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Updated January 10, 2024·
If watching movies and gaming are important to you and you're willing to pay more, the Sony X77L might be better suited due to its higher overall picture quality and gaming performance. However, if price is a more significant concern and you still want a decent TV for gaming and sports, the TCL S470G is more budget-friendly, though it will not perform as well in bright rooms. Neither of these TVs are ideal for dark room viewing due to their lower contrast and black uniformity. Both have a similar set of features including voice commands and support for HDR, but keep in mind that Sony's sound quality is rated higher. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X77L (LCD)
- Good for upscaling
- Very good motion processing
Advantages of the TCL S470G (LCD)
- The TCL S470G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X77L (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
6.8
6.2
8.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X77L (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both only fair for sports, though the Sony X77L (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Sony X77L handles reflections better than the TCL S470G, which can be crucial in brightly lit rooms, and it has a good motion processing capability important for fast-moving scenes in sports. However, the TCL S470G has a slightly quicker response time which may appeal to those particularly sensitive to motion blur during games, but it falls behind in motion processing overall, impacting the smoothness of action playback.
News, Talk, & Other TV
6.0
5.4
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X77L offers better upscaling and SDR brightness, which are very important for watching news and TV programs, ensuring that lower resolution content is displayed clearly and that the picture is sufficiently bright in most rooms. In contrast, the TCL S470G struggles with these key features, resulting in poorer performance for the same types of content, which might appear less clear and dimmer, especially in well-lit spaces.
Bright Room
6.0
5.3
7.7/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.3/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
6.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Sony X77L (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X77L performs better in bright rooms due to its higher SDR brightness and more effective handling of reflections, whereas the TCL S470G, despite having a higher contrast, falls short in brightness and reflections handling making it less suitable for bright environments. The Sony's HDR brightness is also rated as fair, contributing to its advantage over the poorer HDR brightness of the TCL for viewing in well-lit conditions.
Cost
$1,098
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Sony X77L (LCD) has a price of $1,098 and the TCL S470G (LCD) costs $800.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
5.6
5.4
3.58/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Sony X77L (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) both have poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.2
5.0
3.58/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
5.8/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
7.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
No
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X77L (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The Sony X77L and TCL S470G TVs are not ideal for movies and cinematic TV because they have poor contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and high picture quality in darker scenes. Additionally, while viewing angles and color accuracy straight out of the box are somewhat better, these features cannot compensate for the lack of deep black levels, especially in dark viewing environments.
Gaming
5.8
5.6
5.9/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
8.5/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
5.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
6.4/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Sony X77L (LCD) and TCL S470G (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Sony X77L has poor response time and the TCL S470G has the best input lag rating; poor response time can lead to motion blur during fast-paced games, while high input lag can result in a delay between user actions and on-screen reactions, which is especially problematic for gaming where timing is crucial. Both TVs also have a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, which may not be as smooth for gaming compared to TVs with higher refresh rates.
Cartoons & Animation
6.0
5.7
5.9/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
6.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
8.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.4/10
7.7/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X77L (LCD) to be only fair for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X77L garners a very good score for colors out of the box, suggesting it displays cartoons with accurate and pleasing colors immediately upon setup, while the TCL S470G only gets a good score in the same category, which means colors might not appear as vibrant or accurate without adjustment. Additionally, the Sony X77L has a poor color gamut compared to the good score of the TCL S470G, indicating that although the Sony might initially show colors better, it has a narrower range of colors it can display, potentially making certain hues in cartoons less vivid than on the TCL.
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How the Sony X77L (LCD) and the TCL S470G (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X77L (LCD) | TCL S470G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,098 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 6, 2023 | September 9, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-85X77L | 85S470G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.1/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | No | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 5.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.2/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 6.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | Unknown" x Unknown" x Unknown" | 42.8" x 74.4" x 3.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | Unknown" x Unknown" | 45.9" x 74.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 100.9 lbs | 63.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 600 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 | 3.6/10 | 3.8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 3/10 | 2.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | No | |
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Milton Clark | September 2023
"For an entry-level model, Sony’s X77L is a decent 4K TV. It’s color reproduction, along with crisp and clean picture images revealed plenty of detail and clarity thanks in part to Sony’s excellent video processing."
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Stratos Kampourogiannis | November 2023
"On the bright side the S4 does have great viewing angles that can make it an excellent family TV. It has great color coverage, its input lag is extremely low, it supports Dolby Vision and comes with Google TV."
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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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