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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X95J is a premium-priced TV known for its impressive overall picture quality, better performance in gaming, sports, and bright rooms, and higher scores for movies, series, and news programs. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series comes at a midrange price but is generally less expensive. Although it has good overall picture quality, it doesn't perform as well for sports content and has a lower score for bright room usage. If your budget allows and you prioritize gaming, sports viewing, and performance in a variety of lighting conditions, the Sony X95J would be the better choice. If you are cost-conscious and still want a quality TV experience, the Vizio P-Series is a solid option. Both TVs have excellent contrast and support HDR, but the Sony has notably better motion processing and sound quality, with great speakers included. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X95J (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very 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)
- The Vizio P-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95J (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
8.0
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
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J excels in motion processing and response time, which are critical for displaying fast-paced sports action smoothly and without blur; meanwhile, the Vizio P-Series falls short in these areas, leading to a less ideal experience when tracking moving players or balls. Both TVs manage reflections well, yet if wide viewing angles are essential for group sports watching, the Sony also has an advantage here, though it's not as strong in gray uniformity where the Vizio performs better, albeit this factor is less critical.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
7.2
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
Bright Room
9.4
8.9
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
8.4/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95J stands out in a bright room primarily due to its excellent HDR brightness and very good reflection handling, which ensures that the picture remains clear even in well-lit conditions. The Vizio P-Series, though also having very good SDR and HDR brightness, falls slightly short in direct comparison because of its somewhat lower reflection handling capability, although it does offer very good performance for its price.
Cost
$1,425
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Sony X95J (LCD) has a price of $1,425 and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.0
7.9
7.50/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95J (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
7.7
7.50/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.1/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95J (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95J excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior local dimming and upscaling which enhance contrast and detail for a richer viewing experience; however, its viewing angles are more limited. Meanwhile, the Vizio P-Series also provides a good experience with movies and cinematic TV, offering high contrast and excellent black uniformity for deep blacks in dark scenes, but it falls short in motion processing and colors out of the box compared to the Sony.
Gaming
8.2
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
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
9.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95J (LCD) to be very good for gaming, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95J has a faster response time and lower input lag compared to the Vizio P-Series, which makes for a smoother and more responsive gaming experience. While both TVs support high refresh rates, the superior response time and input lag of the Sony X95J classify it as very good for gaming, compared to the Vizio's good rating in this aspect.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.3
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) and Vizio P-Series (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X95J excels in producing vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box, which is crucial for animated content, although it has a less expansive color gamut compared to the Vizio P-Series, which boasts a wide color gamut and excellent color volume, making it capable of displaying a broader range of colors more accurately even when brightness varies. Both TVs perform well in a bright room due to their very good SDR brightness, and while contrast is better on the Vizio, the Sony has better gray uniformity, which is important for consistent color across the screen.
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How the Sony X95J (LCD) and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X95J (LCD) | Vizio P-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,425 | $1,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X95J | P65Q9-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android 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 | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.9" x 56.9" x 26" | 32.9" x 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.5" x 56.9" | 34.7" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 60.6 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 | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 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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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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