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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you mainly watch movies and want superior picture quality regardless of cost, choose the Sony X95K for its better contrast and color accuracy. However, if you mostly watch TV in a bright room and want to save money, the Sony X90L is more affordable and still delivers good performance in well-lit environments. For sports viewers, the X90L offers smooth motion handling but the X95K may provide a marginally better experience with fast action due to its higher brightness and picture processing capabilities. Gamers would benefit from the X95K for its slightly better gaming features, but if on a budget, the X90L is still a solid option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
- The Sony X90L (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95K (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95K (LCD)
- Best in class 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
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K has better reflections handling and a wider viewing angle compared to the Sony X90L, making it more suitable for sports fans who might be watching the game from different parts of the room or in a brighter environment. Despite both TVs having excellent motion processing essential for fast-paced sports content, the superior gray uniformity of the X95K also contributes to a more consistent picture during sports broadcasts.
Bright Room
8.6
9.5
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95K excels in a bright room due to its better handling of reflections and higher brightness in both SDR and HDR content compared to the Sony X90L, which, while very good for bright rooms, is less equipped to mitigate reflections and does not shine as brightly.
Cost
$998
$1,788
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony X90L (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Sony X95K (LCD) costs $1,788.
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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 X95K (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 X95K (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K provides a higher contrast, better black uniformity, and more effective local dimming than the Sony X90L, which translates to deeper blacks and more detailed shadows important for movie watching. While both TVs offer good color accuracy, the X95K has slightly improved gray uniformity and a better viewing angle, making it more versatile for different viewing positions and content types.
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 X95K (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
Both the Sony X90L and X95K have been highly appreciated for gaming due to their fast response times and low input lag, which ensure minimal motion blur and quick on-screen reaction to inputs—critical for gamers. Furthermore, these TVs support a 120Hz refresh rate and offer HDMI 2.1 ports, allowing for a smooth 4K gaming experience at high frame rates, making them suitable for modern gaming consoles.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.7
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X90L and the Sony X95K both deliver very good 'Colors Out of the Box', which means that vibrant colors in cartoons and animations are accurately presented without the need for calibration. While both have a good 'Color Gamut', the Sony X95K exhibits a slightly better 'Color Volume', enhancing the range of colors, which can be particularly important for brightly colored animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
9.1
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both excellent for news, talk, & other TV.
The Sony X90L and the Sony X95K are both excellent at upscaling and provide excellent SDR brightness, ensuring that news and talk shows look clear and vivid on screen. While the X90L excels in motion processing and colors right out of the box, the X95K offers better local dimming and contrast, enhancing the depth and detail in various viewing content.
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How the Sony X90L (LCD) and the Sony X95K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90L (LCD) | Sony X95K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $1,788 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | May 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90L | XR-65X95K | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
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 | 9.6/10 | |
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 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34" x 57" | 33.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 70.8 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 | 4.2 | |
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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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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