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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize high-quality picture and viewing experience for movies and gaming in various lighting conditions, the Sony A80K OLED could be a better choice despite its premium price. However, it might not perform as well in very bright rooms where reflections could be an issue. On the other hand, the TCL S446 LCD offers a more budget-friendly option, suitable mainly for casual watching and bright room usage but it falls short in terms of picture quality, especially in dark room viewing, and lacks advanced gaming features such as a high refresh rate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A80K (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
- Excellent viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S446 (LCD)
- The TCL S446 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A80K (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.6
5.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Sony A80K (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S446 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
5.4
10.00/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Sony A80K (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A80K excels in movie watching due to its superior OLED technology, providing perfect black uniformity and local dimming that creates outstanding contrast, crucial for cinematic content. In comparison, the TCL S446 struggles with movies because its LCD panel cannot match the Sony's black levels and contrast, and lacks local dimming features to enhance picture quality.
Sports
9.2
6.4
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80K (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80K handles motion more effectively and has minimal blur in fast-moving scenes thanks to its OLED technology and excellent response time, making it ideal for watching sports. Conversely, the TCL S446, although it handles reflections well, has a fair response time and motion handling which could lead to more blur, affecting the sports viewing experience.
Gaming
8.8
5.8
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
The Sony A80K (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A80K excels in gaming with its OLED technology that gives it a better response time, ensuring smoother motion and less blur, alongside lower input lag for more responsive gameplay. On the other hand, the TCL S446, with its LCD screen, cannot match the response time or input lag performance of the Sony A80K, leading to a less ideal gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
6.4
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
8.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
9.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Sony A80K (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80K OLED provides very good colors straight out of the box and an excellent color gamut, which contributes to vibrant and accurate colors when watching cartoons and animations, whereas the TCL S446 LCD offers fair performance in both these areas, resulting in less vivid and precise colors for animated content. Additionally, the Sony's superior gray uniformity and contrast will enhance the visual experience, but the TCL may show more inconsistencies in these aspects, affecting the overall viewing quality.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
6.4
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Sony A80K (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80K excels in upscaling lower resolution content and maintains high SDR brightness, providing a clear image for news and talk shows. In contrast, the TCL S446, while capable of decent upscaling, falls short in SDR brightness and does not deliver the same level of contrast and color performance, which can make content appear less vibrant and detailed.
Bright Room
7.0
5.8
9.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.2/10
The Sony A80K (OLED) is good for bright room, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A80K excels in a bright room due to its very good reflection handling and good performance in both SDR and HDR brightness, making it suitable for well-lit environments. In contrast, the TCL S446, with only fair reflection handling and lower SDR brightness, is less capable of overcoming ambient light, which leads to a poorer viewing experience in the same conditions.
Cost
$1,698
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony A80K (OLED) has a price of $1,698 and the TCL S446 (LCD) costs $400.
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Spec Comparison
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| Sony A80K (OLED) | TCL S446 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,698 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2022 | September 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A80K | 65S446 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.9/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.1/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33" x 57.1" x 2.1" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.9" x 57" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.7 lbs | 37.9 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 | 5.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 3.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | No | |
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Michael Desjardin | December 2022
"It’s a high-end TV through and through something that becomes clear the moment you glance at its stunning picture. The A80K’s surgically precise contrast control is likely the first thing you’ll notice about its picture ... every piece of content looks better when this amount of precision is available. Color accuracy is another strong suit; the A80K features fantastic out-of-the-box color accuracy in the Custom picture mode."
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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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