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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Sony X95J and the TCL R646 depends on what's most important to you. The Sony X95J offers overall better picture quality, better performance in both dark and bright rooms, and superior motion processing, which is great for watching sports and movies. It also comes with great built-in speakers and higher sound quality. On the other hand, the TCL R646 is more budget-friendly but still performs well for gaming, and like the Sony, it has 120Hz refresh rate and supports high dynamic range content. However, its performance in bright rooms is slightly less compared to the Sony, and its motion processing isn't as superior, which means fast-moving scenes in sports or action movies might not be as smooth. Both have good gaming performance and low input lag, making them suitable for gaming. The TCL does have a better black uniformity which can be important for viewing in dark rooms, but overall contrast is better on the Sony. If premium picture and sound quality are your priorities and you're willing to pay more, go with the Sony X95J. If you're looking for a more budget-conscious choice and can compromise on some picture quality aspects, the TCL R646 is still a solid choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X95J (LCD)
- Excellent for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Advantages of the TCL R646 (LCD)
- The TCL R646 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95J (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
8.0
6.6
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for sports, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J performs very well for watching sports due to its excellent motion processing and very good response time, ensuring smooth action and minimal blur, plus it handles reflections well which is important in bright rooms. On the other hand, the TCL R646, while having very good response time too, is only fair for sports since its motion processing is not as advanced, and its viewing angles are narrower, making it less suitable for large groups spread across a room.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
7.5
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95J stands out for watching news and other TV programs due to its excellent upscaling capabilities, making lower-resolution content look better, as well as its very good SDR brightness, ensuring clear visibility even in well-lit rooms. In contrast, while the TCL R646 offers a remarkable SDR brightness, it falls short on upscaling, which could result in less clarity for low-resolution programs, although both TVs display good colors out of the box and possess adequate color gamuts and contrast with effective local dimming for depth in various scenes.
Bright Room
9.4
8.9
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
8.4/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.1/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95J is better suited for bright rooms as it has excellent HDR brightness and very good reflection handling, ensuring that the content remains visible and vibrant even in well-lit conditions. On the other hand, the TCL R646, while providing excellent SDR brightness and very good reflection handling which is still suitable for bright rooms, does not offer the same level of HDR brightness as the Sony, which could make the Sony a preferable option for those who value peak HDR performance in bright environments.
Cost
$1,425
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Sony X95J (LCD) has a price of $1,425 and the TCL R646 (LCD) costs $800.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.0
7.9
7.50/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95J (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the TCL R646 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
7.8
7.50/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
6.1/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95J (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95J is very good for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its high local dimming and contrast capabilities, which enhance the depth of black levels and overall picture quality, and it also has good color volume. Meanwhile, the TCL R646, while still good for similar content, excels with better black uniformity that reduces cloudiness in dark scenes, but it has a lower local dimming score which might not produce as deep blacks as the Sony X95J.
Gaming
8.2
8.2
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
9.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.7/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) and TCL R646 (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony X95J excels in motion handling with perfect motion processing scores, which translates to minimal blur during fast-paced gaming scenes, and offers a very good response time and input lag, providing a responsive gaming experience. On the other side, the TCL R646 stands out with its lower input lag, ensuring quick action response, and it also has a very good response time for gaming, although its motion processing score is lower, which could lead to slightly more motion blur in comparison. Both TVs support a 120Hz refresh rate, which is beneficial for smoother gameplay on compatible games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.4
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) and TCL R646 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X95J displays cartoons & animation well due to its very good colors out of the box and good color gamut, ensuring vibrant and accurate shades. The TCL R646 also performs very well for the same content with good colors out of the box and color gamut, but with slightly inferior color volume and gray uniformity which could affect the richness and consistency of colors on the screen.
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How the Sony X95J (LCD) and the TCL R646 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X95J (LCD) | TCL R646 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,425 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | August 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X95J | 65R646 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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 26" | 33.3" x 56.9" x 3.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.5" x 56.9" | 35.7" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 60.6 lbs | 63.5 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 | 7.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8.4/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Yes, Bypass only | |
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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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