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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X95J is a premium TV offering outstanding overall picture quality, with a higher performance for gaming, watching sports, and use in both dark and bright rooms. Its robust build quality and superior movie and series viewing experience justify the higher price tag. Additionally, the Sony X95J supports advanced sound features such as Dolby Atmos and provides better motion processing, color accuracy, and a higher number of HDMI ports. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series is a budget-friendly option with decent performance for casual watching, including news, cartoons, and animation. It has excellent black uniformity which can be beneficial for dark room viewing but generally performs poorer than the Sony in terms of picture quality, reflection handling, and sound power. If you prioritize cost-saving over advanced features and the highest picture quality, the Vizio V-Series could be a suitable choice. However, it may not be as satisfactory for gaming or viewing in very bright rooms. 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
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95J (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
6.8
7.50/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95J (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
6.3
7.50/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.1/10
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 X95J (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J offers better viewing experiences for movies and cinematic TV thanks to its effective local dimming, resulting in good contrast and black uniformity, as well as its strong color performance right out of the box. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series, while having slightly better contrast, cannot match the Sony in these areas due to its lack of local dimming, less consistent colors across volumes, and inferior black uniformity.
Sports
8.0
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
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J excels in sports viewing because of its excellent motion processing and response time, which results in clear images with little blur during fast action, combined with good handling of reflections so it can maintain visibility in bright rooms. The Vizio V-Series, on the other hand, has poorer motion processing and response time, leading to more motion blur and a less clear picture during fast-moving scenes, and it also struggles more with reflections which can affect visibility in well-lit environments.
Gaming
8.2
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
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95J offers excellent response time and very low input lag along with a high refresh rate, which are crucial for gaming, whereas the Vizio V-Series has a poor response time and input lag despite a very good refresh rate, which can lead to less smooth motion and more noticeable delay between user input and on-screen action. Hence, gamers would likely prefer the Sony X95J for a more responsive and immersive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
7.0
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95J is very good for watching cartoons and animation because it displays colors accurately right out of the box and has a good color gamut, which enhances the vibrancy and range of colors. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series is just good in this respect; although it also displays colors well out of the box, its color gamut and volume are not as strong, rendering colors with less depth and variety.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
6.3
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J excels at upscaling and has very good SDR brightness, which enhances the clarity and visibility of standard definition content and performs well in well-lit environments, perfect for news and talk shows. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series, while offering a high contrast, falls short in SDR brightness and lacks local dimming, resulting in a fair performance that may not be as clear or bright, particularly impacting the viewing experience in well-lit rooms.
Bright Room
9.4
5.8
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.4/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95J excels in bright room viewing due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness and very good reflections handling, whereas the Vizio V-Series struggles with poor SDR and HDR brightness and only fair performance in minimizing reflections. Additionally, the Sony has better color volume and gamut, which are somewhat important factors that contribute to a more vibrant and true-to-life picture, especially in well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,425
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Sony X95J (LCD) has a price of $1,425 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
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Spec Comparison
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| Sony X95J (LCD) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,425 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X95J | V655-J09 | |
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 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.5/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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" | 33.1" x 57.4" x 2.5" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.5" x 56.9" | 35.6" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 60.6 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 | 7.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 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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