Sony X950H and X900H are both introduced by Sony as 4K LED TV model that comes with Full Array LED local dimming backlight. Sony X950H is the model that easily identified as the model that positioned higher than Sony X900H. There are 5 screen size options for Sony X950H : 49-Inch (XBR-49X950H), 55-Inch (XBR-55X950H), 65-Inch (XBR-65X950H), 75-Inch (XBR-75X950H) and 85-Inch (XBR-85X950H). While Sony X900H only comes with 4 screen size options : 55-Inch (XBR-55X900H), 65-Inch (XBR-65X900H), 75-Inch (XBR-75X900H) and 85-Inch (XBR-85X900H). What is better in Sony X950H that positioned higher than Sony X900H? I’m sure that it’s a good idea to talk more about the key differences between Sony X950H and X900H before we can find what is better in Sony X950H as the higher model.
Sony X950H Introduction
Sony X950H is positioned as the top model for Sony’s 2020 4K LED TV. It features Full Array Local Dimming backlight with X-Tended Dynamic Range Pro that can bring 6 times more vibrant contrast than conventional LEDs. The contrast of Sony X950H is also also improved by Object-based HDR remaster and Dynamic Contrast Enhancer. Object-based HDR remaster is able to reproduce greater depth and texture while Dynamic Contrast Enhancer is able to optimize the range of brightness frame by frame. We can enjoy more accurate details from any side viewing angle on Sony X950H since It comes with X-Wide Angle (except 49-Inch XBR-49X950H). Sony X950H comes with 4K X-Reality Pro that can brings excellent picture clarity from both of original 4K and non 4K contents that upscaled into near 4K picture quality. We can also find dual-database processing and Object-based Super Resolution as two additional clarity technology. Dual-database processing is able to reduce on-screen noise especially from upscaled non 4K contents while Object-based Super resolution can detects individual objects on a picture and preserve details on screen. Sony X950H comes with Triluminos display that can deliver wider color gamut. It’s also completed with Super bit mapping HDR that can more natural color, Precision Color Mapping that can optimize color individually and Live Color Technology that brings more lively color details. We can enjoy enhanced details and expanded contrast from wide range of HDR content sources since Sony X950H already supports HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision. Sony X950H can deliver smooth motion images for our favorite action movies and sports as well as gaming scenes when we use this TV as our gaming monitor since It comes with X-Motion Clarity. X1 Ultimate is integrated as the picture processor of Sony X950H that can optimize the color, clarity and contrast of the picture delivered on its screen. Sony Android TV comes as the Smart TV platform of Sony X950H. It can deliver wide range of premium entertainment from our favorite content providers with fast internet connection provided by 802.11ac wireless attached to this TV. We can also run wide range of smart Apps with the access to Google PlayStore. We can control this TV conveniently with Voice Remote Control that included with it while we can also control using Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa since they are both already supported. While Sony X950H basically only comes with 2Ch 20W speaker system, but it indeed comes with Acoustic Multi-Audio (except 49-Inch), X-Balanced Speaker, Voice Zoom and Dolby Atmos that can bring beautiful sound for this TV. But if you are still not satisfied with the sound, then you can easily attach your soundbar to this TV.
We can summarize the key specs and features of Sony X950H with the table below.
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| Introduced | 2020 | |||||
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| Resolution | 4K UHD | |||||
| Display Technology | LED | |||||
| Backlight | Full Array LED | |||||
| Dimming Technology | Local Dimming | |||||
| Viewing Angle | X-Wide Angle (Except 49-Inch (XBR-49X950H)) | |||||
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| Picture Processor | X1 Ultimate | |||||
| Motion Technology | X-Motion Clarity (120Hz Native) | |||||
| Smart TV Platform | Sony Android TV | |||||
| Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa | Supported | |||||
| Remote Control | Voice Remote Control | |||||
| Built-in Wifi | 802.11ac | |||||
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Sony X900H Introduction
Sony X900H comes as more affordable 4K LED TV that still comes with Full Array Local Dimming backlight. Full Array Local Dimming of Sony X900H is combined with X-Tended Dynamic Range to bring better contrast ratio between the bright and dark part of the screen. To optimize the range of brightness frame by frame, Sony X900H is completed with Dynamic Contrast Enhancer. While to reproduce greater depth and textures on its screen, We can find Object-based HDR Remaster integrated with Sony X900H. We can enjoy excellent picture clarity from both of original 4K and non 4K contents with 4K X-Reality Pro that can upscale non 4K contents into near 4K picture quality. Sony X900H comes with Triluminos display that completed with Super bit Mapping 4K HDR and Live Color Technology as its color technology. While Triluminos display is able to deliver wide color spectrum, Super bit Mapping 4K HDR is able to bring more natural color details while Live Color Technology deliver more lively colors. Sony X900H already supports HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision so that we can enjoy enhanced details and expanded contrast from wide range of HDR content sources. We can enjoy fluid motion images from our favorite action movies and sports as well as our action gaming scenes with X-Motion Clarity that integrated with this TV. Sony X900H is powered by X1 as its picture processor that can optimize the color, clarity and contrast delivered on its screen. With Sony Android TV that combined with 802.11ac wireless, we can enjoy wide range of premium entertainment from our favorite content providers. While we can also access wide range of smart apps with the access to PlayStore. Voice Remote Control is included with this TV to help you control this TV conveniently with your voice. We can also use Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa to control this TV since they are both already supported. The speaker system of Sony X900H is 2Ch 20W. It’s indeed only basic speaker system but with Acoustic Multi Audio (except 55-Inch), X-Balanced Speaker, Voice Zoom and Dolby Atmos, we can get relatively good sound quality that can meet our expectation. But if you have higher audio taste, I’m sure that it’s a good idea to attach your soundbar to bring more powerful surround sound for this TV.
The key specs and features of Sony X900H can be summarized with the table below.
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| Introduced | 2020 | ||||
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| Resolution | 4K UHD | ||||
| Display Technology | LED | ||||
| Backlight | Full Array LED | ||||
| Dimming Technology | Local Dimming | ||||
| Clarity Technology | 4K X-Reality PRO | ||||
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| Display Processor | X1 | ||||
| Motion Technology | X-Motion Clarity (120Hz Native) | ||||
| Smart TV Platform | Sony Android TV | ||||
| Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa | Supported | ||||
| Remote Control | Voice Remote Control | ||||
| Built-in Wifi | 802.11ac | ||||
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Sony X950H and X900H Key Differences
From their specs and features table, we can find that there are few differences between Sony X950H and X900H. We can find that their first key difference comes from the picture processor that installed on those two TVs. Sony X950H comes with X1 Ultimate picture processor while Sony X900H comes with X1 picture processor. X1 Ultimate is able to provides better optimization for the color, clarity and contrast of Sony X950H than X1 of Sony X900H. The second difference of Sony X950H and X900H comes from X-Wide Angle that we can find in Sony X950H (except its 49-Inch variant). X-Wide Angle is able to provides wide viewing angle so that we can enjoy more accurate details from any angle we are watching. The next key difference that we can find between Sony X950H and X900H is Object-Based Super Resolution and dual database processing that we can find in Sony X950H. Object-Based Super Resolution and Dual Database Processing are two additional clarity technology that only can be found in Sony X950H. Object-Based Super Resolution is able to detects individual objects on screen and preserve the details while Dual Database Processing can reduce on-screen noise especially from Upscaled non 4K contents. We can also find the fourth difference on the Precision Color Mapping that we can find in Sony X950H. Precision Color Mapping is able to enhances and optimizes color individually in real time for rich and natural results.
From the price perspective, we can find that Sony X950H is usually offered at the higher price than Sony X900H for similar screen size option. We need to check the price of those two TVs if we are interested to know their latest price difference since TV prices indeed often change from time to time.
The key differences of Sony X950H and X900H can be summarized with the table below.
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| Picture Processor | X1 Ultimate | X1 |
| X-Wide Angle | YES (Except 49-Inch) | NO |
| Dual Database Processing | YES | NO |
| Object-based Super Resolution | YES | NO |
| Precision Color Mapping | YES | NO |
| Price | Higher | Lower |
What is Better in Sony X950H?
There are few differences between Sony X950H and X900H as we talked above. What is better in Sony X950H? From our discussion above, Sony X950H is better when It comes to picture quality. It comes with better color with Precision Color Mapping, better clarity with Dual database processing and Object-based Super Resolution and better contrast with X-Tended Dynamic Range Pro. We can also enjoy more accurate details from any angle we are watching with X-Viewing Angle installed on Sony X950H (except 49-Inch screen size). Sony X950H is also better in picture optimization since it comes with more powerful X1 Ultimate picture processor. So Sony X950H should be your choide if you don’t mind to spend higher for better picture quality.
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Sony X900H is basically a close alternative of Sony X950H. It already comes with Full Array Local Dimming backlight, completed with X-Tended Dynamic Range and powered by X1 picture processor. Although Sony X900H use less powerful picture processor and doesn’t come with dual database processing, Object-based Super Resolution and Precision Color Mapping, It still can deliver excellent picture quality on its Full Array LED screen that already use Triluminos display. So if you have more limited budget for your Sony Full Array 4K LED TV, then Sony X900H is the one that you should choose.
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You forgot to mention the 2020 XBR55x900H has an ASC 3.0 tuner for OTA 4K reception. It’s the only one right now that size anyway. I enjoyed this comparison though. I’m waiting for that 900H !
Thanks for adding that.
We really want a comparison between Sony X95h vs Sony x95G
Another one missed.
900H is the only 2020 Sony TV to have
HDMI 2.1. Which is huge for us gamers.
Will be a nice want for next gen gaming. 950H would not support those.
One is the game model
Its baffling how 950H does not include ATSC 3.0….its a must have for TVs for OTA progamming.
I continue to be shocked on how reviewers, IMO, miss one of the most important features of the 900H, the ASC 3.0 tuner, which allows one to get 4K HDTV for FREE! I have been getting OTA now for 10 years, FREE! Compared to sat and cable TV costs, I save at least 1.5K per year, if not more!! I have been waiting for years to buy a number of new TV’s, but without a ASC 3.0 tuner, I just keep using my existing Now if I could find a fair priced ASC 3.0 tuner box, like the 10 ASC 1.0 converters I have, I would consider buying some of these also.
Don’t forget the X900H also includes HDMI 2.1 for 4K 120hz! The X950H does not include this
Ok, Thanks for that. I actually wait for the official release of X950H to confirm that.
X900H has HDMI 2.1 which the X950H doesn’t as well.
Wish the Refresh rate was mentioned, I’m assuming they both have the same refresh rate.
Hi,
They both use X-Motion Clarity that based on 120Hz native refresh rate. I have added that.
Thanks for your review, just helped dad order the 950H. He uses cable so no need for the ATSC 3.0 and he has zero interest in gaming so no need for the HDMI 2.1 the superior processor and viewing angle are the things he will notice and the price was only $100 greater. I understand as a gamer why people would want the 2.1 for the PS5. Its perfect for mom and dad though.