If you're looking for a TV that is more reliable and offers better quality for movies and sports, the Sony X80K would be a suitable choice; it performs well in bright and dark environments. However, if budget is a key concern and you're looking for a more affordable option, the Toshiba C350LU would be worth considering, although it has lower picture quality and poorer performance across most viewing situations. Neither TV is particularly strong for gaming. The Sony has slightly better sound, but neither has great speakers, so consider adding a soundbar with either model. If you often watch content in well-lit rooms, the Sony is preferable for its better handling of reflections and brighter screen. 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
Advantages of the Toshiba C350LU (LCD)
The Toshiba C350LU (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X80K (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
7.4/10
6.2/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for sports, while the Toshiba C350LU (LCD) is only fair.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2/10
5.9/10
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.4/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the Toshiba C350LU (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2/10
5.7/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Toshiba C350LU (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$798
$380
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Sony X80K (LCD) has a price of $798 and the Toshiba C350LU (LCD) costs $380.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X80K (LCD) to have only fair picture quality, while the Toshiba C350LU (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.5/10
5.2/10
5.06/10
CONTRAST
3.711538462/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X80K (LCD) and Toshiba C350LU (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
Gaming
5.8/10
5.7/10
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.1/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) and Toshiba C350LU (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
Bright Room
6.4/10
5.9/10
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.9/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.7/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.2/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X80K (LCD) to be only fair for bright room, while the Toshiba C350LU (LCD) is poor.
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How the Sony X80K (LCD) and the Toshiba C350LU (LCD) compare to other TVs
"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."
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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.
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