Hey everyone! Thanks for all the great comments. Keep ‘em coming! Any interest out there in a video about why being a TV reviewer in 2022 is turning out to be a huge hassle? Let me know and if there’s enough interest, I’ll do it!
Yeah I feel like now it’s a race to get he first review out instead of getting the most accurate review and getting the best info I’d rather them be thoroughly checked out like it’s good to see them and talk about them but further analysis is usually warranted just like how the Samsung qd Oled is super buggy and software is trash
Please tell the truth about the QN 90 B after the horrible latest May 2022 updates!!! It is now one of the worst TVs ever and not nearly a competitor to the X 95K!!!
Now, this is truly a fair and balanced review of the X95K. Best one I've watched so far. No hyperbole or, moaning and groaning about test patterns and still shot comparisons. Actually gives you something to think about.
Heads up everyone the VRR with local dimming has been patched and fixed as of now. I own the 75" unit and she's amazing for gaming. Dark caves playing Eldnen Ring is easy on the eyes and the bright colors pop out doors.
Hey Thomas, I’m thinking of going with the 75 as well. Only thing holding me back is that the 85 inch version is supposed to have more dimming zones and less blooming
just returned the 77 a80j because the motion issues on an oled panel and extreme contrast gave me headaches and vertigo when playing games. so oled is out for me unfortunately. this leaves me with the x95k. everyone is talking about how bad the blooming is on this set, yet i have never noticed any blooming on my 2017 x900e and it has bad blooming according to the reviews.
It was an excellent mix of metrics and visual observation. It seemed clear to me that for most people this TV is an excellent choice and the differences with the competition are relatively small.
Thanks for being critical and honest in this review! These companies needs to be aware of the flaws as much as whatever they do right so as to give us better products. No Local Dimming while VRR is active on such an expensive flagship TV in 2022 is indeed very disappointing especially when they had delayed VRR for more than 2 years since the X900H. We need more reviewers like you, RTINGS and HDTVTest who are speaking for the consumers more than the manufacturers.
@@RobertK1993 its not a mistake at all they didn't sell well under 65" before so they decided not to make them because they didn't make profit from that size the past years that they had those options it make sense to me... its because no one buys expensive TVs in small sizes they usually get bigger sizes if they get premium TVs
I have the Sony X95J in 75 and i’m totally impressed being my first Sony tv in a long time. No doubt X95K will be a killer tv for all kinds of content. The real disappointment is the VRR disable local dimming. i don’t need VRR so i turn it off. Very happy with this TV. looking forward of x95k price drop. Also looking into other OLED models from Sony, samsung and LG.
@@stevenrodriguez9655 depends on the picture settings. i’ve seen some blooming that was obvious in black pictures but it’s minimum. Samsung QN90A has major blooming
I'm in thinking about purchasing a 85'' x95j since the price has come down a bit , are you satisfied with the x95j's picture quality for my main purpose is to watch movies ( i'm not a gamer )
The current line of LG OLED TV's are hampered by dimming algorithms, and have been since 2018. I returned my 77" c2 in favor of a 85" x95k. I already own a 2017 C7, which is a fantastic OLED. The C2 is not a big a leap as it is made out to be. The 85" X95K i got in place of the c2 is absolutely gorgeous. Open Box is the only way I could afford it though lol.
Hey it would be nice to see a video comparing the Sony 95k verse Sony 93L I have a hard decision on both of these TVs they both look very good but is there something I'm missing thanks
Really love your reviews Caleb. Absolutely my favorite. I am a gamer so the fact that you address that demographic is really appreciated. I am definitely Interested in the C2 and G2 but the decision is tough with the C1 and G1 at such good prices. I have been rewatching your LG reviews to help make the decision so thank you for that!!
Just like you Caleb, I am a Sony fan. Your videos convinced me to buy the 65 inch A90J. I know it is last year's model, but I think it still holds up today. What do you think, is the A90J still the best OLED today? Hope to get a reply from you.
No, it is not. 2022 has been a big jump. Qd-Oled is in another league altogether and even the G2 has better performance. That's normal though and to be expected. Flagship models always age the fastest.
Yes it's enough!!!! I purchased the 65", and I love everything about it. Fantastic color, along with a great speaker system, I don't even want a sound bar with this set!! I paid $2,795.00 at Best Buy, but a week after I purchased it, it came down $300.00. I joined the Best Buy points club, and I'll be getting over $200.00 credit for this purchase. So in the end I would have paid about $2,100.00 for this set, a real bargain. I had money down on a Samsung, but after a lot of reading, and talking to a few video fanatics, I decided to go with the Sony, and I'm glad I did!! Oh!! the sound is great without a sound bar!! Screw the competition, you guys read too much into things!!
Comparison Sony X95K vs Sony Bravia XR Z9J helpful. We don’t trust OLEDs, for live sports (golf, tennis) and general TV (NetFlix, Apple TV+ and Prime). Great review on X95K btw 👍
I own a 75" X95k and its an absolute beauty!!! Nicely mentioned about the gaming, for the past time gamers like me, this TV looks great, but for hardcore gamers its better to try something else. Watching Movies and sports on this TV are on an other level. 75" and 85" has very very minimal blooming and totally a different TV than compared to 65", but the off angles definitely suffer a bit, but hardly I see people sitting off angle when they are enjoying the TV. Definitely waiting for this TV to go against the QN90B. Hope the firmware updates might change the minimal defects this TV has. The XR process and Master backlit are doing wonders in both HDR and dolby vision content. You can only find issues with this X95K , when you definitely want to find one, and if you are a movie and sport lover, you will enjoy this TV as its much much closer to OLED. The two downsides for this TV : 1. Its tooooo expensive, with the tax it comes around $4100-$4200 (75" TV), for the price point this TV should be flawless in gaming too, which is not. 2. Man oh Man, its very very heavy. Be careful and have this mounted by the professionals when you are buying one.
@@hastensavoir7782 Yup. True. Movie content is much much better than QN90B and when I say better it is taken it to an other level on this X95K. I think this where Sony wins and why people are addicted to this Sony processor and not bothered abt its price. And again I am only talking about the 75" and 85" X95Ks. But I did not compare it with Z9J.
Heard there’s a difference in 65 to the other sizes. Love to see a 65 to 65 comparison to the A80K. Oled vs MiniLed at approximately same price point. YES PLEASE DO THAT comparison!
4:26 would have been nice to get a contrast ratio number. 6:04 would be nice to get a visual shot of the TV with subtitles turned on 6:20 would be nice to get a visual shot of the off axis blooming performance The reviews need more meat!
As I said, it 's not a review. It's small talk. That's 100% Caleb style. Form over substance. By now, you should know that. And know him. Wait for his real review in which he will repeat the same and everybody will shout it's the best review ever.
@@racineurr.8924 This is the second time he's talked about the TV & it literally says "review" in the title so this is the "real review." Stop making excuses.
@@Dev-hv4pt If you think this is a real review, then for you it's a review. The word review is in the title, so it must be, is that it? Others seem to think different though.
You are absolutely right with that amount of price we should not have to compromise. It’s a lot of money the average consumer pays (including me) and I EXPECT for the features to work as they should. Good review.
Great review was waiting for this. Not being a complete tv guru and looking for a great picture for mostly watching tv looks like QN90B for me.can’t justify the price for Sony
Seems like you came to the same conclusion and measurements as I did Caleb. It's a mostly great TV that just is in a hard place when you factor in the competition. The processing is definitely top notch, and I had no visible DSE on mine. I think it makes a great bright room sports and cable TV. It just doesn't hold up well for dark room critical movie watching compared to G2 and QN90B.
Including some prices i would say. Its not extremely expensive in the US but here in the Netherlands ... that X95K us 3699 euro in 65 inch. If you find the US version expensive compare to some other brands and what they have .... The 3699 euro is pure insanity. As a example; the G2 65 inch costs 2900 at its highest without discounts. I like Sony tv's ... but there is no choice in this matter. The G2 i think is the better choice. Also im a little disapointed. I expected more from Sony for these prices. Although thats my opinion. 😉
@@NuttnButKungfu Indeed. That X95K costs here almost 4K USD. I expect a lot from a TV that costs that much. If it would have costs lets say around 2400, and if you compare it to the rest of the brands .. it would have been a better price. Although; your still in the waters of the G2 then.
First off whatever you do DON'T UPDATE THE QN90B THE LASTEST FIRMWARE UPDATE BREAKS THE LOCAL DIMMING! ALSO for the price on this sony x95k not worth it
What are the actual contrast and black level measurement figures ? I have noticed in your videos, you never include the specific numbers for contrast or black levels as opposed to the brightness measurement figures … is there a reason for that ? Thank you
I just owned a brand new tv. Well, it was a decision heavenly influenced after watching ur channel. But I have no idea why i keep watching ur tv review to this moment. Haha
Excellent review as always. I’m no gamer at all, mainly cable tv of sports and movies viewer. Decided on the size of my Sony which has to be in the 75” zone but can’t decide on which model to pick. Budget wise I can stretch toward 3000. Any advise would be appreciated.
Hello, what do you think of the 85X90CL vs the 85X95K? I currently have the 85X90CL, and I stream 99.99% of the time, but I'm considering buying a PS5 for Black Friday. I like the X90CL because of its clarity and colors, but I wouldn't mind if it was brighter, had better blacks, and less blooming 😁. Is the 85X95K for $2,600 + mini-led+ more dimming zones worth considering over the 85X90CL for $2,000+ 5 year free warranty + XR Clear?.
Getting conflicting reviews of this set on TH-cam. Your fellow US TH-cam reviewers had issues with its local dimming picture quality but you seem 'impressed " with the overall picture. Looks like we have to wait for Vincent.
Hey Caleb! I’m a fan from Pakistan and admire your reviews as they are straight to point out of the box. Being a TV reviewer is a hassle in 2022 as you still can’t check all the boxes even for a price. Can you guide me why TCL doesn’t ship out ‘R’ and ‘Q’ series in Pakistan or South-Asia? We tend to get ‘P’ and ‘C’ (worst series) that savvy reviewers like you don’t or can’t review. Hold me back from pulling the trigger. Love your work!
Hey Caleb, any chance of a C2 VS X95K? Also any chance of an update to your review here and on the site now that VRR is enabled with local dimming with the latest update?
They're asking way too much money for this tv ATM, the price needs to go down Also, they need a big local dimming update. Because lower end sets like the h9g have a better local dimming feature in my opinion. That's laughable
Which size is this review based on? Hearing very different things about blooming depending on screen size. Hearing the 65” and 75” are disappointing while the 85” (with greater dimming zone per area count) to be pretty good.
@@Caleb_Denison yea if you check out AVS Forums discussion on “2022 Sony X95K MiniLED XR Backlight Master Drive” there seems to be a big difference in performance based on screen size. Between variances in performance with screen sizes AND now firmware versions (looking at you QN90B) you reviewers have your work cut out for you. Thank you!
I can't imagine why someone would opt for the $3,800 75" X95K as opposed to the $4,200 77" LG G2 OLED, or really the older series of OLEDS that you could get. I ventured the LCD route (X90J) due to wanting a TV to stand up to daylight, mainly for Sunday football, but could not stand the blooming in particular when subtitles would appear or if you were sitting off-axis. Ended up biting the bullet and getting a 77" A80J and have never had a regret in that purchase.
The reason why anyone would opt for an LED over OLED. BRIGHTNESS. Sony understands that as long as the current OLED’s are on the market, there will still be a need for TV’s who exceed their brightness but also gives you near OLED black levels.
@@lonniechamberlain251 The fact that the LG G2 can get to 1,000 nits on a 10% window is pretty impressive and solves a lot of the issues most user will have, but I understand your point. My personal experience was that the brightness gain from LCD was heavily overshadowed by the drawbacks of the technology - and I had to pay roughly double to get the OLED! Again, for a $400 difference I'd opt for the G2 every day of the week and again on Sunday.
@@trevorburns91 The LCDs still get a lot brighter especially when you start talking more than %10. For example the QN90b does about 2100 nits at 2% and over 2000 nits at 10%. %100 window is 655nits sustained. The LG G2 only hits 171 nits at %100 window. That's a HUGE difference in brightness. Not to mention running an OLED near max brightness will cause much faster panel aging/burn in. I've seen the high end LCDs and OLEDS side by side and the LCDs more than held their own.
Could you compare the Sony X95K to a Samsung QN95B and LG QNED91? I am interested in brightness and reflection. In other words, I would to find a TV with great picture good for bright and dark rooms.
Maybe im old with bad eyes but I cant tell the difference between the gaming spiderman comparison VRR on and off. What are you suppose to see different?
Hi guys, what do you think is the best time to buy a new TV? Black Friday, Christmas time or after the new 2023 model comes out? Looking for a LG C1 or maybe C2 OLED to buy...
I really enjoy your reviews and watch them along with others very often. One thing I have to wonder about though is Dolby Vision. I feel like anyone making a big purchase of their next 5-10 year TV should understand that the Samsungs are kinda worse for not supporting the dominant HDR format. Just curious how you see this with regard to comparisons
Caleb I’m trying to decide between the 83in A90j and 85in X95k. Can’t find any videos comparing the 2. They have identical $5500 price tags. Obviously one is a mini LED and the other is an OLED. Which TV would you recommend if I’m primarily streaming 4K content via Netflix, Hulu etc through my Apple TV and casually gaming?
Im about to make a big purchase in about a month ill have about 4000 to spend and i want a very big screen and i will ONLY be using it for new gen gaming.. im so undecided on what to get, even with lots of research
I wonder if the VRR local dimming issue could be handled in firmware updates. I’ve had a Sony 930E since it came out, because I enjoy its fantastic peak brightness. This is definitely the TV I’m getting to replace it. Thanks for the review!
It has been with a June update. I also have had the 930E for 5 years now and am considering buying an upgrade. I think this would be it if I decided to go for it.
I think VRR is going to take time as updates come within a years time. We’ve played without VRR forever and now it’s just the tweaks that are needed to be done then everyone will be talking about VRR gaming. For now, HDR fix in games.
Hey Caleb, I know this is slightly off tangent here. But could we get a tech tip video on your top blu ray players for 2022. As well as a set up guide, on sound and processing. PCM or Bitstream, sound processing by the receiver? Running apps off the tv or media device. Like which is ideal??
Hey everyone! Thanks for all the great comments. Keep ‘em coming! Any interest out there in a video about why being a TV reviewer in 2022 is turning out to be a huge hassle? Let me know and if there’s enough interest, I’ll do it!
Definitely! but also importantly - who makes your shirt in this video? looking good!
@@trevorburns91 LOL. I’ll check. The blue denim shirt is either Zara or H&M
Yeah I feel like now it’s a race to get he first review out instead of getting the most accurate review and getting the best info I’d rather them be thoroughly checked out like it’s good to see them and talk about them but further analysis is usually warranted just like how the Samsung qd Oled is super buggy and software is trash
Hey Caleb, are you possibly going to review the A80k soon? I know it just came out in stores. Thanks!
Please tell the truth about the QN 90 B after the horrible latest May 2022 updates!!! It is now one of the worst TVs ever and not nearly a competitor to the X 95K!!!
I got the Sony X95H from 2020 and it’s still just amazing and going strong 👌🏼💪🏼
I bought this TV in February and after much research and I am very happy with my decision
Now, this is truly a fair and balanced review of the X95K. Best one I've watched so far. No hyperbole or, moaning and groaning about test patterns and still shot comparisons. Actually gives you something to think about.
He wasn’t gushing as much as he did with the Z9J.
Thanks! Always trying to get a balanced perspective out there. It’s harder this year than most!
@@hastensavoir7782 Sony take their $10000 tvs seriously, lol.
I didn't wath a review here. Just small talk.
@@hastensavoir7782 z9j is far superior, but we knew that already before.
Finally a voice of reason! Thank you Caleb! Great job man!
Doing what I can! Thanks!
Caleb, please give us a X90K review! I'm interested in seeing if it's just a repackaged X90J or if it's closer to the X95J.
I would like to see a comparison of the x95j vs x90k as well. Right now the 85 inch of both is the same price and im having a tough time deciding.
Heads up everyone the VRR with local dimming has been patched and fixed as of now. I own the 75" unit and she's amazing for gaming. Dark caves playing Eldnen Ring is easy on the eyes and the bright colors pop out doors.
Hey Thomas, I’m thinking of going with the 75 as well. Only thing holding me back is that the 85 inch version is supposed to have more dimming zones and less blooming
just returned the 77 a80j because the motion issues on an oled panel and extreme contrast gave me headaches and vertigo when playing games. so oled is out for me unfortunately. this leaves me with the x95k. everyone is talking about how bad the blooming is on this set, yet i have never noticed any blooming on my 2017 x900e and it has bad blooming according to the reviews.
How is the blooming I am looking to buy this tv same size 75.
Would you still buy it again?
Thanks
@@summerforever673675inch is amazing
Could you please elaborate, this means that gaming with VRR is not an issue anymore?
It was an excellent mix of metrics and visual observation. It seemed clear to me that for most people this TV is an excellent choice and the differences with the competition are relatively small.
Great review Caleb. How would you compare the X95K to last year’s X95J?
Two different leagues. x95K MiniLED takes it to another level. x950H was better than x95J
@@d3vp131 X950H didn't even have HDMI 2.1.
Thanks for being critical and honest in this review! These companies needs to be aware of the flaws as much as whatever they do right so as to give us better products. No Local Dimming while VRR is active on such an expensive flagship TV in 2022 is indeed very disappointing especially when they had delayed VRR for more than 2 years since the X900H.
We need more reviewers like you, RTINGS and HDTVTest who are speaking for the consumers more than the manufacturers.
this could be the TV of the year!
Now that the X95K got a update to enable local dimming in VRR a lot of youtubers are now recommending the X95K because that was the only big issue
VRR way more hassle then it's worth
@@jayshine2742 No 55 inch as starting point same with X95J Z9F and Z9D was big mistake
@@RobertK1993 its not a mistake at all they didn't sell well under 65" before so they decided not to make them because they didn't make profit from that size the past years that they had those options it make sense to me... its because no one buys expensive TVs in small sizes they usually get bigger sizes if they get premium TVs
Thank you for being so honest about vrr and local dimming I dunno what Sony is thinking .
I have the Sony X95J in 75 and i’m totally impressed being my first Sony tv in a long time. No doubt X95K will be a killer tv for all kinds of content. The real disappointment is the VRR disable local dimming. i don’t need VRR so i turn it off. Very happy with this TV. looking forward of x95k price drop. Also looking into other OLED models from Sony, samsung and LG.
Will that apply for the A95K as well, where VRR disable local dimming?
@@Perception_ it’s an oled so no.
How is the blooming in the black bars? I’ve seen some scary stuff on here but hoping they can fix it via update.
@@stevenrodriguez9655 depends on the picture settings. i’ve seen some blooming that was obvious in black pictures but it’s minimum. Samsung QN90A has major blooming
I'm in thinking about purchasing a 85'' x95j since the price has come down a bit , are you satisfied with the x95j's picture quality for my main purpose is to watch movies ( i'm not a gamer )
Would love to see the X90K review.
Hey Caleb what do you think about X95K compared to the Z9J you reviewed?
Great review probably the only person that didn’t bash Sony
The current line of LG OLED TV's are hampered by dimming algorithms, and have been since 2018. I returned my 77" c2 in favor of a 85" x95k. I already own a 2017 C7, which is a fantastic OLED. The C2 is not a big a leap as it is made out to be. The 85" X95K i got in place of the c2 is absolutely gorgeous. Open Box is the only way I could afford it though lol.
Hey it would be nice to see a video comparing the Sony 95k verse Sony 93L I have a hard decision on both of these TVs they both look very good but is there something I'm missing thanks
Really love your reviews Caleb. Absolutely my favorite. I am a gamer so the fact that you address that demographic is really appreciated. I am definitely Interested in the C2 and G2 but the decision is tough with the C1 and G1 at such good prices. I have been rewatching your LG reviews to help make the decision so thank you for that!!
Big Fan Of All Of Your Reviews 😍😍😍
Would like to see the see the X95K (Mini LED) vs A80K (OLED). I'm between the two even though they are different.
I really liked your review of the Sony X95K
Just like you Caleb, I am a Sony fan. Your videos convinced me to buy the 65 inch A90J. I know it is last year's model, but I think it still holds up today.
What do you think, is the A90J still the best OLED today? Hope to get a reply from you.
No, it is not. 2022 has been a big jump. Qd-Oled is in another league altogether and even the G2 has better performance. That's normal though and to be expected.
Flagship models always age the fastest.
@@Mat-hr1dg didn't ask for your opinion lol but thanks anyway.
@@Mat-hr1dg what about the A80J OLED? is it still a good TV?
Yes it's enough!!!! I purchased the 65", and I love everything about it. Fantastic color, along with a great speaker system, I don't even want a sound bar with this set!! I paid $2,795.00 at Best Buy, but a week after I purchased it, it came down $300.00. I joined the Best Buy points club, and I'll be getting over $200.00 credit for this purchase. So in the end I would have paid about $2,100.00 for this set, a real bargain. I had money down on a Samsung, but after a lot of reading, and talking to a few video fanatics, I decided to go with the Sony, and I'm glad I did!! Oh!! the sound is great without a sound bar!! Screw the competition, you guys read too much into things!!
It's 1799 now. Tempted to trade my new x85k in for the x95k now.
As a non-gamer I think I am in love with Sony X95K !
can you compare X95K V A80k .
Comparison Sony X95K vs Sony Bravia XR Z9J helpful. We don’t trust OLEDs, for live sports (golf, tennis) and general TV (NetFlix, Apple TV+ and Prime).
Great review on X95K btw 👍
Thanks for mentioning the shortcomings when viewing this TV off-axis.
Hey Caleb how would you compare this to the x95j? Big upgrade for the price or minor upgrade?
I own a 75" X95k and its an absolute beauty!!! Nicely mentioned about the gaming, for the past time gamers like me, this TV looks great, but for hardcore gamers its better to try something else. Watching Movies and sports on this TV are on an other level. 75" and 85" has very very minimal blooming and totally a different TV than compared to 65", but the off angles definitely suffer a bit, but hardly I see people sitting off angle when they are enjoying the TV. Definitely waiting for this TV to go against the QN90B. Hope the firmware updates might change the minimal defects this TV has. The XR process and Master backlit are doing wonders in both HDR and dolby vision content. You can only find issues with this X95K , when you definitely want to find one, and if you are a movie and sport lover, you will enjoy this TV as its much much closer to OLED. The two downsides for this TV :
1. Its tooooo expensive, with the tax it comes around $4100-$4200 (75" TV), for the price point this TV should be flawless in gaming too, which is not.
2. Man oh Man, its very very heavy. Be careful and have this mounted by the professionals when you are buying one.
I appreciate this feedback
We assume you have compared this to the QN90B and Z9J before buying.
@@hastensavoir7782 Yup. True. Movie content is much much better than QN90B and when I say better it is taken it to an other level on this X95K. I think this where Sony wins and why people are addicted to this Sony processor and not bothered abt its price. And again I am only talking about the 75" and 85" X95Ks.
But I did not compare it with Z9J.
No it’s not better than qn90b. Reviewers r saying it’s worse than even x95j.
@@anuzahyder7185 stop it. FOMO already said it.
sooo the blooming isnt as bad as some others have being saying ?? such as Quantum tv?
Heard there’s a difference in 65 to the other sizes. Love to see a 65 to 65 comparison to the A80K. Oled vs MiniLed at approximately same price point. YES PLEASE DO THAT comparison!
OLED rules when it comes to the best picture and black levels from any angle.
4:26 would have been nice to get a contrast ratio number.
6:04 would be nice to get a visual shot of the TV with subtitles turned on
6:20 would be nice to get a visual shot of the off axis blooming performance
The reviews need more meat!
As I said, it 's not a review. It's small talk. That's 100% Caleb style. Form over substance. By now, you should know that. And know him. Wait for his real review in which he will repeat the same and everybody will shout it's the best review ever.
Yup would be nice to have contrast ratio and dimming zones. Guess we'll just have to wait for the Rtings review.
Yeah he's dropping the ball on these things. A TV review with hardly any footage or real numbers.
@@racineurr.8924 This is the second time he's talked about the TV & it literally says "review" in the title so this is the "real review." Stop making excuses.
@@Dev-hv4pt If you think this is a real review, then for you it's a review. The word review is in the title, so it must be, is that it? Others seem to think different though.
You are absolutely right with that amount of price we should not have to compromise. It’s a lot of money the average consumer pays (including me) and I EXPECT for the features to work as they should. Good review.
It would also be nice to compare this to the A95K whenever you get the chance, just to see if the extra cost is worth it.
Great review was waiting for this. Not being a complete tv guru and looking for a great picture for mostly watching tv looks like QN90B for me.can’t justify the price for Sony
When is the 2022 TCL 8 series with 144 HZ being released? That is the comparison I would most like to see.
Seems like you came to the same conclusion and measurements as I did Caleb.
It's a mostly great TV that just is in a hard place when you factor in the competition. The processing is definitely top notch, and I had no visible DSE on mine. I think it makes a great bright room sports and cable TV. It just doesn't hold up well for dark room critical movie watching compared to G2 and QN90B.
Including some prices i would say. Its not extremely expensive in the US but here in the Netherlands ... that X95K us 3699 euro in 65 inch. If you find the US version expensive compare to some other brands and what they have .... The 3699 euro is pure insanity. As a example; the G2 65 inch costs 2900 at its highest without discounts. I like Sony tv's ... but there is no choice in this matter. The G2 i think is the better choice. Also im a little disapointed. I expected more from Sony for these prices. Although thats my opinion. 😉
this tv is like close to 3000 dollars it should be all great
@@NuttnButKungfu Indeed. That X95K costs here almost 4K USD. I expect a lot from a TV that costs that much. If it would have costs lets say around 2400, and if you compare it to the rest of the brands .. it would have been a better price. Although; your still in the waters of the G2 then.
NO DSE???? THERE IS A GOD!
First off whatever you do DON'T UPDATE THE QN90B THE LASTEST FIRMWARE UPDATE BREAKS THE LOCAL DIMMING! ALSO for the price on this sony x95k not worth it
@MN NM I still don't think I would buy it at half the price! The blooming is insanely bad 👎
@MN NM C1 and G1 are dirt cheap right now where I live, so that is option too.
Will you do the X90k too? I want buy it in 75" and need oppinions 😇
I'll wait for Sony to have four HDMI 2.1 ports and dynamic/real time image features during gaming at 120frames.
Yup coming soon, the new sony a90k 42 inch
I'll stick with my 65" G2 thanks!
For vrr 2+ gamma black enchance médium and advance contrast low. That Will make a difference for the lack of local dimmig. On x900h x90j and x95k
What are the actual contrast and black level measurement figures ? I have noticed in your videos, you never include the specific numbers for contrast or black levels as opposed to the brightness measurement figures … is there a reason for that ? Thank you
I would like to see X95K vs A95K.
Hi, what size of the x95k you tested?. 75 inch or 85 inch?.
Can we have a comparison between X95J and X95K?
Twice the price
@@meeehau doesn't mean it's twice as good.
Any plans to review the X90K? Can't decide if I wanna get this TV or wait to see what the Hisense U8H brings.
Yes! As soon as I can get one in. That’s the challenge this year.
I just owned a brand new tv. Well, it was a decision heavenly influenced after watching ur channel. But I have no idea why i keep watching ur tv review to this moment. Haha
Is there an almost sure chance of burn in with this particular Sony 4k set? Whatcha think? Thanks! ♐
Excellent review as always. I’m no gamer at all, mainly cable tv of sports and movies viewer. Decided on the size of my Sony which has to be in the 75” zone but can’t decide on which model to pick. Budget wise I can stretch toward 3000. Any advise would be appreciated.
Samsung's flagship 4K QLED TV is the QN95B - not the QN90B...
Great video. Thks. When u feel A90M will be released? In Singapore only A90K 48 inch, no 42 inch A90k. TY.
Is Oled the way to go for a gaming enthusiast? Or would this be enough
ALRIGHT WE READY FOR THE Z9K REVIEW SO I CAN THEN GO BUY IT!!!!
What is the Best 4K tv all around looking forward?
Will the feedback be different now that Sony has updated the TV to handle local dimming with VRR? or does the review remain the same?
Z9k very soon I hope?
Hello, in terms of image quality, is the Sony X90J model better or the Samsung Q85A? ?? Thank 🌹🙏
Hello, what do you think of the 85X90CL vs the 85X95K?
I currently have the 85X90CL, and I stream 99.99% of the time, but I'm considering buying a PS5 for Black Friday. I like the X90CL because of its clarity and colors, but I wouldn't mind if it was brighter, had better blacks, and less blooming 😁.
Is the 85X95K for $2,600 + mini-led+ more dimming zones worth considering over the 85X90CL for $2,000+ 5 year free warranty + XR Clear?.
Getting conflicting reviews of this set on TH-cam. Your fellow US TH-cam reviewers had issues with its local dimming picture quality but you seem 'impressed " with the overall picture. Looks like we have to wait for Vincent.
Hey Caleb! I’m a fan from Pakistan and admire your reviews as they are straight to point out of the box. Being a TV reviewer is a hassle in 2022 as you still can’t check all the boxes even for a price. Can you guide me why TCL doesn’t ship out ‘R’ and ‘Q’ series in Pakistan or South-Asia? We tend to get ‘P’ and ‘C’ (worst series) that savvy reviewers like you don’t or can’t review. Hold me back from pulling the trigger. Love your work!
Do you think this TV is a good buy at 1500.00 for a 75"
Why didn’t you review the x90k?
Hey Caleb, any chance of a C2 VS X95K? Also any chance of an update to your review here and on the site now that VRR is enabled with local dimming with the latest update?
They're asking way too much money for this tv ATM, the price needs to go down
Also, they need a big local dimming update. Because lower end sets like the h9g have a better local dimming feature in my opinion. That's laughable
Great video! I'd love to see it against the Samsung QN90 and the new TCL 4k flagship whenever it comes out.
Would love to see it up against the TCL c825 (which is the Euro model) it is different to the US version.
So, which one is better or has the edge. The sony A95k or the X95k ?
Thanks for viewing 65Q 70T Last year.
Hey, better than a Full Array?
Which size is this review based on? Hearing very different things about blooming depending on screen size. Hearing the 65” and 75” are disappointing while the 85” (with greater dimming zone per area count) to be pretty good.
This is a 65 - the only one I could get. For now.
@@Caleb_Denison yea if you check out AVS Forums discussion on “2022 Sony X95K MiniLED XR Backlight Master Drive” there seems to be a big difference in performance based on screen size. Between variances in performance with screen sizes AND now firmware versions (looking at you QN90B) you reviewers have your work cut out for you. Thank you!
I bought the TCL mini LED C835 and believe is one of the best TVs
I can't imagine why someone would opt for the $3,800 75" X95K as opposed to the $4,200 77" LG G2 OLED, or really the older series of OLEDS that you could get. I ventured the LCD route (X90J) due to wanting a TV to stand up to daylight, mainly for Sunday football, but could not stand the blooming in particular when subtitles would appear or if you were sitting off-axis. Ended up biting the bullet and getting a 77" A80J and have never had a regret in that purchase.
The reason why anyone would opt for an LED over OLED. BRIGHTNESS. Sony understands that as long as the current OLED’s are on the market, there will still be a need for TV’s who exceed their brightness but also gives you near OLED black levels.
@@lonniechamberlain251 The fact that the LG G2 can get to 1,000 nits on a 10% window is pretty impressive and solves a lot of the issues most user will have, but I understand your point. My personal experience was that the brightness gain from LCD was heavily overshadowed by the drawbacks of the technology - and I had to pay roughly double to get the OLED! Again, for a $400 difference I'd opt for the G2 every day of the week and again on Sunday.
People getting a MiniLED does so for a reason. OLED is not an option for them. Also only OLED that really hangs is the S95B.
@@trevorburns91 The LCDs still get a lot brighter especially when you start talking more than %10. For example the QN90b does about 2100 nits at 2% and over 2000 nits at 10%. %100 window is 655nits sustained. The LG G2 only hits 171 nits at %100 window. That's a HUGE difference in brightness. Not to mention running an OLED near max brightness will cause much faster panel aging/burn in. I've seen the high end LCDs and OLEDS side by side and the LCDs more than held their own.
Y r ppl comparing this tv to g2, s95b or even qn90b . The c1 at hAlf the price murders this tv
Damn wish I waited. Bought a X95J 75” 🥴. I mean it’s actually very good. But I’m sure the K is better
Why no comment on sound quality ?
Could you compare the Sony X95K to a Samsung QN95B and LG QNED91? I am interested in brightness and reflection. In other words, I would to find a TV with great picture good for bright and dark rooms.
Maybe im old with bad eyes but I cant tell the difference between the gaming spiderman comparison VRR on and off. What are you suppose to see different?
Hi guys, what do you think is the best time to buy a new TV?
Black Friday, Christmas time or after the new 2023 model comes out?
Looking for a LG C1 or maybe C2 OLED to buy...
I'm just here to find out more info on the X93L.
I really enjoy your reviews and watch them along with others very often. One thing I have to wonder about though is Dolby Vision. I feel like anyone making a big purchase of their next 5-10 year TV should understand that the Samsungs are kinda worse for not supporting the dominant HDR format. Just curious how you see this with regard to comparisons
Samsung doesn't want to pay the license to add DV to their TVs.
I have the X85k 43 inch. What should my settings be for brightness, color,clarity, motion?
Caleb I’m trying to decide between the 83in A90j and 85in X95k. Can’t find any videos comparing the 2. They have identical $5500 price tags. Obviously one is a mini LED and the other is an OLED.
Which TV would you recommend if I’m primarily streaming 4K content via Netflix, Hulu etc through my Apple TV and casually gaming?
If you had to choose, would you buy Sony X93L or last year's X95K? Does the X95K have XR clear?
I’ve been thinking of upgrading. How do you feel the X95K compares to the Z9D?
Z9D/Z9J shits on x95k.
X95k would be a big downgrade for you
Great reviews as always 👍👍👍
What is the better picture of an 85" tv Sony X90k or Sony X85k
Compare against A80k please
Your description says you still have the KEFs. Which Polks are those?
Going back and forth on this vs the upcoming Z9k 8k.
I’m curious too, as Caleb was fanboy level with the Z9J.
Like the numbers you measure & provide,thanks
Im about to make a big purchase in about a month ill have about 4000 to spend and i want a very big screen and i will ONLY be using it for new gen gaming.. im so undecided on what to get, even with lots of research
Hello, how much of a step up from the x95j would you say the x95k is?
X90K or X95J ?? I haven't been able to find any comparisons. Plz help!!!
I would like to see it compare with the last year's flagship Z9J
I wonder if the VRR local dimming issue could be handled in firmware updates. I’ve had a Sony 930E since it came out, because I enjoy its fantastic peak brightness. This is definitely the TV I’m getting to replace it. Thanks for the review!
It has been with a June update. I also have had the 930E for 5 years now and am considering buying an upgrade. I think this would be it if I decided to go for it.
You need to review the Samsung qn95b, not just the qn90b.
I have this tv hooked up to a PC in my lounge, it's great.
That's what I'm buying it for. How does it handle upscaling?
@@bens3767 I haven't used upscaling, but the tv is still going well.
So, how does this compare to a much more affordable TCL R646? On paper they look very comparable.
I think VRR is going to take time as updates come within a years time. We’ve played without VRR forever and now it’s just the tweaks that are needed to be done then everyone will be talking about VRR gaming. For now, HDR fix in games.
Hey Caleb,
I know this is slightly off tangent here. But could we get a tech tip video on your top blu ray players for 2022. As well as a set up guide, on sound and processing. PCM or Bitstream, sound processing by the receiver? Running apps off the tv or media device. Like which is ideal??
Im leaning toward this over the Samsung qn90b because the Samsung has no Dolby Vision