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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X95K is a premium-priced TV that offers great picture quality and excellent performance for gaming, sports, and movies, especially in bright rooms. Its sound quality is also very good due to its great speakers. On the other hand, the TCL R646 is much less expensive but doesn't perform as well, particularly with sports and in bright environments. It may be a better choice if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that still offers good gaming performance and sound quality, considering it's Dolby Atmos capable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X95K (LCD)
- Best in class 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 X95K (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
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for sports, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K excels in watching sports due to its excellent motion processing capabilities and good response time, ensuring fast-moving content is clear and smooth. The TCL R646 is considered fair for sports as it has somewhat lower performance in motion processing and response time, which may result in less smoothness and clarity during fast-paced scenes.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
7.5
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K provides a better upscaling of lower-resolution content and greater SDR brightness, which is crucial for clear viewing in various lighting conditions, while the TCL R646, although offering good performance in these areas, is not as strong in upscaling, resulting in slightly lower clarity for non-HD channels or content. Additionally, the Sony X95K's colors out of the box, color gamut, local dimming, and contrast contribute to a higher-quality image for watching news and TV programs.
Bright Room
9.5
8.9
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
9.1/10
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 X95K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95K excels in a bright room due to its outstanding SDR and HDR brightness, and very good reflection handling, ensuring screen clarity even in well-lit environments. The TCL R646 offers similar brightness levels and is likewise very competent at handling reflections, but provides slightly less performance in maximizing brightness in HDR content compared to the Sony.
Cost
$1,998
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony X95K (LCD) has a price of $1,998 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 X95K (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 X95K (LCD) to be very good for movies & TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K delivers very good contrast and local dimming capability which are vital for a cinematic experience, but its viewing angles might limit the viewing experience from off-center positions. The TCL R646 offers good performance in contrast and local dimming, and better black uniformity, enhancing dark scenes in movies, but the colors might not be as accurate out of the box as with the Sony and the viewing angles are more limited.
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 X95K (LCD) and TCL R646 (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony X95K and TCL R646 are both considered very good for gaming due to their fast response times and low input lags, which are critical for smooth and responsive gameplay. Both TVs also have high refresh rates, reducing motion blur and making fast-moving content clearer, benefitting gamers who require precision and quick reflexes.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
8.4
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
9.1/10
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 X95K (LCD) and TCL R646 (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X95K excels at displaying cartoons and animation due to its very good color accuracy right out of the box and its good color gamut, making the images vibrant and true to life. Similarly, the TCL R646 is adept at presenting animated content with its good performance in both color accuracy out of the box and color gamut, although it slightly trails behind the Sony in these aspects.
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How the Sony X95K (LCD) and the TCL R646 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X95K (LCD) | TCL R646 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,998 | $800 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 3, 2022 | August 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X95K | 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 | 9.5/10 | 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 | 9.6/10 | 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 2.4" | 33.3" x 56.9" x 3.6" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.4" x 56.9" | 35.7" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 70.8 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 | 4.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 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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