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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony A90J is a high-end OLED TV that typically costs much more than the TCL S555, which is an LCD TV with a lower midrange price. The A90J excels in overall picture quality, particularly in gaming, sports content, and for watching movies and series. It also has superb contrast and black uniformity, making it excellent for dark room viewing, but its performance in bright rooms is less impressive. On the other hand, the TCL S555, while not as highly regarded in terms of picture quality, offers good value for its price. Its SDR brightness is better than the Sony's, which means it may perform slightly better in bright room conditions, but its overall capabilities in gaming, sports, and other content are lower compared to the A90J. If budget is less of a concern and you prioritize gaming, watching sports, or viewing in dark rooms, the Sony A90J would be the better choice. If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option and watch TV primarily in well-lit rooms, the TCL S555 could serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A90J (OLED)
- 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 use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
- Excellent reflections
Advantages of the TCL S555 (LCD)
- The TCL S555 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A90J (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
7.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A90J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S555 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
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 S555 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A90J excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior contrast, perfect black uniformity, and effective local dimming that enhance dark scene details, along with excellent viewing angles and very good colors out of the box. On the other hand, the TCL S555, while offering good contrast and very good out-of-the-box colors, falls short with its less effective local dimming, lower black uniformity, and poorer viewing angles, which can affect the overall viewing experience in a cinematic setup.
Sports
9.2
6.3
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A90J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J excels at watching sports due to its excellent response time, top-tier motion processing, and effective reflections handling, ensuring fast-moving images are clear and glare is minimized. In contrast, the TCL S555, while still a fair option, has a lower motion processing capability and poorer reflections handling, making it less suitable for sports where these issues are more noticeable and could affect viewing experience.
Gaming
8.8
6.7
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A90J OLED TV has an excellent response time, low input lag, and supports a higher refresh rate of 120Hz, making it very responsive and smooth for gaming. On the other hand, the TCL S555 LCD TV, while still decent for gaming, has comparatively lower response and input lag performance, and its refresh rate is capped at 60Hz, leading to less fluid motion and potential disadvantages for fast-paced gaming.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
7.0
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A90J excels in upscaling lower-resolution content to its native resolution, which is essential for news and talk shows that may not always be in the highest quality, and it has excellent SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) brightness ensuring visibility even in well-lit rooms. On the other hand, while the TCL S555 does a decent job at upscaling and has good SDR brightness, it's not at the same level as the Sony, but it still offers pleasing colors straight out of the box and adequate performance for typical TV programs.
Cost
$2,498
$600
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Sony A90J (OLED) has a price of $2,498 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
8.4
7.8/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Sony A90J (OLED) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony A90J OLED TV excels in displaying cartoons and animations due to its excellent colors right out of the box, wide color gamut, and very good color volume. In contrast, the TCL S555 LCD TV showcases very good colors out of the box and a good color gamut, though with a good color volume, it might not be as vibrant as the OLED, especially in scenes requiring a broad range of colors.
Bright Room
7.3
7.3
8.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
7.4/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
9.2/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The TCL S555 (LCD) and Sony A90J (OLED) are both good for bright room.
The Sony A90J OLED TV performs well in bright rooms due to its excellent reflection handling, although its SDR and HDR brightness are only good, which may not overcome very bright conditions. In contrast, the TCL S555 LCD TV has very good SDR brightness and good HDR brightness, which can handle bright conditions better, but with its poor reflection handling, it might struggle with direct reflections.
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How the Sony A90J (OLED) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A90J (OLED) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,498 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | September 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A90J | 65S555 | |
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 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 32.8" x 59.1" | 35" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.6 lbs | 45.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 13 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 | 6.1/10 | |
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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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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Caleb Denison | December 2022
"It looks great out of the box and the picture quality it is rock-solid for the price. (...) What really makes this a decent gaming TV, though, is the very low input lag. (...) But if you want to save a little money, the TCL S555 strikes a great balance between cost and performance – the kind of performance that’s impressive enough to deliver some wow to your eyes. (...)"
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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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