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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional picture quality, especially for movies and gaming, and don't mind spending more, the Sony A90J OLED TV would be a great choice. It excels in delivering deep blacks, vibrant colors, and performs well in both bright and dark rooms, though it shines most in darker environments. Alternatively, the TCL QM8 LCD TV is less expensive and still offers good overall picture quality with solid performance in bright rooms, which might be a better fit if you often watch TV during the day or in well-lit spaces. However, the TCL's performance may not match that of the Sony's, especially for sports content and viewing angles, and its build quality is lower. 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 use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the TCL QM8 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
Key differences
Movies & TV
9.1
8.3
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
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 QM8 (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A90J excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect contrast and black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks in dark scenes, coupled with effective local dimming and good viewing angles. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 also performs very well with strong contrast and black uniformity, but trails behind in local dimming and viewing angles, which could affect viewing in off-angle seating positions.
Sports
9.2
6.5
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J OLED has an excellent response time and motion processing which is key for the clarity of fast-moving sports scenes, and its wide viewing angles ensure consistent picture quality from different seating positions. In comparison, the TCL QM8 LCD struggles with motion processing and has narrower viewing angles which may lead to less accurate colors and clarity for viewers sitting off to the side.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
6.8
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J performs very well for watching news and TV programs because it has excellent upscaling capabilities and high SDR brightness, ensuring clear and bright images. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 is fair in this regard due to its poorer upscaling quality and lower SDR brightness, which might result in less clarity and dimmer pictures especially in well-lit environments.
Bright Room
7.3
9.9
8.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony A90J (OLED) is good.
The Sony A90J has a good SDR brightness level and excellent reflection handling, making it suitable for bright rooms, while the TCL QM8's best SDR brightness level and very good reflection handling make it particularly well-suited for those environments. Both TVs manage bright room conditions well, but the OLED screen of the Sony A90J also offers perfect contrast and a wide color gamut, which can enhance HDR content viewing; however, the TCL QM8 with its higher brightness can be more beneficial if your room is very bright.
Cost
$2,498
$1,498
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Sony A90J (OLED) has a price of $2,498 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,498.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.7
8.5
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A90J (OLED) and TCL QM8 (LCD) both have very good picture quality.
Gaming
8.8
8.3
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) and TCL QM8 (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony A90J excels in providing quick response times and low input lag which is ideal for a smooth gaming experience. Similarly, the TCL QM8 offers competitive response times and input lag, making it also well-suited for gaming, with the added benefit of a higher refresh rate which can be particularly beneficial for fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
8.9
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Sony A90J (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony A90J delivers very vibrant colors straight out of the box with a good color gamut and volume, making cartoons & animation look rich and true to life. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 might need some color adjustments initially, but it offers an excellent color volume with a very good color gamut for dynamic and bright animation scenes.
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How the Sony A90J (OLED) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A90J (OLED) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,498 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A90J | 65QM850G | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 32.8" x 59.1" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.6 lbs | 50.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 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 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 40 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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