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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you're looking for a high-quality viewing experience and are willing to pay more, the Sony X90L is a superior choice as it offers better picture quality, motion handling, and brighter displays which is ideal for movies, sports, and gaming, especially in well-lit environments. On the other hand, the TCL S470G is much more affordable and still provides a decent quality for general TV watching and light gaming, but it may not measure up in terms of brightness and advanced features, making it less optimal for demanding viewing scenarios or bright rooms. 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 S470G (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.8
5.4
7.125/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Sony X90L (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S470G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
5.0
7.125/10
CONTRAST
3.76/10
6.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90L outperforms the TCL S470G in watching movies and cinematic TV primarily due to its higher contrast, better local dimming, and superior black uniformity, all of which contribute significantly to picture quality in darker scenes. Additionally, the Sony has better color reproduction and performs well in bright rooms despite its poor viewing angles, whereas the TCL, despite having decent viewing angles, falls short with poor contrast and local dimming, making it less ideal for cinematic content.
Sports
7.2
6.2
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L excels at motion processing and has a better response time, making it superior for watching fast-paced sports, but it is hindered by poor performance in handling reflections, which might be an issue in bright rooms. On the other hand, while the TCL S470G has a better viewing angle and fair handling of reflections, it falls behind with poor motion processing and response time, affecting the clarity during fast sports scenes.
Gaming
8.1
5.6
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.5/10
73.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
5.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90L provides a very good gaming experience due to its fast response time and low input lag, which are essential for smooth gameplay, whereas the TCL S470G offers poor gaming quality as it has a poor response time and the best input lag which might not translate to a good gaming experience because of its longer response times.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
5.7
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.2/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
8.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.4/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.8/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90L outperforms the TCL S470G in reproducing cartoons and animations due to its 'very good' colors out of the box, ensuring immediate appealing visuals without the need for calibration, while both TVs have similar 'good' color gamut capabilities offering a wide range of colors. However, the TCL S470G, despite sharing the same color gamut, falls behind because its colors out of the box are only considered 'good', indicating that the initial picture quality may not be as vibrant or accurate as the Sony X90L, possibly requiring more adjustments to achieve similar results.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
5.4
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90L is excellent for watching news, talk shows, and TV programs due to its superior upscaling and SDR brightness, ensuring clear and vivid image quality even for lower resolution content. On the other hand, the TCL S470G performs poorly in the same use due to its lower upscaling quality and poor SDR brightness, which can result in less clear and dimmer images, particularly in standard dynamic range content.
Bright Room
8.6
5.3
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.3/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S470G (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X90L performs well in bright rooms due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness and despite its poor reflections handling, it can still offer a good viewing experience. In contrast, the TCL S470G struggles in bright rooms because of its poor SDR and HDR brightness and only fair reflections handling, making it less suitable for viewing in well-lit environments.
Cost
$998
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Sony X90L (LCD) has a price of $998 and the TCL S470G (LCD) costs $400.
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Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90L (LCD) | TCL S470G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | September 6, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90L | 65S470G | |
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 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 5.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.6/10 | 5.1/10 | |
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" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
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 | 3.8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.8/10 | 2.8/10 | |
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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Stratos Kampourogiannis | November 2023
"On the bright side the S4 does have great viewing angles that can make it an excellent family TV. It has great color coverage, its input lag is extremely low, it supports Dolby Vision and comes with Google TV."
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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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