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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony A95L offers superior overall picture quality and is particularly well-suited for gaming, sports, and dark room conditions. It also has better sound quality and a higher price. The TCL S555, while more affordable, does not match the Sony in picture quality and performs less well in bright rooms. The Sony A95L has OLED technology, which typically delivers better contrast and black levels, while the TCL uses LCD technology, which may not be as proficient in these areas but often comes at a lower cost. If budget is a concern and you mostly watch TV in brighter rooms, the TCL S555 might suffice. Otherwise, for a premium viewing experience especially in darkened environments, the Sony A95L is the better choice. 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 S555 (LCD)
- The TCL S555 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95L (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
10.0
7.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
RGB OLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
QD-OLED
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A95L (OLED) has best in class picture quality, while the TCL S555 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
10.0
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
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 S555 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A95L OLED TV excels in movie viewing with its superb contrast, exceptional black uniformity, and very good local dimming, providing deep blacks and excellent shadow detail. The TCL S555 LCD TV, while still good for movies, falls short with lower contrast, less effective local dimming, and good black uniformity, resulting in less deep blacks and detail in dark scenes.
Sports
10.0
6.3
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
5.4/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for sports, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A95L excels in sports viewing due to its outstanding motion processing and response time, as well as excellent handling of reflections and wide viewing angles, ensuring a clear picture from different seating positions. On the other hand, the TCL S555, while handling reflections less effectively and with only good motion processing and response time, provides a respectable experience at a potentially more affordable price, however, it might not maintain the same clarity when viewed from angles.
Gaming
10.0
6.7
10.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for gaming, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
Cartoons & Animation
10.0
8.4
10.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
9.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
9.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A95L provides outstanding colors out of the box and an excellent color gamut, making animations look vibrant and true to the creator's intentions. Compared to the TCL S555, which has very good performance for the same aspects but doesn't match the Sony's superior OLED display capabilities, particularly in color volume and contrast which enhances the viewing experience for cartoons and animation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
10.0
7.0
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A95L excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and yields better SDR brightness, which is crucial for watching news and talk shows where image quality and clarity are key. In contrast, the TCL S555, while still providing a good experience, does not reach the same level of performance in these areas but may still be suitable for those who prioritize a more budget-friendly option without compromising too much on picture quality.
Bright Room
9.0
7.3
10.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
10.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony A95L (OLED) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Sony A95L is excellent in bright rooms because of its high SDR and HDR brightness and outstanding reflections handling, ensuring clear picture quality in well-lit environments. In contrast, the TCL S555, while also having very good SDR brightness, falls short with its reflections handling rated as poor, which could reduce visibility when watching in bright conditions.
Cost
$2,949
$600
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Sony A95L (OLED) has a price of $2,949 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
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How the Sony A95L (OLED) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony A95L (OLED) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,949 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 7, 2023 | September 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A95L | 65S555 | |
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 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 10/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 10/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.9" x 56.9" | 35" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 51.6 lbs | 45.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 13 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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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Caleb Denison | December 2022
"It looks great out of the box and the picture quality it is rock-solid for the price. (...) What really makes this a decent gaming TV, though, is the very low input lag. (...) But if you want to save a little money, the TCL S555 strikes a great balance between cost and performance – the kind of performance that’s impressive enough to deliver some wow to your eyes. (...)"
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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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