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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prefer a more budget-friendly option and can compromise on the ultimate picture quality, the Sony X90L could be a suitable choice for you. However, for those who prioritize superior picture quality and are willing to invest in a high-end TV, the Sony X95L offers better overall performance, especially in bright rooms and for various viewing content like movies, sports, and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
- The Sony X90L (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 cartoons & animation
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.8
8.6
7.125/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X90L (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
8.4
7.125/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.0/10
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 X90L (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L enhances movie and cinematic TV viewing with superior contrast and black uniformity compared to the Sony X90L, which results in darker and more consistent blacks for a more immersive experience. While both TVs have good color accuracy and volume, the X95L's better gray uniformity and modestly wider viewing angles offer a more uniform picture quality, especially when viewed from an angle.
Sports
7.2
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
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L surpasses the Sony X90L in sports viewing primarily because it handles reflections better and has a wider viewing angle, allowing for a clearer view from different parts of the room. Additionally, the Sony X95L offers superior motion processing and response time, resulting in smoother action with less blur during fast-paced games.
Bright Room
8.6
9.7
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.9/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95L has a notably better reflections handling than the Sony X90L, making it superior for viewing in bright rooms. Additionally, both TVs offer excellent SDR and HDR brightness, with the X95L providing slightly higher performance, and both have very good color volume and gamut, but the X95L's higher contrast can make for better picture quality in diverse lighting conditions.
Cost
$998
$4,498
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
The Sony X90L (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Sony X95L (LCD) costs $4,498.
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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
73.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony X90L and X95L both excel in gaming, thanks to their "Very Good" response times which ensure minimal motion blur, and "Good" input lag performance, ensuring that gamers experience responsive gameplay without noticeable delay. Their 120Hz refresh rate also contributes to smoother images during fast-paced gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
9.1
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95L (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95L has been assessed to display a very good color gamut and an excellent color volume which are essential for vibrant and nuanced animation viewing, whereas the Sony X90L, while very good at presenting colors directly out of the box like the X95L, has a comparatively less capable color gamut and color volume, making it slightly less adept for animation that often relies on wide and consistent color displays. Additionally, factors like gray uniformity, contrast, and SDR brightness, where both TVs perform well, contribute positively to their performance with cartoons and animation, yet the superior characteristics of the X95L in the aforementioned color-related qualities make it the better option for this specific content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
9.2
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both excellent for news, talk, & other TV.
The Sony X90L and Sony X95L both have excellent upscaling and high SDR brightness, making them suitable for watching news and TV programs with clear and bright images. The X95L, however, has a higher contrast, better colors out of the box, wider color gamut, and more effective local dimming, which can provide a more vibrant and varied picture compared to the X90L.
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How the Sony X90L (LCD) and the Sony X95L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90L (LCD) | Sony X95L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $4,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90L | XR-85X95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.6/10 | 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) | 32.7" x 57" x 2.2" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34" x 57" | 43.8" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 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 | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 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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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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