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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a high-quality picture across multiple types of content and are willing to pay a premium, the Sony X95J will serve you better. It offers better picture quality for both movies and sports, as well as enhanced performance in bright rooms. Additionally, it has a higher gaming score, making it more suitable for gamers. On the other hand, the TCL S455 is a more budget-friendly option. While it does provide good performance for cartoons and animations, it may not perform as well in dark or very bright rooms. It has lower sound quality compared to the Sony, and its gaming performance is not as strong. This makes the TCL S455 a solid choice for general use if you're looking to save money. 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 S455 (LCD)
- The TCL S455 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95J (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
6.5
7.50/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95J (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
6.0
7.50/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
6.1/10
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 X95J (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J delivers a very good movie and cinematic TV experience due to its excellent local dimming, leading to great contrast and black uniformity, along with very good out-of-the-box colors and color volume. In contrast, the TCL S455 is rated as fair largely because it has poor local dimming, resulting in subpar contrast and black uniformity, and it lacks in color volume and uniformity, even though it has good black uniformity.
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
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for sports, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J delivers a superior sports watching experience, thanks to its excellent motion processing and reflection handling, which means fast action is displayed clearly and reflections from lights or windows are minimized. In contrast, the TCL S455, while having decent motion processing, falls short with its fair response time and reflections handling, resulting in a less ideal view when there's a lot of movement on screen or when placed in bright environments.
Gaming
8.2
5.7
8.0/10
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
9.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95J is renowned for gaming due to its excellent response time and very low input lag, combined with a high refresh rate of 120Hz, providing smooth and responsive gameplay. In contrast, the TCL S455, while it has low input lag which is favorable for gaming, is less suited due to its fair response time and lower refresh rate of 60Hz, which can result in less smooth motion.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
6.0
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J performs very well with cartoons and animations because it displays colors accurately straight out of the box and has a good color gamut, meaning it can produce a wide range of colors effectively. On the other hand, the TCL S455 is rated as fair because while it is still decent, its colors out of the box and color gamut don't compare as favorably, which can result in a less vibrant and accurate color representation.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
6.4
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J excels at watching news and other TV programs due to its superior local dimming and colors out of the box, which enhance overall picture quality and color accuracy. In contrast, the TCL S455 is only fair for these types of content as it has poorer local dimming and worse color accuracy, compromising the viewing experience, especially in brightly lit environments.
Bright Room
9.4
6.0
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
8.4/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J excels in bright rooms due to its high SDR and HDR brightness, combined with very good handling of reflections, which helps maintain picture quality even in well-lit conditions. In contrast, the TCL S455 struggles in bright rooms, having fair SDR brightness and poor HDR brightness, along with less effective reflection handling, resulting in a less optimal viewing experience in bright environments.
Cost
$1,425
$430
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Sony X95J (LCD) has a price of $1,425 and the TCL S455 (LCD) costs $430.
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Spec Comparison
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| Sony X95J (LCD) | TCL S455 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,425 | $430 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | May 5, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X95J | 65S455 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 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 | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8/10 | 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 26" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.5" x 56.9" | 34.8" x 5.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 60.6 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 | 7.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8.4/10 | 3/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 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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