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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming performance and overall picture quality in both dark and bright rooms, the Sony X90J is a better option and is often somewhat less expensive. It also may not be as suitable for gaming or for viewing in bright rooms as the Sony X90J. Both TVs have similar connectivity options but differ significantly in performance and price. 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 R745 (LCD)
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.8
5.6
7.63/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90J (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
5.2
7.63/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
6.4/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90J provides a superior movie and cinematic TV experience due to its high contrast, effective local dimming, and good black uniformity, which contribute to deeper blacks and better shadow detail. In contrast, the TCL R745 struggles with lower contrast, lacks local dimming, and has worse black uniformity, resulting in a less impressive picture when watching movies and cinematic content.
Sports
7.1
6.4
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J performs well for watching sports due to its excellent motion processing which reduces blur in fast-moving scenes, but it has a disadvantage in bright rooms as its reflections handling is poor. In contrast, the TCL R745 offers the best response time, which is crucial for minimal motion blur, and good reflections handling for better viewing in well-lit environments; however, its motion processing is only fair, leading to potential issues with more complex motion in sports.
Gaming
8.2
7.4
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
80.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90J is considered very good for gaming because it has a very good response time and good input lag, which means it can handle fast-moving scenes well and reacts quickly to gaming commands. The TCL R745, while having the best input lag, which is ideal for gaming responsiveness, has only a fair response time, suggesting it may not keep up as smoothly with rapid movements on the screen.
Cartoons & Animation
8.3
5.9
7.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90J is better for watching cartoons and animation due to its excellent color accuracy straight out of the box and a superior color gamut, which allows it to display a wide range of vibrant colors. In contrast, the TCL R745 exhibits only good color accuracy and a fair color gamut, leading to less vivid and diverse color reproduction which is less ideal for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
6.1
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90J outperforms the TCL R745 in upscaling and SDR brightness, making it a better choice for watching news and regular TV programs, leading to clear and bright images even in standard definition content. Although the Sony X90J may have better color out of the box and a higher color gamut, which results in more vibrant and accurate colors, the TCL R745 offers a fair color gamut and out of the box color quality for its price range, which may still be satisfactory for casual viewing.
Bright Room
7.6
5.8
5.2/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
8.6/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Sony X90J (LCD) is good for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90J performs well in a bright room due to its very good SDR and HDR brightness and despite its poor handling of reflections, while the TCL R745 struggles in bright conditions because of its poor SDR and HDR brightness, even though it has good reflection handling. Additionally, the Sony's superior contrast, color volume, and color gamut contribute to the better overall viewing experience.
Cost
$998
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony X90J (LCD) has a price of $998 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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How the Sony X90J (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90J (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 3, 2021 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90J | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
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 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 5.3/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.5 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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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