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Updated January 16, 2024·
The Vizio MQ6 '23 is a solid budget choice with decent overall picture quality, making it suitable for most content including movies and sports. It performs well in dark rooms and has good color accuracy, but its viewing angles and bright room performance are limited. Gaming is acceptable, though not exceptional. The Sony X95L, on the other hand, is a premium option with exceptional picture quality, best-in-class bright room performance, and superior gaming capabilities. It offers wider viewing angles, better sound quality, and advanced features like miniLED backlighting, which provides deeper blacks and brighter highlights. The Sony is also more versatile for use as a monitor and supports advanced audio formats. If you prioritize top-tier performance, especially in well-lit spaces, and are willing to invest in a TV with excellent all-around capabilities, the Sony X95L is the way to go. However, if you're looking for a more cost-effective solution and don't require the highest-end features, the Vizio MQ6 '23 will serve you well without breaking the bank. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X95L (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
- Excellent 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 MQ6 '23 (LCD)
- The Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95L (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.6
7.4
8.00/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
9.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.4
7.3
8.00/10
CONTRAST
6.00/10
8.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.4/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L excels in contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which are crucial for a deep, cinematic image, offering excellent performance with miniLED technology that enhances these features. Meanwhile, the Vizio MQ6 '23 provides good performance in these areas, but it can't match the Sony's superior black levels and precision lighting control, resulting in slightly less impressive movie-watching experience.
Sports
8.2
6.2
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L provides smoother motion for sports with its better response time and more effective motion processing compared to the Vizio MQ6 '23. However, the Vizio may present some advantages in reflection handling due to its fair reflection score, although it falls short in image consistency because of its lower gray uniformity which is somewhat important for sports viewing.
Gaming
8.3
6.5
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.9/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L offers a better gaming experience than the Vizio MQ6 '23 because it boasts a superior response time and faster refresh rate, which minimizes motion blur and keeps gameplay smooth. While the Vizio MQ6 '23 excel in input lag, its lower refresh rate and fair response time could result in less fluid motion during fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
7.4
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
9.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.2/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L stands out for cartoons and animation because it delivers very good colors straight out of the box and boasts a superior color gamut, ensuring a wide and accurate range of colors. In comparison, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 also produces good default colors and has a very good color gamut, it is not quite on par with the Sony in these aspects, making it less ideal for animated content where vivid and consistent colors are crucial.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.2
7.1
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L delivers excellent SDR brightness and upscaling, making it well-suited for watching news and TV programs in various lighting conditions, while also providing very good color performance straight out of the box. In contrast, the Vizio MQ6 '23, while good for these types of content, offers lower brightness and upscaling quality, and slightly less impressive color gamut and local dimming, which may affect viewing pleasure in bright rooms and the clarity of lower-quality sources.
Bright Room
9.7
6.3
5.9/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
9.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L outperforms the Vizio MQ6 '23 for watching TV in bright rooms mainly because it has excellent reflection handling and higher SDR and HDR brightness, which means it's better at overcoming glare and maintaining picture quality in well-lit environments. Conversely, the Vizio MQ6 '23 is fair in bright rooms and has lower SDR and HDR brightness, paired with good reflection handling, making it less suitable for brightly lit settings.
Cost
$4,498
$500
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
The Sony X95L (LCD) has a price of $4,498 and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) costs $500.
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How the Sony X95L (LCD) and the Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X95L (LCD) | Vizio MQ6 '23 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,498 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | August 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-85X95L | M65Q6M | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 9.2/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 8.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 2.4" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 43.8" x 74.4" | 35.4" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 114.1 lbs | 39.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 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 | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
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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