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Updated January 10, 2024·

The Sony X85K offers better overall performance and will be more satisfying for a variety of content, including movies, sports, and gaming, thanks to its higher refresh rate. It is also better equipped for viewing in sunny rooms due to better brightness levels. However, if budget is a significant concern, the TCL S435 will provide a decent viewing experience at a much lower cost. While the TCL S435 is capable for casual viewing and some gaming, its performance in bright rooms and with fast-moving content will not match the Sony X85K. So, if you prioritize a higher quality viewing experience and can afford to invest more, the Sony X85K is a solid choice, but for those looking to save money, the TCL S435 is a satisfactory alternative. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Sony X85K (LCD)
  • Good for bright room
  • 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 S435 (LCD)
  • The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X85K (LCD).

Key differences

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Picture Quality

7.2
KD-65X85K
65S435
6.6
7.50/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X85K (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.

Sports

7.4
KD-65X85K
65S435
5.9
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.

Gaming

7.5
KD-65X85K
65S435
5.5
7.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.

Cartoons & Animation

8.5
KD-65X85K
65S435
7.0
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is good.

News, Talk, & Other TV

8.2
KD-65X85K
65S435
5.8
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.

Bright Room

7.4
KD-65X85K
65S435
5.6
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.

Cost

$1,098
KD-65X85K
65S435
$700
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The Sony X85K (LCD) has a price of $1,098 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $700.
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Key similarities

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Movies & TV

6.4
KD-65X85K
65S435
6.1
7.50/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Sony X85K (LCD) and TCL S435 (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.

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How the Sony X85K (LCD) and the TCL S435 (LCD) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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Sony X85K (LCD)TCL S435 (LCD)
Sony X85K (LCD)TCL S435 (LCD)

GENERAL

Price
$1,098
$700
Brand
SonyTCL
Release Date
May 4, 2022September 4, 2020
Full name
KD-65X85K65S435
Screen Size
65"65"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
Android TVRoku TV
Sound Quality Score
6.9/105.9/10
NextGen Ready
YesNo
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
7.3/106.7/10
Bright Room Score
7.4/105.6/10
Gaming Score
7.6/105.6/10
Movies & TV Score
6.5/106.2/10
Sports Score
7.4/106/10

PHYSICAL

Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
32.9" x 57.2" x 2.8"33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
35.6" x 57.2"35.3" x 57.4"
Weight without Stand
48.5 lbs37.9 lbs
VESA Mount
300 x 300300 x 300

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesNo
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesNo
Contrast
7.5/107.5/10
Local Dimming
2.5/102.5/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.02.0
Speaker Power
20 W16 W
Dolby Atmos
YesDolby Digital Plus Bypass Only
DTS:X
Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass onlyNo

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CNET

Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"The TCL 4-Series is so inexpensive and capable you might start to question why there are any multithousand-dollar TVs at all. The 4-Series setup is intuitive and easy. If you're just looking for an easy-to-use TV with decent picture, this is an excellent place to start."

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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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