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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for overall better picture quality and gaming performance, the Sony X90J is the superior option, but it comes at a higher price. It offers better contrast, higher brightness levels which makes it more suitable for both dark and bright rooms, local dimming for improved viewing experience, and a higher score for sports content and movies. On the other hand, if you're looking to save money and mainly watch news, talk shows, or animations, the TCL S455 may suffice. While its performance in dark rooms and gaming is lower, it offers very good black uniformity. Both TVs support HDR but only the Sony X90J supports Dolby Vision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90J (LCD)
- Good for bright room
- 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 S455 (LCD)
- The TCL S455 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X90J (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.8
6.5
7.63/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90J (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
6.0
7.63/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
6.4/10
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 X90J (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J offers a better movie and cinematic TV watching experience than the TCL S455 because it has higher contrast and more effective local dimming, which is vital for deep blacks and detailed dark scenes, along with better black uniformity. While both TVs have comparable color quality out of the box and similar viewing angles, the Sony X90J's color volume is superior, providing a more vibrant picture which further enhances the viewing experience for movies and cinematic content.
Sports
7.1
6.1
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
7.5/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J is better suited for watching sports due to its excellent motion processing, which reduces blur during fast-moving scenes, and because it handles reflections poorly, it's less ideal in bright rooms. The TCL S455, while offering the lowest input lag which is great for gaming, has only fair reflection handling and less effective motion processing, leading to less clarity in fast sports scenes.
Gaming
8.2
5.7
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90J excels in gaming due to its very good response time and input lag performance, ensuring minimal motion blur and quick on-screen reactions to input, which is especially important for fast-paced gaming. In contrast, the TCL S455, while offering a low input lag, has only fair response time, leading to more noticeable blur in fast-moving scenes, which can hinder gaming experiences where timing and quick reflexes are key.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3
6.0
7.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J is very good for watching cartoons & animation mainly because it exhibits excellent color accuracy right out of the box and a good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and varied hues. In contrast, the TCL S455 is considered fair as it only offers fair performance in both color accuracy out of the box and color gamut, resulting in less impressive and less diverse colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
6.4
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J outperforms the TCL S455 when watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs primarily due to its superior upscaling quality and brighter SDR content, which are very important for these types of viewing experiences. Additionally, the Sony's ability to display more accurate colors out of the box, along with a better color gamut, local dimming, and contrast—all of which are somewhat important—contributes to a clearer and more vibrant viewing experience compared to the TCL S455.
Bright Room
7.6
6.0
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J is considered better for watching TV in bright rooms due to its superior performance in SDR and HDR brightness, which allows it to combat glare effectively, along with its ability to handle reflections better than the TCL S455. The TCL S455, while fair in bright rooms, does not illuminate as brightly and struggles more with reflections, making it less suitable for environments with high ambient light.
Cost
$998
$584
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Sony X90J (LCD) has a price of $998 and the TCL S455 (LCD) costs $584.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X90J (LCD) | TCL S455 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $584 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2021 | May 5, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90J | 65S455 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 7.3/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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" | 34.8" x 5.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.5 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 | 7.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 3/10 | |
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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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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