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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X90J is generally more expensive and offers a higher-quality picture, superior dark room performance, and better sound capabilities. It's an LCD with 120Hz, making it great for gaming and sports due to smoother motion and less blur. On the other hand, the TCL Q6 is a budget-friendly option with a lower price. It performs decently well but might not match the Sony in picture quality or sound. The TCL has a 60Hz screen, which is fine for everyday viewing but less so for fast-paced content. If you watch a lot of movies and sports or enjoy gaming and are willing to pay more, the Sony X90J could be the better choice. However, if you're looking for a more affordable TV that's still capable for casual viewing, the TCL Q6 could serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90J (LCD)
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Advantages of the TCL Q6 (LCD)
- The TCL Q6 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X90J (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.8
6.9
7.63/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90J (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
5.9
7.63/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90J excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior contrast, effective local dimming, and good black uniformity which provides deep blacks and enhances the viewing experience in dark scenes. Conversely, the TCL Q6 struggles in these areas, exhibiting lower contrast, less efficient local dimming, and inferior black uniformity, leading to a less immersive experience especially in darker content.
Sports
7.1
6.2
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J is better for watching sports due to its excellent motion processing and response time, making fast action smoother, but has a poor viewing angle which could affect off-center viewing. Conversely, the TCL Q6 is only fair at sports viewing, hampered by its poor motion processing and response time, resulting in less fluid motion, although it has a slightly better viewing angle, offering a modest improvement for off-axis viewers. Both TVs struggle with reflections handling, which can be an issue in bright rooms, and the Sony has a better contrast which helps with picture quality in various lighting conditions.
Gaming
8.2
5.8
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.4/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
19.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90J is well-regarded for gaming due to its excellent response time and input lag, ensuring smooth motion and responsive gameplay. In contrast, the TCL Q6, while having the best possible input lag, suffers from a fair response time and operates at a lower refresh rate, which may result in less fluid movement and a less responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3
6.6
7.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.8/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J is very good at displaying cartoons & animation because it exhibits excellent colors out of the box and has a good color volume, making on-screen animations vibrant and true to life. In contrast, the TCL Q6 performs only fairly in this area due to its poor initial color accuracy and similarly good color volume, which may result in needing adjustments for optimal color representation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
6.2
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J excels in upscaling lower resolution content, making standard-definition news and talk shows look sharper, and also performs very well in terms of SDR brightness, ensuring a clear picture even in well-lit rooms. In contrast, while the TCL Q6 offers good SDR brightness, its fair upscaling abilities and poorer performance in maintaining color accuracy out of the box make it less ideal for watching such content when picture clarity and fidelity are priorities.
Cost
$998
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Sony X90J (LCD) has a price of $998 and the TCL Q6 (LCD) costs $700.
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Key similarities
Bright Room
7.6
7.2
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) and TCL Q6 (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Sony X90J performs well in bright rooms due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness and adequate handling of reflections, though its reflection handling is not exceptional. The TCL Q6, similar to the Sony, offers very good SDR brightness which helps in bright environments, but it may not handle reflections as well, which can be a drawback in well-lit spaces.
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How the Sony X90J (LCD) and the TCL Q6 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90J (LCD) | TCL Q6 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2021 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90J | 65Q650G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" x 57.2" x 2.8" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.5 lbs | 33.7 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 | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.6/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 3.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 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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Michael Gowan | July 2023
"If you’re looking for a good overall viewing experience without spending a lot, the TCL Q6 fits the bill. With its good color reproduction, the image on the screen will do just fine, especially for HDR content."
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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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