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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall picture quality and gaming performance and are willing to pay a premium price, the Sony X95K is a superior choice. It offers better performance in both bright and dark rooms, excellent motion processing, and comes with features like local dimming, which improves contrast. It also supports advanced audio formats and has a 120Hz screen which is beneficial for gaming and high-action content. On the other hand, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option, the TCL S446 will save you money while still offering decent performance for casual viewing and sports. Its strength lies in its color accuracy right out of the box and its lower input lag makes it adequate for gaming. However, it may not perform as well in a bright room and lacks local dimming for improved contrast in darker settings. It also has a less advanced sound system and a lower refresh rate of 60Hz. 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 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 X95K (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 X95K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95K offers a high contrast ratio, effective local dimming, and good black uniformity, which are essential for deep blacks and image depth in movies, whereas the TCL S446 has a lower contrast and lacks local dimming, resulting in poorer dark scene performance which is less ideal for cinematic content. Additionally, while both TVs offer good colors and viewing angles, the Sony's superior color volume and gray uniformity further enhance the movie-watching experience compared to the TCL.
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
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for sports, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K delivers superior motion processing, making it ideal for watching fast-paced sports by reducing motion blur and providing clearer action on screen, while TCL S446 falls short in this area, leading to potentially less smooth movement during sports. Additionally, the Sony X95K handles reflections better, ensuring clearer visibility in bright rooms compared to the TCL S446, which is still good but might struggle more with glare.
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 X95K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95K enjoys a high refresh rate and low input lag, making it ideal for gaming with a smooth and responsive experience, whereas the TCL S446, with its lower refresh rate and slower response time, offers less fluid motion and might not keep up with the fast-paced action of modern games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
6.4
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.8/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.0/10
9.1/10
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 X95K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K performs very well with cartoons & animation due to its impressive color accuracy straight out of the box and a good color gamut which ensures a wide range of vivid colors. The TCL S446, while also having excellent colors out of the box, falls short with a poor color gamut and fair color volume, leading to a less vibrant and diverse color display in animations.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
6.4
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K excels in upscaling content, which means it will make lower-resolution news broadcasts look sharper, and its superior SDR brightness allows it to display a crisper and more vibrant picture in various lighting conditions. On the other hand, while the TCL S446 has decent upscaling, it falls short in SDR brightness, affecting its ability to maintain picture quality in well-lit environments, and its colors out of the box are not as accurate as the Sony's, which can make the image appear less realistic.
Bright Room
9.5
5.8
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
7.5/10
9.1/10
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 X95K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S446 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95K excels in both SDR and HDR brightness, making it suitable for bright rooms, and with very good reflections handling, it minimizes the impact of light sources on the screen. In contrast, the TCL S446 performs poorly in HDR brightness and only fair in SDR brightness, with good, rather than very good, reflections handling, it won't counteract bright conditions as effectively.
Cost
$1,998
$400
$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 S446 (LCD) costs $400.
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How the Sony X95K (LCD) and the TCL S446 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X95K (LCD) | TCL S446 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,998 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 3, 2022 | September 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X95K | 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 | 9.5/10 | 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 | 9.6/10 | 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 2.4" | 33.2" x 57.4" x 3.3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.4" x 56.9" | 35.3" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 70.8 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 | 4.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 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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