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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a better streaming experience and can afford to pay more, the Sony X90L could be a great choice. However, the TCL R646, while less expensive, may not perform as well with streaming content. In a sunny room, the Sony might have an advantage too, but the TCL is also a competent option for bright environments. If viewing sports or gaming is important to you, both TVs offer good motion handling and low input lag, but keep in mind the Sony typically comes with a higher price tag, reflecting its premium features and brand reputation. For movie enthusiasts, both TVs can display deep blacks due to their VA panels, though the Sony's performance in dark room settings is noteworthy. Ultimately, the choice between the Sony X90L and the TCL R646 hinges on weighing the importance of superior streaming and dark room performance against cost savings. 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 R646 (LCD)
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Sports
7.2
6.6
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L is better for watching sports due to its excellent motion processing and good handling of reflections, which are crucial for fast-paced action and bright room conditions. In contrast, the TCL R646, despite having very good reflection handling, falls behind in motion processing, which can affect the clarity of fast-moving objects on the screen.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
7.5
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90L outperforms the TCL R646 in areas that are very important for watching news, talk shows, and TV programs due to its excellent upscaling of lower resolution content and higher SDR brightness, ensuring a clearer image in various lighting conditions. The TCL R646 offers good performance in these aspects, but its upscaling and SDR brightness may not match the clarity and vibrancy provided by the Sony, despite having superior sound quality and better contrast which is somewhat important.
Cost
$998
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Sony X90L (LCD) has a price of $998 and the TCL R646 (LCD) costs $800.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.8
7.9
7.125/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
7.8
7.125/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
6.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Sony X90L provides excellent contrast and local dimming features that enhance the depth of blacks in cinematic content, with good viewing angles, making it ideal for movies. The TCL R646 also delivers in the contrast department with outstanding black uniformity, and it has a very good color volume, which means it can display a wide range of colors, adding to the movie-watching experience.
Gaming
8.1
8.2
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
73.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
The TCL R646 (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, which ensures quick on-screen reaction to controls and minimal delay between user actions and their representation on the screen. In comparison, the TCL R646 also performs well with gaming, offering good response time and very good input lag, making it highly responsive for gaming while still keeping delay low.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.4
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) and TCL R646 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X90L excels in producing vivid and accurate colors straight out of the box, which is crucial for animation, and offers a good color gamut for a wide range of hues. On the other hand, the TCL R646 also has a good performance with colors right out of the box and a decent color gamut, making it a solid choice for cartoons, but it may not match the Sony in color precision.
Bright Room
8.6
8.9
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.1/10
The TCL R646 (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both very good for bright room.
The Sony X90L performs well in bright rooms due to excellent SDR and very good HDR brightness but has poorer handling of reflections, while the TCL R646 matches in SDR and HDR brightness and is better at handling reflections, making it more suitable for environments with many light sources. Both TVs offer good color volume and gamut, but the Sony might slightly edge out in contrast, which is less important than brightness and reflections for bright room viewing.
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How the Sony X90L (LCD) and the TCL R646 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90L (LCD) | TCL R646 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | August 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90L | 65R646 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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" | 33.3" x 56.9" x 3.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34" x 57" | 35.7" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 63.5 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 | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 30 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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