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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Sony X95K is a top-tier choice for a bright room and excels in gaming, sports, and movie-watching, with superior color accuracy and motion handling. It's also versatile for different content types, including news and animation. While it has a higher price point, it offers better overall picture quality and a more comprehensive HDR experience. On the other hand, the Hisense UX boasts a larger screen size at 85 inches, which is ideal for an immersive viewing experience, especially for movies and sports. It also has a higher SDR and HDR brightness, making it suitable for well-lit spaces. However, its performance in dark rooms is less impressive, and it has a narrower viewing angle, which might not be ideal if you often watch TV from an angle. The Hisense UX is also equipped with voice command features for added convenience. Consider the Sony if you prioritize picture quality and versatility, but if screen size and brightness are your main concerns and you're willing to compromise on dark room performance, the Hisense could be the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Hisense UX (LCD)
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the Sony X95K (LCD)
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.8
8.0
8.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Hisense UX (LCD) and Sony X95K (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the Hisense UX (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.5
8.0
8.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Hisense UX (LCD) and Sony X95K (LCD) are both very good for movies & TV, though the Hisense UX (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Hisense UX excels in movie watching experiences, particularly in dark rooms, thanks to its outstanding contrast ratio, excellent black uniformity, and highly effective local dimming which improves the depth of blacks in scenes. Conversely, the Sony X95K offers vibrant and accurate colors right out of the box and its local dimming and contrast capabilities, while not as pronounced as the Hisense UX's, still contribute to a very good movie and cinematic TV watching environment; it does, however, fall behind in black uniformity, which might affect dark scene reproduction in comparison.
Sports
6.6
8.0
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for sports, while the Hisense UX (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K (LCD) is considered better for watching sports primarily because it has a significantly higher motion processing capability, which is crucial for maintaining clarity during fast-moving scenes typical in sports. Additionally, while both TVs handle reflections very well and have similar viewing angles which are important for sports viewing with friends, the Hisense UX's lower motion processing performance compared to the Sony X95K's perfect score detracts from its ability to display fast-paced games as smoothly.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.6
9.1
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Hisense UX (LCD) is very good.
The Hisense UX has stronger contrast and better color volume, which enhances watching news and TV programs by offering vivid and consistent images. In contrast, the Sony X95K excels in upscaling content and maintaining high SDR brightness, providing a clearer and more vibrant viewing experience for the same type of content.
Cost
$2,761
$2,998
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
$4,500
The Hisense UX (LCD) has a price of $2,761 and the Sony X95K (LCD) costs $2,998.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.4
8.2
8.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.0/10
4.2/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
10.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) and Sony X95K (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Hisense UX and Sony X95K are both lauded for their gaming performance primarily due to their excellent response time and good input lag, which means fast-moving content is displayed with minimal blur and gaming feels responsive. Both TVs also support a 120Hz refresh rate that contributes to smoother gameplay, essential for fast-paced action games.
Cartoons & Animation
9.0
8.7
8.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.7/10
10.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.8/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.7/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Hisense UX (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X95K (LCD) is very good.
Bright Room
10.0
9.5
7.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
10.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.4/10
The Hisense UX (LCD) and Sony X95K (LCD) are both best in class for bright room.
The Hisense UX excels in very bright rooms due to its superior SDR and HDR brightness and exceptional handling of reflections, ensuring clear images even in well-lit environments. On the other hand, the Sony X95K also performs remarkably well in bright settings with excellent SDR and HDR brightness and very good reflection handling, but the Hisense UX has a slight edge in overall brightness and reflection management which might be more appealing for those prioritizing performance in very luminous spaces.
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How the Hisense UX (LCD) and the Sony X95K (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Hisense UX (LCD) | Sony X95K (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,761 | $2,998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Hisense | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2023 | May 5, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | 85UX | XR-85X95K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 10/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 43.1" x 76.7" x 1.7" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 2.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 45.5" x 76.7" | 42.8" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 111.9 lbs | 117.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 600 x 400 | 400 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.1.2 | 4.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 82 W | 60 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Matthew Murray | November 2023
"If you need a TV that can light up the room literally as well as figuratively, look no further than the Hisense UX"
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About Hisense
Hisense, a Chinese TV manufacturer, entered the US market in approximately 2011 and has since acquired TV divisions from various companies such as Toshiba, Sharp, Hitachi, and NEC. Currently ranking as the fourth largest vendor in terms of sales volume, Hisense aims to capture a wide range of TV budget segments. They offer exceptional value with TVs that often outperform their competitors at similar price points, making them a compelling choice for consumers. In the US, they use Google TV as their smart TV software which provides the largest app selection and a very modern user interface, however it is not as user friendly as the software from other vendors.
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.
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