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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choose the Sony X77L if you're seeking a more affordable option and don't mind a TV that is not as bright, which might not perform as well in very sunny rooms, and has a lower overall picture quality. It is still a good choice for gaming, and also includes voice command capabilities for easier control. Opt for the TCL R655 if you are willing to spend more for a brighter display with better overall picture quality that will perform well in bright rooms. It provides a superior experience for movies and gaming, but has no voice command functionality. 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 R655 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very 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
8.0
3.58/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.3/10
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 X77L (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
7.9
3.58/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
5.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R655 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X77L has lower contrast and less effective black uniformity, which can make movies and cinematic content appear washed out, lacking the depth and detail in darker scenes. The TCL R655, on the other hand, boasts much higher contrast and better black uniformity, providing a richer, more immersive viewing experience with deeper blacks and more consistent shading during movie playback.
Gaming
5.8
8.6
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
8.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
5.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
6.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X77L falls short in gaming primarily due to its poor response time, which can lead to motion blur during fast-paced games, although it has a very good input lag, which means less delay between player actions and their representation on screen. In contrast, the TCL R655 is more responsive with a good response time, reducing motion blur, and also maintains very good input lag, making it better suited for a smoother gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
6.0
8.7
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X77L's performance for cartoons & animation is deemed fair due to its poor color gamut, which limits the range of colors displayed, although its colors out of the box are very good, needing little adjustment for accurate reproduction.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0
7.2
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X77L, with its advantages in upscaling content, can make lower resolution news and talk shows appear clearer. However, the TCL R655 outperforms the Sony with higher SDR brightness, which helps maintain picture quality in well-lit rooms, and better color quality out of the box, providing more vibrant and accurate images without the need for manual adjustment.
Bright Room
6.0
9.5
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
Cost
$598
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Sony X77L (LCD) has a price of $598 and the TCL R655 (LCD) costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Sports
6.8
6.6
8.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X77L (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Sony X77L and TCL R655 both face challenges when used for watching sports, attributed in large part to their reflection handling being subpar, which can be problematic in bright rooms. Moreover, both TVs have limited viewing angles, meaning the picture quality may degrade when viewed from the side; however, they do have good response times and motion processing, which are beneficial for fast-paced sports action, albeit the Sony X77L has slightly better gray uniformity, which can enhance the viewing experience of sports with large uniform areas like a football field.
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How the Sony X77L (LCD) and the TCL R655 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X77L (LCD) | TCL R655 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$598 | $1,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 4, 2023 | September 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X77L | 65R655 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 36" x 57.6" | 35.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 45 lbs | 50.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 400 | |
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 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 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 | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | No | |
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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."
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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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