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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you want a premium viewing experience and are willing to pay a higher price, the Sony X95K is a better choice. It has superior overall picture quality, better performance for gaming, sports, and in both dark and brightly lit rooms. It also has a higher sound quality with great speakers. On the other hand, if you are looking for a more budget-friendly TV, the Vizio V-Series cost significantly less but doesn't perform as well in picture quality or sound. It might be a good fit if you don't need the best picture or sound and are looking to save money. 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 V-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95K (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 X95K (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 X95K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K offers exceptional contrast, effective local dimming, and maintains good black uniformity which enhances its performance for movies and cinematic content, while the Vizio V-Series, despite fair local dimming, falls short in contrast and black uniformity which are very important for such viewing experiences; additionally, the Sony model has more accurate colors out of the box and a wider color volume, although the Vizio provides reasonable gray uniformity and viewing angles, which are merely somewhat important.
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
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K has excellent motion processing and very good response time, resulting in smooth playback of fast-moving sports scenes and less motion blur, while its reflections handling is very good, making it suitable for bright rooms. Conversely, the Vizio V-Series, with motion processing and response time labeled as poor, will exhibit more motion blur and is less capable of reducing reflections, therefore not ideal for bright environments or dynamic sports action.
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 X95K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95K provides a better gaming experience due to its very good response time which ensures that the on-screen action is smoother and clearer, while the Vizio V-Series has a poor response time which can result in blurrier images during fast movements. Despite both TVs having good input lag, which is important for timely on-screen reactions to player actions, the superior response time of the Sony X95K gives it an edge for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
7.0
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
9.1/10
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 X95K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K offers more accurate colors out of the box and a wider color gamut, making it very good for watching cartoons and animation, enhancing the vibrancy and richness in these types of content. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series has accurate colors after calibration but a more limited color range, which qualifies it as good for viewing animated content, although with less impressive color reproduction compared to the Sony.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
6.3
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K is better equipped with features like excellent upscaling and SDR brightness which are important for watching news and TV shows, where image clarity and visibility in various light conditions are key. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series, while it has a very good contrast, lacks in SDR brightness and upscaling, which contributes to a fair viewing experience and might not handle lower resolution content or bright room scenarios as well.
Bright Room
9.5
5.8
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
9.1/10
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 X95K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95K excels in a bright room due to its superior SDR and HDR brightness, along with better management of reflections, while the Vizio V-Series struggles due to lower brightness and poorer reflection handling, making it less suitable for such environments. Additionally, while contrast, color volume, and color gamut are also important for picture quality, the Sony's higher performance in these areas further distinguishes it from the Vizio in bright viewing situations.
Cost
$1,998
$400
$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 V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
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How the Sony X95K (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X95K (LCD) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,998 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 3, 2022 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X95K | 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 | 9.5/10 | 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 | 9.6/10 | 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 2.4" | 33.1" x 57.4" x 2.5" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.4" x 56.9" | 35.6" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 70.8 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 | 4.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 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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