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Updated January 12, 2024·

If budget is a primary concern and you're looking for a more cost-effective option, the Sony X95J is a solid choice, as it is much less expensive than the Sony X95L. However, the Sony X95L, being a newer and higher-end model, likely delivers enhancements in picture quality, especially in aspects like brightness and contrast, which might make it preferable for brightly lit rooms or for more immersive movie and sport watching experiences. Keep in mind that the larger size of the Sony X95L may also provide a more impactful viewing in larger rooms, but it will also require more space. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Sony X95J (LCD)
  • The Sony X95J (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95L (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95L (LCD)
  • Best in class for bright room
  • Excellent for cartoons & animation

Key differences

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Picture Quality

8.0
XR-85X95J
XR-85X95L​
8.6
7.50/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Sony X95J (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the Sony X95L (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
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Key similarities

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Movies & TV

8.0
XR-85X95J
XR-85X95L​
8.4
7.50/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Sony X95J (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV.

Sports

8.0
XR-85X95J
XR-85X95L​
8.2
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Sony X95J (LCD) are both very good for sports.

Gaming

8.2
XR-85X95J
XR-85X95L​
8.3
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.3/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
9.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Sony X95J (LCD) are both very good for gaming.

Cartoons & Animation

8.6
XR-85X95J
XR-85X95L​
9.1
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95L (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is very good.

News, Talk, & Other TV

9.1
XR-85X95J
XR-85X95L​
9.2
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Sony X95J (LCD) are both excellent for news, talk, & other TV.

Bright Room

9.4
XR-85X95J
XR-85X95L​
9.7
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.9/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
8.4/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95L (LCD) to be best in class for bright room, while the Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent.

Cost

$4,500
XR-85X95J
XR-85X95L​
$4,498
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$2,000

$3,000

$4,000

$5,000

$6,000

$7,000

The Sony X95J (LCD) has a price of $4,500 and the Sony X95L (LCD) costs $4,498.

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How the Sony X95J (LCD) and the Sony X95L (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Sony X95J (LCD)Sony X95L (LCD)
Sony X95J (LCD)Sony X95L (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$4,500
$4,498
Brand
SonySony
Release Date
May 3, 2021July 1, 2023
Full name
XR-85X95JXR-85X95L​
Screen Size
85"85"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
Android TVGoogle TV
Sound Quality Score
8.3/109.2/10
NextGen Ready
YesYes
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
8/108.7/10
Bright Room Score
9.5/109.8/10
Gaming Score
8.2/108.4/10
Movies & TV Score
8/108.5/10
Sports Score
8/108.2/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
42.8" x 74.3" x 2.4"42.8" x 74.4" x 2.4"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
43.2" x 74.3"43.8" x 74.4"
Weight without Stand
107.3 lbs114.1 lbs
VESA Mount
400 x 400400 x 400

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
7.5/108/10
Local Dimming
8.4/108/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.12.2
Speaker Power
50 W60 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass onlyUp 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.

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