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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize picture quality, particularly for movies in dark rooms, the Sony A80J with its OLED panel may be worth the extra cost with better contrast, perfect blacks, and wider viewing angles. However, the TCL R648, being less expensive, offers great value and is capable of brighter images, which makes it more suitable for well-lit rooms or watching sports. It also has a higher native resolution (8K), beneficial for future-proofing content viewing. Keep in mind, if you play games, both models have suitable gaming features, but the OLED may have a slight edge with motion handling. 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 use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
Advantages of the TCL R648 (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
7.7
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A80J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the TCL R648 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
7.6
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J (OLED) excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior contrast, effective local dimming that enhances black uniformity, and wide viewing angles, making it ideal for darker rooms and broader seating arrangements.
Sports
9.0
6.5
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80J OLED has excellent response time and motion processing, which is crucial for smooth action during sports, and it handles reflections well, making it suitable for rooms with some light. Meanwhile, the TCL R648 LCD, while very good at handling reflections, has less ideal motion processing and a narrower viewing angle, making the Sony the preferable choice for sports fans who want to catch every detail with minimal blurring and the flexibility to watch from various angles.
Gaming
8.8
8.2
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.2/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A80J (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Sony A80J has an excellent response time, making it a strong choice for gaming with fast-moving visuals, and both the Sony A80J and TCL R648 have good levels of input lag for responsive gameplay; however, the TCL R648, while having a very good response time, isn't rated as highly as the Sony in this aspect.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
7.5
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J excels in presenting news and TV shows due to its superior upscaling abilities which enhance lower-resolution content, along with its outstanding contrast that makes images pop even in varying lighting conditions, albeit with only good SDR brightness performance which might not be the brightest in well-lit rooms.
Bright Room
7.2
8.1
8.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Sony A80J (OLED) is good.
The TCL R648, with 'Excellent' SDR brightness and 'Very Good' performance against reflections, is better suited for bright rooms than the Sony A80J, which offers 'Good' SDR brightness and reflection handling. While both TVs handle HDR content well, the TCL's superior brightness can help maintain picture quality in well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,698
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony A80J (OLED) has a price of $1,698 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.6
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony A80J (OLED) delivers excellent colors straight out of the box, providing a high-quality color gamut that makes animations look vibrant and true-to-life. Meanwhile, the TCL R648 (LCD) also produces excellent out-of-the-box colors and has a good color volume, ensuring cartoons and animations appear vivid with consistent colors across different brightness levels.
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How the Sony A80J (OLED) and the TCL R648 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A80J (OLED) | TCL R648 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,698 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A80J | 65R648 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 8K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 57" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.8" x 57" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.2 lbs | 70.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 400 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 50 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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