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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X95K has a higher price but offers superior overall picture quality, gaming experience, and performance in both dark and bright room settings compared to the Vizio P-Series. Additionally, the Sony X95K excels in handling reflections and producing vivid colors right out of the box. It also features better sound with great built-in speakers. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series comes at a midrange price, and while it has a strong contrast ratio, its performance in sports content and dark rooms is not as robust as the Sony model. If budget is a concern, and you're less particular about the ultimate viewing experience, the Vizio may still be a solid choice, particularly if you mainly watch movies and use the TV in moderately lit environments. Both TVs support various HDR formats and have similar input capabilities, making them versatile for different content types. 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
- 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 X95K (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
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K excels in motion processing, which is essential for sports as it reduces motion blur and keeps fast action clear, while the Vizio P-Series may struggle with response time, leading to potentially blurrier fast-moving images. While both have very good scores for handling reflections, which helps maintain picture quality with room lights or windows, the Sony also outperforms the Vizio P-Series in viewing angles, making it a better choice for wider seating arrangements, even though neither are exceptional in this regard.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
7.2
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and provides high SDR brightness, making it excellent for watching news and talk shows in well-lit rooms. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series is also a good choice with very good SDR brightness and color accuracy out of the box; however, its upscaling is not as strong as the Sony's, which could affect the clarity of standard definition content.
Bright Room
9.5
8.9
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
9.1/10
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 X95K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good.
Cost
$1,998
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony X95K (LCD) has a price of $1,998 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 X95K (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 X95K (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K excels in movies and cinematic TV due to its strong contrast and local dimming which enhance the depth and detail in darker scenes, but has moderate black uniformity and viewing angles. The Vizio P-Series, while delivering better black uniformity which is critical for dark scenes in movies, falls short on local dimming performance, thus not being as effective at providing contrast in various lighting conditions.
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 X95K (LCD) to be very good for gaming, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K provides a very good gaming experience with its superior motion processing, leading to quicker response time and lower input lag compared to the Vizio P-Series, which is still good for gaming but does not match the Sony in these key performance areas that are very important for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
8.3
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
9.1/10
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 X95K (LCD) and Vizio P-Series (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X95K is favored for cartoons and animation due to its strong colors straight out of the box and satisfactory color gamut, making animated content vivid and lifelike. In comparison, the Vizio P-Series also performs well for animation with very good colors right away and a slightly better color gamut for a wide range of hues, though its colors might not be as immediately striking as the Sony.
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How the Sony X95K (LCD) and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X95K (LCD) | Vizio P-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,998 | $1,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 3, 2022 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X95K | 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 | 9.5/10 | 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 | 9.6/10 | 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 2.4" | 32.9" x 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.4" x 56.9" | 34.7" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 70.8 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 | 4.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 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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