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Sony X950H / XH95 vs Sony X95J

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SonyX950H / XH95SonyX95J
Overview
ReleasedApril 2020May 2021
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailUK XH9505 sizes are 49, 55, 65, 75 and 85 inches; North American family name X950H. The 49-inch omits X-Wide Angle and larger models’ Acoustic Multi-Audio. Published native 120 Hz panel (RTINGS); HDMI at 4K is limited to 60 Hz.Direct full-array LED with local dimming, XR Triluminos Pro and X-Wide Angle. Sony's Europe launch says X-Anti Reflection is absent on the 65-inch model. Sony does not publish a numeric native refresh rate in the UK X95J tables.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz–
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Picture processingPicture Processor X1 Ultimate, TRILUMINOS Display, Precision Colour Mapping, Super Bit Mapping HDR, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO, Object-based HDR Remaster, Dual Database Processing, Object-based Super Resolution and 4K X-Reality PRO. Full-array local dimming; no maker-published zone count.Cognitive Processor XR with XR Contrast Booster, XR HDR Remaster, XR Triluminos Pro, XR 4K Upscaling, dual database processing and XR Super Resolution.
Picture modesCustom, Cinema, Game, Dolby Vision Bright/Dark and Netflix Calibrated modes; IMAX Enhanced.Vivid, Standard, Cinema, IMAX Enhanced, Game, Graphics, Photo, Custom, Dolby Vision Bright/Dark and Netflix Calibrated.
Motion handlingX-Motion Clarity. RTINGS explicitly confirms a native 120 Hz panel. Maker UK input table supports 1080p 100/120 Hz, but 4K only up to 60 Hz; native panel refresh is distinct from 4K input support.–
Viewing angleMaker Europe confirms X-Wide Angle only on 55-inch and larger sizes. The exact 49-inch What Hi-Fi? review names that omission.–
Sizes
Sizes49, 55, 65, 75, 85″65, 75, 85″
Largest size85″85″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneHDMI VRR
Auto low latency modeNoYes
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs. UK 65-inch table lists HDMI 2.1 feature eARC only; no full-bandwidth 4K 120 Hz inputs. HDCP 2.3, ARC/eARC. Both exact reviews confirm no VRR or ALLM.Four HDMI inputs with HDCP 2.3. HDMI 3 and 4 accept 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM; HDMI 3 also provides eARC. Sony added VRR through firmware after launch.
Input lag–What Hi-Fi measured 17.4 ms in Game mode on the 65-inch model.
Game features–4K 120 Hz, HDMI VRR and ALLM on HDMI 3/4; PlayStation 5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode were added by software update.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformAndroid TVGoogle TV
ProcessorPicture Processor X1 UltimateCognitive Processor XR
Speakers–50 W
Dolby AtmosYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth4.24.2
Speaker detailUK 65-inch: Acoustic Multi-Audio, two full-range bass-reflex speakers and two sound-positioning tweeters; 10 W + 10 W + 5 W + 5 W (30 W). Maker Europe limits bi-amp/X-Balanced Speaker to 55/65/75-inch and Acoustic Multi-Audio to 55-inch and larger; 49-inch differs. Unread amplifier totals for other sizes are omitted.Acoustic Multi-Audio with two midrange drivers, two sound-positioning tweeters and one subwoofer; Sony lists 10 W × 5, 50 W total for each size.
Audio featuresDolby Atmos and DTS Digital Surround; Acoustic Auto Calibration, Voice Zoom and S-Force Front Surround.Dolby Atmos and DTS Digital Surround, Voice Zoom 2, room and user-position acoustic calibration and 3D Surround Upscaling.
Voice assistantsVoice remote; hands-free built-in microphone on 55-inch and larger only, according to maker Europe. UK 65-inch premium backlit remote.–
CastingChromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay and HomeKit.Google TV with Chromecast built in, Apple AirPlay and HomeKit, Google Play Store and BRAVIA CORE; service availability may have changed.
TV tunersUK twin DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2 tuners; analogue and CI+.Twin DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, analogue tuner and CI+.
USBUK 65-inch: 2 side USB ports. The exact 49-inch What Hi-Fi? review lists three; size-specific connector counts must not be borrowed. USB HDD recording supported.Three USB ports with USB hard-drive recording where supported.
Ethernet1 side Ethernet LAN on UK 65-inch.One Ethernet LAN input.
Optical audio out1 side digital audio and side headphone output on UK 65-inch.One optical digital audio output and one headphone output.
Design and power
SizeUK 65-inch without stand: 144.8 × 83.3 × 7.0 cm (W × H × D), 22.3 kg; with stand 23.7 kg. Other size weights/dimensions left unpublished here after bounded source attempts. Configuration weight excludes stand.Sony UK without stand (W × H × D): 65-inch 144.3 × 83.5 × 6.6 cm; 75-inch 166.7 × 96.1 × 6.1 cm; 85-inch 188.8 × 108.6 × 6.1 cm. Configuration weights exclude the stand.
StandUK 65-inch Premium Blade Stand: standard/narrow positions; standard width 144.9 cm and with-stand dimensions 144.9 × 90.6 × 35.3 cm. Unread narrow width omitted.Metal edge feet have standard and soundbar positions on all sizes; the 75- and 85-inch models also offer a narrow position. The 65-inch standard foot spacing is approximately 144.2 cm; narrow spacing on 75 and 85 inches is approximately 61.0 cm.
VESA patternUK 65-inch: 300 × 300 mm.–
Power useUK 65-inch: 200 kWh per 1000 hours, standby 0.50 W, network standby 2.00 W via Wi-Fi/LAN or 1.00 W via Bluetooth.Sony UK lists 0.50 W standby, 2.00 W networked standby on Wi-Fi or LAN, and 0.50 W via HDMI-CEC.
ColoursUK 65-inch Dark Silver bezel and Dark Chrome stand.–
In the boxTable-top stand, voice remote, batteries, cord and instructions. Maker Europe’s 21 April 2020 notice explicitly says the five-size XH95 range is available now; the US 20 April notice offers 49/85-inch to buy, with other sizes pre-order. April month precision uses confirmed actual availability, rather than announcement or promised delivery.Table-top stand, voice remote, batteries, AC power cord, operating instructions and quick setup guide.

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