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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Sony A80J offers superior picture quality, particularly in dark rooms, and better motion handling for sports and gaming compared to the TCL Q6. It also includes a center speaker mode useful for home theater setups and offers OLED's premium contrast and wide viewing angles. However, the TCL Q6 is significantly less expensive and is a suitable choice for casual viewing in a bright room, although its lower refresh rate and contrast may not be ideal for demanding viewers or competitive gaming. If budget is a concern and your viewing is more casual, the TCL Q6 could suffice, but for an enhanced viewing experience with higher performance and features, the Sony A80J is the better choice, albeit at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A80J (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Excellent 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
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
- The TCL Q6 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A80J (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
6.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A80J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
5.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A80J excels in contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which are crucial for a great movie and cinematic TV experience, and it offers very good color accuracy out of the box and a wide color volume. On the other hand, the TCL Q6 falls short in these areas, particularly in local dimming and black uniformity, which leads to poorer performance for movies and cinematic content.
Sports
9.0
6.2
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80J excels in watching sports due to its superior response time and motion processing, which ensure smooth action without blur, alongside better handling of reflections and wider viewing angles, making it suitable for group viewings. On the other hand, the TCL Q6, while more affordable, offers only fair performance with slower response time and less effective motion processing which can lead to more motion blur during fast-paced games, and its narrower viewing angles and poorer reflection handling may limit the viewing experience in bright rooms and for viewers sitting off to the side.
Gaming
8.8
5.8
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
19.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A80J has an excellent response time which is important for gaming as it ensures fast-moving content is displayed with minimal blur. In contrast, the TCL Q6, while having very low input lag, which is beneficial for gaming responsiveness, has a notably poorer response time, which can lead to more motion blur during fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
6.6
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.8/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80J delivers very good colors straight out of the box and has a very good color gamut, which makes it excellent for watching cartoons and animation where vibrant and consistent colors are crucial. In comparison, the TCL Q6, while offering fair performance in general, doesn't match the Sony's performance with its poor colors out of the box and only good color gamut, which may result in less accurate and less vibrant colors for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
6.2
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80J (OLED) provides a superior experience for watching news and TV programs with its excellent upscaling capabilities and very good SDR brightness, ensuring clear and vivid picture quality even with lower resolution content. In contrast, the TCL Q6 (LCD) has lower performance in upscaling and fair SDR brightness, which may lead to a less clear image, especially with non-HD content, and a dimmer display in well-lit rooms.
Cost
$1,698
$700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony A80J (OLED) has a price of $1,698 and the TCL Q6 (LCD) costs $700.
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Key similarities
Bright Room
7.2
7.2
8.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL Q6 (LCD) and Sony A80J (OLED) are both good for bright room.
The Sony A80J OLED maintains good brightness in SDR and HDR content and has very good reflection handling, making it suitable for bright rooms despite its inherent contrast limitations as an OLED. On the other hand, the TCL Q6 LCD has very good SDR brightness which is beneficial in bright rooms, but its poor handling of reflections could be an issue in brightly lit environments.
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How the Sony A80J (OLED) and the TCL Q6 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A80J (OLED) | TCL Q6 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,698 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A80J | 65Q650G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.9" x 57" x 2.1" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.8" x 57" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.2 lbs | 33.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 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 | 10/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 3.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | No | |
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Sony A80J (OLED)
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Kob Monney | July 2022
"For home cinema fans the Sony A80J puts in a talented HDR performance, while daytime TV viewers benefit from its impressive upscaling and motion processing. Whites are portrayed in a clean and bright manner and black levels are strong, making for a very satisfying and consistent HD upscale. The A80J’s motion processing is hugely impressive. The Sony A80J takes content at any resolution and makes it look great, its motion skills are class-leading and its HDR performance boasts plenty of detail, contrast and expressive colours."
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Michael Gowan | July 2023
"If you’re looking for a good overall viewing experience without spending a lot, the TCL Q6 fits the bill. With its good color reproduction, the image on the screen will do just fine, especially for HDR content."
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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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