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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall picture quality and better performance in both bright and dark rooms, the Sony X77L may be a suitable choice. However, it typically costs much more than the TCL S546. On the other hand, if budget is a concern and you are looking for a TV that is generally less expensive with decent gaming performance and multiple HDR format support including Dolby Vision and HDR10+, the TCL S546 could be a compelling option. Be aware that the TCL S546 might not perform as well in bright rooms and has lower speaker power compared to the Sony X77L. 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 S546 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
Key differences
Picture Quality
5.6
7.4
3.58/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S546 (LCD) has good picture quality, while the Sony X77L (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
7.0
3.58/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
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 S546 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X77L falls short in movie and cinematic TV viewing primarily due to its poor contrast, lack of effective local dimming, and subpar black uniformity, which are crucial for deep and consistent black levels, whereas the TCL S546 excels with its superior contrast, better local dimming, and good black uniformity that enhance the viewing experience for darker scenes often found in movies. Additionally, the TCL S546 offers better color performance out of the box and a greater color volume, further improving picture quality, albeit with more limited viewing angles than the Sony X77L, which might affect those watching from the side.
Sports
6.8
6.3
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
5.9/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X77L (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Sony X77L (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Sony X77L exhibits fair reflection handling but poor motion processing and response time, which can impact the clarity of fast-moving sports content, and the TCL S546 also provides fair reflection handling with good response time but poor motion processing, which may affect motion smoothness during sports viewing. Both TVs have fair to good gray uniformity, which is somewhat less critical but still affects the visual quality of sports broadcasts, especially on large playing fields or courts.
Gaming
5.8
6.6
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
5.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
6.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair for gaming, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X77L has a poor response time, which can result in motion blur during fast-paced gaming, while the TCL S546 has a good response time, offering a clearer picture in quick scenes. Both TVs have comparable input lag, which is important for gaming, but the better response time of the TCL S546 generally provides a better gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
6.0
6.6
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) and Sony X77L (LCD) are both only fair for cartoons & animation, though the TCL S546 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Sony X77L delivers very good colors right out of the box but has a poor color gamut, which could result in less vibrant colors for cartoons and animations. The TCL S546, while having good color gamut for more vibrant colors, is rated poorly for its out-of-the-box colors, meaning it may require calibration for an optimal viewing experience.
Bright Room
6.0
7.2
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL S546 outshines the Sony X77L in a bright room primarily due to its higher SDR Brightness, which makes it more suitable for well-lit environments. Both TVs handle reflections similarly, but despite comparable HDR brightness, the TCL's superior SDR Brightness is key for daytime TV viewing.
Cost
$598
$398
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Sony X77L (LCD) has a price of $598 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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Key similarities
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0
6.4
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The TCL S546 (LCD) and Sony X77L (LCD) are both only fair for news, talk, & other TV.
The Sony X77L performs adequately in upscaling and SDR brightness, important for news and TV programs, but it has poor color gamut and out-of-the-box color accuracy which might affect the overall picture quality. In contrast, the TCL S546 offers very good SDR brightness and a good color gamut which enhances the vividness of displayed content, but it suffers from poor motion processing and color accuracy out of the box, impacting fast-moving scenes and initial visual fidelity.
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How the Sony X77L (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X77L (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$598 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 4, 2023 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X77L | 65S546 | |
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 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 7/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 36" x 57.6" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 45 lbs | 47.4 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 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
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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