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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Sony X77L generally costs more than the TCL S435. If you're interested in sports content, the Sony X77L has a better performance, while the TCL S435 outperforms in providing better contrast. For dark room viewing, neither is particularly strong, but the TCL has a slight advantage, whereas in bright rooms they are similar. The Sony has better quality control and assurance scores compared to the TCL. For gaming, the Sony has an edge, but if cartoons and animation are your go-to, the TCL may suit you better. Lastly, the TCL may offer a more budget-friendly option with its lower price, while the Sony could provide a more rounded user experience at a higher cost. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Sony X77L (LCD)
  • Good for upscaling
  • Very good motion processing
  • Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL S435 (LCD)
  • Good for cartoons & animation

Key differences

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Picture Quality

5.6
KD-50X77L
50S435
6.6
3.58/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality, while the Sony X77L (LCD) has poor picture quality.

Movies & TV

5.2
KD-50X77L
50S435
6.1
3.58/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
5.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is poor.

Sports

6.8
KD-50X77L
50S435
5.9
8.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.

Cartoons & Animation

6.0
KD-50X77L
50S435
7.0
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The TCL S435 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.

Cost

$528
KD-50X77L
50S435
$470
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The Sony X77L (LCD) has a price of $528 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $470.
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Key similarities

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Gaming

5.8
KD-50X77L
50S435
5.5
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
8.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
5.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Sony X77L (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.

News, Talk, & Other TV

6.0
KD-50X77L
50S435
5.8
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X77L (LCD) to be only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.

Bright Room

6.0
KD-50X77L
50S435
5.6
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X77L (LCD) to be only fair for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.

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How the Sony X77L (LCD) and the TCL S435 (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Sony X77L (LCD)TCL S435 (LCD)
Sony X77L (LCD)TCL S435 (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$528
$470
Brand
SonyTCL
Release Date
July 2, 2023September 2, 2020
Full name
KD-50X77L50S435
Screen Size
50"50"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
Google TVRoku TV
Sound Quality Score
6.1/105.9/10
NextGen Ready
NoNo
HDMI Ports
34
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
5.6/106.7/10
Bright Room Score
6/105.6/10
Gaming Score
5.8/105.6/10
Movies & TV Score
5.2/106.2/10
Sports Score
6.9/106/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
25.7" x 44.4" x 2.9"25.8" x 44.2" x 3.3"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
28.4" x 44.4"27.8" x 44.2"
Weight without Stand
26.7 lbs21.4 lbs
VESA Mount
200 x 200200 x 300

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesNo
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesNo
Contrast
3.6/107.5/10
Local Dimming
3/102.5/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.02.0
Speaker Power
20 W16 W
Dolby Atmos
YesDolby Digital Plus Bypass Only
DTS:X
Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass onlyNo

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Sony X77L (LCD)

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Milton Clark | September 2023
"For an entry-level model, Sony’s X77L is a decent 4K TV. It’s color reproduction, along with crisp and clean picture images revealed plenty of detail and clarity thanks in part to Sony’s excellent video processing."

TCL S435 (LCD)

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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"The TCL 4-Series is so inexpensive and capable you might start to question why there are any multithousand-dollar TVs at all. The 4-Series setup is intuitive and easy. If you're just looking for an easy-to-use TV with decent picture, this is an excellent place to start."

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About Sony

Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.

About TCL

TCL, the highly recognizable TV brand from China, has firmly established itself as the second-largest manufacturer in terms of sales volume. Renowned for striking an impressive balance between affordability, picture quality, and design, TCL TVs deliver a compelling overall package. While they have traditionally excelled in the low-end and midrange TV segments, TCL has recently made remarkable strides in the realm of high-end televisions, introducing impressive models that rival top competitors. Most TCL TVs use Roku software which is very user friendly and easy to use, but they have a few other models that use Google TV which has the largest app selection, but is not as user friendly as Roku.

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