If you're on a tight budget and need a TV primarily for casual viewing in smaller spaces, the TCL S350R might suffice, though its performance in picture quality, gaming, and bright rooms is limited. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest in a high-quality viewing experience for movies, sports, or gaming, especially in both bright and dark environments, the Sony A90J offers superior picture performance, better sound, and wide viewing angles. Its OLED screen also means deeper blacks and better overall contrast. With the Sony A90J, you also get additional features like voice commands and a choice of stand positions to accommodate soundbars, which could enhance your home theater setup. However, keep in mind the higher cost associated with these premium features and improvements. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A90J (OLED)
Good for bright room
Excellent for dark room
Very good for gaming
Excellent for movies & TV
Excellent for sports
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Very good for cartoons & animation
Very good for use as monitor
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Very good viewing angle
Excellent reflections
Advantages of the TCL S350R (LCD)
The TCL S350R (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A90J (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7/10
5.3/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A90J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S350R (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1/10
5.2/10
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.428571429/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL S350R (LCD) is poor.
Sports
9.2/10
6.1/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the TCL S350R (LCD) is only fair.
Gaming
8.8/10
5.5/10
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S350R (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5/10
5.3/10
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.4/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.7/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.5/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S350R (LCD) is poor.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9/10
5.6/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S350R (LCD) is poor.
Bright Room
7.3/10
4.7/10
8.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.0/10
7.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is good for bright room, while the TCL S350R (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$1,748
$200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony A90J (OLED) has a price of $1,748 and the TCL S350R (LCD) costs $200.
"In every meaningful department – motion control, contrast, edge definition, detail levels, you name it the A90J puts in a memorably accomplished shift. In fact, the Sony proves outstanding at handling on-screen motion of any and every kind. By the standards of television audio systems, the A90J is a notably punchy and genuinely dynamic performer."
Get a great deal on the Sony A90J (OLED) or the TCL S350R (LCD)
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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