Sony · BRAVIA

X95L

Released April 2023

Sony's 2023 4K Mini LED LCD series in 65, 75 and 85 inches, with improved local dimming, XR Clear Image and Google TV.

Model history · 4 models, 2020–2023

Sizes: 65–85″
Panel: Mini-LED
Refresh: 120 Hz
HDR: Dolby Vision
HDMI 2.1: 2 of 4
Software: Google TV

What reviewers say

What Hi-Fi and Stuff both found the 65-inch X95L bright, contrast-rich and much better at containing Mini LED blooming than its predecessor. They praised its picture processing and versatile stand, while noting its two gaming-capable HDMI ports and limited bass from the built-in speakers.

From whathifi.com and stuff.tv

Specifications

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Display

Panel: Mini-LED
Panel detail: 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)
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
HDR formats: HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Picture processing: 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 Vivid/Bright/Dark, Netflix Calibrated and BRAVIA CORE 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; HDMI 3 and 4 accept 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM, while HDMI 3 also provides eARC.
Input lag: Stuff measured just under 20 ms with a 4K 60 Hz signal on the 65-inch model.
Game features: 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
Processor: Cognitive Processor XR
Speakers: 60 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 frame tweeters and two subwoofers; Sony lists six 10 W amplifiers.
Audio features: 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.
TV tuners: Twin DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, analogue tuner and CI+.
USB: Two side-facing USB ports with USB hard-drive recording where supported.
Ethernet: One side-facing Ethernet LAN input.
Optical audio out: One side-facing optical digital audio output.

Design and power

Size: Sony UK without stand (W × H × D): 65-inch 144.3 × 83.5 × 6.2 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 188.7 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.

Sizes

Size	Model	Weight without stand
65″	XR-65X95L	32.2 kg
75″	XR-75X95L	42.2 kg
85″	XR-85X95L	51.8 kg

Pros and cons

Pros

Mini LED local dimming with X-Wide Angle and X-Anti Reflection
Two HDMI inputs support 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM
Three-position stand and six-driver 60 W audio system

Cons

Only two of four HDMI inputs support 4K 120 Hz
No HDR10+ or Dolby Vision gaming mode

Closest rivals

Model	Sizes	Panel	Refresh	HDR	HDMI 2.1	Software	Released
SamsungNeo QLED QN85A (2021)	55–85″	LED LCD	120 Hz	HDR10+	1 of 4	Tizen	2021
SamsungNeo QLED QN85B (2022)	55–85″	Mini-LED	120 Hz	HDR10+	– of 4	Tizen	2022
SamsungNeo QLED QN85C (2023)	55–85″	Mini-LED	120 Hz	HDR10+	4 of 4	Tizen	2023

Previous model: X95K.

Sources

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