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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Vizio D-Series is a budget-friendly option that offers fair overall picture quality and is suitable for casual viewing, including news and cartoons. It performs decently in a dark room and has good motion processing, making it a reasonable choice for those on a tight budget. However, it struggles in bright rooms due to its poor brightness and reflection handling. Gaming performance is lackluster, with poor input lag and response time. The sound quality is just fair, and it lacks advanced features like local dimming and wide color gamut. It's a basic TV best for secondary rooms or for those who prioritize cost over performance. On the other hand, the Sony X95K is a premium TV with excellent overall picture quality, especially in bright rooms where its exceptional brightness and reflection handling shine. It's also a top performer for movies and sports, thanks to its deep blacks, wide color gamut, and superior HDR performance. While it's more expensive, it offers an excellent gaming experience with low input lag and a 120Hz panel. The sound system is better, with more powerful speakers and support for Dolby Atmos. It's packed with features, including local dimming, excellent color accuracy, and a wide viewing angle. This TV is ideal for a primary viewing space where you want the best picture quality and features, especially if you're into gaming or watch a lot of movies in a well-lit room. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X95K (LCD)
- Best in class 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 D-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio D-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95K (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
6.6
7.50/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
6.2
7.50/10
CONTRAST
6.86/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Sports
8.0
6.1
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K excels in watching sports due to its outstanding motion processing and great handling of reflections, which ensures clear images with minimal blur during fast action and less distraction from light sources. In contrast, the Vizio D-Series offers only fair response time and motion processing, coupled with poorer reflection handling, which may result in blurrier sports scenes and more issues with screen glare.
Gaming
8.2
5.6
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
9.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95K excels in gaming due to its high motion processing score and low input lag, allowing for responsive, blur-free gaming experiences. In contrast, the Vizio D-Series falls short in these areas, leading to less optimal performance for fast-paced gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
7.1
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K shines in cartoons and animation due to its very good color performance straight out of the box and a good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and consistent colors. On the other hand, the Vizio D-Series, while less impressive, still offers excellent colors out of the box but falls behind in color gamut, affecting the range of colors displayed.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
6.7
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K is rated excellent for watching news, talk shows, and TV programs because it offers great upscaling and has high SDR brightness, ensuring a clear picture even in bright rooms. On the other hand, the Vizio D-Series is considered fair as its upscaling and SDR brightness are not as high quality, which means the picture might not be as clear, especially in well-lit environments.
Bright Room
9.5
5.7
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
8.4/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Vizio D-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95K is better suited for bright rooms because it has excellent SDR and HDR brightness, ensuring a bright picture even in well-lit environments, and deals with reflections very well, minimizing distractions. In contrast, the Vizio D-Series struggles in bright conditions due to its poor brightness in both SDR and HDR, and while it handles reflections well, it's not as effective as the Sony at minimizing them.
Cost
$1,998
$170
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony X95K (LCD) has a price of $1,998 and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) costs $170.
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How the Sony X95K (LCD) and the Vizio D-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X95K (LCD) | Vizio D-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,998 | $170 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 3, 2022 | June 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X95K | D32fM-K01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 32" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 1080P | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 2 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 2.4" | 16.8" x 28.1" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.4" x 56.9" | 18.9" x 28.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 70.8 lbs | 8.4 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 100 x 100 | |
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 | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8.4/10 | 3/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 10 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | No | |
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Nick Pino | July 2021
"A Full HD TV that has the wits of most 4K TVs at a bottom-barrel price point. It has decent black levels thanks to its full array lighting and the above-par brightness will surprise you. Compared to the competition, the Vizio D-Series is probably the most affordable TV out there from a reputable manufacturer which makes it compelling."
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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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