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If you value a superior picture quality for movies and dramatic content, the Sony A90J's OLED technology provides deeper blacks and better contrast, making it a great option for watching movies in darker rooms. However, it is more expensive than the TCL Q6. On the other hand, the TCL Q6 is more budget-friendly, and while it doesn't match the Sony's performance in dark environments, it has a slightly better score for usage in bright rooms, making it good for day-to-day viewing in well-lit spaces. If gaming is important to you, the Sony A90J has a higher gaming score and might provide a better experience due to its OLED screen and faster response times. For sports content, both TVs perform well, but the Sony A90J has a slight advantage. In conclusion, if budget is less of a concern and you're looking for high-quality movie viewing and gaming performance, the Sony A90J might be the right choice. If you're watching mostly in bright rooms and are more cost-conscious, the TCL Q6 could serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A90J (OLED)
- 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 Q6 (LCD)
- The TCL Q6 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A90J (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
6.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A90J (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 A90J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A90J (OLED) excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect contrast with pure blacks, excellent local dimming, and superior black uniformity, enhancing deep movie scenes. In contrast, the TCL Q6 (LCD) falls short with its lower contrast, poor local dimming that can't display deep blacks effectively, and less impressive color performance straight out of the box, all of which are critical for a true cinematic experience.
Sports
9.2
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
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J excels at sports viewing with superior motion processing, better response time, and excellent viewing angles which ensure a clear picture without blurring no matter where you sit. In contrast, the TCL Q6 struggles with poor motion processing, slower response time, narrow viewing angles and doesn't handle reflections well, leading to potential glare issues during daytime viewing.
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
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A90J offers an exceptional gaming experience due to its very good response time and input lag, which are crucial for smooth, fast-paced action, whereas the TCL Q6, although with minimal input lag, has only fair response time, leading to less fluid motion during gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
6.6
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.8/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J excels in displaying animations due to its 'very good' rating in colors out of the box, which ensures vibrant and accurate colors without the need for calibration, and it also has a 'good' color gamut, enabling a wide range of shades. On the other hand, the TCL Q6, despite having a 'good' color gamut, falls short with a lower 'poor' rating for colors out of the box, which means colors may not be as accurate or eye-catching when you first use it.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
6.2
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J excels at upscaling lower-resolution content and provides very good colors right out of the box, making it suitable for viewing news and talk shows, which often aren't broadcast in the highest definition. In contrast, the TCL Q6, while capable of fair performance, may not upscale as well and offers poor colors out of the box, which could diminish the viewing experience for standard TV programs.
Cost
$2,498
$700
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Sony A90J (OLED) has a price of $2,498 and the TCL Q6 (LCD) costs $700.
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Key similarities
Bright Room
7.3
7.2
8.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) and TCL Q6 (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Sony A90J excels in bright rooms due to its superior handling of reflections and good SDR and HDR brightness levels, ensuring a clear picture despite ambient light. In contrast, the TCL Q6, while having a very good SDR brightness level that is suitable for bright rooms, falls short with poor reflection handling, making it less ideal for brightly-lit environments despite its good HDR brightness.
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How the Sony A90J (OLED) and the TCL Q6 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A90J (OLED) | TCL Q6 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,498 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A90J | 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 | 8.9/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 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 | 9.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 56.8" x 1.6" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 32.8" x 59.1" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.6 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 | 60 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 A90J (OLED)
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Simon Lucas | June 2021
"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."
TCL Q6 (LCD)
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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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