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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you are looking for a TV with a better overall picture and gaming experience, the Sony X80K is a more suitable option as it typically offers superior performance in these areas. However, it does come at a higher price point compared to the TCL S455. On the other hand, if you are on a budget and want a TV with a higher contrast ratio, which can improve the viewing experience in a dark room, the TCL S455 may be the right choice. Keep in mind though, the Sony X80K is also better suited for sports content and has higher scores for use in bright rooms, which could be a deciding factor if you watch a lot of sports or have a very bright viewing area. 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 S455 (LCD)
- The TCL S455 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X80K (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.0
6.5
5.06/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
LED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL S455 (LCD) and Sony X80K (LCD) both have only fair picture quality, though the TCL S455 (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Sports
7.4
6.1
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K is better for watching sports due to superior motion processing and better handling of reflections, making fast-paced actions clearer and reducing glare from lights. The TCL S455, while offering a decent picture, falls short in these areas, which can lead to a less optimal viewing experience for dynamic sports content.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
6.0
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K is rated higher for watching cartoons and animation because it has very good color performance out of the box and a good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate colors. In comparison, the TCL S455 is rated as fair due to its less impressive color performance straight out of the box and a poorer color gamut, which might result in less vivid and accurate colors for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
6.4
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) is good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X80K provides a better experience watching news and TV programs with superior upscaling and more consistent brightness for standard dynamic range content compared to the TCL S455, which offers lower upscaling quality and fair colors straight out of the box, impacting the overall viewing experience.
Cost
$1,598
$1,317
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Sony X80K (LCD) has a price of $1,598 and the TCL S455 (LCD) costs $1,317.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
5.5
6.0
5.06/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
5.2/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL S455 (LCD) to be only fair for movies & TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X80K is deemed poor for watching movies and cinematic TV primarily because it lacks a local dimming feature, which impacts its contrast and black uniformity, leading to less impressive dark scene performance. The TCL S455, on the other hand, offers slightly better movie viewing due to a higher contrast ratio and better black uniformity, but still falls short due to its limited color volume and subpar gray uniformity, affecting overall picture quality.
Gaming
5.8
5.7
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) and TCL S455 (LCD) are both poor for gaming.
The Sony X80K has fair response time and input lag for gaming, which may lead to slower scene transitions and delayed reactions during fast-paced gaming. The TCL S455 also has fair response time and boasts input lag that is described as the best, offering a competitive edge in reaction times, but both TVs might not satisfy serious gamers due to their 60Hz refresh rate limitations.
Bright Room
6.4
6.0
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony X80K (LCD) and TCL S455 (LCD) are both only fair for bright room.
The Sony X80K has good SDR brightness, fair handling of reflections, and its HDR brightness is fair; this makes it suitable for bright rooms but not ideal for very well-lit or sunny environments. On the other hand, the TCL S455 has fair SDR brightness, poor HDR brightness and also manages reflections fairly, which indicates it can perform adequately in moderately bright rooms but may struggle with intense light or direct sunlight.
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How the Sony X80K (LCD) and the TCL S455 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X80K (LCD) | TCL S455 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,598 | $1,317 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 6, 2022 | May 7, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-85X80K | 85S455 | |
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 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 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) | 43" x 74.9" x 2.9" | 43" x 74.7" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 46.4" x 74.9" | 45.9" x 74.7" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 98.5 lbs | 79.4 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 | 5.1/10 | 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 | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | No | |
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Sony X80K (LCD)
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Tom's guide
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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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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