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If you prioritize gaming with a better response time and input lag, and require high performance for a variety of content, the TCL Q7 would be a better choice. It also has a higher brightness that can combat glare in sunlit rooms. However, its viewing angles aren't as wide, so it's not the best if you have a wide seating arrangement. The Sony X77L, while generally less costly, offers decent performance for diverse content and sports good color and motion handling. It isn't as bright, so it may not be as suitable for very bright rooms, but has better viewing angles for wider seating. Consider these tradeoffs in conjunction with your specific usage preferences, room conditions, and budget constraints. 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 Q7 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6
7.8
3.58/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL Q7 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Sony X77L (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
7.7
3.58/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
5.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X77L falls short in enhancing movie and cinematic TV experiences because it has a lower contrast ratio, insufficient local dimming, and subpar black uniformity, which can lead to washed-out dark scenes and less immersive viewing. On the other hand, the TCL Q7 stands out with a high contrast ratio, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, ensuring deep blacks and better picture depth, making it more suitable for those types of content.
Gaming
5.8
8.2
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
8.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
5.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
6.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X77L has a higher input lag and a poor response time, which are crucial for smooth gaming as they lead to delays between controller inputs and on-screen action, making it less ideal for gaming. In contrast, the TCL Q7 has a very good response time and good input lag, ensuring minimal delay and a more responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
6.0
7.8
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.5/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X77L is appreciated for its very good colors out of the box, meaning it requires less adjustment for accurate color representation, but it has a poor color gamut limiting the range of colors it can display, making it less ideal for cartoons. In contrast, the TCL Q7 has a fair rating for colors out of the box and a good color gamut, ensuring a wider range of colors, making animations more vibrant and enjoyable.
Bright Room
6.0
7.6
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X77L performs fairly in bright rooms partly because its SDR and HDR brightness are just good and fair, respectively, and its reflection handling is fair, meaning it doesn't cope as well with reflections and isn't as bright as some other TVs. On the other hand, the TCL Q7 is considered good for bright rooms due to its very good SDR brightness and good HDR brightness, paired with its fair reflection handling, indicating it handles bright conditions and reflections somewhat better than the Sony X77L.
Cost
$548
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Sony X77L (LCD) has a price of $548 and the TCL Q7 (LCD) costs $750.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
6.4
8.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X77L (LCD) and TCL Q7 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Sony X77L is fair watching sports as it has good motion processing and reflection handling, but a poor response time and viewing angles that are not ideal for a wide audience. On the other hand, the TCL Q7 also falls under the fair category due to its very good response time and motion processing, yet poor reflection handling and limited viewing angles hinder the sports viewing experience.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0
6.3
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and Sony X77L (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The Sony X77L offers better upscaling of lower quality content like news and talk shows, which is important if you often watch standard definition channels, and the colors out of the box are very good, meaning it requires less calibration for an accurate image. On the other hand, the TCL Q7 has a higher SDR brightness, which helps if you watch TV in a well-lit room, and it offers good colors out of the box with a wider color gamut, enhancing the color range on screen for varied content.
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How the Sony X77L (LCD) and the TCL Q7 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X77L (LCD) | TCL Q7 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$548 | $750 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 3, 2023 | May 4, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-55X77L | 55Q750G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.5" x 49" x 2.9" | 28" x 48.2" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 31.1" x 49" | 30.2" x 48.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 33.8 lbs | 28.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 3.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 6.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Yes, Bypass only | |
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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."
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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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