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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize picture quality and have a higher budget, the Sony X93L is the superior choice with better performance in both dark and bright rooms. However, if price is a major concern and you're looking for a basic, more affordable TV, the TCL S435 is a reasonable alternative with decent quality for casual viewing but it may not perform as well with fast-moving content or in very bright environments. The Sony X93L is also the better option for gaming due to its higher refresh rate and advanced features, whereas the TCL S435 might suffice for more casual gaming on a budget. 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 S435 (LCD)
- The TCL S435 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X93L (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.9
6.6
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
8.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X93L (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S435 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
6.1
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.50/10
6.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Sony X93L (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L provides a better experience for movies and cinematic TV primarily because of its superior contrast, effective local dimming that enhances black levels, and its ability to display deeper and more uniform blacks. In comparison, the TCL S435 offers less impressive contrast with no local dimming, resulting in blacks that can appear grayish which can detract from a cinematic experience, although it still delivers decent colors out of the box and adequate color volume.
Sports
8.0
5.9
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X93L delivers a good sports watching experience due to its higher response time and superior motion processing capabilities, while the TCL S435 is rated poor due to its slower response time and less effective motion handling, making fast-moving scenes less clear. Additionally, the Sony handles reflections better and offers a wider viewing angle, making it more suitable for group viewing in various lighting conditions, whereas the TCL may struggle with reflective environments and viewers sitting off to the side.
Gaming
8.3
5.5
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.2/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
7.0
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.0/10
8.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.6/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X93L displays cartoons and animation very well due to its good performance in colors out of the box, along with a good color gamut and color volume, which all contribute to vivid and consistent coloring. The TCL S435, while good for watching cartoons and animation, is outperformed by the Sony as it has excellent colors out of the box but falls behind with only fair ratings in color gamut and color volume, impacting the richness and range of colors displayed.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
5.8
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X93L excels at upscaling lower resolution content and has excellent SDR brightness, making it great for watching news and talk shows, as clear visuals are maintained even in bright rooms. On the other hand, the TCL S435 performs poorly in upscaling and SDR brightness, which can result in less than ideal picture quality, particularly in well-lit environments.
Bright Room
9.4
5.6
5.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.2/10
8.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.1/10
8.4/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL S435 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X93L outperforms the TCL S435 in a bright room as it has an excellent SDR and very good HDR brightness, which makes it shine even in well-lit environments, and handles reflections very well, minimizing distraction. In contrast, the TCL S435 shows poor performance in both SDR and HDR brightness, meaning it would look dim in a sunny room, and it also struggles with reflections, making it less suitable for viewing in bright conditions.
Cost
$1,798
$700
$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 S435 (LCD) costs $700.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X93L (LCD) | TCL S435 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,798 | $700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | September 4, 2020 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X93L | 65S435 | |
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 | 9.2/10 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.1/10 | 6/10 | |
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" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.4" x 56.9" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 70.8 lbs | 37.9 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 | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | No | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Dolby Digital Plus Bypass Only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | No | |
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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"The TCL 4-Series is so inexpensive and capable you might start to question why there are any multithousand-dollar TVs at all. The 4-Series setup is intuitive and easy. If you're just looking for an easy-to-use TV with decent picture, this is an excellent place to start."
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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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