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Updated January 10, 2024·
Consider the TCL S334 if you're on a tight budget and primarily watch news, talk shows, or animated content in a dimly lit room. It's also a decent pick for gaming due to its low input lag. However, its picture quality, especially in bright rooms or for movies, sports, and high-quality content, is noticeably inferior to the Sony X95J. The TCL's speakers are just average, and it lacks advanced features like local dimming and HDR support. On the other hand, the Sony X95J is a superior choice for a premium viewing experience. It excels in bright and dark rooms, making it ideal for movies, sports, and gaming. The color accuracy and HDR performance are top-notch, and it supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for an immersive experience. It also has better speakers and more HDMI ports. The Sony is a better long-term investment if you're looking for high-quality picture performance and versatility, despite its higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X95J (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very 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
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S334 (LCD)
- The TCL S334 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95J (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
5.2
7.50/10
CONTRAST
4.25/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Sony X95J (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S334 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
5.2
7.50/10
CONTRAST
4.25/10
6.1/10
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 X95J (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95J is favored for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its excellent local dimming and contrast, which provide deep blacks and enhance picture quality in dark scenes. In contrast, the TCL S334 is rated poorly in these areas, resulting in a less impressive viewing experience, especially in scenes that are intended to be dark or have a lot of shadows.
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
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
No
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for sports, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J performs very well in motion processing, essential for smooth sports action, and handles reflections from lights and windows effectively, offering a more comfortable watching experience even in a bright room. On the other hand, the TCL S334 shows fair performance in motion handling which can lead to less fluid movement in sports, and though it deals with reflections decently, its lower overall quality may affect the viewing experience especially from wider angles.
Gaming
8.2
5.7
8.0/10
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
9.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95J excels in gaming due to its very good response time and low input lag, coupled with a high refresh rate, which is essential for smooth and responsive gameplay. On the other hand, the TCL S334 struggles with gaming, having a lower quality response time and significantly higher input lag, which can lead to a laggy and less immersive gaming experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
5.8
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.2/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95J is well-suited for cartoons and animation because it has excellent colors out of the box and a wide color gamut, allowing for bright and vivid visuals. In contrast, the TCL S334 performs poorly with cartoons and animation, as it has very good colors out of the box but a poor color gamut, leading to less accurate and less vibrant colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
5.8
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.0/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95J excels in presenting news and talk shows because it features excellent upscaling to enhance lower resolution content, and its SDR brightness is superb, making it ideal for viewing in most room conditions. In contrast, the TCL S334 struggles with these programs as its upscaling capability and SDR brightness are considered poor, meaning the picture quality might appear less clear and not as bright, especially in well-lit environments.
Bright Room
9.4
4.6
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.1/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
2.5/10
8.4/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.0/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL S334 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95J excels in a bright room because it provides excellent HDR brightness, very good SDR brightness, and very good handling of reflections, which helps maintain picture quality under strong lighting. In contrast, the TCL S334 offers poor SDR and HDR brightness and only good reflection handling, making it less suitable for well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,425
$196
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Sony X95J (LCD) has a price of $1,425 and the TCL S334 (LCD) costs $196.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X95J (LCD) | TCL S334 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,425 | $196 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | February 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X95J | 43S334 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 43" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 1080P | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android 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 | 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 | 9.5/10 | 4.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8/10 | 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 26" | 22.4" x 38.1" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.5" x 56.9" | 24.4" x 38.1" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 60.6 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 | 7.5/10 | 4.3/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 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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