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- Main Differences
- Design
- Picture Quality
- Motion
- Inputs
- Sound Quality
- Smart Features
- Comments
Sony X80J vs Sony X85J
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Sony X80J
Sony X85J
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TypeLED
Sub-TypeIPS
Resolution4k
TypeLED
Sub-TypeVA
Resolution4k
Variants
- KD-43X80J (43")
- KD-50X80J (50")
- KD-55X80J (55")
- KD-65X80J (65")
- KD-75X80J (75")
- KD-43X85J (43")
- KD-50X85J (50")
- KD-55X85J (55")
- KD-65X85J (65")
- KD-75X85J (75")
- KD-85X85J (85")
Our Verdict
Sony X80J
Sony X85J
The Sony X80J and the Sony X85J use different panel technologies, each with strengths and weaknesses. The X85J is better for a dark room, as it has much better contrast and better black uniformity. The X80J is better for a wide seating area, as it has better viewing angles.
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Main Differences for
Threshold
Mixed Usage
6.9
7.6
Contrast
6.2
9.2
Black Uniformity
5.9
8.6
24p Judder
5.6
10
Viewing Angle
7.8
5.5
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
No
No
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Month 24
50% Gray
Month 24
50% Gray
Longevity Graph
Stand
Stand Picture
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 300x300
VESA 300x300
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.59" (1.5 cm)
0.39" (1.0 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Max Thickness
2.88" (7.3 cm)
2.87" (7.3 cm)
Build Quality
7.0
7.5
Build quality picture
Picture Quality
Contrast
6.2
9.2
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
1,116 : 1
6,308 : 1
Contrast with local dimming
N/A
N/A
SDR Brightness
7.3
8.4
Real Scene Peak Brightness
335 cd/m²
506 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
297 cd/m²
518 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
367 cd/m²
528 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
366 cd/m²
527 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
366 cd/m²
526 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
366 cd/m²
526 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
296 cd/m²
518 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
366 cd/m²
528 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
366 cd/m²
527 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
365 cd/m²
526 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
365 cd/m²
526 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.014
0.001
Local Dimming
0.0
0.0
LD Video, Moving Object
LD Video, Real Content
LD Video, Real Content Side View
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
Direct
Direct
Local Dimming In Game Mode
0.0
0.0
LD Video, Moving Object
LD Video, Real Content
LD Video, Real Content Side View
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
Direct
Direct
HDR Brightness
5.9
7.7
HDR Hallway Photo
HDR Cityscape Photo
HDR Landscape Photo
Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)
457 cd/m²
Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)
443 cd/m²
Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)
229 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
330 cd/m²
557 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
404 cd/m²
563 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
404 cd/m²
563 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
404 cd/m²
563 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
404 cd/m²
563 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
330 cd/m²
557 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
403 cd/m²
563 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
403 cd/m²
563 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
403 cd/m²
563 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
403 cd/m²
563 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.013
0.001
EOTF
Real Scene Highlight
366 cd/m²
HDR Brightness In Game Mode
5.9
7.7
HDR Hallway Photo
HDR Cityscape Photo
HDR Landscape Photo
Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)
460 cd/m²
Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)
454 cd/m²
Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)
229 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
328 cd/m²
563 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
405 cd/m²
569 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
406 cd/m²
568 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
406 cd/m²
568 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
406 cd/m²
567 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
328 cd/m²
563 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
405 cd/m²
569 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
405 cd/m²
568 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
405 cd/m²
568 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
405 cd/m²
567 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.014
0.001
Game Mode EOTF
Real Scene Highlight
369 cd/m²
PQ EOTF Tracking
8.0
PQ EOTF Graph
600 Nit Tracking Delta
0.0130
1000 Nit Tracking Delta
0.0131
4000 Nit Tracking Delta
0.0132
Gradient
8.7
8.7
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
10 Bit
10 Bit
Red (Std. Dev.)
0.087
0.082
Green (Std. Dev.)
0.111
0.109
Blue (Std. Dev.)
0.076
0.077
Gray (Std. Dev.)
0.086
0.089
Gray Uniformity
7.7
7.9
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
3.724%
3.165%
50% DSE
0.171%
0.151%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.481%
0.856%
5% DSE
0.064%
0.106%
Black Uniformity
5.9
8.6
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
2.034%
0.742%
Black Uniformity Picture with Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
N/A
Viewing Angle
7.8
5.5
Viewing Angle Video
Chroma Graph
Color Washout
38°
29°
Hue Graph
Color Shift
54°
36°
Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss
39°
37°
Black Level Raise
70°
10°
Gamma Shift
48°
16°
Reflections
7.3
7.1
Reflections Picture
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Semi-gloss
Semi-gloss
Total Reflections
5.3%
5.7%
Indirect Reflections
0.2%
0.7%
Calculated Direct Reflections
5.1%
5.1%
Pre Calibration
9.0
9.0
Pre White Balance Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
White Balance dE
1.44
1.06
Color dE
1.45
1.72
Gamma
2.29
2.21
Color Temperature
6,337 K
6,614 K
Picture Mode
Custom
Custom
Color Temp Setting
Expert 1
Expert 1
Gamma Setting
0
0
Post Calibration
9.5
9.4
Post White Balance Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
White Balance dE
0.27
0.31
Color dE
1.13
1.45
Gamma
2.19
2.20
Color Temperature
6,503 K
6,512 K
White Balance Calibration
10 point
10 point
Color Calibration
No
No
480p Input
8.0
8.0
480p Picture
720p Input
8.0
8.0
720p Picture
1080p Input
9.0
9.0
1080p Picture
4k Input
10
10
4k Picture
8k Input
0.0
0.0
8k Picture
Pixels
Pixels Picture
Subpixel Layout
BGR
Type
LED
LED
Sub-Type
IPS
VA
Color Gamut
7.7
8.1
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
Yes
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
85.69%
89.95%
DCI P3 uv
92.39%
95.33%
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec 2020 xy
62.45%
65.89%
Rec 2020 uv
69.71%
72.14%
Color Volume
6.4
7.6
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
1,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
29.2%
68.2%
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
24.6%
31.0%
White Luminance
564 cd/m²
Red Luminance
119 cd/m²
Green Luminance
371 cd/m²
Blue Luminance
48 cd/m²
Cyan Luminance
412 cd/m²
Magenta Luminance
165 cd/m²
Yellow Luminance
508 cd/m²
Normalized DCI P3 Coverage ITP
68.1%
Normalized Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
59.0%
Temporary Image Retention
9.5
10
Image Retention Picture
IR after 0 min recovery
0.13%
0.00%
IR after 2 min recovery
0.08%
0.00%
IR after 4 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 6 min recovery
0.04%
0.00%
IR after 8 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR after 10 min recovery
0.00%
0.00%
Permanent Burn-In Risk
10
10
Permanent Burn-In Risk
No
No
Motion
Response Time
8.0
8.2
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Chart
80% Response Time
4.7 ms
4.0 ms
100% Response Time
12.5 ms
11.7 ms
Flicker-Free
10
10
Backlight chart
Flicker-Free
Yes
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
5.4
6.0
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
Optional BFI
Yes
Yes
Min Flicker For 60 fps
120 Hz
120 Hz
60Hz For 60 fps
No
No
120Hz For 120 fps
N/A
Yes
Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
120 Hz
120 Hz
Motion Interpolation
Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
Yes
Yes
Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture
Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
No
Yes
Stutter
7.2
7.1
Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
29.2 ms
30.0 ms
Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
4.2 ms
5.0 ms
24p Judder
5.6
10
Judder-Free 24p
Yes
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60p
No
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via 60i
No
Yes
Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
No
Yes
Variable Refresh Rate
0.0
9.4
Native Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
No
Yes
HDMI Forum VRR
No
Yes
FreeSync
No
No
G-SYNC Compatible
No
Yes
4k VRR Maximum
N/A
120 Hz
4k VRR Minimum
No VRR support
< 20 Hz
1080p VRR Maximum
N/A
120 Hz
1080p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
< 20 Hz
1440p VRR Maximum
N/A
1440p VRR Minimum
No VRR support
Unknown
VRR Supported Connectors
No VRR support
HDMI
Inputs
Input Lag
9.6
9.4
1080p @ 60Hz
11.8 ms
15.6 ms
1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
132.6 ms
91.0 ms
1080p @ 120Hz
N/A
6.3 ms
1080p @ 144Hz
N/A
1440p @ 60Hz
11.6 ms
15.1 ms
1440p @ 120Hz
N/A
N/A
1440p @ 144Hz
N/A
4k @ 60Hz
11.6 ms
15.2 ms
4k @ 60Hz + 10-Bit HDR
11.4 ms
15.5 ms
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
11.4 ms
15.2 ms
4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
132.7 ms
91.1 ms
4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation
132.7 ms
87.5 ms
4k @ 120Hz
N/A
6.3 ms
4k @ 144Hz
N/A
8k @ 60Hz
N/A
N/A
1080p with Variable Refresh Rate
N/A
1440p with VRR
N/A
4k with VRR
N/A
8k with VRR
N/A
Supported Resolutions
8.3
8.9
1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
Yes
1080p @ 144Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes (forced resolution required)
Yes (forced resolution required)
1440p @ 120Hz
No
No
1440p @ 144Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
Yes
4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
Yes
Yes
Resolution
4k
4k
4k @ 120Hz
No
Yes
4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4
No
4k @ 144Hz
No
8k @ 30Hz or 24Hz
No
No
8k @ 60Hz
No
No
PS5 Compatibility
PS5 Screenshot
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
No
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
No
No
1080p @ 120Hz
No
Yes
HDR
Yes
Xbox Series X Screenshot
VRR
No
No
PS5, 4k @ 120Hz + HDR
No
PS5, 4k @ 60Hz + HDR
Yes
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 120Hz + HDR
No
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 120Hz
No
Yes
Xbox Series X, 4k @ 60Hz + HDR
Yes
Xbox Series X, 1440p @ 120Hz
No
No
Xbox Series X, 1080p @ 120Hz
No
Yes
Xbox Series X, Variable Refresh Rate
No
Yes
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
Xbox Series X Screenshot
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Yes
4k @ 120Hz
No
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
No
No
1080p @ 120Hz
No
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
No
Yes
Inputs Specifications
HDR10
Yes
Yes
HDR10+
No
No
Dolby Vision
Yes
Yes
HLG
Yes
Yes
HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
No
Yes (HDMI 3,4)
CEC
Yes
Yes
HDCP 2.2
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
ATSC Tuner
3.0 (NEXTGEN TV)
USB 3.0
Yes (1)
Yes (1)
Variable Analog Audio Out
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Support
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Yes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
Input Photos
Side Inputs Picture
Rear Inputs Picture
Total Inputs
HDMI
4
4
USB
2
2
Digital Optical Audio Out
1
1
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
1
1
Analog Audio Out RCA
0
0
Component In
0
0
Composite In
1 (adapter required, not incl.)
1 (adapter required, not incl.)
Tuner (Cable/Ant)
1
1
Ethernet
1
1
DisplayPort
0
0
IR In
1
1
SD/SDHC
0
0
Audio Passthrough
ARC
Yes (HDMI 3)
Yes (HDMI 3)
eARC support
Yes
Yes
Dolby Atmos via TrueHD via eARC
Yes
Yes
DTS:X via DTS-HD MA via eARC
Yes
Yes
5.1 Dolby Digital via ARC
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via ARC
Yes
Yes
5.1 Dolby Digital via Optical
Yes
Yes
5.1 DTS via Optical
Yes
Yes
Sound Quality
Frequency Response
7.0
7.3
Frequency Response
Low-Frequency Extension
106.79 Hz
100.79 Hz
Std. Dev. @ 70
2.15 dB
1.78 dB
Std. Dev. @ 80
2.29 dB
1.99 dB
Std. Dev. @ Max
5.24 dB
4.92 dB
Max
92.1 dB SPL
93.1 dB SPL
Dynamic Range Compression
5.04 dB
5.21 dB
Distortion
6.4
6.6
Total Harmonic Distortion
Weighted THD @ 80
0.071
0.035
Weighted THD @ Max
14.969
13.223
IMD @ 80
2.65%
1.99%
IMD @ Max
11.51%
20.51%
Smart Features
Interface
8.0
8.0
Smart TV Picture
Smart OS
Google TV
Google TV
Version
10
10
Ease of Use
Average
Average
Smoothness
Very Smooth
Very Smooth
Time Taken to Select YouTube
2 s
2 s
Time Taken to Change Backlight
2 s
2 s
Advanced Options
Many
Many
Ad-Free
0.0
0.0
Ads Picture
Ads
Yes
Yes
Opt-out
No
No
Suggested Content in Home
Yes
Yes
Opt-out of Suggested Content
No
No
Apps and Features
9.0
9.0
Apps Picture
App Selection
Great
Great
App Smoothness
Very Smooth
Very Smooth
Cast Capable
Yes
Yes
USB Drive Playback
Yes
Yes
USB Drive HDR Playback
Yes
Yes
HDR in Netflix
Yes
Yes
HDR in YouTube
Yes
Yes
Remote
8.5
8.5
Remote Picture
Size
Large
Large
Voice Control
Many Features
Many Features
CEC Menu Control
Yes
Yes
Other Smart Features
No
No
Remote App
Android TV
Android TV
TV Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Misc
Power Consumption
55 W
52 W
Power Consumption (Max)
162 W
153 W
Firmware
PKG6.3628.0454NAA
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