
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Sony X90K (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
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Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90K (LCD) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2022 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90K | 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 | 8/10 | 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 | 7.7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.1/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 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) | 34" 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 | 7.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.2/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 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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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 V-Series (LCD)
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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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