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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for top-of-the-line image quality and have a higher budget, the Sony A95L OLED would be a premium option. Its display offers better contrast, perfect black uniformity, and wider viewing angles, making it ideal for watching movies and playing games with superior picture quality. It also has great reflection handling for bright rooms, although it isn't the brightest TV which might be a slight disadvantage in very brightly lit environments. The TCL R646 LCD is more budget-friendly and still performs well, offering good brightness across SDR and HDR content, which is useful for bright room conditions. It might be more appealing if you're concerned about price and still want a TV that does well with various content types. The main compromises with the TCL are in contrast and viewing angle, which might not make it the best choice for dark room viewing or if you tend to watch from wide angles. Both TVs support HDR content and come equipped with HDMI ports, but the Sony A95L has better sound quality and is a newer model, which might be important for future-proofing your purchase. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A95L (OLED)
- Excellent for bright room
- Best in class for dark room
- Best in class 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
- Best in class 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 A95L (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
10.0
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A95L (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the TCL R646 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
10.0
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 A95L (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A95L excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect contrast, exceptional local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, which enhance deep black scenes, while wider viewing angles are beneficial for group watching. The TCL R646, while good for viewing movies, compromises slightly with lower contrast, less effective local dimming, and reduced black uniformity, but provides good overall color performance and brightness at a typically lower price point.
Sports
10.0
6.6
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A95L excels at watching sports due to its superior response time and motion processing, providing a clearer image during fast-moving scenes, and has excellent viewing angles and reflections handling. The TCL R646, while also good for sports, has a fair response time and motion processing, which can lead to slight blurring in high-speed action and is less effective at wide viewing angles and controlling reflections.
Gaming
10.0
8.2
10.0/10
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
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A95L has superior response time and input lag, which are crucial for a smooth gaming experience, making it the best for gaming; meanwhile, the TCL R646 also has very good performance in these areas, but it doesn't reach the top-tier level of the Sony, which is why it is considered very good for gaming rather than the best.
Cartoons & Animation
10.0
8.4
10.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A95L (OLED) excels with colors straight out of the box, ensuring vibrant and accurate hues for animations, and its OLED panel provides a wide color gamut, making vibrant cartoon colors pop. In comparison, the TCL R646 (LCD) performs admirably with good color accuracy and gamut, but doesn't match the OLED's performance in these areas.
News, Talk, & Other TV
10.0
7.5
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A95L excels in upscaling content, so even lower resolution programs like standard news broadcasts will look clear and crisp, making it a preferred choice for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs. On the other hand, while the TCL R646 has superior SDR brightness, which is beneficial for viewing in well-lit rooms, its performance in upscaling is not as strong as the A95L's, which may result in a less than ideal picture quality when viewing such content.
Cost
$2,898
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Sony A95L (OLED) has a price of $2,898 and the TCL R646 (LCD) costs $800.
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Key similarities
Bright Room
9.0
8.9
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.1/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony A95L (OLED) to be excellent for bright room, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A95L excels in handling reflections and achieves very good brightness levels for both SDR and HDR content, making it suitable for a bright room. On the other hand, the TCL R646 provides excellent SDR brightness, but it has a slightly lower performance in handling reflections, which might make it marginally less optimal for very bright settings.
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How the Sony A95L (OLED) and the TCL R646 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A95L (OLED) | TCL R646 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,898 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 7, 2023 | August 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A95L | 65R646 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google 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 | 10/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 10/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 10/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.7" x 56.9" x 1.4" | 33.3" x 56.9" x 3.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.9" x 56.9" | 35.7" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 51.6 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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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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