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Updated January 10, 2024·
If your main priority is gaming or watching sports, the Sony X90K is the superior choice, as it excels in these areas with smooth motion and low input lag. Alternatively, if you're interested in the best picture quality for movies and you will be watching in various lighting conditions, the TCL QM8 with its higher overall picture quality and great performance in both dark and bright rooms would be a better fit. Both are similarly priced and support common HDR formats, but the Sony model doesn't offer HDR10+ while the TCL does. Neither of these TVs will deliver sound on par with a dedicated speaker system. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90K (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 QM8 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7
8.5
7.38/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
TBD
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X90K (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.5
8.3
7.38/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the Sony X90K (LCD) is good.
Sports
7.1
6.5
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90K (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90K is better for watching sports due to its superior motion processing abilities, which ensure smooth fast-paced action, and its decent performance in well-lit environments because it handles reflections well. However, despite having a fair viewing angle which might limit the view for those sitting off to the side, its response time is still quite competent, while the TCL QM8 offers a fair experience for sports viewing as it doesn't handle motion and reflections as effectively, which could result in blur during fast scenes and difficulty seeing the screen clearly in bright conditions.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
8.9
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Sony X90K (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation, though the TCL QM8 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Sony X90K has good performance in displaying vibrant colors straight out of the box and a satisfactory color gamut, making it suitable for cartoons where consistent and accurate colors are crucial. The TCL QM8 also displays colors well immediately without adjustment and has a very good color gamut, ensuring cartoons and animation appear vivid and true to the creators' intent.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.7
6.8
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90K has better upscaling, making standard definition content look sharper, which is important for news and talk shows, and it manages good brightness levels for SDR content, ensuring clear visibility in various lighting conditions. Whereas, the TCL QM8, while it has superior contrast which helps with color depth, falls short in upscaling and colors out of the box, meaning it won't handle lower-resolution content or initial color settings as well as the Sony.
Bright Room
8.0
9.9
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X90K (LCD) is very good.
The TCL QM8 outperforms the Sony X90K in bright rooms due to its superior SDR and HDR brightness and better handling of reflections, providing a clearer picture in well-lit environments. While the Sony X90K performs very well with an adequate SDR brightness and good reflections handling, the TCL QM8's higher contrast, greater color volume, and color gamut ensure more vibrant and punchy images even in bright conditions.
Cost
$998
$1,498
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Sony X90K (LCD) has a price of $998 and the TCL QM8 (LCD) costs $1,498.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.1
8.3
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.1/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
76.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Sony X90K (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony X90K and TCL QM8 are both very good for gaming due in part to their very good response time and input lag scores, which are pivotal for smooth and responsive gameplay. Additionally, their high refresh rates contribute to a fluid gaming experience, making them suitable for fast-paced games and ensuring minimal motion blur.
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How the Sony X90K (LCD) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90K (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90K | 65QM850G | |
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 | 7/10 | |
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 | 7.7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 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" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34" x 57.2" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.5 lbs | 50.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 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 | 7.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 40 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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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."
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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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