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Updated January 12, 2024·
When choosing between the Sony X90L and the TCL S455, if high image quality and better performance in various lighting conditions are high priorities, especially for watching movies or playing games that benefit from smooth motion, the Sony X90L may be the better choice, albeit at a higher cost. On the other hand, for more casual viewing or if budget is a concern, the TCL S455 is considerably more affordable while still offering satisfactory performance for everyday content like TV shows and news, though it may not handle fast-paced action as well or look as good in a bright room. The Sony also tends to have better sound quality and a more advanced smart platform for a seamless streaming experience, but if these are not as important, the TCL could still meet your basic needs. 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 S455 (LCD)
- The TCL S455 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X90L (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.8
6.5
7.125/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90L (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
6.0
7.125/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
6.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Sony X90L (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L excels in watching movies and cinematic TV primarily due to its superior contrast, effective local dimming, and very good black uniformity, which are essential for deep blacks and shadow details in dark scenes. In contrast, the TCL S455, while having good black uniformity, falls short with its fair contrast and weak local dimming, leading to less impressive dark scene performance and overall picture quality for cinematic content.
Sports
7.2
6.1
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
7.5/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L is better for watching sports due to its superior motion processing and reflections handling, which means fast-moving objects are smoother and glare from lights is minimized. The TCL S455, despite having a good response time, falls short in motion processing and reflections handling, leading to a less optimal experience when watching fast-paced sports events.
Gaming
8.1
5.7
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
73.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90L is preferred for gaming as it has a faster response time and lower input lag compared to the TCL S455, allowing for smoother motion and quicker on-screen reaction times. Additionally, the Sony X90L has a higher refresh rate of 120Hz, which can deliver more fluid images in fast-moving games than the TCL S455, which has a refresh rate of 60Hz.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
6.0
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L is better at displaying cartoons and animation because it has higher color accuracy straight out of the box and a wider color gamut, leading to more vibrant and diverse colors in animated content. In contrast, the TCL S455 shows colors less accurately when first set up and possesses a more limited color gamut, which may result in animated scenes looking less vivid and less true to the creators' intentions.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
6.4
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L displays news and talk shows better primarily due to superior upscaling of lower resolution content and higher SDR brightness, ensuring clear pictures even in bright rooms. On the other hand, the TCL S455 has less capable upscaling and lower SDR brightness, which may result in less clear images, particularly in well-lit environments.
Bright Room
8.6
6.0
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L performs very well in a bright room due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness and despite its poor performance with reflections, whereas the TCL S455 is considered fair as it has lower SDR and HDR brightness and only fair reflection handling.
Cost
$998
$584
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Sony X90L (LCD) has a price of $998 and the TCL S455 (LCD) costs $584.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X90L (LCD) | TCL S455 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $584 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | May 5, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90L | 65S455 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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" | 34.8" x 5.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 30.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 200 x 200 | |
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 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.8/10 | 3/10 | |
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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Lee Neikirk | January 2022
"A highly affordable but reliably kitted-out 4K Roku TV that, while far from perfect, still punches above its price and delivers a great user experience. If you want to soup up movie night for a bargain, the 4-Series won’t let you down. You may never need to plug in a set-top box or streaming device."
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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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