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The Sony X90J is a better choice for gaming, with a higher gaming score, and generally offers a more consistent performance across various content types, including movies, sports, and bright room viewing. It typically costs more but has a higher quality control score. On the other hand, the TCL Q7 is less expensive and boasts great black uniformity, which could benefit dark room viewing. However, it doesn't perform as well with sports content and has a lower quality control score. So, if gaming and versatile performance are your priorities and you're willing to pay a bit more, go for the Sony X90J. If you're looking for a more affordable option and primarily watch in a dark environment, the TCL Q7 could be for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90J (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Advantages of the TCL Q7 (LCD)
- The TCL Q7 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X90J (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
7.1
6.4
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J is known for its swift response time and proficient motion processing, which ensures that fast-moving sports content is displayed with clarity and less blur, and it has a higher score for handling reflections, which helps when watching in a room with many lights. In contrast, the TCL Q7, while offering good motion processing, doesn't perform as well in terms of response time, which can result in more motion blur during fast sports scenes, and it's not as effective in minimizing reflections, potentially causing more distractions in brightly lit environments.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3
7.8
7.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.5/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90J has excellent colors out of the box, which is crucial for watching cartoons and animation as it translates to vibrant and accurate colors from the moment you turn the TV on, and it also has a good color gamut ensuring it displays a wide range of colors. The TCL Q7, while offering a fair performance with colors out of the box meaning it might require some adjustments for optimal color accuracy, still provides a good color gamut which is necessary for capturing the full spectrum of colors in animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
6.3
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J excels in upscaling and offers excellent SDR brightness, making it very good for watching news and TV programs, particularly in well-lit rooms. In contrast, the TCL Q7 is only fair in upscaling and has a lower score in colors out of the box, which could affect its performance when viewing content that isn't high-definition or color-rich.
Cost
$998
$900
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Sony X90J (LCD) has a price of $998 and the TCL Q7 (LCD) costs $900.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.8
7.8
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90J (LCD) and TCL Q7 (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
7.7
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) and TCL Q7 (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Sony X90J offers exceptional contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which enhances the cinematic experience especially in dark scenes, while its out-of-box color accuracy and color volume also contribute to a vibrant display. The TCL Q7 similarly excels in contrast and black uniformity, important for movies and cinematic TV, but it has slightly lower performance in color accuracy and viewing angles.
Gaming
8.2
8.2
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
Both the Sony X90J and the TCL Q7 are evaluated as very good for gaming due to their impressive response times and input lag, which are crucial for a smooth gaming experience. The Sony X90J delivers a very good refresh rate at 4k resolution with low input lag, while the TCL Q7 stands out with its support for 4k at an even higher refresh rate, which makes it excellent for fast-paced gaming.
Bright Room
7.6
7.6
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) and TCL Q7 (LCD) are both good for bright room.
The Sony X90J excels in bright rooms due to its very good SDR and good HDR brightness levels, and although it has a poor reflections score, its overall performance is satisfactory. The TCL Q7, while sharing a similar poor reflections score and good HDR brightness, falls a bit short in other aspects like contrast and color accuracy, but its very good SDR brightness makes it a strong contender for bright room viewing.
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How the Sony X90J (LCD) and the TCL Q7 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90J (LCD) | TCL Q7 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $900 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2021 | June 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90J | 65Q750G | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.8" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 35.2" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.5 lbs | 44.3 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 | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 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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