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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Sony X90L is a higher-end model with superior overall picture quality, including better performance in bright rooms and a much better experience for watching movies, sports, and gaming due to its higher refresh rate, better color accuracy, and local dimming feature which enhances contrast. However, this comes at a much higher price compared to the Vizio V-Series, which is a budget model that offers decent overall performance but may not be as satisfying in bright environments or for fast-moving content like sports and gaming due to its lower brightness and lack of certain advanced features. If budget is a concern and you're looking for a satisfactory experience for mixed usage in dimmer environments, the Vizio V-Series could be adequate, but if you prioritize picture quality and performance especially in well-lit spaces and can invest more, the Sony X90L may be worth the price difference. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- 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 V-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X90L (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.8
6.8
7.125/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90L (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
6.3
7.125/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L is superior for movies and cinematic TV as it offers good local dimming and black uniformity, enhancing contrast for a more vivid viewing experience; however, its viewing angles are poor, making it less ideal for wide seating. Meanwhile, the Vizio V-Series exhibits excellent black uniformity but lacks local dimming, resulting in fair movie and cinematic TV performance, and it also suffers from poor viewing angles.
Sports
7.2
6.1
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
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
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) is good for sports, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L is better for watching sports than the Vizio V-Series as it has stronger motion processing capabilities that reduce blur in fast scenes and offers better reflections handling to maintain clear visibility even in bright rooms. However, the Vizio V-Series might suffer in these areas due to weaker motion processing and less effective reflections handling, making it less suitable for sports where fast movements and various lighting conditions are typical.
Gaming
8.1
5.6
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
73.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90L is better suited for gaming than the Vizio V-Series due to its superior response time and input lag performance, ensuring smoother gameplay and more responsive controls. While both TVs have good input lag, the Sony's quicker response time is critical for reducing motion blur during fast-paced games, a critical aspect where the Vizio falls short.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
7.0
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90L delivers vibrant colors straight out of the box and maintains a broad range of colors, making animations look vibrant and accurate, and its ability to reproduce various shades of color is commendable. In contrast, while the Vizio V-Series shows good colors without adjustment, its color range is limited, which can affect the richness and depth of hues in cartoons, and it doesn't handle different shades as well as the Sony.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
6.3
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L delivers better performance for viewing news and talk shows due to excellent upscaling and SDR brightness capabilities, ensuring clear image quality even from low-resolution sources. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series is rated poorly on both upscaling and SDR brightness, which could result in less clarity and dimmer images, although it does offer very good color accuracy straight out of the box.
Bright Room
8.6
5.8
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90L performs well in a bright room because it has excellent SDR and very good HDR brightness, making it suitable for well-lit environments, despite a poor reflections handling score which can be an issue in very bright or directly-lit settings. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series struggles in bright rooms due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness, and fair reflections handling, indicating the screen may not overcome glare effectively, leading to a less ideal viewing experience in brighter conditions.
Cost
$998
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Sony X90L (LCD) has a price of $998 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X90L (LCD) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90L | V655-J09 | |
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 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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" | 33.1" x 57.4" x 2.5" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34" x 57" | 35.6" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 39.2 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 | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 18 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"Vizio's cheapest 4K HDR TV packs in a lot for a low price. The voice control via the remote works well, about as well as Roku's version on devices that have it. So if you know your way around a TV menu, or want to be able to dial in the picture even on an inexpensive TV, the Vizio is the better choice"
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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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