A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec TV team Learn more
Updated January 12, 2024·
If you frequently watch movies or play video games, especially in dark rooms, the Sony X90L offers superior contrast and black uniformity, enhancing your viewing experience. However, this TV is usually significantly pricier than the Vizio MQ6. The Vizio MQ6 '23, while cost-effective for general TV and news watching, falls short in picture quality when compared to the Sony, especially in terms of brightness and color accuracy. For bright rooms, the Sony X90L manages reflections better, making it a better choice for environments with lots of natural light. Both are LCD TVs but the Sony is likely to provide a better overall viewing experience at a higher cost. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Excellent 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 MQ6 '23 (LCD)
- The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X90L (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
7.2
6.2
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) is good for sports, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L provides a better experience for watching sports due to its excellent motion processing and response time, which help to deliver smooth on-screen action with minimal blur. Conversely, the Vizio MQ6 '23 has poorer motion processing and a fair response time, leading to less fluid motion, which is more noticeable during fast-paced sports.
Gaming
8.1
6.5
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
73.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L boasts very good response time and low input lag, plus a 120Hz refresh rate, making it suitable for fast-paced gaming without noticeable delay. On the other hand, the Vizio MQ6 '23 has a lower refresh rate at 60Hz and fair response time, which means it can be less responsive and smooth for gaming purposes.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
7.4
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90L is very good for watching cartoons and animation because it displays colors accurately right out of the box and has a good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and varied hues. On the other hand, the Vizio MQ6 '23 also displays colors well out of the box but falls slightly short in its color gamut compared to the Sony, which may result in slightly less richness and variety in color.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
7.1
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90L offers superior upscaling and SDR brightness, contributing to clearer images and more vivid colors, especially in bright settings, which is essential for watching news and talk shows. In comparison, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 also provides good performance in these areas, it doesn't match the Sony's higher level of brightness and upscaling quality, resulting in slight compromises in picture clarity and brightness.
Bright Room
8.6
6.3
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L performs better in bright rooms due to its superior SDR and HDR brightness, which helps maintain picture quality even when there is a lot of ambient light. However, the Vizio MQ6 '23, while offering fair SDR brightness, falls behind particularly in HDR brightness and is less capable of combating glare, diminishing its performance in well-lit environments.
Cost
$998
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Sony X90L (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) costs $500.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect TV
Find your new TV
Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.8
7.4
7.125/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90L (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
7.3
7.125/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
6.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.4/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) and Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Sony X90L boasts high contrast, effective local dimming, and strong black uniformity, enhancing movie and cinematic TV viewing by providing deeper blacks and better shadow detail. However, compared to the Sony X90L, the Vizio MQ6 '23 has slightly lower contrast and local dimming capabilities, but it compensates with remarkable black uniformity, which is crucial for consistent dark scenes, although its viewing angles and gray uniformity are more limited.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Sony X90L (LCD) and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X90L (LCD) | Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | August 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90L | M65Q6M | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34" x 57" | 35.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 39.3 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 | 7.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
Get a great deal on the Sony X90L (LCD) or the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD)
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.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
TV guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
FAQs
FAQs about TVs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec TVs team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest TV information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
385
TVs evaluated
33,110
TVs stats compiled
21
Proprietary TVs ratings developed
121,830
Recommendations made
18,275
Consumer hours saved
About the TV team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and TVs Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Jaime Roldán
TVs Expert
Jaime is a Colombia-based TV expert. He is an electronics engineer with 8 years of experience in the telecom sector and has been making TV recommendations for 12 years.
Featured in
