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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X95K is a premium-priced TV that offers a superior overall picture quality, performing especially well in bright rooms and for watching movies and sports. It also has good sound quality and local dimming, which enhances contrast and black levels for a better viewing experience in dark environments. On the other hand, it is typically much more expensive. The TCL S455 comes at a budget price and is a decent all-around TV. However, it has limitations in brightness, viewing angles, and sound quality, notably underperforming in bright rooms and for dark room viewing. For a more immersive gaming and movie experience, the Sony X95K is the better choice, especially if picture and sound quality are priorities and cost is not a main concern. If you're looking for an affordable option for casual viewing and are less concerned about peak performance in bright or dark environments, the TCL S455 may be sufficient. 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 S455 (LCD)
- The TCL S455 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95K (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 X95K (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 X95K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K provides a stronger contrast, better black uniformity, and more effective local dimming, which are very important for a rich cinematic experience, while the TCL S455 falls short in these areas, leading to a fair movie and TV viewing experience. Additionally, the Sony X95K delivers good color accuracy and volume right out of the box, contributing to a more vibrant and immersive viewing experience, whereas the TCL S455's performance in these somewhat important areas is not on the same level.
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
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for sports, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K excels in watching sports due to its exceptional motion processing and response time, ensuring smooth playback of fast-paced action, and it handles reflections well, which is crucial for maintaining a clear picture in bright rooms. On the other hand, the TCL S455, despite its fair performance, may struggle with motion blur due to lower-quality motion processing and response time, and its ability to handle reflections is not as robust, potentially reducing visibility in well-lit 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 X95K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95K excels in gaming due to its very good response time, reducing motion blur, and lower input lag for quicker reactions, whereas the TCL S455, with a fair response time score, might show more motion blur and its input lag hasn't been rated as highly as the Sony X95K, possibly affecting gaming responsiveness.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
6.0
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
9.1/10
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 X95K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K delivers colors out of the box and has a color gamut that is rated as very good and good, respectively, making cartoons & animation look vibrant and accurate in most scenes. In contrast, the TCL S455 offers fair color performance out of the box and a poor color gamut, resulting in less precise and less vivid colors when watching the same content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
6.4
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K excels at upscaling lower-resolution content and delivers high SDR brightness, ensuring news and talk shows look clear and vibrant, whereas the TCL S455, while fair in upscaling, offers lower SDR brightness which may not pop as much, especially in bright viewing environments. Additionally, the Sony X95K's very good colors out of the box and more effective local dimming contribute to a more consistent and captivating viewing experience compared to the TCL S455's fair performance in the same areas.
Bright Room
9.5
6.0
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
9.1/10
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 X95K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K excels in a bright room due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness and very good reflections handling, while the TCL S455, with its fair SDR brightness and fair reflections handling, is less adept at maintaining picture quality in well-lit environments. Contrast, color volume, and color gamut, which are somewhat important, are superior on the Sony X95K, further enhancing its performance in bright rooms compared to the TCL S455.
Cost
$1,998
$430
$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 S455 (LCD) costs $430.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X95K (LCD) | TCL S455 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,998 | $430 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 3, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X95K | 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 | 9.5/10 | 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 | 9.6/10 | 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 2.4" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.4" x 56.9" | 34.8" x 5.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 70.8 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 | 4.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 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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