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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X77L is generally more expensive and offers better overall picture quality and a higher score for gaming and sports content than the TCL S446. However, it does not perform as well in very dark rooms, while the TCL S446 has a slightly better performance in that area. If you watch a lot of movies and sports, and play games, the Sony X77L might be a better fit despite its higher price. On the other hand, if your budget is limited and your primary concern is casual watching or use in darker environments, the TCL S446 would be a cost-effective choice. Both TVs might struggle with reflection in very bright rooms. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X77L (LCD)
- Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL S446 (LCD)
- Good reflections
Key differences
Cost
$598
$400
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Sony X77L (LCD) has a price of $598 and the TCL S446 (LCD) costs $400.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.6
5.8
3.58/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The TCL S446 (LCD) and Sony X77L (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
5.4
3.58/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
5.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.8/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The TCL S446 (LCD) and Sony X77L (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The Sony X77L suffers in movie watching experiences due to a low contrast ratio and inadequate black uniformity, leading to grayer blacks in dark scenes, whereas the TCL S446, while also struggling with contrast, has poor local dimming affecting the display of fine details in dark areas. Both TVs have issues that affect color richness and accuracy out of the box, as well as restricted viewing angles reducing the quality when not sitting directly in front of the screen.
Sports
6.8
6.4
8.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X77L (LCD) and TCL S446 (LCD) are both only fair for sports.
The Sony X77L has better reflection handling which is beneficial in well-lit rooms, whereas the TCL S446 has a slight edge in viewing angles, making it more versatile for wider seating. However, both the Sony X77L and the TCL S446 have poor response times and motion processing, which can result in blurriness during fast sports scenes and somewhat inconsistent gray uniformity that could affect the picture quality during sports viewing.
Gaming
5.8
5.8
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
5.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) and Sony X77L (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Sony X77L and TCL S446 are both rated poorly for gaming because they have slow response times and high input lag, which means that there can be a noticeable delay between a button press and the action on the screen, making fast-paced games feel less responsive.
Cartoons & Animation
6.0
6.4
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) and Sony X77L (LCD) are both only fair for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X77L displays colors well right out of the box but lacks a wide color gamut, affecting the range of colors it can produce, making it fair for cartoons and animation. The TCL S446 delivers excellent colors immediately without adjustment, but similarly to the Sony, it also suffers from a limited color gamut, impacting the vibrancy of animations.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0
6.4
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The TCL S446 (LCD) and Sony X77L (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The Sony X77L and the TCL S446 are both LCD TVs with fair performance in upscaling and SDR brightness, making them suitable for watching news and TV programs. However, the Sony X77L features better local dimming, providing slightly improved contrast and deeper blacks which are advantageous for viewing experience in various lighting conditions, while the TCL S446 stands out with better color accuracy right out of the box, which can enhance the naturalness of news and talk show presentations without needing additional calibration.
Bright Room
6.0
5.8
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X77L (LCD) to be only fair for bright room, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X77L is better suited for bright rooms due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness levels, which help cut through ambient light, compared to the TCL S446 that has lower brightness capabilities, making it less ideal in brightly lit conditions. Additionally, while both TVs might not have the most effective reflections handling, the superior brightness of the Sony X77L gives it an advantage, whereas the TCL S446's poor reflection handling combined with lower brightness exacerbates visibility issues in bright rooms.
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How the Sony X77L (LCD) and the TCL S446 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X77L (LCD) | TCL S446 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$598 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 4, 2023 | September 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X77L | 65S446 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 5.5/10 | |
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) | 33.3" x 57.6" x 2.9" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 36" x 57.6" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 45 lbs | 37.9 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 | 5.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | No | |
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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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