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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer a more affordable TV with good sports content viewing and great upscaling, the Sony X80K would be a wise choice, especially since it costs significantly less. However, it doesn't perform as well in dark rooms, and its audio capabilities are basic. On the other hand, if you're looking for superior overall picture quality, better performance in both bright and dark environments, and enhanced sound quality, the TCL QM8 could be a better option, although it is more expensive. Keep in mind, the TCL QM8 has more advanced features like a higher refresh rate and better contrast, which could be particularly appealing if you enjoy gaming or watching dynamic high-contrast content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X80K (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL QM8 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.0
8.5
5.06/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X80K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.5
8.3
5.06/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X80K struggles with watching movies and cinematic TV primarily because it has a lower contrast ratio, no local dimming feature to enhance black levels, and its black uniformity is inadequate. In contrast, the TCL QM8 displays very good performance for such content since it has a higher contrast ratio, effective local dimming that improves the depth of blacks, and superior black uniformity which altogether deliver a more immersive viewing experience.
Sports
7.4
6.5
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K is better for watching sports as it has excellent motion processing and good handling of reflections, important for fast-paced action and varying lighting conditions. While the TCL QM8 offers a very good response time which is also crucial for sports, its motion processing and reflection handling are not as strong, making fast movements potentially less smooth and reflections more distracting.
Gaming
5.8
8.3
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X80K displays slower response times compared to the TCL QM8, which can lead to more noticeable blur in fast-paced games. However, while the X80K has very low input lag, which is beneficial for gaming, the TCL QM8 with its very good input lag and superior response time overall provides a smoother and more responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
8.9
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X80K delivers very good colors right out of the box, meaning it displays vibrant and accurate colors without the need for much adjustment, which is essential for the vivid palettes often found in cartoons and animation. In contrast, the TCL QM8 has a better color gamut and color volume, offering a wider range and more intense colors, making it very good at displaying the full spectrum of colors typically utilized in animated content.
Bright Room
6.4
9.9
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is only fair.
The TCL QM8 outshines the Sony X80K in bright rooms mainly because it has higher brightness, both in standard and high dynamic range content, and better handling of reflections. Although the Sony X80K is fair in these aspects, the higher contrast, better color volume, and color gamut of the TCL QM8 contribute to its superior performance in well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,598
$1,304
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Sony X80K (LCD) has a price of $1,598 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,304.
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Key similarities
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
6.8
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X80K (LCD) to be good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K is better suited for news, talk shows, and other TV programs due to its good upscaling capabilities and fair SDR brightness, which means it can handle standard definition content well and is sufficiently bright for most rooms. The TCL QM8, despite excellent contrast and local dimming that can enhance picture quality, falls short with its performance in upscaling and SDR brightness, which are crucial for typical TV programs and viewing in bright rooms.
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How the Sony X80K (LCD) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X80K (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,598 | $1,304 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 6, 2022 | May 3, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-85X80K | 85QM850G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.4/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 43" x 74.9" x 2.9" | 43" x 74.6" x 2.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 46.4" x 74.9" | 45.6" x 74.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 98.5 lbs | 105.6 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 600 x 600 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 40 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | Yes, Bypass only | |
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Matthew Murray | February 2023
"The Sony Bravia X80K is an inexpensive LCD TV that turns out pleasing visuals and is armed with a number of other desirable features. Sony’s robust internal processing, results in generally better picture quality than you’ll usually get for this price. In practice, the X80K is satisfying to watch. You’re not going to get as sumptuous a picture as you may with other TVs from Sony or other companies, but we didn’t encounter anything that looked bad on it."
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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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