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Updated January 10, 2024·
The TCL S334 is a budget-friendly option that's easy on the wallet, making it a good choice if you're looking for an affordable TV for a smaller room where it won't be the centerpiece for entertainment. Its performance is fair in moderate lighting conditions, and it's sufficient for casual viewing of various content, including sports and animation. However, it may not deliver the best picture quality for movies or in a bright room, and gaming might not be as smooth due to its higher input lag. On the other hand, the Sony X93L is a premium TV with exceptional picture quality, especially in bright rooms, thanks to its excellent brightness and local dimming features. It's an excellent choice for watching movies and sports or for gaming, with superior color accuracy, contrast, and motion processing. It also supports advanced HDR formats and has better speakers. This TV would be ideal if you want a high-end viewing experience and are willing to invest more for features like better HDR performance, a 120Hz panel for smoother motion, and more HDMI ports for connecting multiple devices. In summary, choose the TCL S334 if you're looking for a cost-effective solution for general viewing. Opt for the Sony X93L if you prioritize a superior viewing experience, especially for movies and sports, and are prepared to pay a premium for it. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X93L (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Very good 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
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S334 (LCD)
- The TCL S334 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X93L (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.9
5.2
7.00/10
CONTRAST
4.25/10
8.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Sony X93L (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S334 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
5.2
7.00/10
CONTRAST
4.25/10
6.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.4/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
No
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Sony X93L (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X93L excels in contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which are crucial for a good movie-watching experience, while the TCL S334 falls short in these areas, making it less suitable for cinematic content. Additionally, the Sony offers better colors out of the box and color volume, contributing to a more vivid and accurate picture, whereas the TCL, despite having good colors out of the box, lacks in color volume and other important factors.
Sports
8.0
6.2
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L is better for watching sports as it has excellent motion processing and very good response time, which reduces blur in fast-moving scenes, alongside a higher reflections handling score that alleviates the impact of glare in bright rooms. In contrast, while the TCL S334 has good performance in reflections handling and viewing angles, its lower motion processing and response time scores result in less smooth movement, which can be crucial for fast-paced sports content.
Gaming
8.3
5.7
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.7/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X93L offers better gaming performance due to its higher refresh rate, excellent response time, and good input lag, allowing for smoother motion and more responsive gameplay. In contrast, the TCL S334, despite its good input lag, falls short with a lower refresh rate and poor response time, resulting in less fluid motion and slower reactions during gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
5.8
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X93L displays colors accurately straight out of the box and offers a wider color gamut and color volume which are very important for cartoons and animation, while the TCL S334, despite having accurate colors out of the box, falls behind in color gamut and color volume, making it less suitable for such content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
5.8
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X93L excels in upscaling and SDR brightness which are very important for watching news and talk shows, resulting in clear visuals even from lower-resolution sources and maintaining brightness in various lighting conditions. On the other hand, the TCL S334 falls short in these same categories, leading to subpar performance, particularly in bright rooms and when viewing content that is not in high definition.
Bright Room
9.4
4.6
5.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.1/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
8.4/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
Cost
$1,798
$196
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony X93L (LCD) has a price of $1,798 and the TCL S334 (LCD) costs $196.
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How the Sony X93L (LCD) and the TCL S334 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X93L (LCD) | TCL S334 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,798 | $196 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | February 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X93L | 43S334 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 1080P | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 9.2/10 | 5.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 2 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.4/10 | 4.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.9" x 56.9" x 2.4" | 22.4" x 38.1" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.4" x 56.9" | 24.4" x 38.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 70.8 lbs | 14.8 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 8 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7/10 | 4.3/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | No | |
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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