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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you watch a lot of movies and prefer a display with deeper blacks and more vibrant colors, the Sony A90J with its OLED screen excels, especially in darker environments. However, it's more expensive and may not be as bright as the TCL Q7 in well-lit rooms. The TCL Q7, being an LCD, has a higher brightness which can benefit daytime viewing, and it's also significantly less expensive. For budget-conscious buyers who watch diverse content and are concerned about bright room performance, the TCL Q7 could be a suitable choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A90J (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- 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 Q7 (LCD)
- The TCL Q7 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A90J (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
7.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A90J (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 A90J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A90J is considered excellent for watching movies and cinematic TV because it has an OLED screen with perfect black uniformity and excellent local dimming, which provides exceptional contrast suitable for dark room viewing. In contrast, the TCL Q7, while offering good performance, has lower contrast and local dimming capabilities, along with worse viewing angles due to its LCD technology, which may not render dark scenes as well as the Sony A90J.
Sports
9.2
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
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J OLED boasts excellent motion processing and response time, which are vital for smooth sports action, along with superior viewing angles and reflections management, making it ideal for group viewing in bright rooms. In contrast, the TCL Q7 LCD has a lower performance in these aspects, with poor reflections handling and narrower viewing angles that can affect the visibility and clarity when watching sports, especially in rooms with multiple light sources 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
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) and TCL Q7 (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A90J (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Sony A90J boasts excellent response time and good input lag, ideal for gaming where every millisecond counts, and with a refresh rate of 120Hz, it ensures smooth motion. Meanwhile, the TCL Q7 also has a very good response time and good input lag for gaming responsiveness, and stands out with compatibility for a higher refresh rate at 144Hz for even smoother gameplay, especially beneficial for PC gamers.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
7.8
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.5/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A90J OLED TV provides very good color accuracy straight out of the box and a good color gamut, making it particularly suitable for vibrant cartoons and animations. In contrast, while the TCL Q7 LCD TV also offers a good color gamut, it lacks the color accuracy of the Sony model, which means colors may not be as true to the original content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
6.3
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J excels at upscaling lower-resolution content and offers very good colors out of the box, which enhances the viewing experience for news and talk shows, while the TCL Q7 performs adequately in these areas but may not deliver the same clarity and color accuracy. Additionally, the A90J's OLED screen provides superior contrast and brightness suitable for SDR content, making it well-suited for these programs, whereas the Q7's contrast and colors, while good, may not be as striking due to its LCD technology.
Cost
$2,498
$900
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Sony A90J (OLED) has a price of $2,498 and the TCL Q7 (LCD) costs $900.
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Key similarities
Bright Room
7.3
7.6
8.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and Sony A90J (OLED) are both good for bright room.
The Sony A90J is suitable for bright rooms because it offers excellent reflection handling, ensuring that the image remains clear even in well-lit environments. Conversely, the TCL Q7, while it provides very good SDR brightness which helps to combat ambient light, is not as adept at handling reflections, resulting in a poorer experience when watching in bright rooms.
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How the Sony A90J (OLED) and the TCL Q7 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A90J (OLED) | TCL Q7 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,498 | $900 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | June 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A90J | 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 | 8.9/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 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 | 9.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 32.8" x 59.1" | 35.2" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.6 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 | 60 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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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."
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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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