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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X80K is more expensive but performs better overall, particularly for sports content and in bright rooms. It also has higher quality control and assurance. Meanwhile, the TCL S450G is more wallet-friendly and still offers reasonable performance, but it may not be the best for bright environments and its overall picture quality isn't as strong as the Sony. If budget is a primary concern, consider the TCL S450G. However, if you're looking for a better viewing experience and don't mind spending more, the Sony X80K might be preferable. 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 S450G (LCD)
- The TCL S450G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X80K (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
7.4
6.1
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
6.0/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K is better for sports due to very good motion processing and fairness in response time, ensuring smoother motion during fast-paced scenes. However, the TCL S450G, while having a better response time, falls behind with only fair motion processing, making it less capable of handling fast-moving sports action smoothly.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
5.8
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X80K is better for watching cartoons and animation because it has 'very good' colors out of the box and a 'good' color gamut, which means it displays a wide range of vivid and accurate colors from the moment you start using it. In contrast, the TCL S450G has only 'fair' colors out of the box and a 'poor' color gamut, leading to a less vibrant and narrower range of colors, which can result in less appealing animation and cartoon images.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
5.6
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X80K performs well for watching news and TV programs partly because it has good upscaling quality, which is important for viewing lower resolution content. In contrast, the TCL S450G scores poorly in the same use due to its lower upscaling capability and significantly lower SDR brightness, which affects its performance in making content look clear and vivid.
Bright Room
6.4
5.7
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X80K performs fairly well in bright rooms as it offers good SDR brightness, which means it's relatively bright during standard viewing and has fair HDR peak brightness, making it somewhat capable of maintaining visibility in high dynamic range content. On the other hand, the TCL S450G struggles due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness, making it less suitable for well-lit environments, and both TVs handle reflections only fairly, so neither is particularly great at minimizing glare.
Cost
$798
$348
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The Sony X80K (LCD) has a price of $798 and the TCL S450G (LCD) costs $348.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
6.0
5.9
5.06/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X80K (LCD) to have only fair picture quality, while the TCL S450G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.5
5.6
5.06/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S450G (LCD) and Sony X80K (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
For movies and cinematic TV, the Sony X80K struggles with displaying deep blacks due to its poor contrast and lack of local dimming, affecting the picture quality in dark scenes; similarly, the TCL S450G falls short in black uniformity, leading to inconsistent shading that can detract from the viewing experience. Both TVs have limitations with color precision and maintaining consistent hues at different viewing angles, impacting the overall immersion.
Gaming
5.8
5.6
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.7/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
18.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) and TCL S450G (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Sony X80K has a mediocre response time and input lag, which might not be ideal for fast-paced gaming. The TCL S450G also has poor response time and best input lag, suggesting that while it responds to controller inputs quickly, the display may not update as swiftly, which can be a drawback for gaming.
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How the Sony X80K (LCD) and the TCL S450G (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X80K (LCD) | TCL S450G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$798 | $348 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 4, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X80K | 65S450G | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.4/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 30.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 200 x 200 | |
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 | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Sony X80K (LCD)
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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 S450G (LCD)
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9 to 5 Google
Ben Schoon | September 2023
"TCL, though, has built much of its success on affordable sets, and the 2023 TCL S Class S4 with Google TV is a testament to just how good of a TV you can get for an affordable price tag"
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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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