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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X85K offers a better overall experience compared to the TCL S455, with superior motion processing and better picture quality, especially in bright rooms and for gaming. However, it's priced higher. If budget is a concern, the TCL S455 is still a decent option for casual viewing, but will not perform as well in bright environments or for fast-paced content. Neither TV is optimal for dark room viewing due to their lower performance in black uniformity and local dimming. If top-notch audio is important, consider external speakers, as both have basic audio setups. 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 S455 (LCD)
- The TCL S455 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X85K (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.2
6.5
7.50/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X85K (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
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
7.5/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K is better suited for sports viewing as it has superior motion processing and a faster response time, resulting in clearer action scenes, but it has a narrower viewing angle which can be less ideal for group watching. On the other hand, the TCL S455, while offering a slower response and fair motion processing that may lead to blurrier fast movements, handles reflections better and has slightly better gray uniformity, which could somewhat improve the viewing experience in varied lighting conditions.
Gaming
7.5
5.7
7.6/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
7.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for gaming, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X85K offers better performance for gaming due to its higher response time and lower input lag, ensuring smooth and responsive gameplay, while the TCL S455 has a lower response time score and the highest input lag score, which could lead to slower reaction times and noticeable delay during fast-paced action.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
6.0
7.5/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
7.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
6.4
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K excels in upscaling lower resolution content and provides very good SDR brightness, making it suitable for watching news and other TV programs with high clarity and visibility in various room conditions. In contrast, the TCL S455 offers fair performance in these areas, which may result in less sharp content upscaling and less optimal brightness for viewing in well-lit rooms, potentially affecting the clarity and vibrancy when watching standard TV programs.
Bright Room
7.4
6.0
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
8.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
7.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony X85K (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X85K is better suited for bright rooms since it has a higher performance in SDR and HDR brightness, which means it maintains better visibility in daylight, and it handles reflections more effectively than the TCL S455. Although the TCL S455 is capable in dealing with reflections, its lower brightness levels in both SDR and HDR content make it less ideal for viewing in well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,098
$584
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Sony X85K (LCD) has a price of $1,098 and the TCL S455 (LCD) costs $584.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
6.4
6.0
7.50/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
6.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Sony X85K (LCD) and TCL S455 (LCD) are both only fair for movies & TV.
The Sony X85K is fair for movies and cinematic TV because of its good color out of the box, but it lacks local dimming leading to less impressive contrast and black uniformity, which are crucial for dark scenes. On the other hand, the TCL S455, while having better black uniformity, falls short in color performance both out of the box and in color volume, which can result in less vivid and less consistent color reproduction for diverse content.
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How the Sony X85K (LCD) and the TCL S455 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X85K (LCD) | TCL S455 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,098 | $584 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 4, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X85K | 65S455 | |
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 | 6.9/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.6/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
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" | 34.8" x 5.9" | |
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 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 3/10 | |
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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Lee Neikirk | January 2022
"A highly affordable but reliably kitted-out 4K Roku TV that, while far from perfect, still punches above its price and delivers a great user experience. If you want to soup up movie night for a bargain, the 4-Series won’t let you down. You may never need to plug in a set-top box or streaming device."
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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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