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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Sony X80K is a good choice if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option and it performs well in a variety of settings, offering decent picture quality and a good smart platform. If you're willing to spend more, the TCL R745 offers a larger screen with better contrast, making it ideal for movie lovers and a brighter display which is beneficial for watching in sunny rooms. The TCL model also has a higher refresh rate, which provides smoother motion, making it better for fast-paced content like sports and gaming. However, remember that the TCL R745 comes at a higher cost compared to the Sony X80K. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X80K (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Good for news, talk, & other TV
- Good for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL R745 (LCD)
- Good for gaming
- Good reflections
Key differences
Sports
7.4
6.4
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K is better for watching sports as it has a better gray uniformity which is important for displaying sports content without uneven areas, especially when showing fields or courts, and it has a faster response time that keeps action scenes clear without blurring. The TCL R745, despite its superior handling of reflections which could be an advantage in bright rooms, is not as well-suited for sports due to its lower motion processing capability, meaning action-packed moments may not be as smooth on this model.
Gaming
5.8
7.4
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The TCL R745 (LCD) is good for gaming, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X80K has a fair response time and very good input lag, making it suitable for casual gaming, but not as responsive for fast-paced games. In contrast, the TCL R745 boasts the best response time and fair input lag, providing a smoother gaming experience, especially for action-packed gameplay, improved by its higher refresh rate.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
5.9
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X80K provides a better experience for cartoons and animation due to its very good color reproduction out of the box and good color gamut, which make the colors appear vibrant and true to life. Conversely, the TCL R745 has a poor color volume, which may result in cartoons and animations not looking as colorful or dynamic.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
6.1
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K is better suited for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs compared to the TCL R745 because it has superior upscaling capabilities and better SDR brightness, ensuring clearer images in various content resolutions and well-lit environments. However, the TCL R745, despite its fair performance in these areas, offers deeper blacks due to its contrast features but falls behind in brightness, which is crucial for viewing in bright rooms.
Bright Room
6.4
5.8
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) is only fair for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X80K is considered fair for watching TV in a bright room because it has good performance in both SDR and HDR brightness and fair handling of reflections, critical for visibility in well-lit environments. In contrast, the TCL R745 is rated as poor for bright room viewing due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness, despite its good performance in reflections handling.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
6.0
5.6
5.06/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X80K (LCD) to have only fair picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.5
5.2
5.06/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X80K (LCD) and TCL R745 (LCD) are both poor for movies & TV.
The Sony X80K and TCL R745 are considered poor for watching movies and cinematic TV mainly because they lack effective local dimming, which is crucial for achieving deep blacks and high contrast. Additionally, both TVs struggle with black uniformity, further diminishing the viewing experience in dark scenes common in movies, and even though they offer decent colors out of the box and color volume, their limitations in key areas like gray uniformity and viewing angles can compromise the overall picture quality in cinematic content.
Cost
$1,598
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony X80K (LCD) has a price of $1,598 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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How the Sony X80K (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X80K (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,598 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 6, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-85X80K | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.4/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 46.4" x 74.9" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 98.5 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 50 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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