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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you watch a lot of movies or play intense graphics games and can afford a higher price, the Sony X90L is a strong contender with exceptional picture quality and motion handling. Its performance is notably better in well-lit rooms, and it has a higher peak brightness which is great for vivid colors and better contrast. The TCL S546, on the other hand, is more budget-friendly, but it won't match the Sony's performance, particularly in brighter rooms. The TCL may still be a reasonable choice for casual TV viewers and gamers prioritizing affordability over top-tier features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- 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 S546 (LCD)
- The TCL S546 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X90L (LCD).
Key differences
Movies & TV
7.6
7.0
7.125/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
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 Sony X90L (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both good for movies & TV, though the Sony X90L (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Sony X90L excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its excellent contrast, effective local dimming, and good black uniformity, all of which contribute to deep blacks and detailed shadows essential for a cinematic experience. The TCL S546, while offering superior black uniformity, has poorer local dimming and colors out of the box, meaning its darker scenes may not be as well defined, but it still maintains vivid colors in well-lit scenes. Both TVs have limited viewing angles, so off-angle viewing is not optimal.
Sports
7.2
6.3
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L provides a better motion processing experience which is crucial for smooth action during sports, while the TCL S546 has lower performance in this aspect. Both struggle with reflections, but the Sony has a slight advantage in response time, which helps in reducing motion blur, a benefit when rapidly moving objects are on screen.
Gaming
8.1
6.6
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
73.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L is better for gaming because it has a higher refresh rate, allowing smoother visuals, and both its response time and input lag are notably better, making gaming more responsive. In contrast, the TCL S546, with its lower performance in these areas, won't be as smooth or responsive when gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
6.6
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
8.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L displays cartoons and animation with vibrant colors right out of the box and supports a wide color gamut, enhancing the variety and depth of hues presented on screen. In contrast, the TCL S546 has poorer performance in colors out of the box, resulting in less lively initial color settings, and although it has a good color gamut, overall, it doesn't create as rich or accurate colors for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
6.4
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L performs excellently in upscaling and SDR brightness, making it a strong choice for watching news and TV shows with clear, bright images. In contrast, the TCL S546 manages only fair performance in upscaling and local dimming, resulting in less optimal picture quality for standard TV content.
Bright Room
8.6
7.2
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90L excels in a bright room due to its higher SDR and HDR brightness along with better reflections handling, providing clear images even in well-lit environments, but it has poor contrast and color volume compared to the TCL S546. On the other hand, the TCL S546, while good in bright rooms with effective reflections handling, doesn't match the Sony's brightness levels which can affect visibility in very bright settings, although it offers better contrast and similar color volume and gamut, enhancing dark scenes and color richness.
Cost
$998
$398
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
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$1,600
The Sony X90L (LCD) has a price of $998 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $398.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.8
7.4
7.125/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90L (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) both have good picture quality.
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How the Sony X90L (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90L (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$998 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X90L | 65S546 | |
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 | 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 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 34" x 57" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 53.4 lbs | 47.4 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 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.8/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | No | |
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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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