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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Sony X95J offers a slightly better overall picture quality and audio performance, making it ideal for those who prioritize a more premium viewing experience for movies and sports. Its higher price reflects these enhancements. On the other hand, the Sony X90L, while less expensive, also delivers a quality viewing experience, especially for gaming and general TV watching. If you are watching TV in bright rooms, both models are suitable, but the X95J has a bit of an edge in handling reflections. Consider the X95J if you're looking for somewhat better performance and build quality and are willing to invest more, otherwise, the X90L provides good value for its price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
- The Sony X90L (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95J (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95J (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Sports
7.2
8.0
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
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95J is very good for watching sports due to its superior reflections handling and wider viewing angles, which ensure a clearer view in various seating positions and lighting conditions. While the Sony X90L also performs well with fast-moving scenes, it lags slightly behind in managing reflections and offering as broad viewing angles as the X95J, which can be noticeable during dynamic sporting events.
Bright Room
8.6
9.4
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95J excels in a bright room due to higher SDR and HDR brightness, as well as better handling of reflections compared to the Sony X90L, which despite having very good brightness, doesn't perform as well in terms of reflection handling. The X95J's superior contrast and color performance also contribute to its excellent performance in well-lit environments.
Cost
$998
$1,425
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Sony X90L (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Sony X95J (LCD) costs $1,425.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.8
8.0
7.125/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95J (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the Sony X90L (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
8.0
7.125/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95J (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90L (LCD) is lauded for its movie and cinematic TV watching due to a strong contrast and very good local dimming capability, enhancing deep blacks and minimizing halo effects around bright objects, which are crucial for viewing in dark scenes typically found in films and dramas. On the other hand, the Sony X95J (LCD) displays a slightly higher contrast and superior local dimming, leading to even deeper blacks and a more immersive movie-watching experience, at the cost of a somewhat narrower viewing angle.
Gaming
8.1
8.2
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
73.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony X90L and Sony X95J both have very good response times and input lag, making them suitable for gaming where fast reaction times and minimal delay between controller input and on-screen action are critical. Additionally, with their high refresh rates, these TVs can deliver smooth motion, which is especially beneficial for high-speed gaming visuals.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.6
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
8.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X90L and Sony X95J both excel at displaying cartoons and animations due to their accurate colors straight out of the box and a good color gamut that enriches the viewing experience with vibrant hues. While both models have similar strengths, the Sony X95J edges out with slightly better contrast and color volume, enhancing the depth and nuance of images, but it might be less affordable than the X90L.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
9.1
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.9/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both excellent for news, talk, & other TV.
The Sony X90L impresses with excellent upscaling and SDR brightness, making it ideal for viewing news and TV shows clearly, even in well-lit rooms. Similarly, the Sony X95J offers great upscaling and very good SDR brightness, along with better contrast and local dimming which can enhance on-screen content, providing vibrant colors and deeper blacks for a rich viewing experience.
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How the Sony X90L (LCD) and the Sony X95J (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90L (LCD) | Sony X95J (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $1,425 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90L | XR-65X95J | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 57" x 2.2" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 26" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34" x 57" | 33.5" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 60.6 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 7.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 50 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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