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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony A95L OLED offers a high-end experience with excellent overall picture quality, making it great for movies, series, and gaming. Its OLED screen is known for deep blacks and wide viewing angles, but it may not be as bright as some LCD TVs in sunny rooms. On the other hand, the TCL S455, an LCD model, comes at a budget-friendly price. It's well-suited for watching news and cartoons, and it has good input lag for gaming, but the picture quality isn't as impressive as the Sony's, particularly in dark rooms or for sports content. If superior picture quality for various content types is a priority and you're willing to spend more, go for the Sony A95L. If you're looking for a more affordable option and mainly watch in brighter rooms, the TCL S455 could suffice. 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 S455 (LCD)
- The TCL S455 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95L (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
10.0
6.5
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A95L (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the TCL S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
10.0
6.0
10.00/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for movies & TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A95L excels in movie watching with its perfect black uniformity, highly effective local dimming, and exceptional contrast, especially beneficial in dark room environments, which enhances the cinematic experience. On the other hand, the TCL S455 struggles with these aspects, showing poorer performance in contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which can make darker scenes look washed out and less true-to-life in comparison.
Sports
10.0
6.1
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A95L's OLED technology offers superior response time and motion processing which makes it excellent for watching fast-paced sports, and its wide viewing angles ensure a consistent picture quality from different seating positions. Conversely, the TCL S455, with an LCD screen, struggles with slower response times and less effective motion processing, and offers narrower viewing angles which can affect the viewing experience from off-center seats, but both TVs handle reflections similarly and have decent gray uniformity.
Gaming
10.0
5.7
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A95L (OLED) provides a superior gaming experience with an excellent response time and input lag, both rated as the best for quick and responsive gameplay, complemented by a high refresh rate for smoother motion. In contrast, the TCL S455 (LCD), while having a good input lag for responsiveness, is hindered by merely a fair response time and a lower refresh rate, which can result in less fluid motion during fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
10.0
6.0
10.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A95L provides vibrant and accurate colors right out of the box, with an excellent color gamut, making it ideal for cartoons and animation which often use a wide range of colors. The TCL S455 has more muted colors when first used and a poorer color gamut, which means cartoons and animation may not appear as lively or vivid in comparison.
News, Talk, & Other TV
10.0
6.4
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A95L OLED is better for watching news and TV programs as it provides a very good SDR brightness and excellent upscaling for lower-resolution contents, which ensures clear and bright images. In contrast, the TCL S455 LCD is rated as fair in SDR brightness and its upscaling is not as strong, which means it might not handle lower-resolution programs as effectively and could appear dimmer especially in well-lit rooms.
Bright Room
9.0
6.0
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A95L (OLED) excels in bright rooms due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness, and best score in reflections handling, making it suitable for well-lit environments; additionally, it offers vibrant colors and high contrast, which contribute to a striking picture. Conversely, the TCL S455 (LCD) has fair SDR brightness and poor HDR brightness, along with fair reflections handling, which means it may not perform as well under bright conditions, and its contrast and color volume are less impressive, leading to a less vivid display.
Cost
$2,949
$584
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Sony A95L (OLED) has a price of $2,949 and the TCL S455 (LCD) costs $584.
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Spec Comparison
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| Sony A95L (OLED) | TCL S455 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,949 | $584 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 7, 2023 | May 5, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A95L | 65S455 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.9/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 10/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 10/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.9" x 56.9" | 34.8" x 5.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 51.6 lbs | 30.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 200 x 200 | |
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 | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 3/10 | |
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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Lee Neikirk | January 2022
"A highly affordable but reliably kitted-out 4K Roku TV that, while far from perfect, still punches above its price and delivers a great user experience. If you want to soup up movie night for a bargain, the 4-Series won’t let you down. You may never need to plug in a set-top box or streaming device."
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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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