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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer a TV that's less expensive and provides good overall quality with strong performance in gaming, the Sony X90J could be the right choice. However, it doesn't perform as well in very bright rooms compared to the TCL R648. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest more in a TV, the TCL R648 might suit you with its slightly better performance in well-lit environments and higher brightness in HDR content. Keep in mind that it's most likely to cost more than the Sony X90J and has a lower score when it comes to watching sports. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90J (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Advantages of the TCL R648 (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Sports
7.1
6.5
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J is better for watching sports due to its superior motion processing which ensures smoother playback during fast action and its better response time which reduces motion blur, both key for sports where speed and clarity are crucial. On the other hand, the TCL R648, despite having good response time, falls short in motion processing and also has slightly worse handling of reflections and a narrower viewing angle, which can be disadvantages in brightly-lit environments and when watching with a large group.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
7.5
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90J excels in upscaling and SDR brightness which are crucial for clear viewing in TV programs and news, ensuring detailed images in various content resolutions and visibility in most lighting conditions; it also boasts better colors out of the box for a vibrant picture. On the other hand, the TCL R648 provides good performance for watching TV programs and news with its competent upscaling and SDR brightness capabilities, but its colors out of the box and overall contrast may not be as superior as the Sony X90J, which affects the immediate visual impact.
Bright Room
7.6
8.1
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Sony X90J (LCD) is good.
The TCL R648 excels in brightly lit rooms partly because it has excellent SDR brightness and handles reflections very well, making it easier to see the picture without glare. On the other hand, while the Sony X90J provides a very good SDR brightness for a well-lit room, it doesn't manage reflections as effectively, which could affect viewing when there are a lot of light sources around.
Cost
$998
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony X90J (LCD) has a price of $998 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.8
7.7
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90J (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
7.6
7.63/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Sony X90J excels in watching movies and cinematic TV primarily due to its excellent contrast ratio, effective local dimming feature, and strong black uniformity, which deliver deep blacks and enhance dark scene performance. The TCL R648, on the other hand, also offers a similar viewing experience with its good contrast and noteworthy local dimming, complemented by vibrant colors and a wide color volume that sustain the picture quality in diverse content.
Gaming
8.2
8.2
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.2/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony X90J and TCL R648 both have very good response times, making them suitable for gaming as they can quickly render fast-moving images. Both also have good input lag performance, ensuring that gamers experience minimal delay between their inputs on a controller and the action appearing on screen.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3
8.6
7.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Sony X90J (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X90J and TCL R648 both display vibrant cartoons and animations due in large part to their excellent color accuracy straight out of the box and good color gamut, which ensures a wide range of colors. The TCL R648 slightly leads with its color volume, indicating richer color depth at different brightness levels, although the Sony X90J keeps up with its solid gray uniformity and contrast that enhance the quality of animated images.
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How the Sony X90J (LCD) and the TCL R648 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90J (LCD) | TCL R648 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90J | 65R648 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 8K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 57" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.5 lbs | 70.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 400 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 50 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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