Sony · BRAVIA
X95J
Sony's 2021 flagship 4K full-array LED LCD series in 65, 75 and 85 inches, with Google TV and two 4K 120 Hz HDMI inputs.
Model history · 2 models, 2020–2021
- 2020X950H / XH95Compare
- 2021X95J
- Sizes
- 65–85″
- Panel
- LED LCD
- Refresh
- –
- HDR
- Dolby Vision
- HDMI 2.1
- 2 of 4
- Software
- Google TV
What reviewers say
TechRadar and What Hi-Fi both praised the 65-inch X95J's bright, colourful 4K picture, strong upscaling and sound. Both saw some contrast or backlight blooming in dark scenes; What Hi-Fi found it prominent and noted that VRR was still awaiting a firmware update at review time.
From techradar.com and whathifi.com
Specifications
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- Panel
- LED LCD
- Panel detail
- 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.
- Resolution
- 3840 × 2160 (4K)
- HDR formats
- HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
- Picture processing
- Cognitive Processor XR with XR Contrast Booster, XR HDR Remaster, XR Triluminos Pro, XR 4K Upscaling, dual database processing and XR Super Resolution.
- Picture modes
- Vivid, Standard, Cinema, IMAX Enhanced, Game, Graphics, Photo, Custom, Dolby Vision Bright/Dark and Netflix Calibrated.
Sizes
- Sizes
- 65, 75, 85″
- Largest size
- 85″
Gaming
- HDMI ports
- 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
- Variable refresh rate
- HDMI VRR
- Auto low latency mode
- Yes
- HDMI detail
- 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 platform
- Google TV
- Processor
- Cognitive Processor XR
- Speakers
- 50 W
- Dolby Atmos
- Yes
- eARC
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth
- 4.2
- Speaker detail
- 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 features
- Dolby Atmos and DTS Digital Surround, Voice Zoom 2, room and user-position acoustic calibration and 3D Surround Upscaling.
- Casting
- 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+.
- USB
- Three USB ports with USB hard-drive recording where supported.
- Ethernet
- One Ethernet LAN input.
- Optical audio out
- One optical digital audio output and one headphone output.
Design and power
- Size
- 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.
- Stand
- 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.
- Power use
- Sony UK lists 0.50 W standby, 2.00 W networked standby on Wi-Fi or LAN, and 0.50 W via HDMI-CEC.
- In the box
- Table-top stand, voice remote, batteries, AC power cord, operating instructions and quick setup guide.
Sizes
| Size | Model | Weight without stand |
|---|---|---|
| 65″ | XR-65X95J | 27.5 kg |
| 75″ | XR-75X95J | 36.8 kg |
| 85″ | XR-85X95J | 48.7 kg |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Full-array local dimming and X-Wide Angle viewing technology
- Two HDMI inputs with 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support
Cons
- Only two HDMI inputs support 4K 120 Hz
- 65-inch model omits X-Anti Reflection
- LCD backlight blooming around bright objects in dark scenes
Closest rivals
Model | Sizes | Panel | Refresh | HDR | HDMI 2.1 | Software | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43–85″ | LED LCD | 60 Hz | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | 0 of 3 | VIDAA | Dec 2025 | |
| 50–85″ | Mini-LED | 144 Hz | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | 2 of 4 | VIDAA | Jul 2026 | |
| 55–85″ | Mini-LED | 165 Hz | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | 3 of 3 | VIDAA | Jun 2025 |
Previous model: X950H / XH95. Newer model: X95K.
Sources
- sony.co.uk/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/xr-65x95…
- sony.co.uk/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/xr-75x95…
- sony.co.uk/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-lcd-tvs-android-/xr-85x95…
- sony.eu/presscentre/sony-makes-available-two-new-lcd-tv-series-including-flagsh…
- rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x95j
- whathifi.com/reviews/sony-xbr-65x95j-tv
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