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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize picture quality for movies and gaming, along with better dark room performance, the Sony A90J OLED may be the better choice. Although it comes with a higher price, it offers exceptional contrast and black uniformity, which works great for movie lovers and in darker viewing environments. The A90J also has wider viewing angles, making it a good fit for rooms where people will be seated in different positions. Conversely, the TCL R648 LCD is less expensive and performs better in bright rooms, with higher peak brightness for both SDR and HDR content, which could be advantageous if you frequently watch TV in a well-lit room. This TV, however, has a more limited viewing angle, so the picture quality might degrade when viewed from the side. If budget is a concern, and you're mostly watching in a bright room, the R648 could be the choice for you. Both TVs support the premium sound format Dolby Atmos and are good choices for various content like sports, news, and cartoons. 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 R648 (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
7.7
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A90J (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 A90J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A90J's OLED panel provides perfect black uniformity and infinite contrast, which is excellent for movie watching, especially in dark scenes, and its viewing angles allow for a consistent picture when viewed from the side. On the other hand, the TCL R648, with its LCD panel, offers good contrast and good black uniformity, but its limited local dimming capabilities might result in less impressive dark scene performance, and the viewing angles might cause color shifts when not viewed directly.
Sports
9.2
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
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J excels in watching sports partly because of its outstanding motion processing and response time, ensuring fast-moving images are crisp and minimizes blur, coupled with a wider viewing angle that keeps the picture quality consistent from different seats. On the other hand, while the TCL R648 handles reflections well and has decent motion processing, its inferior response time may lead to more motion blur during fast sports action, and its narrower viewing angle can result in color and contrast shifts when viewed from the side.
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
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A90J (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Sony A90J excels in gaming due to its outstanding response time and very good input lag, which means quick-moving content is crisp, and game controls feel responsive. The TCL R648 also performs well with fast response times and good input lag, but it does not reach the exceptional levels of the A90J, which may affect fast-paced gaming to a slight degree.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
7.5
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A90J has exceptional upscaling and SDR brightness for watching news and talk shows in good quality, with very good colors right out of the box that enhance the viewing experience. In contrast, the TCL R648 provides excellent SDR brightness that is optimal for well-lit rooms, although its upscaling is not as refined as the Sony A90J, but it still offers excellent colors straight out of the box.
Bright Room
7.3
8.1
8.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Sony A90J (OLED) is good.
The Sony A90J (OLED) has good SDR and HDR brightness, making it suitable for bright rooms, yet it excels in handling reflections, which further aids visibility. On the other hand, the TCL R648 (LCD) boasts excellent SDR brightness, which is better for overcoming ambient light, but its very good reflections handling isn't as superior as the OLED's, reflecting its strengths and slight weaknesses in bright environments.
Cost
$2,498
$2,000
$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 R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
8.6
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Sony A90J (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
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How the Sony A90J (OLED) and the TCL R648 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A90J (OLED) | TCL R648 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,498 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A90J | 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 | 8.9/10 | 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 | 8.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 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 | 9.2/10 | 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" | 32.7" x 57" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 32.8" x 59.1" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.6 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 | 60 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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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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