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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize picture quality for movies and series, especially in darker environments, the Sony A95K OLED TV would be an excellent choice. It also has superior sound quality and very wide viewing angles, but it comes at a high-end price. Alternatively, the TCL R646 LCD TV is more affordable, and while it offers good overall performance, it doesn't match the Sony in terms of picture quality or sound. However, it is brighter than the Sony A95K, making it more suitable for well-lit rooms. Its value for money makes it a great option for a variety of content, including gaming, news, and animation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A95K (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Best in class for movies & TV
- Best in class for sports
- Best in class for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for cartoons & animation
- Excellent for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Advantages of the TCL R646 (LCD)
- The TCL R646 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95K (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.4
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A95K (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the TCL R646 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.5
7.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A95K stands out for movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect black uniformity and exceptional contrast, courtesy of its OLED panel, which also delivers wide viewing angles and rich, accurate colors right out of the box. On the other hand, the TCL R646, while also offering a good cinematic experience, has slightly less impressive contrast and black uniformity due to its LCD panel and is not quite as strong in color accuracy or viewing angles.
Sports
9.5
6.6
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A95K has excellent motion processing, very good reflection handling, and a wide viewing angle, making it ideal for watching sports as it provides a clear and stable image from different angles without being heavily affected by light reflections. In contrast, the TCL R646's motion processing is only rated as good, and its reflection handling and viewing angle are lower, which means that fast-paced sports scenes may not appear as smooth, and the picture quality could diminish when viewed from the side or in a bright room.
Gaming
8.9
8.2
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) and TCL R646 (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A95K (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Sony A95K stands out for gaming due to its exceptional response time and input lag, making it highly responsive for fast-paced games. The TCL R646 offers very good gaming performance as well, with a strong input lag, though its response time doesn't match the Sony's, which might be noticeable in games requiring quick reflexes.
Cartoons & Animation
9.5
8.4
9.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A95K excels in displaying cartoons and animation due to its excellent color reproduction right out of the box and an impressive color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate hues. In comparison, the TCL R646 also performs very well with colors out of the box and its color gamut, but it may not match the Sony A95K's superior clarity in these areas.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.5
7.5
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A95K excels in upscaling and displaying consistent colors out of the box, making it suitable for watching news and talk shows with varied video quality. Whereas, the TCL R646 offers higher SDR brightness which benefits viewing content in brighter rooms, but it falls short in upscaling which is crucial for enhancing lower resolution content.
Cost
$2,997
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Sony A95K (OLED) has a price of $2,997 and the TCL R646 (LCD) costs $800.
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Key similarities
Bright Room
8.6
8.9
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.1/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Sony A95K (OLED) are both very good for bright room.
The Sony A95K stands out in a bright room due to its excellent handling of reflections, very good HDR brightness, and good SDR brightness, but it's the TCL R646 that shines brighter in SDR content and also performs very well in both reflections and HDR brightness. While both TVs deliver good contrast and color performance, with Sony having excellent color volume and gamut, the TCL R646 is the more luminous option that may fare better in very bright environments.
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How the Sony A95K (OLED) and the TCL R646 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A95K (OLED) | TCL R646 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,997 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2022 | August 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A95K | 65R646 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.9/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33" x 56.9" x 1.7" | 33.3" x 56.9" x 3.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.8" | 35.7" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 59.5 lbs | 63.5 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 | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 30 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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Caleb Denison | March 2022
"A95K will be one of the highest-performing TVs of the year, if not the hottest TV of 2022. The color on the Sony A95K is the most accurate I have ever seen. Certain hues of red just haven’t been produced on a TV … until now. Perhaps with deeper scrutiny, I may one day find some nit to pick, but in the time I was able to spend with the A95K, I was simply thrilled."
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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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