Sony X95K vs Sony X95L
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SonyX95K | SonyX95L | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | May 2022 | April 2023 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Panel detail | Direct full-array Mini LED with local dimming, X-Wide Angle and X-Anti Reflection. Sony's UK specifications list a 100 Hz panel and support for 4K 120 Hz input. | Direct full-array Mini LED with local dimming, X-Wide Angle and X-Anti Reflection. Sony UK lists a 100/120 Hz panel for this series. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 100 Hz | 120 Hz (better) |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Picture processing | XR Backlight Master Drive, XR Contrast Booster, XR HDR Remaster, XR Triluminos Pro, XR 4K Upscaling and XR Motion Clarity. | XR Backlight Master Drive, XR Contrast Booster 20, XR Clear Image, XR HDR Remaster, XR Triluminos Pro, XR 4K Upscaling and XR Motion Clarity. |
| Picture modes | Vivid, Standard, Cinema, IMAX Enhanced, Game, Graphics, Photo, Custom, Dolby Vision Bright/Dark and Netflix Calibrated. | Vivid, Standard, Cinema, IMAX Enhanced, Game, Graphics, Photo, Custom, Dolby Vision Vivid/Bright/Dark, Netflix Calibrated and BRAVIA CORE Calibrated. |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 65, 75, 85″ | 65, 75, 85″ |
| Largest size | 85″ | 85″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR | HDMI VRR |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | Four HDMI inputs; HDMI 3 and 4 accept 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM, while HDMI 3 also provides eARC. | Four HDMI inputs; HDMI 3 and 4 accept 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM, while HDMI 3 also provides eARC. |
| Input lag | FlatpanelsHD measured approximately 20 ms with a 60 Hz signal on the 65-inch model. | Stuff measured just under 20 ms with a 4K 60 Hz signal on the 65-inch model. |
| Game features | 4K 120 Hz, HDMI VRR and ALLM on HDMI 3/4, with PlayStation 5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode. | Game Menu, 4K 120 Hz, HDMI VRR, ALLM and PlayStation 5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode; Dolby Vision and VRR cannot be used together. |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Cognitive Processor XR |
| Speakers | 60 W | 60 W |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Speaker detail | Acoustic Multi-Audio with two midrange drivers, two sound-positioning tweeters and two subwoofers; Sony lists six 10 W amplifiers. | Acoustic Multi-Audio+ with two midrange drivers, two frame tweeters and two subwoofers; Sony lists six 10 W amplifiers. |
| Audio features | Dolby Atmos, Acoustic Center Sync with a compatible Sony sound system, and acoustic auto-calibration. | Dolby Atmos, DTS Digital Surround, Voice Zoom 2, 3D Surround Upscaling, Acoustic Center Sync and acoustic room and user-position calibration. |
| Casting | Google TV with Chromecast built in, Apple AirPlay and HomeKit, Google Play Store and BRAVIA CORE; service availability may have changed. | Google TV with Chromecast built in, Apple AirPlay and HomeKit, Google Play Store and BRAVIA CORE; service availability may have changed. |
| TV tuners | Twin DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, analogue tuner and CI+. | Twin DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, analogue tuner and CI+. |
| USB | Two USB ports, one on the side and one below, with USB hard-drive recording where supported. | Two side-facing USB ports with USB hard-drive recording where supported. |
| Ethernet | One Ethernet LAN input. | One side-facing Ethernet LAN input. |
| Optical audio out | One optical digital audio output. | One side-facing optical digital audio output. |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Sony UK without stand (W × H × D): 65-inch 144.3 × 83.5 × 6.0 cm; 75-inch 166.7 × 96.1 × 5.6 cm; 85-inch 188.9 × 108.6 × 5.6 cm. Configuration weights exclude the stand. | Sony UK without stand (W × H × D): 65-inch 144.3 × 83.5 × 6.2 cm; 75-inch 166.7 × 96.0 × 5.9 cm; 85-inch 188.8 × 108.5 × 5.9 cm. Configuration weights exclude the stand. |
| Stand | Three positions on all sizes – standard, narrow and raised for a soundbar. Standard foot widths are approximately 144.2, 166.5 and 188.8 cm for the 65-, 75- and 85-inch sets respectively. | Three positions on all sizes – standard, narrow and raised for a soundbar. Standard foot widths are approximately 144.2, 166.5 and 188.7 cm for the 65-, 75- and 85-inch sets respectively. |
| Power use | Sony UK lists 0.50 W standby and 2.00 W networked standby over Wi-Fi or LAN for the 65-inch model. | Sony UK lists 0.50 W standby and 2.00 W networked standby over Wi-Fi or LAN for the 65-inch model. |
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