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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X95J offers a premium experience with a higher price, excelling in overall picture quality, particularly in bright rooms, and has superior motion processing, making it great for sports and gaming. The TCL S555 is much less expensive and performs well for movies, TV, and animation, but it may struggle in bright environments and does not handle motion as well as the Sony. If you prioritize excellent picture quality and have a higher budget, Sony X95J is better, especially for a bright room or fast-moving content. If you're conscious of price and mostly watch movies or TV in darker settings, consider the TCL S555. 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
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S555 (LCD)
- The TCL S555 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95J (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
8.0
6.3
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
5.4/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for sports, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J is better for watching sports due to its excellent motion processing and very good response time, ensuring smooth and clear action sequences, while its very good reflection handling makes it suitable for bright rooms. On the other hand, the TCL S555 has lower performance in motion processing and response time, which might result in blurred movements during fast-paced sports and poor reflection handling that could be problematic in well-lit environments.
Gaming
8.2
6.7
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
80.0/100
9.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.3/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J offers better gaming performance than the TCL S555 as it has a higher refresh rate of 120Hz and scores very good for both response time and input lag, indicating it handles motion better and is more responsive to gaming inputs.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
7.0
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95J provides a better experience for watching news and TV programs, with superior upscaling capabilities ensuring that lower resolution content looks clear, combined with excellent SDR brightness making it suitable for well-lit rooms. In contrast, the TCL S555, while also delivering good SDR brightness, falls short in upscaling performance, which means that lower resolution content may not look as sharp, and the lack of advanced features like local dimming means the overall picture quality may not be as rich or detailed as the Sony.
Bright Room
9.4
7.3
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.5/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
8.4/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL S555 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95J is superior in a bright room mainly due to a very good reflections handling, complementing its very good SDR and HDR brightness. On the other hand, while the TCL S555 also offers very good SDR brightness, its performance in a bright room is less impressive because it handles reflections poorly compared to the Sony.
Cost
$1,425
$600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Sony X95J (LCD) has a price of $1,425 and the TCL S555 (LCD) costs $600.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
8.0
7.8
7.50/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED 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 S555 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
7.9
7.50/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
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 S555 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95J provides exceptional contrast and local dimming capabilities which enhances movie and cinematic TV viewing with deeper blacks and more effective screen brightness control, while the TCL S555, although it delivers very good contrast, does not have as effective local dimming, impacting black uniformity and the overall viewing experience.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.4
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.4/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.3/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.6/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) and TCL S555 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X95J is ideal for watching cartoons and animation due to its strong performance in displaying colors as they are intended with minimal adjustments needed and a good range of colors. On the other hand, the TCL S555 also displays animations well with little need for color adjustment and possesses a similarly good color range, making cartoons look vibrant and appealing.
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How the Sony X95J (LCD) and the TCL S555 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X95J (LCD) | TCL S555 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,425 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | September 3, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X95J | 65S555 | |
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 | 6.1/10 | |
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 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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" | 32.7" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.5" x 56.9" | 35" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 60.6 lbs | 45.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 13 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8.4/10 | 6.1/10 | |
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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Caleb Denison | December 2022
"It looks great out of the box and the picture quality it is rock-solid for the price. (...) What really makes this a decent gaming TV, though, is the very low input lag. (...) But if you want to save a little money, the TCL S555 strikes a great balance between cost and performance – the kind of performance that’s impressive enough to deliver some wow to your eyes. (...)"
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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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