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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Vizio V-Series is a budget-friendly option that offers decent overall picture quality and is especially good for gaming due to its low input lag. However, it struggles in bright rooms and doesn't have the best contrast or color performance, which might disappoint if you're watching movies or sports in a dimly lit environment. On the other hand, the Sony X95L is a high-end TV with exceptional bright room performance, stunning picture quality, and excellent motion handling, making it ideal for sports and movies. It also has better speakers and supports advanced HDR formats, but it comes at a much higher price point. If cost is a concern and you need a TV primarily for gaming or casual viewing, the Vizio V-Series could be sufficient. But if you want the best visual experience, especially in a well-lit room, and you're willing to invest, the Sony X95L is the superior choice. 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 V-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95L (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.6
6.8
8.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
9.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.4
6.3
8.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
8.5/10
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 X95L (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superb contrast, effective local dimming, and consistent black uniformity, enhancing the depth and detail in darker scenes. In comparison, the Vizio V-Series, though it has comparable contrast, falls short in local dimming and black uniformity, which can lead to less striking visuals and diminished detail in shadows.
Sports
8.2
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
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L is superior for watching sports as it offers very good response time and excellent motion processing, which minimizes blur during fast-moving scenes, and has very good reflection handling to reduce glare in well-lit rooms. On the other hand, the Vizio V-Series struggles with sports content due to its poor response time and lower motion processing quality, which may result in more motion blur, and its fair reflection handling might make it harder to watch in bright rooms.
Gaming
8.3
5.6
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95L excels in gaming due to its superior motion processing and a high refresh rate of 120Hz, which leads to very good response time and lower input lag, essential for fast-paced games. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series struggles with gaming, as it has poorer motion processing and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz, contributing to less responsive gameplay and higher input lag.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
7.0
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
9.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L excels in displaying cartoons and animation with very good colors out of the box and a very good color gamut, ensuring a vibrant and accurate visual experience. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series, while having very good colors out of the box, falls short with a poor color gamut which may result in less vivid and diverse colors, making it less ideal for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.2
6.3
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
Bright Room
9.7
5.8
5.9/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95L excels in bright room conditions due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness and very good handling of reflections, ensuring clear visibility even in well-lit environments. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series struggles in such settings because of its poor SDR and HDR brightness and only fair reflection handling, making it susceptible to glare and reducing visibility.
Cost
$4,498
$400
$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 V-Series (LCD) costs $400.
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How the Sony X95L (LCD) and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X95L (LCD) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,498 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-85X95L | V655-J09 | |
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 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 8.7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.2/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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" | 33.1" x 57.4" x 2.5" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 43.8" x 74.4" | 35.6" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 114.1 lbs | 39.2 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 | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 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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