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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you often watch movies in darker environments and prioritize more uniform blacks and better contrast, the TCL S555 is a better option. However, if you're into gaming or watching sports and are looking for a TV with a faster response time and lower input lag, the Sony X85J has a better performance in those areas. The Sony X85J also has better quality control and overall picture quality but comes at a higher price. The TCL S555 is more budget-friendly. Neither of these TVs is ideal for very bright rooms, but they both offer an acceptable watching experience in well-lit conditions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
- Good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Advantages of the TCL S555 (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Good for movies & TV
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.3
7.8
7.88/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) both have good picture quality, though the TCL S555 (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.5
7.9
7.88/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.9/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL S555 (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J has lower contrast and lacks local dimming, leading to less deep blacks and less impressive dark scene performance, which is crucial for movies and cinematic TV; however, it has excellent colors out of the box. In contrast, the TCL S555 boasts a better contrast and local dimming capability, enhancing the depth of blacks and making it more suitable for watching movies and cinematic content, despite its colors out of the box being judged as very good, slightly lower than the Sony's.
Sports
7.2
6.3
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J performs better for sports viewing as it has excellent motion processing which is very important for fast-moving content and good response time handling, but its poor viewing angles might limit the experience in large viewing setups. In contrast, the TCL S555's motion processing is not as capable for fast-paced sports, and although its reflection handling is equally rated as fair, it falls short in response time which can affect clarity during quick movements.
Gaming
7.6
6.7
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85J offers better response times during gaming, minimizing motion blur and making fast-moving content more fluid, making it more suitable for fast-paced gaming. In contrast, the TCL S555, while having lower input lag, which is beneficial for gaming responsiveness, only supports a lower refresh rate which might not be as smooth for games that can run at higher frames per second..
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
7.0
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X85J's very good upscaling and SDR brightness make it particularly suitable for watching news and TV programs, ensuring that lower resolution content is displayed clearly and brightly. In comparison, the TCL S555 also offers good performance in these areas but may not handle upscaling as well, which is important when viewing standard definition content commonly found in news broadcasts.
Cost
$1,200
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Sony X85J (LCD) has a price of $1,200 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.4
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X85J is acknowledged for its excellent color accuracy right out of the box, which makes it well-suited for cartoons and animation that benefit from true-to-source colors. In contrast, while the TCL S555 also offers very good color accuracy without adjustment, it might fall slightly short in color depth and uniformity compared to the Sony model.
Bright Room
7.3
7.3
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Sony X85J (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Sony X85J is good for watching TV in bright rooms due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness, which makes the picture stand out even in well-lit conditions, but its reflections handling is poor. Conversely, the TCL S555 also offers very good SDR brightness, which helps maintain picture quality in bright lighting, although its performance might differ in handling reflections given the same poor score as the Sony for reflections handling.
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How the Sony X85J (LCD) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X85J (LCD) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2021 | September 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X85J | 65S555 | |
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 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 35" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 48.7 lbs | 45.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 13 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 | 6.1/10 | |
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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Caleb Denison | December 2022
"It looks great out of the box and the picture quality it is rock-solid for the price. (...) What really makes this a decent gaming TV, though, is the very low input lag. (...) But if you want to save a little money, the TCL S555 strikes a great balance between cost and performance – the kind of performance that’s impressive enough to deliver some wow to your eyes. (...)"
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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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