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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X90K offers better overall picture quality, gaming performance, and brighter screen performance for well-lit rooms, and it has a higher score for build quality and overall use. However, it generally costs less than the TCL R745. The TCL R745, despite being pricier, does not perform as well in bright rooms and dark rooms, and has a lower overall picture quality. It does have larger screen options and a more powerful speaker system than the Sony. For gaming or use in bright rooms, the Sony X90K is preferable. If you're looking for a larger screen and more robust sound without an external system, consider the TCL R745. Both support various HDR formats, but neither supports HDR10+. 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 R745 (LCD)
- Good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.7
5.6
7.38/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
TBD
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90K (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.5
5.2
7.38/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
6.1/10
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 X90K (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90K performs better for movies and cinematic TV due to its strong contrast, effective local dimming, and superior black uniformity, which enhance picture depth and dark scene details. Conversely, the TCL R745 falls short in these key areas, leading to a less ideal viewing experience for cinematic content with its lower contrast, lack of local dimming, and poor black uniformity.
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
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90K (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90K is superior for watching sports as it has excellent motion processing and response time, which ensures smooth action without blur, whereas the TCL R745, despite its good performance in handling reflections and wider viewing angles, falls short with only fair motion processing and response time, potentially making it less suitable for fast-paced sports content. Additionally, the Sony's fair rating in reflection handling and viewing angles might not be as conducive to environments with lots of light or wide seating, but its greater gray uniformity compared to the TCL's will support more consistent picture quality on the screen during sports broadcasts.
Gaming
8.1
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
76.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90K is rated higher for gaming because it boasts a better response time and very good input lag, which means it reacts faster to input commands and has less delay between user actions and on-screen results. The TCL R745, while still offering a good gaming experience, has lower rankings for response time and the highest input lag score, suggesting slightly less fluid motion but very low delay, advantageous for competitive gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
5.9
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90K is known for its strong performance with colors out of the box and its good color gamut, allowing cartoons & animation to appear vibrant and true to life. In contrast, the TCL R745 struggles in these areas with poorer color performance out of the box and a less impressive color gamut, which can lead to cartoons & animation looking less engaging.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.7
6.1
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90K performs better for watching news and talk shows due to its excellent upscaling and very good SDR brightness, enhancing the clarity and visibility of such content. On the other hand, the TCL R745 shows a fair performance in these areas, with less effective upscaling and lower SDR brightness, which may result in a less clear and dimmer image.
Bright Room
8.0
5.8
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90K outperforms the TCL R745 in a bright room primarily due to its better brightness in both SDR and HDR viewing conditions and more effective handling of reflections. Conversely, the TCL R745 has a lower brightness level and doesn't handle reflections as well, making its viewing experience in bright rooms less favorable despite its good contrast, color volume, and color gamut.
Cost
$998
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony X90K (LCD) has a price of $998 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90K (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 2, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90K | 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 | 8/10 | 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 | 7.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 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) | 34" 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 | 7.4/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.2/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 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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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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