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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Sony X90L usually offers a better picture quality in brighter rooms, providing strong performance for movie buffs and sports fans alike, whereas the Vizio P-Series, while being friendlier on the wallet, may not perform as strongly in well-lit environments. Gamers might lean towards the Sony for its gaming features and lower input lag, though the Vizio does support most gaming needs and may offer better value. If in-room speaker sound matters, the Sony also has a slight edge with a 2.2 channel audio system compared to Vizio's 2.0, contributing to a more immersive experience. However, the Vizio's lower price point can be tempting if budget is a primary concern and if you're using external sound options, like a soundbar or home theater system, the differences in built-in audio may not be significant. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
- Very good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Sports
7.2
6.4
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) is good for sports, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L is better suited for sports watching due to its excellent response time and motion processing capabilities, ensuring that fast action is clear and smooth. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series, with its fair response time and weaker motion processing, might not handle rapid movements in sports as effectively; however, it does manage reflections very well, which can be beneficial in brightly lit rooms.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
7.2
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90L excels in upscaling and has excellent SDR brightness, making it great for watching news and talk shows in various quality formats and lighting. Conversely, while the Vizio P-Series also performs well in upscaling and has very good SDR brightness, it may not render lower-resolution content as crisply or shine as bright in well-lit rooms as the Sony.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.8
7.9
7.125/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
7.7
7.125/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Sony X90L is praised for its high contrast, effective local dimming, and solid black uniformity, which are essential for a good movie watching experience, though it's less impressive in terms of viewing angles. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series also displays strong contrast and impressive black uniformity, providing deep black scenes for movies, but it may fall short in motion processing and has average sound quality, which could affect the cinematic experience.
Gaming
8.1
7.7
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
73.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X90L (LCD) to be very good for gaming, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90L is considered very good for gaming because it has a high performance in both response time and input lag, which are crucial for a seamless gaming experience. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series, while still offering good gaming capabilities, has a lower response time performance compared to the Sony X90L, impacting its overall gaming responsiveness.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.3
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) and Vizio P-Series (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X90L excels in displaying cartoons and animation due to its very good color performance right out of the box and a good color gamut, making colors appear vibrant and accurate without needing adjustments. The Vizio P-Series is also strong in this area, offering good color accuracy out of the box and a very good color gamut which ensures a wide range of colors for animated content, though it slightly trails the Sony in out-of-the-box color accuracy.
Bright Room
8.6
8.9
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both very good for bright room.
The Sony X90L excels in bright rooms due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness and handles reflections well despite a lower score compared to the Vizio P-Series; however, its contrast is lower. The Vizio P-Series also performs well in bright conditions with very good SDR and HDR brightness, a higher contrast, and very good handling of reflections, but its color gamut is not as wide as the Sony X90L's.
Cost
$998
$998
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Sony X90L (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
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How the Sony X90L (LCD) and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90L (LCD) | Vizio P-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90L | P65Q9-J01 | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34" x 57" | 34.7" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 53.3 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 | 8/10 | |
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 | 30 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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Brian Westover | October 2021
"We were even more pleased to see that performance had improved across the board, with the display offering better color, brightness, and shorter lag times than the already excellent Roku model. Color accuracy was great right out of the box. The TCL 5-Series Google TV becomes a great option for demanding gamers."
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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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