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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Sony X90L is less expensive and may offer great value for a quality viewing experience. It’s a good all-around TV with respectable performance for most content. However, the TCL R648, while more expensive, comes with miniLED technology, which generally means better brightness and contrast, enhancing HDR content and offering a more vivid picture, especially in darker viewing environments. If picture quality, particularly for HDR movies and gaming, is a priority and you don't mind spending more, the TCL R648 might be the better choice. Conversely, if you're looking for good performance at a lower cost, the Sony X90L is a solid option. 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 R648 (LCD)
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Sports
7.2
6.5
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
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L is better for watching sports due to its superior motion processing, which ensures smoother playback of fast-moving scenes, and better handling of reflections, making it more suitable for well-lit environments. On the other hand, while the TCL R648 also provides a good sports-viewing experience, it has comparatively poorer motion processing and reflects more light, which may be noticeable especially in bright rooms.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
7.5
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90L excels in upscaling content and offers very good colors out of the box, making it especially suitable for watching news, talk shows, and TV programs in high quality even when the source is of lower resolution. In comparison, while the TCL R648 is good at upscaling and has excellent colors out of the box, it doesn't reach the same level of adeptness as the Sony in processing lower resolution content, which is common in regular broadcasts.
Cost
$998
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony X90L (LCD) has a price of $998 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.8
7.7
7.125/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90L (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
7.6
7.125/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
6.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
Gaming
8.1
8.2
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.2/10
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
8.3/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony X90L and TCL R648 both excel in gaming because they have very good response times and low input lag, essential for quick on-screen action and a smooth gaming experience. They also come with a high refresh rate, which means they can keep up with fast-paced games without screen tearing or stuttering.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.6
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
Bright Room
8.6
8.1
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for bright room.
The Sony X90L and the TCL R648 both provide excellent SDR and very good HDR brightness, which makes them suitable for bright rooms, although the Sony X90L has poorer handling of reflections compared to the very good performance of the TCL R648 in this regard. The difference in reflection handling could be a deciding factor based on how much direct light is in the viewing environment.
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How the Sony X90L (LCD) and the TCL R648 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X90L (LCD) | TCL R648 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90L | 65R648 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 8K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 57" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34" x 57" | 35.1" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 70.1 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 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 | 7/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 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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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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