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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X90K is a better choice if you're looking for superior overall picture quality, gaming performance, reflection handling, and motion processing, which makes it great for various types of content like sports and movies. However, it comes with a higher price tag. On the other hand, the TCL Q6 is more budget-friendly but generally offers lower performance in terms of picture quality and gaming. It also has a higher black uniformity, which means deeper blacks, but it's less suitable for bright rooms and has lower scores in areas like local dimming and motion processing. If price is a deciding factor and your viewing is in a darker environment, the Q6 may suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90K (LCD)
- Very 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 Q6 (LCD)
- The TCL Q6 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X90K (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7
6.9
7.38/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
TBD
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90K (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.5
5.9
7.38/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.1/10
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 X90K (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90K excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its high contrast, effective local dimming, and good black uniformity, which enhance the depth and detail of dark scenes. In contrast, the TCL Q6 falls short in these areas, especially with a lower local dimming performance, which can lead to less detailed shadows and flat looking images.
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
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90K (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90K provides a superior sports watching experience with better motion processing and faster response time, essential for fast-paced events, while handling reflections decently without significant impact from wide angles. In contrast, the TCL Q6 shows fair motion processing and slower response time, which can affect the clarity during sports; its poorer handling of reflections can also be problematic in well-lit rooms, despite having similar viewing angle capabilities.
Gaming
8.1
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
76.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
19.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90K is rated very good for gaming due to its superior response time and refresh rate, important for fast motion clarity, whereas the TCL Q6, despite having the best input lag which is vital for minimal delay between controller actions and on-screen reaction, is rated poor for gaming because of its fair response time and lower refresh rate, affecting its ability to keep up with fast-moving content.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
6.6
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
7.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.8/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90K has good colors out of the box, which makes the viewing experience for cartoons and animation more vibrant and accurate without needing much adjustment, while the TCL Q6 is rated as poor in this aspect, likely requiring calibration for optimal color presentation. Additionally, the Sony model features a better color gamut, ensuring a wider range of colors, which enhances the vividness and variety in animated content compared to the TCL Q6 that, despite having a good color gamut, falls short in comparison.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.7
6.2
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90K excels in upscaling and has a well-regarded SDR brightness, both very important for watching news and TV programs, and also provides colors that perform well right out of the box. In contrast, while the TCL Q6 offers a good level of SDR brightness, its upscaling is not as strong and its initial color performance is less impressive, making it less suitable for those types of viewing experiences.
Bright Room
8.0
7.2
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90K is more suitable for bright rooms than the TCL Q6 due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness, enabling it to maintain picture quality even in well-lit environments, and better handling of reflections that reduces the impact of ambient light on the screen. While both TVs offer good color volume and gamut, which are important for vibrant and accurate colors, the Sony's superior contrast also helps to deliver a more impactful visual experience in bright conditions.
Cost
$998
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Sony X90K (LCD) has a price of $998 and the TCL Q6 (LCD) costs $700.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X90K (LCD) | TCL Q6 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90K | 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 | 8/10 | 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 | 7.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.1/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 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) | 34" 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 | 7.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.2/10 | 3.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 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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Sony X90K (LCD)
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Al Griffin | December 2022
"As Sony’s next-to-flagship LCD TV, the X90K series delivers impressive performance for the price. The XR90K had fairly accurate out-of-box color. The TV’s multi-position stand lets you either set the screen flush with any stand its mounted on or elevate it to clear space for a soundbar. With the latter option, you get around 3 inches of clearance enough to accommodate most soundbars. The X90K’s excellent suite of gaming features ranks it up there with the best 120 Hz 4K TVs."
TCL Q6 (LCD)
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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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