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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X85K is typically much more expensive, but offers better overall picture quality, gaming performance, and viewing experience for sports content, as well as a higher quality control score. It's a good choice for gaming and sports enthusiasts or anyone valuing a high-quality picture. However, it doesn't perform as well in a dark room. On the other hand, the TCL Q6 is much less expensive and still supports high dynamic range formats like Dolby Vision. It also has a higher black uniformity, which can be great for dark room viewing, but it lags behind in gaming, sports, and overall picture quality. This TV is more suitable if you're on a budget and still want a decent TV experience. Consider the Sony X85K if you can invest more for gaming and sports performance. Opt for the TCL Q6 if budget is a concern and you mainly watch content in darker environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X85K (LCD)
- Good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Good reflections
Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
- The TCL Q6 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X85K (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
7.4
6.2
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K displays a more stable image during fast-moving scenes which is great for watching sports due to its good motion processing, whereas the TCL Q6 struggles with more blurring because of its poor motion processing. The Sony X85K is also better at handling reflections, making it a better choice for bright rooms, although its response time is fair compared to the TCL Q6 which has the best response time.
Gaming
7.5
5.8
7.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
19.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X85K is better suited for gaming due to its high response time and input lag scores, whereas the TCL Q6 has lower scores in these areas, making it less ideal for fast-paced gaming. Additionally, the Sony X85K supports a higher refresh rate, providing smoother motion for gameplay compared to the TCL Q6 which has a standard rate.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
6.6
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K provides a superior color experience for cartoons and animation with 'Excellent' colors out of the box and a 'Good' color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate shades. The TCL Q6, while providing a 'Good' color gamut, falls short with 'Poor' colors out of the box, which can lead to less accurate and less appealing colors for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
6.2
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K excels in upscaling and delivers excellent colors out of the box, enhancing the viewing experience for news and talk shows, but the TCL Q6 is considered fair in these aspects, which may result in less clarity and vibrancy for the same content.
Cost
$1,098
$700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Sony X85K (LCD) has a price of $1,098 and the TCL Q6 (LCD) costs $700.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.2
6.9
7.50/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X85K (LCD) to have good picture quality, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
5.9
7.50/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X85K (LCD) to be only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X85K is rated fair for watching movies and cinematic TV primarily due to better black uniformity, which is crucial for viewing dark scenes, whereas the TCL Q6, with poorer contrast and local dimming, performs poorly, resulting in less accurate reproduction of dark scenes. Additionally, the Sony has more accurate colors out of the box and slightly better viewing angles than the TCL, which somewhat contributes to its superior viewing experience for movies and cinematic content.
Bright Room
7.4
7.2
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
7.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) and TCL Q6 (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Sony X85K excels in handling bright room conditions thanks to its very good SDR and HDR brightness and good reflection handling capabilities, whereas the TCL Q6, while having very good SDR brightness, is not as adept at dealing with reflections, scoring lower in that aspect.
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How the Sony X85K (LCD) and the TCL Q6 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X85K (LCD) | TCL Q6 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,098 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 4, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X85K | 65Q650G | |
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 | 6.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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 | 7.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 48.5 lbs | 33.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | 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 | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | No | |
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Michael Gowan | July 2023
"If you’re looking for a good overall viewing experience without spending a lot, the TCL Q6 fits the bill. With its good color reproduction, the image on the screen will do just fine, especially for HDR content."
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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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