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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for a more affordable option with good features, the Sony X95K is less expensive and offers a solid performance for movies, TV shows, and gaming. However, the Sony X95L, while pricier, provides slightly better overall performance and picture quality, especially for viewing content in very bright rooms, and may come with some additional features such as voice commands. (Note: This comparison is based on available data; personal preferences and specific needs should also be considered when making your decision.) Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X95K (LCD)
- The Sony X95K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95L (LCD).
Advantages of the Sony X95L (LCD)
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
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 X95K (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the Sony X95L (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Cost
$3,998
$4,498
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
The Sony X95K (LCD) has a price of $3,998 and the Sony X95L (LCD) costs $4,498.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
8.0
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 X95K (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV.
The Sony X95L is known for its exceptional contrast and black uniformity, which enhances the viewing experience for movies and cinematic TV by providing deeper blacks and a more immersive picture, while the Sony X95K offers very good contrast and black uniformity, with an edge in local dimming that can refine the picture quality further. Both TVs exhibit good colors out of the box and color volume, with the X95L having a slightly better color volume, contributing to vibrant and lifelike images, although they have a limited viewing angle which can affect the picture quality when viewed from the side.
Sports
8.0
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
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Sony X95K (LCD) are both very good for sports.
The Sony X95K and Sony X95L are both very good for watching sports due to their excellent motion processing and reflection handling, ensuring clear images with minimal distractions from light sources. Additionally, while both TVs have a response time that contributes to a smooth viewing experience during fast-paced action, they have modest viewing angles which may reduce the picture quality when viewed from the side; the gray uniformity is adequate, without being a standout feature.
Gaming
8.2
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 X95K (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony X95K and Sony X95L are both excellent for gaming largely because they offer very good response time, minimizing motion blur, and good input lag, ensuring that your actions are registered quickly onscreen. They also support a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother action during fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
9.1
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.0/10
9.1/10
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 X95K (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95K displays colors nicely straight out of the box and has a good color gamut that makes cartoons look vibrant, making it very good for animation. The Sony X95L, on the other hand, enhances the experience with even better colors out of the box, a very good color gamut, and an excellent color volume which contribute to its excellent performance in showing animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
9.2
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Sony X95K (LCD) are both excellent for news, talk, & other TV.
The Sony X95K excels in upscaling and delivers excellent SDR brightness, ensuring that news and talk shows look great even at lower resolutions, while its very good color out of the box means less tweaking is needed. The Sony X95L, while similar in upscaling and SDR brightness, offers enhanced color performance right out of the box and a broader color gamut which could make images pop even more, though with a slightly lower local dimming effectiveness compared to the Sony X95K.
Bright Room
9.5
9.7
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.9/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.2/10
8.4/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) and Sony X95K (LCD) are both best in class for bright room.
The Sony X95K, with very good SDR and HDR brightness and good handling of reflections, is excellent for bright rooms, but its lower contrast compared to the X95L means it may not display as deep blacks. The Sony X95L, while also having excellent SDR and HDR brightness and very good reflections handling, has a higher contrast, which allows for deeper blacks and might make colors pop more, giving it a slight edge in bright room performance.
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How the Sony X95K (LCD) and the Sony X95L (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X95K (LCD) | Sony X95L (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,998 | $4,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 5, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-85X95K | XR-85X95L | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 9.2/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.6/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 42.8" x 74.4" x 2.2" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 2.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 42.8" x 74.4" | 43.8" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 117.2 lbs | 114.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 400 x 400 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 60 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.
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