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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize overall picture quality, gaming experience, and sound, the Sony X95K may be a more satisfying choice, despite its premium price. It also offers better performance in both bright and dark rooms compared to the TCL S546. However, if the budget is a concern and you want a TV that is still decent for movies and casual viewing, the TCL S546 is much more affordable but won't match the Sony in terms of picture quality and gaming capabilities. The TCL might not perform as well in very bright or dark environments due to lower contrast and brightness capabilities. 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 S546 (LCD)
- The TCL S546 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95K (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.0
7.4
7.50/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95K (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S546 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.0
7.0
7.50/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
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
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its very good local dimming and black uniformity that enhance contrast, alongside strong color performance right out of the box. In comparison, the TCL S546 performs well but has less advanced local dimming and worse viewing angles which might affect group movie experiences in wide seating arrangements.
Sports
8.0
6.3
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
5.9/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for sports, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K excels at watching sports owing to its superior motion processing that reduces blur during fast-moving scenes, better handling of reflections to maintain a clear image under various lighting, and faster response time for a more fluid viewing experience. In contrast, the TCL S546 offers a fair sports-watching experience due to its more modest motion processing capabilities, less effective reflection handling, and slower response time, although it has decent gray uniformity which is somewhat important for sports viewing.
Gaming
8.2
6.6
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.6/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
9.1/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K has a higher refresh rate and is rated better in response time and input lag, which are essential for smooth and responsive gaming. In contrast, the TCL S546 has a lower refresh rate and fair ratings for response time and input lag, making it less optimal for fast-paced gaming experiences.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
6.6
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K is superior for watching cartoons and animation because it delivers colors closer to what creators intended right out of the box, which makes for a vibrant and accurate viewing experience, while the TCL S546 tends to require additional adjustments for optimal color representation. Additionally, the Sony X95K has a wider color gamut ensuring that a broader range of colors is displayed, contributing to a more engaging and dynamic picture, compared to the fair performance of the TCL S546 in that area.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
6.4
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K performs excellently for watching news and TV programs because it has very good upscaling to make lower resolution content look clear and an excellent SDR brightness that allows it to display very bright scenes, which is beneficial during daytime viewing. The TCL S546, on the other hand, is only fair in this regard as its upscaling is not as effective, which can make lower quality content appear less sharp, and despite a very good SDR brightness, it may not handle bright room conditions as well as the Sony.
Bright Room
9.5
7.2
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
9.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
8.4/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K excels in bright room viewing because it has superior brightness in both SDR and HDR, coupled with very good reflection handling, whereas the TCL S546, while still good, offers lower brightness levels and poorer handling of reflections. Although the TCL has better contrast which can be important for picture quality, the Sony's higher color volume and color gamut ensure a more vibrant picture in well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,998
$500
$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 S546 (LCD) costs $500.
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How the Sony X95K (LCD) and the TCL S546 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X95K (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,998 | $500 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 3, 2022 | August 3, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X95K | 65S546 | |
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 | 5.9/10 | |
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 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 56.9" x 3" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.4" x 56.9" | 34.8" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 70.8 lbs | 47.4 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 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8.4/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 4.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 W | 16 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
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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