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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Sony A80J OLED offers a premium viewing experience with exceptional picture quality, especially for dark room viewing and movies thanks to its perfect blacks. It excels in handling fast motion for sports and offers a smooth gaming experience. However, it may not be as suitable for very bright rooms due to its screen surface. The TCL Q7 LCD is more budget-friendly, performs adequately in most uses, and can get brighter which makes it better for sunny rooms. But, it falls short in picture quality when compared to the Sony, particularly in terms of contrast and black levels. If budget is a concern and you watch TV mostly in well-lit environments, the TCL Q7 could serve you well, but if you prioritize superior picture quality and often watch in darker environments, the Sony A80J might be worth the extra investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A80J (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- 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 Q7 (LCD)
- The TCL Q7 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A80J (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
7.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A80J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
7.7
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
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 Q7 (LCD) is good.
Sports
9.0
6.4
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80J excels in watching sports due to its superb response time and motion processing, which means less blur in fast-moving scenes and better handling of reflections, and it also offers wide viewing angles, allowing groups to watch comfortably. In contrast, the TCL Q7 has a fair performance with notable weaknesses in motion processing and reflections handling, which can hinder the viewing experience during sports, and it has narrower viewing angles that might not suit larger groups or wide seating arrangements.
Gaming
8.8
8.2
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) and TCL Q7 (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A80J (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Sony A80J boasts excellent response time and good input lag, making it ideal for gaming as it delivers smoother motion and quicker on-screen action. On the other hand, the TCL Q7 offers very good response time and good input lag, which also makes it a strong choice for gamers looking for responsive gameplay although it may not match the motion performance of the A80J.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
7.8
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.5/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J delivers very good colors straight out of the box and provides a very good color gamut, making it particularly suitable for vibrant and consistent animation viewing. In contrast, the TCL Q7's colors out of the box are only fair, which could mean that its default settings might not be as ideal for animation, and while its color volume is good, it may not match the A80J's capacity for rich, varied color representation in cartoons.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
6.3
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80J excels in upscaling and shows very good SDR brightness, meaning content like news and talk shows will look sharp and clear, even in well-lit rooms. On the other hand, the TCL Q7, while offering good upscaling, has only fair SDR brightness, which may cause such programs to appear less vibrant and may struggle in brightness when viewed in bright conditions.
Cost
$1,698
$900
$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 Q7 (LCD) costs $900.
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Key similarities
Bright Room
7.2
7.6
8.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and Sony A80J (OLED) are both good for bright room.
The Sony A80J OLED TV is well-suited for viewing in a bright room due to its very good reflections handling, while the TCL Q7 LCD TV shines with its very good SDR brightness, making it also a suitable choice for well-lit environments. However, despite both having good performance in HDR brightness, the TCL Q7 may not handle reflections as well as the Sony A80J, which could be a deciding factor depending on the room's lighting conditions.
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How the Sony A80J (OLED) and the TCL Q7 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A80J (OLED) | TCL Q7 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,698 | $900 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | June 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A80J | 65Q750G | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 8.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.8" x 57" | 35.2" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.2 lbs | 44.3 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 | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 6.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Yes, Bypass only | |
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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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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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