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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X93L is typically much more expensive than the TCL S455 but provides a significantly better viewing experience. The Sony performs better in bright room situations and displays better contrast and brighter colors for HDR content. It's also better suited for gaming due to its higher response time and lower input lag. The TCL S455 is a budget-friendly option that still offers good performance for daily viewing needs like watching news or animated content. However, it may not perform as well in dark or bright rooms and has lower scores for motion processing and HDR brightness. If you have a flexible budget and are looking for higher quality for sports, movies, and gaming, the Sony X93L is more suitable. But if you're looking to save money and need a TV for more casual viewing, the TCL S455 could suffice. 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 S455 (LCD)
- The TCL S455 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X93L (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.9
6.5
7.00/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
8.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X93L (LCD) has good picture quality, while the TCL S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9
6.0
7.00/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
6.7/10
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 X93L (LCD) is good for movies & TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L stands out for movies and cinematic TV with better local dimming and black uniformity, enhancing contrast and depth in dark scenes, while also offering better colors out of the box and color volume for a vivid picture. In contrast, the TCL S455 exhibits fair performance with poorer local dimming and color accuracy, which could make dark areas look grayish and colors less vibrant, lessening the overall cinematic experience.
Sports
8.0
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
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L excels in sports viewing due to its superior motion processing and quick response time, ensuring fast-moving content is clear and smooth, along with very good handling of reflections which helps maintain picture quality in bright rooms. On the other hand, the TCL S455, while more affordable, has lower performance in these areas with fair motion processing and response time, which can lead to more motion blur during fast action and less effective reflection handling, alongside narrower viewing angles and slightly uneven gray uniformity which may affect the viewing experience from side angles and in consistent color scenes, respectively.
Gaming
8.3
5.7
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X93L outperforms the TCL S455 in gaming primarily because it has a higher response time rating, which leads to less motion blur, and it has a higher 120Hz refresh rate which allows for smoother gameplay. In contrast, the TCL S455, while having excellent input lag, delivers only a fair response time performance and a lower 60Hz refresh rate, which may result in more noticeable motion blur and less fluid movement in games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
6.0
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
8.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L is very good for watching cartoons and animation due to its good scores for colors out of the box and color volume, which are essential for vibrant, consistent colors. Conversely, the TCL S455 is considered fair for the same content because it has lower performance in these areas, leading to less accurate and less vivid colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
6.4
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L offers better upscaling and SDR brightness, ensuring that standard definition content is shown with improved clarity and visibility, especially in brighter room conditions. On the other hand, the TCL S455 offers weaker upscaling and fair SDR brightness, which may result in less detailed images and reduced performance in brightly lit environments.
Bright Room
9.4
6.0
5.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
8.4/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L delivers excellent performance for SDR brightness and very good HDR brightness, along with very good reflection handling, making it a superior choice for viewing in a bright room. In contrast, the TCL S455 shows only fair performance in both SDR and HDR brightness and reflections handling, which may compromise the viewing experience in well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,798
$584
$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 S455 (LCD) costs $584.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X93L (LCD) | TCL S455 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,798 | $584 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | May 5, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X93L | 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 | 9.2/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.4/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.9/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.4" x 56.9" | 34.8" x 5.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 70.8 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 | 7/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.6/10 | 3/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 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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