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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X95J is often somewhat more expensive than the TCL R745, but it delivers better overall picture quality, gaming performance, and bright room performance. It also has better sound quality with great speakers and is better for watching movies, news, and animation. If you need a TV that performs well in bright rooms and you enjoy gaming, you will appreciate the Sony's capabilities. On the other hand, the TCL R745 comes at a somewhat lower price and offers a larger screen size. However, it falls short in dark room performance, local dimming, and gaming features compared to the Sony. This might matter less if you don't often watch TV in dark environments or if you do not prioritize gaming. In summary, if you're looking for a higher quality viewing experience with better sound and gaming features, the Sony X95J would be the preferable choice. If you want a larger screen at a lower price and can compromise on picture and gaming quality, the TCL R745 is an option. 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 R745 (LCD)
- The TCL R745 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95J (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
5.6
7.50/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95J (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL R745 (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
5.2
7.50/10
CONTRAST
4.97/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
5.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95J provides a significantly better movie-watching experience than the TCL R745 as it has superior contrast, more effective local dimming, and better black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and shadow detail in dark scenes. Additionally, the Sony has better out-of-the-box colors and a greater color volume, which contribute to more vibrant and accurate images, whereas the TCL's performance in these areas is poorer, leading to a less immersive viewing experience.
Sports
8.0
6.4
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for sports, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J is better for watching sports because it has excellent motion processing which alleviates blur during fast action, and handles reflections very well, ensuring clear viewing even in brightly lit rooms. In contrast, the TCL R745 has only fair motion processing which may result in more motion blur, and while it has good reflection handling, it may not maintain clarity as effectively as the Sony in bright conditions.
Gaming
8.2
7.4
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.1/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
9.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95J is rated 'very good' in gaming due to its faster response time and lower input lag which are crucial for smooth gameplay, whereas the TCL R745, while still 'good', has a comparatively slower response time and higher input lag, making it slightly less responsive for gaming.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
5.9
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.0/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95J stands out when watching cartoons & animation due to its very good colors out of the box and good color volume, making vibrant cartoon colors pop. In contrast, the TCL R745 performs poorly in these areas, with only good colors out of the box and poor color volume, resulting in less vibrant images when displaying cartoons.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
6.1
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95J surpasses the TCL R745 in upscaling content which is crucial for watching news and talk shows in lower resolutions, and it also offers better SDR brightness, essential for viewing in well-lit rooms. Additionally, the Sony model provides more vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box, has a wider color gamut for richer hues, and its superior local dimming and contrast enhance the viewing experience significantly compared to the TCL's fair performance in these areas.
Bright Room
9.4
5.8
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
8.9/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.4/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
7.8/10
The Sony X95J (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95J excels in bright rooms due to its excellent handling of reflections and high brightness in both standard and high dynamic range content, ensuring clear visibility even in sunlight. On the other hand, the TCL R745 struggles in bright environments because of its poor SDR and HDR brightness, making the screen less visible under strong ambient light.
Cost
$1,425
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony X95J (LCD) has a price of $1,425 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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How the Sony X95J (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X95J (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,425 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X95J | 85R745 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 85" | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
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" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.5" x 56.9" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 60.6 lbs | 110.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 600 x 400 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 11 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 7.5/10 | 5/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8.4/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.1 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 W | 50 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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