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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you are looking for a TV with better overall picture quality, especially for movies and gaming, the TCL R655 may be a good choice. It also offers good performance in a dark room, and it costs less. However, if you prioritize watching sports or content in bright rooms, the Sony X85J is tailored for that, offering higher picture quality in such conditions. The Sony X85J has a higher quality control score, which might translate into fewer issues over time, but it comes at a higher price. Neither of them has great speakers built-in, so you might consider adding a sound system for the best audio experience. Both have their pros and cons; choose the one that best matches your specific viewing preferences and budget. 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 R655 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.3
8.0
7.88/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R655 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X85J (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.5
7.9
7.88/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R655 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is only fair.
While both Sony X85J and TCL R655 are LCD TVs, the TCL R655 is better for movies and cinematic TV due to its higher contrast, more effective local dimming, and better black uniformity. In contrast, while the Sony X85J offers good performance, its lack of local dimming and lower black uniformity can make dark scenes in movies less impactful. Both TVs have similar color accuracy out of the box and color volume, but the TCL R655 has slightly better gray uniformity and viewing angles which are beneficial for cinematic viewing.
Sports
7.2
6.6
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J is better for watching sports due to its superior motion processing and reflection handling capabilities, which is essential for fast-paced games and environments with multiple light sources. In comparison, the TCL R655 has lower performance in these areas, potentially resulting in less clear motion and more distractions from light reflections during sports viewing.
Gaming
7.6
8.6
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85J has good response time and input lag, making it suitable for gaming, while the TCL R655 offers very good response time and input lag along with a higher refresh rate, enhancing its gaming performance more noticeably, especially for fast-paced gaming.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
7.2
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85J excels in upscaling and handling standard dynamic range brightness, essential for clear images while watching news and everyday TV programs in various conditions, along with exhibiting excellent colors straight out of the box, making it very good for such content. The TCL R655 also showcases good performance with colors out of the box and offers excellent SDR brightness for well-lit environments but has less effective upscaling which could affect the clarity of lower resolution content commonly found in news broadcasts and talk shows.
Bright Room
7.3
9.5
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85J handles reflections well and has good SDR and HDR brightness, which makes it suitable for bright rooms, although its contrast and color volume are less impressive. The TCL R655 offers even better performance in bright environments with excellent SDR brightness and very good management of reflections, along with a more effective contrast ratio and color volume, making it the best choice for bright rooms.
Cost
$1,200
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Sony X85J (LCD) has a price of $1,200 and the TCL R655 (LCD) costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.7
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X85J is praised for its excellent colors out of the box, meaning it displays vibrant and accurate colors without the need for calibration, and it also has a very good color gamut, ensuring a wide range of colors can be displayed. The TCL R655, while still displaying good colors right out of the box, is very good regarding color volume, providing richness across different brightness levels, although it doesn't match the Sony in terms of color gamut, which may affect the vividness of some colors.
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How the Sony X85J (LCD) and the TCL R655 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X85J (LCD) | TCL R655 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2021 | September 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X85J | 65R655 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.6/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 35.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 48.7 lbs | 50.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 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 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | No | |
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Parker Hall | January 2023
"It has an excellent Roku interface, isn’t too expensive, has quantum dots and mini LED backlighting, and looks genuinely fantastic playing everything. If you’re in the market for a new TV, you should still start here. Gamers will like that it has a 120-Hz refresh rate at 4K, which is the maximum that a modern Xbox or Playstation 5 will put out—meaning the smoothest possible gaming and sports viewing in general. We’re no longer in the days of having to spend over $1,000 and spending a few hours on setup for decent black levels and great color accuracy and HDR"
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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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