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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony A95K offers superior overall picture quality, making it a fantastic choice for movies, sports, and gaming. It excels in both dark and bright rooms, and it also has an impressive sound system. However, it comes at a high-end price. On the other hand, the TCL S435 is much more budget-friendly but doesn’t perform as well across the board—for movies, sports, gaming, or room conditions. It's less suitable for bright rooms, and overall picture and sound quality are notably lower. If you prioritize savings over picture quality, the TCL S435 may suffice, but for a top-tier viewing experience, the Sony A95K is the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A95K (OLED)
- Very good for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- 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 S435 (LCD)
- The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95K (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
9.4
6.6
10.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A95K (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.5
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 A95K (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A95K excels in contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and high-quality movie viewing, and also provides excellent color and wide viewing angles. In contrast, the TCL S435 has fair contrast without local dimming, leading to lower black uniformity and less impressive visual depth, affecting the overall movie-watching experience.
Sports
9.5
5.9
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A95K is better for watching sports due to its excellent response time that minimizes motion blur, and its superior handling of reflections, which enhances the viewing experience even in bright rooms. On the other hand, the TCL S435, with its poor response time and reflections handling, performs less effectively, leading to a lower quality sports viewing experience, particularly in rooms with a lot of light.
Gaming
8.9
5.5
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A95K has an excellent response time and the best input lag, which means it delivers smooth motion and reacts quickly to gaming inputs, making it very good for gaming. In contrast, the TCL S435 offers fair response time and has poor input lag, leading to a less responsive and more sluggish gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
9.5
7.0
9.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
9.1/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
9.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A95K stands out when watching cartoons and animation due to its excellent color reproduction out of the box, wide color gamut, and superior color volume, ensuring vibrant and consistent colors across various content. On the other hand, the TCL S435 also provides good color accuracy out of the box but falls behind in color gamut and color volume, making it less ideal for displaying the full range of colors typically present in animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.5
5.8
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A95K excels in upscaling lower-resolution content like standard TV programs and delivers high SDR brightness, providing clear images for news and talk shows even in well-lit rooms. In contrast, the TCL S435 struggles with upscaling and offers lower SDR brightness, leading to a less clear viewing experience for such content, especially in brighter environments.
Bright Room
8.6
5.6
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
7.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
8.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A95K performs well in bright rooms as it has good SDR and HDR brightness and the best reflections handling, while the TCL S435 struggles due to its poor SDR and HDR brightness and poor performance in reducing reflections. As a result, the Sony A95K will provide a clearer and more vibrant picture in well-lit environments, whereas the TCL S435 may appear dim and reflective under the same conditions.
Cost
$2,997
$700
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Sony A95K (OLED) has a price of $2,997 and the TCL S435 (LCD) costs $700.
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How the Sony A95K (OLED) and the TCL S435 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A95K (OLED) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,997 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2022 | September 4, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A95K | 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 | 9.5/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.5/10 | 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" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34.6" x 56.8" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 59.5 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 A95K (OLED)
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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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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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