The TCL QM8 features Mini LED backlighting, offering better contrast and brightness, making it a good fit for rooms with varying light conditions and for viewers who enjoy movies with deep blacks and vivid colors. It also includes voice command functionality, increasing ease of use. On the other hand, the Sony X85J, while providing good overall performance and sound quality that supports up to DTS Digital Surround, may not match the TCL QM8 in contrast and peak brightness. If top-notch picture quality for various lighting conditions is a priority, and you appreciate the latest features like voice control, the TCL QM8 may be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
Good for sports
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Advantages of the TCL QM8 (LCD)
Best in class for bright room
Very good for dark room
Very good for gaming
Very good for movies & TV
Good for use as monitor
Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.3/10
8.5/10
7.88/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X85J (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.5/10
8.3/10
7.88/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL QM8 excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior black uniformity and local dimming which enhances contrast, critical for dark scenes, while the Sony X85J, despite good performance, lacks local dimming, resulting in less impressive contrast and black levels. Both TVs have comparable color accuracy out of the box and similar viewing angles, but the TCL QM8's better control of black shades and its ability to produce deeper blacks gives it a significant advantage for cinematic content.
Sports
7.2/10
6.5/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J is better for watching sports due to its superior motion processing which ensures smoother action during fast-paced events and has very good response time which reduces blur; however, it handles reflections poorly, making it less suitable for bright rooms. On the other hand, the TCL QM8, while offering very good reflection handling which is great for bright environments, falls short in motion processing and response time, leading to potential motion blur which can hinder fast sports sequences.
Gaming
7.6/10
8.3/10
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85J provides a good response time and input lag for gaming, which makes it suitable for most gamers. However, the TCL QM8 boasts a very good response time and similar input lag, offering a more fluid gaming experience, especially for fast-moving games.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2/10
6.8/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J excels in upscaling lower resolution content and maintaining brightness in SDR content, making it particularly good for news and talk shows. In contrast, the TCL QM8 has weaker upscaling abilities and lower SDR brightness, so it may not perform as well with standard TV programming.
Bright Room
7.3/10
9.9/10
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The TCL QM8 outperforms the Sony X85J in a bright room largely due to its superior handling of reflections and higher SDR and HDR brightness, which makes the image remain clear under bright lighting. While the Sony X85J also has good SDR brightness and fair reflection handling, its performance doesn't match the TCL QM8's best reflection handling and excellent HDR brightness.
Cost
$1,200
$1,545
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Sony X85J (LCD) has a price of $1,200 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,545.
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X85J is noted for having excellent colors straight out of the box and good color gamut, which are key for animated content that often features bright, varied colors. The TCL QM8, while having good out-of-the-box colors as well, showcases a very good color gamut and is considered to have excellent color volume, ensuring a wide range of colors are displayed vividly and accurately, enhancing the overall animation viewing experience.
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How the Sony X85J (LCD) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Sony X85J (LCD)
TCL QM8 (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$1,200
$1,545
Brand
Brand
Sony
TCL
Release Date
Release Date
April 4, 2021
May 1, 2023
Full name
Full name
KD-65X85J
65QM850G
Screen Size
Screen Size
65"
65"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
4K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
LED VA
miniLED FALD VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Android TV
Google TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
7.5/10
7/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
Yes
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
None
Voice Commands
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
7.3/10
8.6/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
7.4/10
9.9/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
7.6/10
8.4/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
6.6/10
8.3/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
7.3/10
6.6/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
8.3/10
6.9/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8.6/10
8.9/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
6.9/10
8/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
32.8" x 57.2" x 2.8"
32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.6" x 57.2"
34.1" x 56.9"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
48.7 lbs
50.1 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
300 x 300
300 x 400
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
7.9/10
8/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
2.5/10
8/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
0/100
9/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
7.5/10
9.4/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
8.5/10
10/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
7.2/10
9.3/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
8.3/10
7.5/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
6.9/10
8.5/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.4/10
5.4/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
5.9/10
9/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
10/10
4.8/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
10/10
4.6/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
7.3/10
8.2/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
7.3/10
9.3/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
7.8/10
8.2/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
7.7/10
7.7/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
9.2/10
7.6/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
8.8/10
6.3/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
7.5/10
10/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.0
2.1
Speaker Power
Speaker Power
20 W
40 W
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Yes
Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X
Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only
Yes, Bypass only
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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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