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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony A90J is a high-end OLED TV, and will cost you significantly more than the TCL S435, which is a budget-friendly LCD option. The A90J provides excellent picture quality, gaming, and sports viewing experiences, and it performs very well in dark environments. The TCL S435, while much more affordable, offers moderate picture quality and is not as well-suited for very bright or very dark rooms. If budget is a major concern and you have a moderately-lit room, the S435 might suffice. However, if you prioritize picture quality and viewing experience and are willing to invest, the A90J is superior, particularly for gaming and watching movies. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A90J (OLED)
- Good for bright room
- 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 S435 (LCD)
- The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A90J (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
6.6
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A90J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
6.1
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J OLED TV provides an exceptional movie and cinematic TV experience due to its perfect contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, which together create deep blacks and rich colors. Conversely, the TCL S435 LCD TV offers a fair experience, as its lower contrast, absence of local dimming, and weaker black uniformity limit its ability to deliver the same depth and color richness.
Sports
9.2
5.9
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A90J OLED excels at sports watching due to its excellent response time and wide viewing angles, ensuring fast-moving action is clear with less blurring from any seat. In contrast, the TCL S435 LCD struggles with sports because of its fair response time and narrow viewing angles, leading to more motion blur and a picture that degrades when viewed from the side.
Gaming
8.8
5.5
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A90J offers excellent response time and good input lag, which means actions in games are depicted almost instantly and control responsiveness is high, making it suitable for fast-paced gaming. In contrast, the TCL S435 exhibits only fair response time and poor input lag, causing slower screen updates and less timely reaction to inputs, which can be a disadvantage for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
7.0
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A90J OLED TV outshines the TCL S435 LCD TV in watching cartoons & animation because it offers very good colors out of the box and a good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate hues. While the TCL S435 is still good for animation with its excellent colors out of the box performance, it lags behind the Sony in terms of color gamut and overall picture quality.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
5.8
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A90J excels in upscaling content and has good SDR brightness, making it ideal for news and talk shows that aren't broadcast in high definition. In contrast, the TCL S435 has poor SDR brightness and less sophisticated upscaling capabilities, resulting in a less clear and dimmer picture for standard TV programming.
Bright Room
7.3
5.6
8.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is good for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A90J delivers better performance in a bright room due to its superior handling of reflections and higher SDR and HDR brightness compared to the TCL S435, which struggles with low brightness and poor reflection handling, making it less suitable for well-lit environments. Additionally, the Sony A90J has a higher color volume and color gamut, contributing to a more vivid picture in various lighting conditions, whereas the TCL S435's performance in these areas is mediocre, potentially leading to a less vibrant image.
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 S435 (LCD) costs $700.
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Spec Comparison
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| Sony A90J (OLED) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,498 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | September 4, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A90J | 65S435 | |
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 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.2/10 | 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" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 32.8" x 59.1" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.6 lbs | 37.9 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 | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | |
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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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"The TCL 4-Series is so inexpensive and capable you might start to question why there are any multithousand-dollar TVs at all. The 4-Series setup is intuitive and easy. If you're just looking for an easy-to-use TV with decent picture, this is an excellent place to start."
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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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