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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X80K offers good sports content viewing and performance in bright rooms, and costs significantly less. If budget is a concern or if you mostly watch sports and daytime TV, the Sony X80K could be suitable. For movie enthusiasts, gamers, or those seeking higher quality in dimly-lit environments, the TCL R655 is a better choice, but at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X80K (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL R655 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.0
8.0
5.06/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R655 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X80K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.5
7.9
5.06/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R655 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X80K struggles with movies and cinematic TV due to its lower contrast and lack of local dimming, resulting in poorer black uniformity that's more noticeable in dark scenes. On the other hand, the TCL R655 performs well in these regards with a higher contrast ratio, effective local dimming, and better black uniformity, providing a more immersive viewing experience especially in dimly lit environments.
Sports
7.4
6.6
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K is better for watching sports due to its superior motion processing which ensures fluid movement on screen and its wider viewing angles that maintain consistent picture quality for viewers sitting at different positions. In comparison, while the TCL R655 has good gray uniformity which minimizes cloudy spots during sports broadcasts, its motion processing is not as advanced, which can lead to blur during fast-paced scenes, and it has narrower viewing angles, causing the picture to look less accurate when viewed from the side.
Gaming
5.8
8.6
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X80K is not as suitable for gaming due to its average response time and input lag, which may result in less smooth motion and slower reaction to input, and it has a standard refresh rate. On the other hand, the TCL R655 is very good for gaming, benefiting from a higher refresh rate that makes fast-moving images appear more fluid and has lower input lag for quicker responsiveness to gaming controls.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
8.7
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X80K performs well right out of the box when displaying colors, making cartoons and animations vivid without the need for much calibration, while also having good color gamut, which means it can display a wide range of colors. On the other hand, the TCL R655, while just good in displaying accurate colors initially, offers a very good color volume, meaning it can maintain those colors at different brightness levels, which is beneficial for animation where consistent and vibrant colors are essential across various scenes.
Bright Room
6.4
9.5
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K has fair performance in bright rooms due to its fair reflections handling and good SDR brightness, but it may appear dim in HDR content due to fair HDR brightness. On the other hand, the TCL R655 excels in bright conditions with very good reflections handling and excellent SDR brightness, in addition to having very good HDR brightness, making it more suitable for a well-lit environment.
Cost
$598
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Sony X80K (LCD) has a price of $598 and the TCL R655 (LCD) costs $700.
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Key similarities
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
7.2
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Sony X80K (LCD) are both good for news, talk, & other TV.
The Sony X80K excels in upscaling lower resolution content to its native resolution, making it great for watching news and talk shows that often don't broadcast in high definition. Conversely, the TCL R655, while also good for such programming, offers superior SDR brightness, ensuring clearer images in brightly lit environments. Both sets manage colors competently out of the box and have adequate color gamut for regular viewing, but neither excels in local dimming or contrast, which are less critical for the mentioned content.
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How the Sony X80K (LCD) and the TCL R655 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X80K (LCD) | TCL R655 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$598 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 3, 2022 | September 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-55X80K | 55R655 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.7/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.4/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28.1" x 48.5" x 2.8" | 28" x 48.3" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 30.8" x 48.5" | 31.1" x 48.3" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 35.1 lbs | 35.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 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 | 5.1/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | No | |
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Sony X80K (LCD)
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Matthew Murray | February 2023
"The Sony Bravia X80K is an inexpensive LCD TV that turns out pleasing visuals and is armed with a number of other desirable features. Sony’s robust internal processing, results in generally better picture quality than you’ll usually get for this price. In practice, the X80K is satisfying to watch. You’re not going to get as sumptuous a picture as you may with other TVs from Sony or other companies, but we didn’t encounter anything that looked bad on it."
TCL R655 (LCD)
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Parker Hall | January 2023
"It has an excellent Roku interface, isn’t too expensive, has quantum dots and mini LED backlighting, and looks genuinely fantastic playing everything. If you’re in the market for a new TV, you should still start here. Gamers will like that it has a 120-Hz refresh rate at 4K, which is the maximum that a modern Xbox or Playstation 5 will put out—meaning the smoothest possible gaming and sports viewing in general. We’re no longer in the days of having to spend over $1,000 and spending a few hours on setup for decent black levels and great color accuracy and HDR"
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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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