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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X80K is a more expensive option that performs better with sports content and in bright rooms. Meanwhile, the TCL Q6 is less expensive and has generally good picture quality but is not as suited for viewing in dark rooms or for watching sports. If gaming is important, both TVs have similar capabilities. If your budget is tighter, the TCL might be a more economical choice, but if you often watch sports or use the TV in bright rooms, the Sony could be worth the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X80K (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
- Good for bright room
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.0
6.9
5.06/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and Sony X80K (LCD) both have only fair picture quality, though the TCL Q6 (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Sports
7.4
6.2
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K is more suitable for sports due to its superior motion processing and reflection handling, which ensures smoother playback and less distraction from light sources in the room. On the other hand, the TCL Q6, while offering better response time, falls short in motion processing and reflections handling, which can impact the viewing experience during fast-paced sports action.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
6.6
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.8/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K is a better choice for watching cartoons and animation because it has better colors right out of the box, ensuring vibrant images without much tweaking, and a wider color gamut which provides a more diverse range of colors. On the other hand, the TCL Q6, while still producing good colors, does not offer the same level of color accuracy or range straight out of the box, making the Sony X80K the preferred option for colorful content like animated shows.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
6.2
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K provides better upscaling and more accurate colors out of the box, which contributes to a clearer and more vibrant display for news and TV programs compared to the TCL Q6, whose fair upscaling and poorer performance on colors out of the box may result in less clarity and color accuracy. Although both TVs have similar SDR brightness, which is important for viewing in well-lit rooms, the better upscaling of the Sony X80K makes it more suitable for watching lower-resolution content such as standard TV broadcasts.
Bright Room
6.4
7.2
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) is good for bright room, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K has a lower SDR brightness than the TCL Q6 and also handles reflections less effectively, which makes it less suitable for bright rooms. The TCL Q6, on the other hand, not only offers better SDR brightness but also has superior HDR brightness and handles reflections more effectively than the Sony X80K, making it a better choice for viewing in well-lit environments..
Cost
$798
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Sony X80K (LCD) has a price of $798 and the TCL Q6 (LCD) costs $700.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
5.5
5.9
5.06/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and Sony X80K (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
Gaming
5.8
5.8
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
19.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and Sony X80K (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Sony X80K and TCL Q6, both having LCD screens with a 60Hz refresh rate, fall short in gaming due to fair response times and input lag; Sony's response time and input lag are judged fair while TCL's response time is rated poor, though it has the best input lag, making both less ideal for fast-paced gaming where quick response is crucial.
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How the Sony X80K (LCD) and the TCL Q6 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X80K (LCD) | TCL Q6 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$798 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 4, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X80K | 65Q650G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.9" x 57.2" x 2.8" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 47.8 lbs | 33.7 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 | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.1/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 3.5/10 | |
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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Tom's guide
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 Q6 (LCD)
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Michael Gowan | July 2023
"If you’re looking for a good overall viewing experience without spending a lot, the TCL Q6 fits the bill. With its good color reproduction, the image on the screen will do just fine, especially for HDR content."
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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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