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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Vizio P-Series is a solid choice if you're looking for a TV with a good overall picture quality, especially for gaming and in dark rooms, at a midrange price. It's typically much less expensive than the Sony X95L and still offers good performance for movies and sports. However, it may not be as bright as the Sony, which could affect its visibility in well-lit rooms. Its local dimming feature is fair, and while it has a low input lag for gaming, the colors out of the box might not be as vibrant, and the sound quality is just average. On the other hand, the Sony X95L is a high-end option that excels in bright room performance and offers the best in class picture quality, making it ideal for watching movies and sports in a variety of lighting conditions. It comes with a significant price premium over the Vizio and includes advanced features like miniLED backlighting, which contributes to its excellent contrast and brightness. The Sony also has superior color accuracy and volume, as well as better motion processing, which is great for fast-paced content. However, its viewing angles are not the best, and like the Vizio, it has poor speakers, so you might want to invest in an external sound system. If you're looking for a TV that can serve as a high-quality monitor and has the latest HDMI and HDR formats, the Sony is a strong contender, but only if you're willing to pay for these top-tier features. 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
Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio P-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95L (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.6
7.9
8.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
9.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.4
7.7
8.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
8.5/10
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
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L stands out for watching movies and cinematic TV with its excellent local dimming and black uniformity that enhance its deep blacks and contrast, crucial for a good movie experience, as well as having very good colors out of the box, ensuring that content looks as intended right away. The Vizio P-Series also performs well, with very good black uniformity and a high contrast ratio supporting a solid movie viewing environment; however, it falls a bit short compared to the Sony with lower local dimming and color accuracy out of the box, which may require additional adjustments for an optimal picture.
Sports
8.2
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
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L excels in sports watching with its superior motion processing and faster response time, ensuring smooth action, alongside better handling of reflections which is crucial for well-lit rooms, whereas the Vizio P-Series offers a fair experience due to its lesser motion processing capabilities and slower response time, which can lead to more motion blur during fast-moving scenes.
Gaming
8.3
7.7
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L stands out for gaming due to its faster response time and lower input lag, making it very responsive for fast-paced games, while the Vizio P-Series also provides a good gaming experience with decent performance in these areas but it doesn't match the Sony's level of responsiveness. Both TVs support a high refresh rate which is beneficial for gaming, but the Sony X95L's performance in response time and input lag is what sets it apart as very good for gaming compared to the good rating of the Vizio P-Series.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
8.3
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
9.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95L excels in displaying cartoons and animation because it has very good colors right out of the box, meaning it can display vibrant and accurate colors without needing much adjustment, and its color gamut and color volume are both rated excellent, providing a wide range of colors and maintaining color accuracy at different brightness levels. The Vizio P-Series is slightly behind as it also has very good colors out of the box and color gamut, but its color volume is rated lower than the Sony X95L's, indicating that while it has a wide color range, it may not handle all brightness levels quite as effectively, impacting the overall color richness when watching animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.2
7.2
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L excels in upscaling and has excellent SDR brightness, which makes it ideal for watching news and other programs in bright rooms and ensuring lower resolution content looks sharp. The Vizio P-Series, while offering very good SDR brightness, is not as capable in upscaling and colors out of the box, which might make content appear less vibrant and slightly blurrier when enlarged.
Bright Room
9.7
8.9
5.9/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
9.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95L excels in brightness for both standard and high dynamic range content, and handles reflections very well, making it an optimal choice for bright room viewing. While the Vizio P-Series also offers very good performance in these areas, it has lower brightness and reflections handling capabilities compared to the Sony X95L, which could make a noticeable difference in well-lit environments.
Cost
$4,498
$998
$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 P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
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How the Sony X95L (LCD) and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X95L (LCD) | Vizio P-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,498 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-85X95L | P65Q9-J01 | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 8.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 43.8" x 74.4" | 34.7" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 114.1 lbs | 53.3 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 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 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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Brian Westover | October 2021
"We were even more pleased to see that performance had improved across the board, with the display offering better color, brightness, and shorter lag times than the already excellent Roku model. Color accuracy was great right out of the box. The TCL 5-Series Google TV becomes a great option for demanding gamers."
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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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