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Updated January 16, 2024·
If you're a sports fan or enjoy gaming, the Sony X90L provides superior motion handling and a slightly better picture in well-lit rooms. On the other hand, the TCL QM8 offers a bit more vibrant picture quality for watching movies and is notably better for gaming at higher refresh rates due to its support for 4k at 144Hz. However, in bright environments, the TCL QM8 might not perform as well as the Sony. For those interested in advanced audio formats, the Sony has the edge with its compatibility with DTS Digital Surround Sound, although both support standard audio bypass. Ultimately, the decision hinges on whether gaming performance and more vivid movie experiences outweigh the need for better performance in bright rooms and advanced audio support. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Excellent 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
7.8
8.5
7.125/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL QM8 (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X90L (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
8.3
7.125/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
6.0/10
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 X90L (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90L delivers very good performance for movies and cinematic TV with its excellent contrast, effective local dimming, and good black uniformity which enhances dark scene portrayal, although its viewing angles are poor which might limit the viewing experience for off-center seating. Meanwhile, the TCL QM8 stands out with its higher contrast, better local dimming, and superior black uniformity, resulting in deeper blacks and more refined shading in movies, but its colors out of the box are just good compared to Sony's very good rating, which affects the initial color accuracy.
Sports
7.2
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
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L tends to be better for watching sports due to its excellent motion processing and better performance handling reflections, which is crucial for fast-moving content and environments with lighting variations. In contrast, the TCL QM8, while offering good motion processing and very good handling of reflections, falls short in its performance at wider viewing angles and has poorer gray uniformity, which can affect the watching experience when viewing from an angle or in scenes with large uniform color areas like a sports field.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
6.8
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL QM8 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L outperforms the TCL QM8 in SDR brightness, making it a better choice for viewing in well-lit rooms which is typical for news and talk shows, and excels in upscaling which is essential for enhancing lower resolution content often found in standard TV broadcasts. Meanwhile, despite the TCL QM8 being superior in color gamut which affects color range, it's less impressive in upscaling and SDR brightness, making it less ideal for watching news and standard TV programs, especially in bright conditions.
Bright Room
8.6
9.9
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.9/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is very good.
The TCL QM8 is considered best for watching TV in a bright room largely due to its superior handling of reflections and higher brightness capacity, making it more suitable for environments with a lot of ambient light. On the other hand, while the Sony X90L provides very good brightness, its performance is less optimal than the TCL QM8 in the same conditions because it doesn't handle reflections as well, which could be distracting in well-lit rooms.
Cost
$998
$1,498
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Sony X90L (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
73.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.3/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony X90L excels in gaming due to its very good response time and good input lag, ensuring smooth gameplay and quick on-screen reactions. Meanwhile, the TCL QM8 offers an excellent refresh rate along with very good response time and good input lag, offering a fluid and responsive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.9
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.1/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.2/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
10.0/10
8.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.6/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
The TCL QM8 (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X90L is praised for its 'Very Good' color accuracy out of the box, meaning it delivers rich and true-to-life colors for animation without much adjustment needed, and it has a 'Good' rating for color gamut, ensuring it can display a wide range of colors. The TCL QM8, while it has only a 'Good' score for colors out of the box, suggesting colors might not be as accurate initially as the Sony's, it excels with a 'Very Good' color gamut rating, indicating a slightly wider range of colors displayed, which is beneficial for vibrant cartoon content.
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How the Sony X90L (LCD) and the TCL QM8 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90L (LCD) | TCL QM8 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $1,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90L | 65QM850G | |
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 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 9.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.6/10 | 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) | 32.7" x 57" x 2.2" | 32.6" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34" x 57" | 34.1" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 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 | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 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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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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