Sony X900F 55" (XBR55X900F) vs LG SK9500 65" (65SK9500PUA)

The overall picture quality of the Sony X900F is on par with what the best, high-end TVs in its price range offer. The X900F offers excellent performance when it comes to both bright and dark scenes thanks to its ability to recreate bright and vivid colors as well as some deep blacks.

The Sony X900F does an excellent job of reproducing smooth and fluid motion thanks to its advanced flickering capabilities. The panel can flicker at the rate of 720 Hz which can eliminate motion blur. Only a few panels in this price range can flash that fast, which is good, as the majority of viewers will not notice such fast flickering.

Additionally, unlike the overwhelming majority of TVs present in this price range, the X900F can perform local flickering which ensures that the flickering doesn't take its toll on the overall brightness. Worth noting that the regular flickering of an LED panel reduces its brightness by about a half which can de-saturate some highlights and degrade the image.

The LG SK9500 is an excellent option for those who like to watch with a crowd because the TV's image looks good even when viewed from an angle. The viewing angles of the SK9500 are much wider compared to what the majority of competitors offer. To enjoy the TV's beautiful picture you don't need to sit right in front of it.

The SK9500 is an excellent option for bright rooms with lots of windows thanks to the TV's high brightness that allows it to fight glare. Additionally, the TV can diffuse the direct reflections along its panel thanks to the anti-reflective coating and semi-gloss screen finish.