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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you are looking for great picture quality and robust gaming features, the Sony X90L may serve you better, especially with its higher refresh rate ideal for action-packed content and sports, but it comes at a higher cost. The TCL Q6, on the other hand, is significantly more affordable and still offers a good overall experience for casual viewing and gaming, but with a lower refresh rate, it may not be as suited for fast-paced content or a top-tier gaming experience. Neither TV has standout performance in very bright rooms due to limitations in brightness and reflection handling. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Good for sports
- Excellent 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 X90L (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.8
6.9
7.125/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90L (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
5.9
7.125/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
6.0/10
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 X90L (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90L excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its strong contrast, effective local dimming, and good black uniformity, which enhance dark scene portrayal and overall picture depth. In contrast, the TCL Q6 falls short in these aspects with lower contrast, weaker local dimming, and less consistent black uniformity, which can make movies look washed out and less realistic.
Sports
7.2
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
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L is praised for its excellent motion processing and good response time which are crucial for watching fast-paced sports, along with decent handling of reflections and viewing angles, but it has only fair gray uniformity. The TCL Q6, however, offers modest motion processing with fair response time which might not be as smooth for sports, struggles more with reflections, has similar viewing angles, and exhibits comparable gray uniformity.
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
73.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
19.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90L excels in gaming due to its very good response time and low input lag, which means fast-moving scenes look clear and the TV reacts quickly to controller inputs, enhancing the gaming experience. In contrast, the TCL Q6, despite having excellent input lag for responsive gameplay, has only fair response time, which can lead to more motion blur in fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
6.6
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.3/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
5.8/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L is rated higher for watching cartoons and animation primarily because it delivers very good colors straight out of the box, meaning it can display vibrant, accurate hues without needing adjustments. Meanwhile, the TCL Q6 is considered fair in this regard as its out-of-the-box color performance isn't as impressive, which can make a noticeable difference in animated content that often relies on bright, varied colors to bring scenes to life.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
6.2
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.3/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L excels in upscaling and maintaining SDR brightness, which is very important for clear viewing of news and TV programs, while also offering good color out of the box and very good local dimming, which enhances contrast. In contrast, the TCL Q6 performs less effectively in upscaling and has poorer local dimming, making it less suitable for these types of content, despite having a color gamut that is rated as 'Best' which is important for accurate color representation.
Bright Room
8.6
7.2
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.4/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.1/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL Q6 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90L excels in bright rooms because it has excellent SDR Brightness and very good HDR Brightness, helping it to overcome ambient light, but handling reflections might be challenging due to its lower score in that area. Meanwhile, the TCL Q6 also performs well in bright rooms with very good SDR Brightness which is slightly lower than the Sony, and good HDR Brightness, but like the Sony, it struggles with reflections handling.
Cost
$998
$478
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Sony X90L (LCD) has a price of $998 and the TCL Q6 (LCD) costs $478.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X90L (LCD) | TCL Q6 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $478 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90L | 65Q650G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.6/10 | 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) | 32.7" x 57" x 2.2" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34" x 57" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 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 | 7.1/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.8/10 | 3.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 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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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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