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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X77L is usually less expensive than the TCL R646. If you're looking for a TV that's more wallet-friendly and performs well in brighter rooms, the Sony could be a good choice. However, if gaming, watching movies, or viewing sports are priorities, and you don't mind spending more, the TCL offers a superior experience. It also has better contrast and is more suitable for darker rooms. The TCL has a higher refresh rate which is beneficial for gaming. Keep in mind, the Sony has a slight edge in upscaling and overall color accuracy out of the box. 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 R646 (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6
7.9
3.58/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R646 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Sony X77L (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
7.8
3.58/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
5.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R646 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is poor.
The TCL R646 displays movies and cinematic TV better than the Sony X77L because it has higher contrast, better local dimming, and superior black uniformity, which are crucial for a richer viewing experience in dark scenes. However, the Sony X77L offers wider viewing angles, making it a better choice if you often watch with a large group spread out across the room, albeit at the expense of the other very important factors for movies and cinematic TV.
Gaming
5.8
8.2
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
8.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
5.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
6.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X77L is less suited for gaming due to its poor response time, while the TCL R646 excels with very good response time, resulting in smoother movement on screen. Additionally, the TCL R646's higher refresh rate enhances gameplay with more fluid visuals, and its good input lag score means faster reaction to user inputs compared to the Sony X77L's very good input lag, which is still respectable but not as quick.
Cartoons & Animation
6.0
8.4
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R646 displays cartoons and animation very well thanks to its strong color reproduction straight out of the box, and a color gamut that brings vibrant and diverse hues to the screen. In contrast, while the Sony X77L is fair in this regard, it may not produce colors as accurately or vividly, which is particularly noticeable in animated content where color performance is crucial.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0
7.5
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R646 offers superior color performance and brighter image quality out of the box compared to the Sony X77L, which means that news and TV programs will look more vibrant and be easier to see in well-lit rooms. While both TVs are capable of upscaling lower resolution content well, the TCL R646's local dimming and high contrast will enhance the overall viewing experience, especially for everyday programming..
Bright Room
6.0
8.9
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.1/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL R646 is more suitable for bright rooms primarily because it has excellent SDR and very good HDR brightness, which help maintain picture quality in well-lit environments, and it effectively handles reflections. In contrast, the Sony X77L exhibits only good SDR and fair HDR brightness, and its performance against reflections is less capable, making it less ideal for bright room conditions.
Cost
$598
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Sony X77L (LCD) has a price of $598 and the TCL R646 (LCD) costs $800.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
6.6
8.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X77L (LCD) and TCL R646 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
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How the Sony X77L (LCD) and the TCL R646 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X77L (LCD) | TCL R646 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$598 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 4, 2023 | August 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X77L | 65R646 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33.3" x 57.6" x 2.9" | 33.3" x 56.9" x 3.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 36" x 57.6" | 35.7" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 45 lbs | 63.5 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 | 3.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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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