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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a high-quality viewing experience and don't mind spending more, the Sony X95J may be a better option. It delivers better overall picture quality, performs well in both dark and bright rooms, and is well-suited for gaming and watching sports. It also has local dimming, a feature that enhances contrast, and its sound quality is superior, along with better build quality and quality control. On the other hand, the TCL S446 is more budget-friendly and still offers decent performance for watching cartoons, animation, and news. However, it falls short in dark room performance, has no local dimming, lower brightness, and its sound quality is not as good as the Sony's. If budget is a major consideration and you mostly watch TV in well-lit rooms, the TCL could be a satisfactory 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 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 S446 (LCD)
- Good viewing angle
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
5.8
7.50/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
IPS
The Sony X95J (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S446 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
5.4
7.50/10
CONTRAST
5.37/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
4.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95J excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its outstanding contrast, effective local dimming, and better black uniformity, which contribute to deeper blacks and more defined shadows in dark scenes, enhancing overall picture quality. In contrast, the TCL S446 falls short in the same category as it has poorer contrast, no local dimming capability, and worse black uniformity, leading to less impactful dark scenes and a generally less cinematic experience.
Sports
8.0
6.4
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for sports, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J is superior for watching sports due to its excellent motion processing and very good response time, which lead to clearer images during fast action, while the TCL S446's fair motion processing and response time can result in more blur and slower screen changes. Additionally, the Sony X95J handles reflections very well, which is crucial for maintaining a clear picture in bright rooms, whereas the TCL S446 is only good at this, potentially allowing more distractions from reflections.
Gaming
8.2
5.8
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.2/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95J excels in gaming due to its outstanding response time and input lag performance, enhancing smooth motion and quick gameplay responsiveness, which is critical for a fluid gaming experience. On the other hand, while the TCL S446 has very good input lag, suitable for timely reactions in gaming, its response time is only fair, making it less ideal for fast-paced gaming where blur can occur with fast-moving objects.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
6.4
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J displays cartoons and animation with rich and accurate colors right out of the box, and it has a good color gamut and color volume, which contributes to vibrant and consistent tones across different content. In contrast, while the TCL S446 also shows excellent colors out of the box, its color gamut and color volume are not as strong, potentially leading to less vivid and varied colors, particularly during complex or colorful animation scenes.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
6.4
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J excels in upscaling lower resolution content and having high SDR brightness, making it excellent for watching news and TV programs as it can maintain clarity and visibility even in well-lit rooms. In contrast, the TCL S446 is rated as fair in upscaling and SDR brightness, which may result in lesser picture quality and brightness levels that are not as conducive to viewing in brightly lit environments.
Bright Room
9.4
5.8
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
8.4/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.2/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95J offers excellent brightness in both standard and high dynamic range content, and very good reflection handling, making it well-suited for brightly lit rooms. In contrast, the TCL S446 has a poor brightness capability and reflection handling that's only good, so it's less effective in bright environments.
Cost
$1,425
$400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Sony X95J (LCD) has a price of $1,425 and the TCL S446 (LCD) costs $400.
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How the Sony X95J (LCD) and the TCL S446 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X95J (LCD) | TCL S446 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,425 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | September 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X95J | 65S446 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.5" x 56.9" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 60.6 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 | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
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 | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
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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