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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony A90J offers excellent overall picture quality, superior gaming performance, and is a fantastic choice for dark rooms due to its perfect black levels. However, it comes at a high-end price. On the other hand, the TCL R655, while less expensive, provides good value with decent picture quality and gaming experience. Its performance in bright rooms is better than the Sony's, making it suitable for well-lit environments. Keep in mind, though, it may not handle dark room viewing as well as the Sony A90J. 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 R655 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
8.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A90J (OLED) and TCL R655 (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the Sony A90J (OLED) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
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 R655 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A90J boasts exceptional contrast, potent local dimming, and perfect black uniformity, key for a rich movie experience, while the TCL R655, though good, can't match with its slightly lower contrast, less effective local dimming, and notably inferior black uniformity. Additionally, the A90J offers more accurate colors right out of the box, superior color volume, and more consistent gray uniformity, plus wider viewing angles, enhancing its prowess for cinematic content.
Sports
9.2
6.6
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J excels in handling reflections and has outstanding motion processing, response time, and viewing angles, making it well-suited for sports. In contrast, the TCL R655 also manages reflections well but falls short in motion processing and response time, which may lead to some blur during fast-paced sports action.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
7.2
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A90J OLED excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and presenting colors accurately right out of the box, making it very good for news and TV shows which often aren't broadcast in high resolution. The TCL R655, while offering good performance in these areas, may not provide as refined an experience due to its LCD technology which generally doesn't match the OLED's superior contrast and color reproduction.
Bright Room
7.3
9.5
8.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
7.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony A90J (OLED) is good.
Cost
$2,498
$1,000
$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 R655 (LCD) costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.8
8.6
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony A90J boasts excellent response time and very good input lag, making it highly responsive for gaming; it's an OLED screen delivering sharp and vibrant visuals. On the other hand, the TCL R655 also offers very good response time and input lag but stands out with its higher refresh rate LCD panel, which may appeal to gamers looking for smooth motion at higher frame rates.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
8.7
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Sony A90J (OLED) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony A90J excels in cartoons and animation due to its outstanding colors out of the box and wide color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate hues that bring animated content to life. Meanwhile, the TCL R655 also delivers very good performance for cartoons by offering a commendable color gamut, SDR brightness that helps in well-lit rooms, and good color volume that retains the quality of colors at different brightness levels.
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How the Sony A90J (OLED) and the TCL R655 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A90J (OLED) | TCL R655 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,498 | $1,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | September 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A90J | 65R655 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 32.8" x 59.1" | 35.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.6 lbs | 50.7 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 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
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."
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Parker Hall | January 2023
"It has an excellent Roku interface, isn’t too expensive, has quantum dots and mini LED backlighting, and looks genuinely fantastic playing everything. If you’re in the market for a new TV, you should still start here. Gamers will like that it has a 120-Hz refresh rate at 4K, which is the maximum that a modern Xbox or Playstation 5 will put out—meaning the smoothest possible gaming and sports viewing in general. We’re no longer in the days of having to spend over $1,000 and spending a few hours on setup for decent black levels and great color accuracy and HDR"
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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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