Its only the 85 inch that has 4994:1 contrast all the smaller versions have a different screen and half the contrast ratio so cant preduce the same picture quality as the 85 inch. Really the lower sizes 75,65 etc should be a differnt model class to the much better 85 inch unit as they are tottaly different screens
Sony a95l just won the value electronics king of tv for 2023 and what sets it apart from the compitition is the upscaling especially in streaming, is the upscaling and processing the same with the x95l, whats your take?
Hi ad e, thanks for the comment 🙂! It's a fantastic award for the A95L and I'm interested to see/try it, but it is a hefty price increase over the X95L. If money is no object or you feel it's worth paying 'x' amount for 'the best' then the A95L is probably worth considering. It's a TV I might get, and if I do I'll be sure to post a review about it.
Hi HJC, thanks for the comment 🙂! Funny enough we were talking about this the other day. We don't notice them and that may well be down to the fact we get immersed into a film, and when watching with the lights off all we see is the picture.
I'm really interested in buying this 65inch tv as I'm unsure about the current Oled tvs and there panel durability due to risks of screen burn etc. I would probably have to place this tv on a cabinet with the narrower feet configuration • Is it quite stable when in this position/set up?
Thanks this vid. Question: How is the picture's pixilation from 8 - 10" (pixelated? Smooth?). From your experience with it, do you find 8.5’ - 10’ viewing distance too close?? adequate??? This is my reality. Thanks, up the good work.
Hi Kool and thanks for the comment! If you mean inches then that is incredibly close, that said have a look here 1.53 where the recording was made a few inches away from the panel and see what you think of the pixilation for yourself. Pixilation side, the panel gets very warm too so if you are sitting this close to the TV then I strongly suspect you will find it uncomfortable and I wouldn't advise doing so. However, if you mean 8 to 10 feet away then the image/TV is fantastic and you shouldn't have any concerns! 🙂
@@james_newall- Thanks much. Sorry, its a typo. I meant 8 - 10 feet. That said, I note that this distance is fantastic and there will be no concerns. This helped a lot with decision. Keep the insightful vids coming.
Good review, but you do not mention anything about Freeview, how does it look on this TV?. We were thinking about the Samsung QE65S95C, but after seeing the Freeview picture on that in store we were disappointed as it was not as clear or sharp as our very old (2012) Samsung 55UE6530 which has an incredible picture no matter what source we are watching from.
Sony always beat other brands for standard definition stuff as the processors are so good at upscales and smoothing. did you pick one yet as I'm also torn between this and a qn95c and I know the Sony is quite clearly better than the Samsung at smoothing and upscales
@@craigwilliams3458 Decided not to go ahead as the picture is still not as good as our current old Samsung. If it packed up we would but while it’s still going strong it’s just not worth it.
Thank you for the review. Some questions, please: 1) The feet look small- does the TV shake easily? Is there much risk of it tipping over? 2) Would it be worh buying anti-tip anchor straps (they're attached by screwing into the TV and cabinet or wall)? Can you recommend a good brand? 3) Do you think it's worth buying a TV screen cover to protect from impact , e.g., toys being thrown? 4) Does it have a 3.5 mm headphone jack? I called a shop and their one had a jack but you didn't mention it in your video Thank you!
Hi MH, thanks so much for the comment and questions I'll run through the questions in order. 1) This was a concern I had too as I also have a young family but it's very stable and all concerns I had have gone. 2) Personally, I don't think they are needed but appreciate each used case is different. If there is a risk your children might climbing up behind the TV then it might be worth considering 3) Great question. Yes I would consider it given your example. It's a stunning TV with a beautiful picture and if there is a risk of items being thrown at it then for peace of mind it might be worth getting one. 4) There is a jack but I haven't been able to try it with headphones so can't say for certain if it will work with them.
I don't show it in the video but the X95L comes with two remotes, one of which is backlit and has come in useful several times. I'll keep this in mind the next time I review a television as it is a useful feature 🙂.
Hi Fábio, thanks for the comment it's appreciated 🙂! There are 4 screws already in the TV which you can see here 01:17, aside from that I haven't kept any other spare screws or 'bits' that come with the TV as I don't wall mount any of my Televisions.
Hi Crissy, thank you so much for the subscription, it is really appreciated 🙂👍! Assuming you mean the X95L 85" and X95L 65" then the only difference is the screen size is larger on the 85" (i.e. it is 85 inches wide measured diagonally from one corner to the other corner), whereas the X95L 65" is 65 inches wide. Aside from that they are the same.
@james_newall The X95L 85'' uses a different panel from the 75'' & 65'' I'm not entirely sure what the difference is hence the query. Digital Trends review of the X95L pointed it out (Timestamp -Drawbacks) actual reviews on the 65'' & 75'' models are thin on the ground. Maybe it it's only the anti glare coating that's the main difference 🤷♀
Hi@@Crissy.P, that's interesting, I haven't heard anything about the X95L. Although I believe last years X95K used different panel technology in their 85" version vs the 65" and 75". If I learn any more more about the X95L I'll be sure to share it. What I would say is the 65" X95L I own is absolutely outstanding and comes highly recommended.
@@Crissy.Pjust look at rtings number for the 65X95k that is pretty much the same for the L except for more dimming zones than the K. So I believe it's 480 zones vs 432. Contrast ratio is the same along with everything else but the dimming algorithm was improved so less blooming.
Hi James, I am seriously considering this TV (as I've also just bought a Sony AV receiver) but for slightly cheaper you can get an LG OLED like the C3 and for a little more a G3. Do you have any thoughts?
Hi Code, I've not tried either the LG C3 nor G3 so I am reluctant to say how good they are compared to the X95L. However, I like OLED televisions and earlier this year purchased the Samsung S95C (a second generation Quantum Dot OLED TV), which is fantastic! You can see my review for it here: ruclips.net/video/pR4ZqfIPET0/видео.html , and it's very difficult to say which of the two televisions we prefer as they both have their pro's and con's... although... the X95L probably pip's it but only by the NARROWEST of margins! In the absence of having [yet] seen or tried the LG offering I wouldn't want to say how good I feel they are compared to the X95L, suffice to say that both the X95L and S95C are EXCELLENT televisions and come highly recommended. Have you also seen or considered Sony's latest A95L OLED offering?
@@james_newall Yes I'm aware of the A95L but it's just too expensive. Sony also do the A80L OLED which I could afford, but I think it's too much of a step-down. If you do a review of the C3 or G3 I'd be interested in how you think it compares to the X95L, thanks.
Hi@@Codestud I agree the A95L is expensive and the A80L is a step down. I'm interested in both televisions, particulaory with the G3's MLA (Micro Lens Array) panel technology... but the need to buy a seperate TV stand with the G3 puts me off as wall mounting isn't an option [for me]. If I do get a chance to review either of these televisions I'll be sure to let you know as I am interested to see how they compare to the X95L too.
Hi Michigan, thanks for the comment and I really appreciate the sub 🙂 👍! Since buying this TV I've gone from liking and respecting that it is a good television to becoming a big fan of it. It's fantastic and the whole picture quality including the brightness is great. Thanks again! 🙂
@@james_newall I'm glad you're loving it so much! I have been on the fence grabbing it. It sounds like a powerhouse of a tv. I have the Sony x930e and that thing was a light cannon for the time, but these mini led TVs have finally created a solid competitor to OLED. I always feel like mini led TVs have a naturalness to them that I just don't get from an OLED. Not sure what it is
Get the X95L, it's the best of both worlds combined. You get very close to OLED but without the drawbacks including the ABL, near black shadow detail and black level uniformity issues. The Z9K is too bright for its own good, it just can't suppress the blooming to the extent that the X95L can and it's still plenty bright with no ABL which means it will hold the brightness where the A90J will begin to dim almost immediately after a bright screen but worse is that it can't even get over 200 nits on a full screen where the 85X95L can hit 750 nits full screen and hold it there. I've had OLEDs and Flagship LCD's like the 75Z9D. This is the best tv all around it can do it all. Just make sure to use the Custom Picture Mode as the other modes don't unleash the full potential of the Local Dimming Algorithm. Luckily the Custom mode is the most accurate picture out of the box.
@@SpencersStuffTV there won't be a Z9M. You'll have to wait until 2025 for the Z9N. Sony usually produces a Z series Flagship every 3 years. If they stick their usual timeline than this next year will be what I call a refresh. They use the same models of this year and drop pricing. They may add software features and some internal hardware upgrades like 4 HDMI ports, etc. But the year after is where they completely step up. So they will introduce a new processor chip XR- Reality Pro/Ultra or whatever they call it along with the Z9M. Here's the history of Sony Flagships. X950B 2013 (135 dimming zones), Z9D 2016 (65" 600, 75" 800, 100" 1,000 zones), Z9F 2018 (Fake Z Series with a paltry 100 dimming zones, it also broke the 3 year cycle which indicates further that it was not a real Z series), Z9G 2019 (768 zones, the real Z series successor back on track for 3 year trend with reintroduction of the backlight Master Drive which F series was missing), Z9K 2022(75" 840, 85" 768 zones), (if Sony continues this 3 year trend then the Z9N will be released in 2025. Good luck on that wait and I'm sure it will be a very expensive TV just like all the previous Z series. Which I have no issue with as I paid $8,000 for my 75Z9D and $5,500 for my 85X95L. But the Z series always roams at $6,000 - $9,000 unless it's at the end of lifetime cycle and they stop selling it in year 2 when it goes on clearance. It can drop to as low as $4,000.
Would have been nice if any of the reviewers had tested the G-Sync functionality. I wouldn't have bought this pos if I had known that it doesn't work, even though Sony is advertising compatibility.
X95L for me. I was comparing the two side by side at my dealer (dark room, both screens ISF-Calibrated). I have an LG Oled today and I never thought I would go back to LED. A80L have the oled contrast going for it but what surprised me was that some black parts of the picture actually had what I can only describe as crushed blacks. The X95L showed details within those black parts that I couldnt see on the oled. Well, not saying the X95L beats A80 oled, but its so close that it comes down to what you value with the picture
Hi@@marvinkmooneyoz thanks for the comment 🙂. I own both the X95L and Samsung's latest S95C, Quantum-Dot OLED television (my review for which is here: ruclips.net/video/pR4ZqfIPET0/видео.html ). Between the two it's difficult to say which we prefer the viewing angles are better on the S95C, but the overall image probably goes to the X95L as there have been several times while watching a movie or program/series where we have said "wow" (but in truth it's an incredibly close call between the two). That said the S95C has more HDMI 2.1 inputs, a gaming centre in it's OS and a OneConnect box which is fantastic.
@@marvinkmooneyozOLED suffers from near black uniformity issues and crushes shadow detail. It has burn in issues and image retention. ABL can really knock things way down when gaming. All of these things are something the X95L doesn't suffer from.
Hi Declan, thanks for the comment. I guess it depends what you need to clean off the screen, but for myself I can vouch for the fact that cleaning the screen has been very easy. My young daughter (much to my horror at the time) recently smeared lypsyl all over the screen that stayed on for a couple of days. After the screen cleaning kit I ordered arrived it all came off very easily and hasn't left a trace.
Hi Tim, thanks for the comment! I'm not sure about their Mini-LED's panels but they get their OLED panels from LG Displays. Sony then use their own hardware and processor to create the image.
Its only the 85 inch that has 4994:1 contrast all the smaller versions have a different screen and half the contrast ratio so cant preduce the same picture quality as the 85 inch.
Really the lower sizes 75,65 etc should be a differnt model class to the much better 85 inch unit as they are tottaly different screens
The contrast in smaller sizes are same in UK
Sony a95l just won the value electronics king of tv for 2023 and what sets it apart from the compitition is the upscaling especially in streaming, is the upscaling and processing the same with the x95l, whats your take?
Hi ad e, thanks for the comment 🙂! It's a fantastic award for the A95L and I'm interested to see/try it, but it is a hefty price increase over the X95L. If money is no object or you feel it's worth paying 'x' amount for 'the best' then the A95L is probably worth considering. It's a TV I might get, and if I do I'll be sure to post a review about it.
How do the black bars in movies look at night time?
Hi HJC, thanks for the comment 🙂! Funny enough we were talking about this the other day. We don't notice them and that may well be down to the fact we get immersed into a film, and when watching with the lights off all we see is the picture.
I have the same model, blooming is a non-issue, obviously there's blooming but you need to really be looking for it and be in a completely dark room.
@@claudiovic88 thanks for the comment! I agree 🙂.
I'm really interested in buying this 65inch tv as I'm unsure about the current Oled tvs and there panel durability due to risks of screen burn etc. I would probably have to place this tv on a cabinet with the narrower feet configuration
• Is it quite stable when in this position/set up?
Hi HJC and thanks for the comment. It's a great quesiton as I wondered this before setting it up. The short answer is yes it's absolutely fine. 🙂
Thanks this vid. Question: How is the picture's pixilation from 8 - 10" (pixelated? Smooth?). From your experience with it, do you find 8.5’ - 10’ viewing distance too close?? adequate??? This is my reality. Thanks, up the good work.
Hi Kool and thanks for the comment! If you mean inches then that is incredibly close, that said have a look here 1.53 where the recording was made a few inches away from the panel and see what you think of the pixilation for yourself. Pixilation side, the panel gets very warm too so if you are sitting this close to the TV then I strongly suspect you will find it uncomfortable and I wouldn't advise doing so. However, if you mean 8 to 10 feet away then the image/TV is fantastic and you shouldn't have any concerns! 🙂
@@james_newall- Thanks much. Sorry, its a typo. I meant 8 - 10 feet. That said, I note that this distance is fantastic and there will be no concerns. This helped a lot with decision. Keep the insightful vids coming.
@@koolrunnings3135I did think in inches it was a bit close 🙂. You're welcome.
Good review, but you do not mention anything about Freeview, how does it look on this TV?. We were thinking about the Samsung QE65S95C, but after seeing the Freeview picture on that in store we were disappointed as it was not as clear or sharp as our very old (2012) Samsung 55UE6530 which has an incredible picture no matter what source we are watching from.
Sony always beat other brands for standard definition stuff as the processors are so good at upscales and smoothing. did you pick one yet as I'm also torn between this and a qn95c and I know the Sony is quite clearly better than the Samsung at smoothing and upscales
@@craigwilliams3458 Decided not to go ahead as the picture is still not as good as our current old Samsung. If it packed up we would but while it’s still going strong it’s just not worth it.
Thank you for the review. Some questions, please:
1) The feet look small- does the TV shake easily? Is there much risk of it tipping over?
2) Would it be worh buying anti-tip anchor straps (they're attached by screwing into the TV and cabinet or wall)? Can you recommend a good brand?
3) Do you think it's worth buying a TV screen cover to protect from impact , e.g., toys being thrown?
4) Does it have a 3.5 mm headphone jack? I called a shop and their one had a jack but you didn't mention it in your video
Thank you!
Hi MH, thanks so much for the comment and questions I'll run through the questions in order.
1) This was a concern I had too as I also have a young family but it's very stable and all concerns I had have gone.
2) Personally, I don't think they are needed but appreciate each used case is different. If there is a risk your children might climbing up behind the TV then it might be worth considering
3) Great question. Yes I would consider it given your example. It's a stunning TV with a beautiful picture and if there is a risk of items being thrown at it then for peace of mind it might be worth getting one.
4) There is a jack but I haven't been able to try it with headphones so can't say for certain if it will work with them.
@@james_newall Thank you very much for your help, James- I'm very grateful!
Can you buy a backlite remote separately and will it work?
I don't show it in the video but the X95L comes with two remotes, one of which is backlit and has come in useful several times. I'll keep this in mind the next time I review a television as it is a useful feature 🙂.
@@james_newall two remotes? Awesome! I'm in New Zealand so not sure it's the same here, but will ask when I go to the Sony Shop next
Just bought one from Costco 5year warranty cheap as, anything £400 cheaper than anywhere else
No you didn't 😅😂
Hi James! Did you TV came with those special screws for wall mouting?
Hi Fábio, thanks for the comment it's appreciated 🙂! There are 4 screws already in the TV which you can see here 01:17, aside from that I haven't kept any other spare screws or 'bits' that come with the TV as I don't wall mount any of my Televisions.
Hey just subbed, do you actually know what the difference is between the 85'' & 65'' screen tech/type any info would be appreciated ?
Hi Crissy, thank you so much for the subscription, it is really appreciated 🙂👍! Assuming you mean the X95L 85" and X95L 65" then the only difference is the screen size is larger on the 85" (i.e. it is 85 inches wide measured diagonally from one corner to the other corner), whereas the X95L 65" is 65 inches wide. Aside from that they are the same.
@james_newall The X95L 85'' uses a different panel from the 75'' & 65'' I'm not entirely sure what the difference is hence the query. Digital Trends review of the X95L pointed it out (Timestamp -Drawbacks) actual reviews on the 65'' & 75'' models are thin on the ground. Maybe it it's only the anti glare coating that's the main difference 🤷♀
@@james_newall ruclips.net/video/gSJFcoNspo4/видео.html
(Timestamp -Drawbacks)
Hi@@Crissy.P, that's interesting, I haven't heard anything about the X95L. Although I believe last years X95K used different panel technology in their 85" version vs the 65" and 75". If I learn any more more about the X95L I'll be sure to share it. What I would say is the 65" X95L I own is absolutely outstanding and comes highly recommended.
@@Crissy.Pjust look at rtings number for the 65X95k that is pretty much the same for the L except for more dimming zones than the K. So I believe it's 480 zones vs 432. Contrast ratio is the same along with everything else but the dimming algorithm was improved so less blooming.
Thanks Mr James! I Learnt Heaps!
Hi Ross, thanks for the kind words and comment, it's really appreciated 🙂!
Hi James, I am seriously considering this TV (as I've also just bought a Sony AV receiver) but for slightly cheaper you can get an LG OLED like the C3 and for a little more a G3. Do you have any thoughts?
Hi Code, I've not tried either the LG C3 nor G3 so I am reluctant to say how good they are compared to the X95L.
However, I like OLED televisions and earlier this year purchased the Samsung S95C (a second generation Quantum Dot OLED TV), which is fantastic! You can see my review for it here: ruclips.net/video/pR4ZqfIPET0/видео.html , and it's very difficult to say which of the two televisions we prefer as they both have their pro's and con's... although... the X95L probably pip's it but only by the NARROWEST of margins!
In the absence of having [yet] seen or tried the LG offering I wouldn't want to say how good I feel they are compared to the X95L, suffice to say that both the X95L and S95C are EXCELLENT televisions and come highly recommended. Have you also seen or considered Sony's latest A95L OLED offering?
@@james_newall Yes I'm aware of the A95L but it's just too expensive. Sony also do the A80L OLED which I could afford, but I think it's too much of a step-down. If you do a review of the C3 or G3 I'd be interested in how you think it compares to the X95L, thanks.
Hi@@Codestud I agree the A95L is expensive and the A80L is a step down. I'm interested in both televisions, particulaory with the G3's MLA (Micro Lens Array) panel technology... but the need to buy a seperate TV stand with the G3 puts me off as wall mounting isn't an option [for me]. If I do get a chance to review either of these televisions I'll be sure to let you know as I am interested to see how they compare to the X95L too.
Great video! I am running the a90j right now, wanting to move into the z series. I miss the massive brightness.
Hi Michigan, thanks for the comment and I really appreciate the sub 🙂 👍! Since buying this TV I've gone from liking and respecting that it is a good television to becoming a big fan of it. It's fantastic and the whole picture quality including the brightness is great. Thanks again! 🙂
@@james_newall I'm glad you're loving it so much! I have been on the fence grabbing it. It sounds like a powerhouse of a tv. I have the Sony x930e and that thing was a light cannon for the time, but these mini led TVs have finally created a solid competitor to OLED. I always feel like mini led TVs have a naturalness to them that I just don't get from an OLED. Not sure what it is
Get the X95L, it's the best of both worlds combined. You get very close to OLED but without the drawbacks including the ABL, near black shadow detail and black level uniformity issues. The Z9K is too bright for its own good, it just can't suppress the blooming to the extent that the X95L can and it's still plenty bright with no ABL which means it will hold the brightness where the A90J will begin to dim almost immediately after a bright screen but worse is that it can't even get over 200 nits on a full screen where the 85X95L can hit 750 nits full screen and hold it there. I've had OLEDs and Flagship LCD's like the 75Z9D. This is the best tv all around it can do it all. Just make sure to use the Custom Picture Mode as the other modes don't unleash the full potential of the Local Dimming Algorithm. Luckily the Custom mode is the most accurate picture out of the box.
@@LazyCrazyGuy I'm going to wait to see what the z9m is like before I jump on a tv. I've already decided
@@SpencersStuffTV there won't be a Z9M. You'll have to wait until 2025 for the Z9N. Sony usually produces a Z series Flagship every 3 years. If they stick their usual timeline than this next year will be what I call a refresh. They use the same models of this year and drop pricing. They may add software features and some internal hardware upgrades like 4 HDMI ports, etc. But the year after is where they completely step up. So they will introduce a new processor chip XR- Reality Pro/Ultra or whatever they call it along with the Z9M. Here's the history of Sony Flagships.
X950B 2013 (135 dimming zones), Z9D 2016 (65" 600, 75" 800, 100" 1,000 zones), Z9F 2018 (Fake Z Series with a paltry 100 dimming zones, it also broke the 3 year cycle which indicates further that it was not a real Z series), Z9G 2019 (768 zones, the real Z series successor back on track for 3 year trend with reintroduction of the backlight Master Drive which F series was missing), Z9K 2022(75" 840, 85" 768 zones), (if Sony continues this 3 year trend then the Z9N will be released in 2025. Good luck on that wait and I'm sure it will be a very expensive TV just like all the previous Z series. Which I have no issue with as I paid $8,000 for my 75Z9D and $5,500 for my 85X95L. But the Z series always roams at $6,000 - $9,000 unless it's at the end of lifetime cycle and they stop selling it in year 2 when it goes on clearance. It can drop to as low as $4,000.
Would have been nice if any of the reviewers had tested the G-Sync functionality. I wouldn't have bought this pos if I had known that it doesn't work, even though Sony is advertising compatibility.
Sony A80L or X95L?
X95L for me. I was comparing the two side by side at my dealer (dark room, both screens ISF-Calibrated). I have an LG Oled today and I never thought I would go back to LED. A80L have the oled contrast going for it but what surprised me was that some black parts of the picture actually had what I can only describe as crushed blacks. The X95L showed details within those black parts that I couldnt see on the oled. Well, not saying the X95L beats A80 oled, but its so close that it comes down to what you value with the picture
The X95L is a fantastic television, but which television do you like?
If you dont need the extra brightness of a non-OLED, are there other benefits of an X95L versus an equivalent priced OLED?
Hi@@marvinkmooneyoz thanks for the comment 🙂. I own both the X95L and Samsung's latest S95C, Quantum-Dot OLED television (my review for which is here: ruclips.net/video/pR4ZqfIPET0/видео.html ). Between the two it's difficult to say which we prefer the viewing angles are better on the S95C, but the overall image probably goes to the X95L as there have been several times while watching a movie or program/series where we have said "wow" (but in truth it's an incredibly close call between the two). That said the S95C has more HDMI 2.1 inputs, a gaming centre in it's OS and a OneConnect box which is fantastic.
@@marvinkmooneyozOLED suffers from near black uniformity issues and crushes shadow detail. It has burn in issues and image retention. ABL can really knock things way down when gaming. All of these things are something the X95L doesn't suffer from.
Sony x95l & samsung qn90c
Which is the best tv....?
The screen is hard to clean
Hi Declan, thanks for the comment. I guess it depends what you need to clean off the screen, but for myself I can vouch for the fact that cleaning the screen has been very easy. My young daughter (much to my horror at the time) recently smeared lypsyl all over the screen that stayed on for a couple of days. After the screen cleaning kit I ordered arrived it all came off very easily and hasn't left a trace.
Jaki zestaw do czyszczenia?
First of all that is not an LCD TV, it’s an LED TV. As shown on the Box.
They are all LCD tv's with LED backlighting...
Thank you, I did not know that. The original LCDs what were the back lite by?
the original lcd tvs were backlit by skinny flourescent light tubes
Doesn’t Sony get their stuff from LG?
Hi Tim, thanks for the comment! I'm not sure about their Mini-LED's panels but they get their OLED panels from LG Displays. Sony then use their own hardware and processor to create the image.
In this Tv the panel is from SAMSUNG I think.
Hi @@Gianni-tn2xg I think you're right. Thanks for the comment!
@@james_newall The new range topping Sony Oleds are Samsung QD-Oled 👍
Thanks@@EvoCarl 🙂👍! Its a great panel, I've recently bought and reviewed the S95C a 2nd generation QD-OLED TV and think its fantastic!
🙏🙏👌👌👌👌👍👍
Thanks Afshin 🙂