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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a TV with better overall picture quality, performance in bright rooms, and gaming capabilities, the Sony X85K would be the preferred choice, but it comes at a higher cost. On the other hand, the TCL S450G is more budget-friendly, and while it offers decent qualities for casual viewing and use as a monitor, it does not match the Sony's performance in terms of picture and gaming. Neither TV has great performance in dark rooms. If high-quality sound is important, consider that both TVs have similar speaker setups, so an external sound system might be beneficial regardless of your choice. 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 S450G (LCD)
- The TCL S450G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X85K (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.2
5.9
7.50/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X85K (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S450G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.4
5.6
7.50/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is only fair for movies & TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X85K exhibits better performance for movies and cinematic TV by offering higher contrast, better black uniformity, and no local dimming, which are crucial for a deep and consistent picture quality in dark scenes. In contrast, the TCL S450G, although having fair colors out of the box and color volume, falls short with its lower contrast, worse black uniformity, and inadequate local dimming, which affects the overall viewing experience negatively, particularly in dark scenes.
Sports
7.4
6.1
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
6.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K excels in motion processing and response time which is paramount for sports, ensuring smooth action with minimal motion blur; meanwhile, the TCL S450G is only adequate in these aspects and might not handle fast movements as well, resulting in a less crisp viewing experience during high-paced sports events. Both TVs have issues with reflections and limited viewing angles, but the Sony has better gray uniformity which is somewhat important for sports viewing, giving it an edge over the TCL in overall performance for watching sports.
Gaming
7.5
5.6
7.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.7/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
18.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X85K offers a better gaming experience than the TCL S450G as it has a higher refresh rate, which means smoother motion, and scores better in response time and input lag, contributing to a more responsive gameplay. The TCL S450G has a lower refresh rate and poorer response time, which can result in more noticeable blur during fast-paced games and a delayed reaction to player inputs.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
5.8
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X85K provides a very good experience watching cartoons and animation due to its excellent colors right out of the box and a very good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and varied colors. On the other hand, the TCL S450G delivers a poor performance for the same content as its colors out of the box are only fair and it has a poor color gamut, which results in less accurate and less rich colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
5.6
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X85K is better at upscaling and has very good SDR brightness, which are key for watching news and TV programs clearly and vividly, especially in various lighting conditions. In contrast, the TCL S450G has poor upscaling and SDR brightness, which may result in lower picture quality when viewing standard definition content and less satisfactory performance in bright rooms.
Bright Room
7.4
5.7
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
7.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X85K performs better in bright rooms due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness, which allows it to combat glare more effectively, and it has better reflection handling compared to the TCL S450G which struggles due to its poorer SDR and HDR brightness and reflection handling. While both TVs offer similar contrast, the Sony's superior color volume and gamut contribute to a more vibrant and detailed picture in a well-lit environment.
Cost
$1,098
$348
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Sony X85K (LCD) has a price of $1,098 and the TCL S450G (LCD) costs $348.
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Spec Comparison
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| Sony X85K (LCD) | TCL S450G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,098 | $348 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 4, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X85K | 65S450G | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | 30.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 200 x 200 | |
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 | Yes, Bypass only | |
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9 to 5 Google
Ben Schoon | September 2023
"TCL, though, has built much of its success on affordable sets, and the 2023 TCL S Class S4 with Google TV is a testament to just how good of a TV you can get for an affordable price tag"
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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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