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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony A95K, as an OLED TV, generally offers superior dark room performance, wider viewing angles, and more vibrant colors. It excels in gaming, watching movies, and sports viewing, but is less bright in well-lit rooms. The TCL R648 is less expensive and shines brighter for watching in bright rooms and has a commendable gaming experience. Its picture quality is not on par with the Sony, especially in a dark environment, and it has limited viewing angles. Consider the Sony A95K for a premium experience, especially in darker rooms and for varied content viewing. Opt for the TCL R648 if you need a brighter screen at a lower price point, knowing it sacrifices some picture quality and viewing flexibility. 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 R648 (LCD)
- The TCL R648 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95K (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.4
7.7
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
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 R648 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.5
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 A95K (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A95K OLED excels at watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect contrast ratio, superior black uniformity, and exceptional performance at maintaining color accuracy and brightness at different viewing angles. In comparison, the TCL R648 LCD has commendable color reproduction out of the box and a high color volume, but its lower contrast ratio, less effective local dimming, and weaker black uniformity make it less ideal than the A95K for those who prioritize deep blacks and contrast in their viewing experience.
Sports
9.5
6.5
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
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A95K is better for sports because it has excellent response time ensuring smoother motion, and wide viewing angles which means the picture stays true at different perspectives. In contrast, the TCL R648, while having very good response time, offers limited viewing angles and thus the viewing experience can degrade if you're not sitting directly in front of the TV.
Gaming
8.9
8.2
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.2/10
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
8.3/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the Sony A95K (OLED) is somewhat better.
The Sony A95K is superior for gaming due to its OLED panel providing excellent response time and very low input lag, alongside a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring a smooth experience. In comparison, the TCL R648, with its LCD miniLED display, offers a very good response time and low input lag, also supporting a 120Hz refresh rate, making it a strong option for gaming at a typically lower price point.
Cartoons & Animation
9.5
8.6
9.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
9.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A95K excels in displaying cartoons and animation due to its OLED panel, which provides vibrant and accurate colors out of the box and a wide color gamut, enhancing the viewing experience significantly. On the other hand, the TCL R648, while very good for animation, cannot match the Sony in color quality although it outperforms in SDR brightness, making it a better fit for well-lit rooms, yet lacking the rich colors and deep contrasts provided by the A95K's superior OLED technology.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.5
7.5
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A95K excels in upscaling and reproducing accurate colors straight out of the box, which ensures that standard-definition content, such as news and talk shows, looks clear and vibrant, even if the room is not overly bright. On the other hand, the TCL R648 offers excellent brightness for standard dynamic range content, making it a good fit for brightly lit rooms, but may not deliver colors as rich or deep due to its less capable color gamut and local dimming compared to the Sony.
Cost
$2,997
$2,000
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
$4,500
The Sony A95K (OLED) has a price of $2,997 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Bright Room
8.6
8.1
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for bright room.
The Sony A95K is well-suited for viewing in bright rooms due to its excellent handling of reflections and good SDR and HDR brightness, ensuring clear visibility even in well-lit environments. On the other hand, the TCL R648 offers outstanding SDR brightness, which is particularly beneficial in bright rooms, and very good reflections handling, but doesn't manage HDR content as brightly as the Sony.
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How the Sony A95K (OLED) and the TCL R648 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A95K (OLED) | TCL R648 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,997 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2022 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A95K | 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 | 9.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 57" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.8" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 59.5 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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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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