Which TV do you think will work best for you? X85k (120Hz) or X80K (60Hz) Tech Steve Tutorials geni.us/umw8We Tech Steve Website geni.us/KZ0yXs8 * Purchase Products In This Video 120Hz Model Sony KD-43X85K geni.us/tGUhkE Sony KD-50X85K geni.us/pAr7EX Sony KD-55X85K geni.us/FI9O0Q Sony KD-65X85K geni.us/Ryp0 Sony KD-75X85K geni.us/ZuuKy8 Sony KD-85X85K geni.us/4biDDx Playlist ua-cam.com/play/PLes1slIzAYk1BRnGEEIMzU5QZzZkaIixr.html 60Hz Model Sony KD43X80K geni.us/VuRya (IPS Panel) Sony KD50X80K geni.us/MgLI (VA Panel) Shown In Video Sony KD55X80K geni.us/HEHPOtF (IPS Panel) Sony KD65X80K geni.us/Wa7rzN (IPS Panel) Sony KD75X80K geni.us/WTWp (?) Playlist ua-cam.com/play/PLes1slIzAYk3vakm2kyhrV0JkoRoJpbLm.html *********************************************************
Watched this video at least three times before deciding which to buy.. bought the X85k 55 at the local Best Buy store after considering our needs.OLEDS are nice especially watching and comparing it at the store....im a little bit over budget for this TV but I’m upgrading from a Vizio 32 720p bought 10 years ago and man it was amazing so far, tech advance for all these years wow…Right on time for the Super Bowl…thank you Steve
X80k now supports 4k 120hz. I don't know if they updated the tv or if it's only on certain sizes, but I just bought the 85" x80k and it says it has 4k 120hz in the manual as well as labeled on hdmi 3 and 4 on the back of the tv. I tested it with a ps5 as well as laptop, and it works.
@@TechSteve hey Steve , will it better option to purchase sony's 2022 model in 2023. Or should we wait till new model gets launch...? I mean if I purchase this sony x85k then will I get updates.?
Steve’s videos are comparable to Brian Cooley’s car videos in that, as you mentioned, they hit the spot and you feel like you learned something relevant, more so than most
I think I'll go for the X80K. I prefer the "not so bright" of the X80K and it's better contrast. 120hz wont matter much for me I mostly watch movies not gaming.
@@TechSteve ..also I'm planning to get a Samsung Q Series soundbar to go along wd the X80K. Will their be any incompatibility when it comes to connectivity and compatability? . Thanks
great video, Tech Steve! the difference was really nailed this time. it's interesting that while the X85K beat the X80K in the head to head this year; last year, it really seemed the other way around with the X80J beating the X85J. did the X85K really step it up from the X85J or did the X80K slide down from last year's X80J?
i was all set to get the x80k, in fact i would have it now (thankfully the Bestbuy i was at had no stock). Went to another BB and almost got it. But something told me to double check things. Did a bit of searching on web and decided on the x85k. So happy that i hesitated and first BB had no stock. Also thank you for this video. I have both a PS5 and Xbox X. Could not figure out why the new TV said it did not support VRR. When you had the inputs screen up i saw the setting i was missing. So thank you
I have the X80J, and I've seen the X80K several times. Sony gave up some contrast over last year's TV, but the colors on the X80K are significantly better than the colors on the X80J. As for the X85K vs X80K, those are the results I expected just based on how Sony engineered the J series of both models. What I would really like to see would be a comparison at the 85" size. The 85" X80K is 120Hz TV.
Hello. How much storage memory does the X80K come with? On the Sony page it says 16 GB, but counting the applications and the OS, how much does it actually come.
@@danbigboss6484 Hello. How much storage memory does the X80K come with? On the Sony page it says 16 GB, but counting the applications and the OS, how much does it actually come.
I just ordered my 55 x85k today and it will arrive by Saturday. I'm also going to be using it with my PS5. Did you use any specific picture settings with your x85k or did you stick with the default picture settings out of the box?
Steve, can you do a review of the Sony X75K model sold at Best Buy? Compare it to the X80K that is $100 more in a 65 inch... Thanks, love your channel!
Gaming then x85k is better for the higher frame rate but for casual gamers it’s not needed. Being extra bright doesn’t mean it is better, if you’ve owned a cheaper Philips TV you would understand this. The x80k is the best value all round and it would appear best watching in the dark
Have a 55X850D and looking to upgrade. It is good at wide angles. Have an L shape couch setup where each side is the same length. Currently setup with TV in corner of room, going to switch to one side of couch will be straight across, therefore other side will see it at an angle. Looking at X80K X85K and others without breaking the bank.
They look really different to me, on camera at least, the x85k is a lot brighter and sharper with deeper blacks. On paper I don’t think it should be but it definitely looks better to my eye.
I recently got the TCL series 6 mini LED… It has a screen defect for sure(top right corner has extra brightness compared to the rest of screen). I hate to turn it in and spend extra cash, but I never have issues with Sony… Might get the X85 or X90 The TCL Series 6 2022 model is definitely good, but I feel mine was defective and I gotta return it before the return policy is void. That would be a HUGE regret.
I remember you stating that you tested these TVs in the Cinema mode. I'm not sure if you still have these, but in case you wish to try them again, according to Rtings's pre-calibration color accuracy results, with both TVs in the Custom picture mode, Color Temperature set to Expert 1, and Gamma set to 0, the X85K's color accuracy scored a 9.0/10 with a white balance dE of 1.82 and a color dE of 1.05, while the X80K scored an 8.6/10 with a white balance dE of 2.02 and a color dE of 1.36.
Interesting note. I also refer to rtings from time to time. With that being said, do you think it would be worth it to upgrade to the X85K from the X75h? Main use being watching movies. No gaming at all.
@@dancerehab1092 I did find an X750H. The X85K might be newer, is definitely a little brighter, and has lower color AND white balance delta Errors, as well as a better native contrast without Local Dimming.
nice video comparison, but i wanna ask about what function of motion flow x200 (on X80K) and x800 (on X85K) for movie or gaming, and whats the different ??
I recently purchased the X80K and it definitely looked just like what your video showed. Horrible blooming and spotting on the right side of the panel. Color looked faded/washed and not bright. I was not impressed at all. Returned it and got the Hisense U7G and I am beyond happy. Waaaay better than the X80K.
thats why I don't like either, the 85k is good cuz of the brightness and the 80k is too dark. but then the 80k has deeper blacks than the 85k. its like might as well buy a flagship sony, but then again its mad gwop
@@TechSteve exactly the type of comparison needed, thanks. Will be a new subscriber now. How has TVs changed since 2016? Have 55X850D with manufacturing date August 2016. X85K vs 55X850D?
@drew3354 - The X80K is only 120 Hz at 85 inch. All the smaller sizes are only 60 Hz. If you want 60 Hz you may want to consider Sony's new for 2024 Bravia 3.
I liked the x85 better in almost every way except for the menu screen with black background. The x85 looked blue with light bleed while the x80 looked much closer to black. I just dont get it...
5:57 during the gaming test the clouds and sky on the X85K are blown out, almost blended together compared to the X80K, Similar to the dog scene earlier. I wonder if you calibrated both TV's and did the test again what would look better. My guess is the X85K would be more capable but is it worth the upgrade!
Problem is the test videos he used were very bright demos. And the camera can only be set up to make either the brighter tv or dimmer tv look it's best.....the other will be made to look like it has crushed blacks or washed out and faded or both sometimes. The X80K is not as bright and the cameras exposure was set for this one mainly so it looked more colourful and better balanced on camera here. So basically the odds are that the X85K looks far worse than it actually was if seen stand alone and another thing too is that since there is no local dimming on these brighter tvs , it can't help but raise the blacks in these super bright demos.....but in real content I think this will only effect super bright scenes, watching at night in HDR darker scenes, the VA panels will look better. So in real HDR content they should look very similar except for the brightest scenes/highlights where the X85K will go brighter but this in turn will raise your blacks to reach a very high brightness. Which is exactly what you see in this video with the dog demo raising the blacks on the X85K but not on the X80K and the X80K looking clearer and the X85K looking more washed out on camera.... 😄 So I think in this video the X85K is made to look far worse than it actually is.....just read the comments, where the better looking one on camera (X80K) people mostly assume it's the best one.....😆 Edit: Whoops wrong video, in this one it's the other way around the brighter tv is in focus on camera so the X80K looks like I said crushed blacks and dim....this is why I think you should use real HDR content so the brightness is about the same, making both look good or you could adjust the brightness down a bit on the brighter tv so you see a difference still but both still look roughly how they actually look in person. Instead of always making one look great and the other much worse......also VA panels should be angled to the centre of the camera as the colours and blacks get effected otherwise.......
@@TechSteve Yeah I understand it must be difficult. I just don't like the way people seem to assume so much about what they see in these comparisons and get the wrong idea all the time. With a HDR camera and the va panel tvs angled towards the camera too, it would be much more like it actually is in person for sure. 👍But in most comparisons people are watching in SDR.....so I think it would be best to try to get the brightness and angles within the cameras dynamic range by lowering the brightness a bit of the brighter tv maybe? so at least for the scene the blacks/shadow detail, brightness and colours look about right for each.
@barryjones2366 just keep in mind I watch the TVs before i film anything and I notice anything I mention it, if you have any time try to film your TV and edit the video it is harder than you think.
Hi there. I’ve actually heard that the X80K is actually an IPS Panel. Now I don’t know…Can someone please clarify this for me as well as explain the differences/advantages of IPS vs. VA, and visa versa?
One thing I wanted to point out, the camera you're using to record the footage adjusts exposure to the brightest image in frame, meaning the x85k with the brighter panel looks better while the less brighter x80k looks worse. That's why the x80k looked way worse in the video than how you described it, so, what you were seeing was not what was captured by the camera. Otherwise, great video!
I know that, I’m using a Sony fx3 and I also adjust to the brighter TV, if you look on my channel i have over 300 TV video so there was alot of trial and error m. Now I film in HLG HDR and convert to rec. 709 for the masses.
@@TechSteveI am planning to buy the Sony x80k so was looking at review videos and found yours. I did not look at your latest videos before commenting so I didn't know. These comparisons you do are wayy better now! Thanks for your reply!
Thanks, filming TVs is no easy task, but I’m doing it more than others and some people don’t realize that this channel was built off of my own money. And very few sponsorships
@Tech Steve Hello Tech Steve. Thank you for your videos. I’m a woman who doesn’t know much about TV’s but I can say that out of the TV’s I have purchased in the past I like my Sony tv best. With that being said, I need a little help. I’m not a gamer but I do plan to by a cheap portable retro PACMAN game that plugs into a HDMI port but I mainly use my tv for watching movies on streaming services/firestick. It’s about a $170 different between the two right now. Which tv do you think will work best for my needs? Thank you 🙏🏾
Let me know when you sell off the 85k. Thanks for the content I am looking to buy one of these. I do wish you played movie clips as you did play a game. Just to see the difference in movie graphics.
Hello. Question. I already own a Sony 85 inch XBR-85X900H that we have in our living room. I just ordered a Sony 85 inch KD-85X85k for our loft. We want to make the loft our primary viewing room. What is the best TV out of these two to put there. I would assume that the new 85X85K is better, but I don’t want to assume. Thanks in advance!
great review as usual bro i think the X85k did it for me though. Cant wait to see the other new stuff and review on these TV's thats coming like the U6H and U7H....maybe i can take one a those many sets you have off your hands.....Lol
I really appreciate your videos Steve. Not to be negative but both of these tvs look terrible and im not sure why they can’t get the balance correct between brightness and the contrast. One is super bright. One isn’t bright enough. I’m thinking Samsung might be the way to go .
Is it just me or does the x85k look so bright to the point it washes out the colour and make the picture look unnatural? The x80k seems like it has more natural colours. Even tho the x80k is 60hz, that doesn't seem to be a factor here. 60 fps max on a game is more than sufficient to have a premium gaming experience, even though I don't have a ps5 or xbox, this won't matter to me anyways. I bought the x80k for watching TV and movies. We'll see how it fairs in my fairly bright living room.
Question 🙋🏻 for @techsteve …. From your experience… is OLED TV’s still the best TV for picture quality ❓❓ if so … what is the top new OLED today to purchase.
Which would you recommend for TV viewing the X85K or the Samsung 85 class Q80BD series tv? Both are the same price at Costco, just not sure which one I should buy. Will not be using for gaming.
I apologise that this subject isn't directly linked to the video but I trust you enough to give me an honest answer. If you could choose between getting the hisense 50A6BGTUK or the Hisense QLED 50A7GQTUK which one would you choose? As usual keep up the great work!🙏🙏
Hi Steve hope you can help me I have an x80k I requested a reminder for a tv show . The show has come and gone but still to this day getting this reminder I factory reset my fire stick still getting reminder.
Hi Steve, I bought 50" x80k my problem is the resolution it's only appear 1440p with 120hz on my xbox . My Xbox said your tv don't support 4k😢😢😢 , hope you can solve my problem 🙏🙏🙏
Do you think i should get the x85k or or the lg qned 80 series? i need a 50 inch for my room that I will need to use for gaming(ps5 and pc) and watching 4k blurays and some hdr content. Ive been i balling the lg qned for the vibrant colors and because it has geforce now capabilities but the sony tv might work better for my ps5. Which do you recommend seeing as how they are both the same price for the 50 inch?
Hey Techsteve... I just purchased X85K sony 85 inch. Under the display specs it says "Display Panel : LCD" kind of worrying me and curious to know if this is a LCD tv or LED.. Can you enlighten me ?
Are these tvs the KD85x80k and KD85x85k ??? Only $200 difference between the two, i wanted to buy the kd85x80k everywhere they say its a 120hz refresh rate tv, now im confused a bit 😳
I have the sony bravia 50x85k and some shadow is seen in the corners of the panel, this only happens in light colors especially in white, is this normal? Or is it a defect?
hi guys i have one problem with sony x85k. i bought it but my phone cant detect sony bravia x85k when doing screen mirroring. how do i connect my phone on this sony bravia x85k?
My x80k looks like it has a orange cloudy look when turn the tv on and off in the top left corner. But when watching movies and it has dark scenes I don’t see it. So I’m not sure why that is I was hoping it’s not an issue cuz it doesn’t seem to be one when watching tv. But I’m not sure why it pops up like that when turning the tv on and off
Nope the x80k is 60Hz and the x85k is 120hz watch the individual review, i connect gaming consoles and measure the input levels.., www.displayspecifications.com/en/comparison/7b9521098a
Hi Steve! I have a Sony X85K 75” coming tomorrow. I am using my same wall mount, so is there anyway you can tell me the screw size I need for the back of the Tv? I’m pretty sure it’s m8, but I don’t know the mm length. Or it might be m6 20mm , or M6 10-12 mm! if I read correctly. Little confused
@@TechSteve I did, but their manual makes it very confusing! So funny how you “google” this and no answers. Looks like I’ll have to make my own video on how to do this when I get mine
Question. I have the x85j and is giving me issues with the WiFi connection, loosing connection even after a restart on both the TV and router....any ideas why
@@celestebennett1525 - The 85 inch X80K features a 120 Hz IPS panel but all the smaller sizes are only 60 Hz. This is because the X85K doesn't come in 85 inches.
I'm looking for a good mid-range TV in the 2000-2500 USD range that is good in a dark room and doesn't have burn-in. What should I get? I've been looking for X91J and X95j everywhere but can't find the damn things (canada).
LG G2 by FAR. It’s one of the brightest and most reliable OLED’s because 1. OLED’s are PERFECT for dark rooms because they produce infinite contrast due to self-lit pixels (no big backlight) 2. They added a heat sink to further avoid burn-in rumors and 3. They make their own panels(which are fantastic), unlike Sony.
@@NLCoversNo thanks, i don't need to be worried about burn in and how many hours TV should be on besides that, i never play or watch movies in a complete dark room so...maybe in a near future i will get my first OLED but for now Im ok with Led Full Array Local Diming TV ✌️
@@handyfirmansyah993 I don't recognise that TCL number(I'm in Australia), so back here the good TCLs are... 1...55C835 2...55C735 3...50-55C635 The bottom 2 are direct lit VA panels with modest brightness, but the TCL 55C835 is VA FALD with 240 zones and strong HDR capabilities. Both the Sony X85J and X85K seem to struggle to control contrast levels without any local dimming, ie, excess light bleed across some portions of the screen. If you're mainly watching in a bright room, Sony would be okay, but dark room it might dissapoint.
@@TheKwod thanks sir, for that information, it will help to decide. fisrt, actually i interested with TCL 65" Qled panel which sell in my region place, but i thought the durability of chinese product can't be trusted so far. so i search and i found sony x85k and x80k on this chanel.
Which TV do you think will work best for you? X85k (120Hz) or X80K (60Hz)
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Watched this video at least three times before deciding which to buy.. bought the X85k 55 at the local Best Buy store after considering our needs.OLEDS are nice especially watching and comparing it at the store....im a little bit over budget for this TV but I’m upgrading from a Vizio 32 720p bought 10 years ago and man it was amazing so far, tech advance for all these years wow…Right on time for the Super Bowl…thank you Steve
You’re welcome
X80k now supports 4k 120hz. I don't know if they updated the tv or if it's only on certain sizes, but I just bought the 85" x80k and it says it has 4k 120hz in the manual as well as labeled on hdmi 3 and 4 on the back of the tv. I tested it with a ps5 as well as laptop, and it works.
Good looking out also looking at the 85 incher
Yeah i was thinking the same, is the x80k 120hz or not? In 85 inch
Only the 85 inches
Exactlyyyyyy what I came here to say!!! Mine says 120
I saw "X80K" in the notification and thought it said "XBOX" for a second 😂
Lol, I never thought about it that way but you’re right
@@TechSteve hey Steve , will it better option to purchase sony's 2022 model in 2023. Or should we wait till new model gets launch...? I mean if I purchase this sony x85k then will I get updates.?
2023 models haven’t released so I can’t advise on something that we know nothing about
@@TechSteve okay. 👍
Thanks Steve, this is a very informative video. EXACTLY what the consumer needs
Steve’s videos are comparable to Brian Cooley’s car videos in that, as you mentioned, they hit the spot and you feel like you learned something relevant, more so than most
I planned on the 80k and left with the 85k; it makes sense for the extra $200.
1st thing i noticed was the excellent video quality! Glad you upgraded your cameras
I currently use the x80K as my PC monitor in a 43". This is exactly what I was looking for...Thanks
You’re welcome
I think I'll go for the X80K. I prefer the "not so bright" of the X80K and it's better contrast. 120hz wont matter much for me I mostly watch movies not gaming.
Excellent choice
@@TechSteve 🙂🙂🙂
@@TechSteve ..also I'm planning to get a Samsung Q Series soundbar to go along wd the X80K. Will their be any incompatibility when it comes to connectivity and compatability? . Thanks
You can use any tv with any sound bar
@@TechSteve tnx mucho!
great video, Tech Steve! the difference was really nailed this time.
it's interesting that while the X85K beat the X80K in the head to head this year; last year, it really seemed the other way around with the X80J beating the X85J. did the X85K really step it up from the X85J or did the X80K slide down from last year's X80J?
The 80j i reviewed was an IPS panel and I thought it preformed better. ua-cam.com/video/ar2ojoeFYrU/v-deo.html
@@TechSteve sir x85k vs x90j please please please
@@RaviSingh-tw2jm X90J ✌️
i was all set to get the x80k, in fact i would have it now (thankfully the Bestbuy i was at had no stock). Went to another BB and almost got it. But something told me to double check things. Did a bit of searching on web and decided on the x85k. So happy that i hesitated and first BB had no stock.
Also thank you for this video. I have both a PS5 and Xbox X. Could not figure out why the new TV said it did not support VRR. When you had the inputs screen up i saw the setting i was missing. So thank you
Interesting 'coz everywhere i have checked it out the x80k they said its a 120 refresh rate ...
That’s motion rate not native rate
@@TechSteve I know that, it says refresh rate
I have the X80J, and I've seen the X80K several times. Sony gave up some contrast over last year's TV, but the colors on the X80K are significantly better than the colors on the X80J. As for the X85K vs X80K, those are the results I expected just based on how Sony engineered the J series of both models.
What I would really like to see would be a comparison at the 85" size. The 85" X80K is 120Hz TV.
I have a X80K , nothing exceptional
Hello. How much storage memory does the X80K come with? On the Sony page it says 16 GB, but counting the applications and the OS, how much does it actually come.
@@danbigboss6484 Hello. How much storage memory does the X80K come with? On the Sony page it says 16 GB, but counting the applications and the OS, how much does it actually come.
Literally just got a 55 x85k three days ago for my PS5 and my Lord is it beautiful
I just ordered my 55 x85k today and it will arrive by Saturday. I'm also going to be using it with my PS5. Did you use any specific picture settings with your x85k or did you stick with the default picture settings out of the box?
Good to know! I will buy it soon at Best Buy! This applies to both of you guys: should I buy it now or wait til Black Friday sale?
@@DWOMT all I did was put it in game mode and whatever settings I changed was just setting it up for the ps5
@@SonyEnthusiast that's a tough one, personally I'd get it now it's so worth price. Got mine for 800
@@benboyd3082 ok Best Buy has them for $800 👍
Thanks Steve. I just purchased the X85K. Appreciate your info
@@JerseyDevil26 Hey man, I am planning to buy the X85K too. Do you recommend it after a year use?
Steve, can you do a review of the Sony X75K model sold at Best Buy? Compare it to the X80K that is $100 more in a 65 inch... Thanks, love your channel!
The x80k in 85" is 120hz right?
Gaming then x85k is better for the higher frame rate but for casual gamers it’s not needed. Being extra bright doesn’t mean it is better, if you’ve owned a cheaper Philips TV you would understand this. The x80k is the best value all round and it would appear best watching in the dark
Unless you’re getting an 85inch where the X80K has the same refresh rate of 120hz.
Have a 55X850D and looking to upgrade. It is good at wide angles.
Have an L shape couch setup where each side is the same length. Currently setup with TV in corner of room, going to switch to one side of couch will be straight across, therefore other side will see it at an angle.
Looking at X80K X85K and others without breaking the bank.
@paulpoco22 - Check out Sony's new for 2024 Bravia 7 as an upgrade.
Thank you man for your work. Very nice and informative comparison!
They look really different to me, on camera at least, the x85k is a lot brighter and sharper with deeper blacks. On paper I don’t think it should be but it definitely looks better to my eye.
My bad I thought this was a X85k vs X85j video, it’s 85 vs 80 which makes more sense sense.
Thanks for including test in dark room. That is great and must have option for TV review.
Well put review . Cleared a lot of doubts with ease 👍👍
I recently got the TCL series 6 mini LED… It has a screen defect for sure(top right corner has extra brightness compared to the rest of screen). I hate to turn it in and spend extra cash, but I never have issues with Sony… Might get the X85 or X90
The TCL Series 6 2022 model is definitely good, but I feel mine was defective and I gotta return it before the return policy is void. That would be a HUGE regret.
Good to know
I remember you stating that you tested these TVs in the Cinema mode. I'm not sure if you still have these, but in case you wish to try them again, according to Rtings's pre-calibration color accuracy results, with both TVs in the Custom picture mode, Color Temperature set to Expert 1, and Gamma set to 0, the X85K's color accuracy scored a 9.0/10 with a white balance dE of 1.82 and a color dE of 1.05, while the X80K scored an 8.6/10 with a white balance dE of 2.02 and a color dE of 1.36.
Interesting note. I also refer to rtings from time to time. With that being said, do you think it would be worth it to upgrade to the X85K from the X75h? Main use being watching movies. No gaming at all.
I can't find an X75H. So I can't answer you.
@@chriskelly1740 it's normally the x7500H
@@dancerehab1092 I did find an X750H. The X85K might be newer, is definitely a little brighter, and has lower color AND white balance delta Errors, as well as a better native contrast without Local Dimming.
@@chriskelly1740 that's the one. Would it make sense say a budget upgrade...keeping in mind I'll not be upgrading again for like the next 4years.
nice video comparison, but i wanna ask about what function of motion flow x200 (on X80K) and x800 (on X85K) for movie or gaming, and whats the different ??
mixed bag, but x85k 43" price is close to LG C2 42" OLED's. Great comparison, thanks a lot!
I recently purchased the X80K and it definitely looked just like what your video showed. Horrible blooming and spotting on the right side of the panel. Color looked faded/washed and not bright. I was not impressed at all. Returned it and got the Hisense U7G and I am beyond happy. Waaaay better than the X80K.
What size was your x80k?
blooming is not possible because it has no local dimming. maybe it was clouding.
The 85" on the x80K is actually 120Hz. I wonder how this would change your review (if at all). No VRR on x80K
thats why I don't like either, the 85k is good cuz of the brightness and the 80k is too dark. but then the 80k has deeper blacks than the 85k. its like might as well buy a flagship sony, but then again its mad gwop
You got Gucci, you Gucci.
Thank you so much for this review. This was exactly the comparison I was looking for👌
You’re welcome Savage One
@@TechSteve exactly the type of comparison needed, thanks. Will be a new subscriber now.
How has TVs changed since 2016? Have 55X850D with manufacturing date August 2016. X85K vs 55X850D?
To date, I’m seeing that both of those models are now both 120hz! Your thoughts ?
@drew3354 - The X80K is only 120 Hz at 85 inch. All the smaller sizes are only 60 Hz. If you want 60 Hz you may want to consider Sony's new for 2024 Bravia 3.
I am currently looking at the X85K and the X90K. Do you have any preference Steve?
this video saved me for setting up my 4k for PS5. THANK YOU GOOD SIR!
Which tv would be better in a completely dark room with the walls and ceiling painted black? Thank you for this review btw!
85
I liked the x85 better in almost every way except for the menu screen with black background. The x85 looked blue with light bleed while the x80 looked much closer to black. I just dont get it...
I agree. The x85k looked like it had washed out blacks and way too bright. Very disappointing
5:57 during the gaming test the clouds and sky on the X85K are blown out, almost blended together compared to the X80K, Similar to the dog scene earlier. I wonder if you calibrated both TV's and did the test again what would look better. My guess is the X85K would be more capable but is it worth the upgrade!
Problem is the test videos he used were very bright demos. And the camera can only be set up to make either the brighter tv or dimmer tv look it's best.....the other will be made to look like it has crushed blacks or washed out and faded or both sometimes. The X80K is not as bright and the cameras exposure was set for this one mainly so it looked more colourful and better balanced on camera here. So basically the odds are that the X85K looks far worse than it actually was if seen stand alone and another thing too is that since there is no local dimming on these brighter tvs , it can't help but raise the blacks in these super bright demos.....but in real content I think this will only effect super bright scenes, watching at night in HDR darker scenes, the VA panels will look better.
So in real HDR content they should look very similar except for the brightest scenes/highlights where the X85K will go brighter but this in turn will raise your blacks to reach a very high brightness. Which is exactly what you see in this video with the dog demo raising the blacks on the X85K but not on the X80K and the X80K looking clearer and the X85K looking more washed out on camera.... 😄
So I think in this video the X85K is made to look far worse than it actually is.....just read the comments, where the better looking one on camera (X80K) people mostly assume it's the best one.....😆
Edit: Whoops wrong video, in this one it's the other way around the brighter tv is in focus on camera so the X80K looks like I said crushed blacks and dim....this is why I think you should use real HDR content so the brightness is about the same, making both look good or you could adjust the brightness down a bit on the brighter tv so you see a difference still but both still look roughly how they actually look in person. Instead of always making one look great and the other much worse......also VA panels should be angled to the centre of the camera as the colours and blacks get effected otherwise.......
@barryjones2366 this is a older video before I purchased an hdr camera, growing pains of filming TVs
@@TechSteve Yeah I understand it must be difficult. I just don't like the way people seem to assume so much about what they see in these comparisons and get the wrong idea all the time. With a HDR camera and the va panel tvs angled towards the camera too, it would be much more like it actually is in person for sure. 👍But in most comparisons people are watching in SDR.....so I think it would be best to try to get the brightness and angles within the cameras dynamic range by lowering the brightness a bit of the brighter tv maybe? so at least for the scene the blacks/shadow detail, brightness and colours look about right for each.
@barryjones2366 just keep in mind I watch the TVs before i film anything and I notice anything I mention it, if you have any time try to film your TV and edit the video it is harder than you think.
Hi there. I’ve actually heard that the X80K is actually an IPS Panel. Now I don’t know…Can someone please clarify this for me as well as explain the differences/advantages of IPS vs. VA, and visa versa?
I made a video on x80k
@@TechSteve is this better than SAMSUNG Q80A?
@@3iknow i think yes, sony is always better thn Samsung
Easily one of the best channel
Thanks
holy shit finally someone has the same menu UI at the bottom... now if i could just find a resolution locks option :(
One thing I wanted to point out, the camera you're using to record the footage adjusts exposure to the brightest image in frame, meaning the x85k with the brighter panel looks better while the less brighter x80k looks worse. That's why the x80k looked way worse in the video than how you described it, so, what you were seeing was not what was captured by the camera.
Otherwise, great video!
I know that, I’m using a Sony fx3 and I also adjust to the brighter TV, if you look on my channel i have over 300 TV video so there was alot of trial and error m. Now I film in HLG HDR and convert to rec. 709 for the masses.
@@TechSteveI am planning to buy the Sony x80k so was looking at review videos and found yours. I did not look at your latest videos before commenting so I didn't know. These comparisons you do are wayy better now! Thanks for your reply!
Thanks, filming TVs is no easy task, but I’m doing it more than others and some people don’t realize that this channel was built off of my own money. And very few sponsorships
@@nithinmalladi405how has the x80k been for you?
What’s your opinion between 80k and the X89J? I have a ps5 só the 120hz it’s a plus on the 89j but what about picture quality? Thanks!!!
@Tech Steve Hello Tech Steve. Thank you for your videos. I’m a woman who doesn’t know much about TV’s but I can say that out of the TV’s I have purchased in the past I like my Sony tv best. With that being said, I need a little help. I’m not a gamer but I do plan to by a cheap portable retro PACMAN game that plugs into a HDMI port but I mainly use my tv for watching movies on streaming services/firestick. It’s about a $170 different between the two right now. Which tv do you think will work best for my needs? Thank you 🙏🏾
Let me know when you sell off the 85k. Thanks for the content I am looking to buy one of these. I do wish you played movie clips as you did play a game. Just to see the difference in movie graphics.
Lol
I don't know how the hell you did it but the when the TVs are doing it side by side it looks like they're in sync with each other
They are, I’m using a HDMI splitter
@@TechSteve I still don't know which one to get outside of the color corky one's darker and one's lighter that's not a in the middle
Hello. Question. I already own a Sony 85 inch XBR-85X900H that we have in our living room. I just ordered a Sony 85 inch KD-85X85k for our loft. We want to make the loft our primary viewing room. What is the best TV out of these two to put there. I would assume that the new 85X85K is better, but I don’t want to assume. Thanks in advance!
great review as usual bro i think the X85k did it for me though. Cant wait to see the other new stuff and review on these TV's thats coming like the U6H and U7H....maybe i can take one a those many sets you have off your hands.....Lol
Hisense hasn’t reached out to me at all, last year they sent me a few…. I’m not buying anymore TVs until I film more that I have..
I really appreciate your videos Steve. Not to be negative but both of these tvs look terrible and im not sure why they can’t get the balance correct between brightness and the contrast. One is super bright. One isn’t bright enough. I’m thinking Samsung might be the way to go .
It’s a recording
Is it just me or does the x85k look so bright to the point it washes out the colour and make the picture look unnatural? The x80k seems like it has more natural colours. Even tho the x80k is 60hz, that doesn't seem to be a factor here. 60 fps max on a game is more than sufficient to have a premium gaming experience, even though I don't have a ps5 or xbox, this won't matter to me anyways. I bought the x80k for watching TV and movies. We'll see how it fairs in my fairly bright living room.
X85k is very perfect for gaming also. I love it 👍👍
How about movies
@@zureai I can't say it in words it's really awesome . feel like theatre experience 👌👌👌
@@rajapandian3815 Thanks for your input ! Good price for a 120hz tv
@@zureai 90k 😊
gaming console? or PC ?
what size are these? Im pretty sure everything but the 50" X80k is IPS
Thank you so much!!! 😊😊😊😊
You’re welcome Brandon
Superb! New subs here ! Very informative 👏 👌
Question 🙋🏻 for @techsteve …. From your experience… is OLED TV’s still the best TV for picture quality ❓❓ if so … what is the top new OLED today to purchase.
You can never go wrong with LG.
@@alessandroher09 Sure... xD
Sony or Samsung QD-OLED or u can go Sony or Philips OLED too, but minileds good too! LG sucks!!!
Which would you recommend for TV viewing the X85K or the Samsung 85 class Q80BD series tv? Both are the same price at Costco, just not sure which one I should buy. Will not be using for gaming.
I feel like cinema is just dark idk why so many people like it tbh. Standard and vivid seem nice. Unless we are getting super picky
How do these go head to head with Rokus Newest Plus Series TV?
I apologise that this subject isn't directly linked to the video but I trust you enough to give me an honest answer. If you could choose between getting the hisense 50A6BGTUK or the
Hisense QLED 50A7GQTUK which one would you choose? As usual keep up the great work!🙏🙏
You know they don’t sell those models in the us right, i wouldn’t know
@@TechSteve oh ok, never mind😂🙏👍
Get the more expensive one...
Hello
Great comparison!
Why the 4 corners of the X85K are pretty darkened out n the grey tests etc at the 2:10 timestamp?...It's kinda a deal breaker (in a bad way)
It the backlight technology
@@TechSteve Any other option that isnt OLED that doesnt have that issue?
OLED and QD-OLED but everything else you’re going to get some, less on more expensive models
@@TechSteve However OLED models have the burn-in risk and i'd like to prevent that at all costs...Again, any Non OLED option avaliable for a 43" TV?
It doesn’t happen as often as you think, reviewers do torture test
Hi Steve hope you can help me I have an x80k I requested a reminder for a tv show . The show has come and gone but still to this day getting this reminder I factory reset my fire stick still getting reminder.
I prefer x80k
I like the darker black in x80k
Yeah 85k has to much light takes away from the dark spot details
I just bought the 65 inch x80k , I love it coming from a Samsung 65in 6 series that stop working after only 4 years
What is the best tv in between x80j vs x80k in respect of picture quality, picture upscaling, motion flow, brightness and contrast ??
Not sure which Tv to get under $600 but I’ll probably get the Sony x85k.Need it for gaming. Any recommendations? Or go for the X85k?
@WhatthedunkSb - For gaming, the X85K is the clear winner as it features two 2.1 HDMI ports for 120 Hz gaming on either the PS5 or Xbox Series X.
Hi Steve, I bought 50" x80k my problem is the resolution it's only appear 1440p with 120hz on my xbox . My Xbox said your tv don't support 4k😢😢😢 , hope you can solve my problem 🙏🙏🙏
1440p with 60hz a mean then 1080p with 120hz
Did you turn on the hdmi enhanced, also that’s a 60Hz TV
Which one better for ps5
You can definitely see the differences in the video for sure
4K bring it out 👍🏽
where can i ger picture test like your in 1:51
Do you think i should get the x85k or or the lg qned 80 series? i need a 50 inch for my room that I will need to use for gaming(ps5 and pc) and watching 4k blurays and some hdr content. Ive been i balling the lg qned for the vibrant colors and because it has geforce now capabilities but the sony tv might work better for my ps5. Which do you recommend seeing as how they are both the same price for the 50 inch?
Which one should I get VA panel on 50 Inch of x80k or IPS panel on 55 Inch
55" 👍
Hey Techsteve... I just purchased X85K sony 85 inch. Under the display specs it says "Display Panel : LCD" kind of worrying me and curious to know if this is a LCD tv or LED.. Can you enlighten me ?
Are these tvs the KD85x80k and KD85x85k ??? Only $200 difference between the two, i wanted to buy the kd85x80k everywhere they say its a 120hz refresh rate tv, now im confused a bit 😳
I'm a big fan of you＋👍🔔
Appreciate you
Thanks Steve.
I have the sony bravia 50x85k and some shadow is seen in the corners of the panel, this only happens in light colors especially in white, is this normal? Or is it a defect?
Hi Steven, I need you to compare the Sony X80K VS Samsung Q60A
The Samsung is a old model and i sold it off already
I am curious, any chance we can see last years model X85J vs the new X85K?
Sample footage here ua-cam.com/video/fCOFWcmHz7k/v-deo.html
will sony x80k 55'' get VRR support update?
hi guys i have one problem with sony x85k. i bought it but my phone cant detect sony bravia x85k when doing screen mirroring. how do i connect my phone on this sony bravia x85k?
Do you have videos that are for the models with the IPS panel since most of the screen size are IPS.
X80j is the closest
My x80k looks like it has a orange cloudy look when turn the tv on and off in the top left corner. But when watching movies and it has dark scenes I don’t see it. So I’m not sure why that is
I was hoping it’s not an issue cuz it doesn’t seem to be one when watching tv. But I’m not sure why it pops up like that when turning the tv on and off
What's your opinion on both TV's x80 or x85
The video is the answer
Tks
please comparison sony x85k vs x85j
ua-cam.com/video/fCOFWcmHz7k/v-deo.html
Best Buy website says X80K has 120 hz refresh rate, your video says otherwise. Am I misunderstanding something?
Nope the x80k is 60Hz and the x85k is 120hz watch the individual review, i connect gaming consoles and measure the input levels.., www.displayspecifications.com/en/comparison/7b9521098a
@@TechSteve X80K's 85" has 120 Hz, other X80K's TV sizes have 60Hz.
Oh ok, at the time i made these videos the 85” wasn’t available so it wasn’t in my notes. Sorry about that
Hi Steve! I have a Sony X85K 75” coming tomorrow. I am using my same wall mount, so is there anyway you can tell me the screw size I need for the back of the Tv? I’m pretty sure it’s m8, but I don’t know the mm length.
Or it might be m6 20mm , or M6 10-12 mm! if I read correctly. Little confused
I’m not sure, check Sony’s website
@@TechSteve I did, but their manual makes it very confusing! So funny how you “google” this and no answers. Looks like I’ll have to make my own video on how to do this when I get mine
Can this TV provide VRR functionality if I connect to my laptop with AMD Radeon RX6800M??
I don’t have a vrr video card to test
I have the X85K for PS5 gaming and streaming, debating on upgrading to a90k oled.. ?
Are you happy with 85k?
@@MIODEK77
I have a90k and its nice.
@@tonydillinger2553 How was 85k?
Question. I have the x85j and is giving me issues with the WiFi connection, loosing connection even after a restart on both the TV and router....any ideas why
Update your router or check the firmware
@@TechSteve ok I'll check when I get home tonight, thanks
is sony 50x80k have IPS panal or VA
VA
Best TV for 55+ inch under 700$
My 50 inches X90J was 730€ ...less biguer yeah but a better TV ✌️
X85k or q80b???
Same quetion here
I’m so confused. In the description of the tv it says it is 120hz…….
The x85k is not the x80k
@@TechSteve I bought the x80k and it says it has 120hz . That’s why I’m confused. It is the big screen 85 inch but the model is x80k!!!
@@celestebennett1525 - The 85 inch X80K features a 120 Hz IPS panel but all the smaller sizes are only 60 Hz. This is because the X85K doesn't come in 85 inches.
Gaming for sure looks better with the x85k. But idk, the lighting looks more balanced with the x80k
X80 look fine, I liked. I don’t like the TV too light eh.
What about sounds different
Are these 50" TVs? Afaik, X80K is IPS panel except for 50" model, right?
I told the sizes in the video
@@TechSteve sorry I might have missed it. Thanks for clarifying!
They both are 50” most of the X80K TVs are IPS accept for this size and all of the X85K are VA
@@TechSteve actually I'm really confused between 50" & 55" X80K. I feel 55 is too large, but 50 has got VA panel. Should I prefer size or panel. :)
Up to you I’m a guy with a 75” in the bedroom
Vizio mqx !
I'm looking for a good mid-range TV in the 2000-2500 USD range that is good in a dark room and doesn't have burn-in. What should I get? I've been looking for X91J and X95j everywhere but can't find the damn things (canada).
Same probably best place to buy order models is online like Amazon
LG G2 by FAR. It’s one of the brightest and most reliable OLED’s because 1. OLED’s are PERFECT for dark rooms because they produce infinite contrast due to self-lit pixels (no big backlight) 2. They added a heat sink to further avoid burn-in rumors and 3. They make their own panels(which are fantastic), unlike Sony.
@@NLCovers I want an 85 inch and that's not happening under 2500
@@NLCoversNo thanks, i don't need to be worried about burn in and how many hours TV should be on besides that, i never play or watch movies in a complete dark room so...maybe in a near future i will get my first OLED but for now Im ok with Led Full Array Local Diming TV ✌️
LG Qned Mini LED
Hi Steve garu iam from India 🇮🇳
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Nice but the 85 is better 👍🏾💯
Not better than TCL55C835.
@@TheKwod what about TCL 55" Q725 vs Sony 55" X85K ?? whos better television?
@@handyfirmansyah993 I don't recognise that TCL number(I'm in Australia), so back here the good TCLs are...
1...55C835
2...55C735
3...50-55C635
The bottom 2 are direct lit VA panels with modest brightness, but the TCL 55C835 is VA FALD with 240 zones and strong HDR capabilities.
Both the Sony X85J and X85K seem to struggle to control contrast levels without any local dimming, ie, excess light bleed across some portions of the screen.
If you're mainly watching in a bright room, Sony would be okay, but dark room it might dissapoint.
@@TheKwod thanks sir, for that information, it will help to decide. fisrt, actually i interested with TCL 65" Qled panel which sell in my region place, but i thought the durability of chinese product can't be trusted so far. so i search and i found sony x85k and x80k on this chanel.