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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X95K generally provides better overall picture quality, gaming experience, and performance in both dark and bright rooms compared to the TCL R745. It also offers better sound quality with more powerful speakers. However, it comes at a premium price. The TCL R745 is typically less expensive but does not perform as well overall. It has lower picture quality and its performance in dark rooms is significantly weaker. It also lacks local dimming which can affect picture depth and detail in darker scenes. If your budget allows and you desire a higher quality viewing experience across various content and lighting conditions, with better gaming capabilities, the Sony X95K is the better choice. However, if you are looking for a more affordable option and are willing to compromise on picture quality, especially in dark environments, the TCL R745 may suffice. 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 R745 (LCD)
- The TCL R745 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95K (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 X95K (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 X95K (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95K excels in watching movies and cinematic TV owing to its outstanding contrast, effective local dimming, and black uniformity, which are crucial for deep blacks and high picture quality in dark scenes. In comparison, the TCL R745 falls short in these areas, offering poorer performance in contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which leads to reduced picture quality during movie playback.
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
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95K (LCD) is very good for sports, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K excels in sports viewing because of its superior motion processing, which leads to smoother action on screen and better handling of fast-moving scenes — a critical aspect for sports. The TCL R745 is rated as fair for watching sports, due in part to its lower motion processing capability, which may result in less fluid motion during fast-paced games.
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 X95K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95K is lauded for its excellent gaming performance due to its superior response time and very good input lag, both critical for fast-paced gaming, and it supports a 120Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, the TCL R745, while also good for gaming and supporting the same refresh rate, does not match the Sony's response time and input lag performance.
Cartoons & Animation
8.7
5.9
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
6.5/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
5.8/10
9.1/10
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 X95K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95K likely delivers vibrant cartoons and animation thanks to its superior colors straight out of the box and a good color gamut, ensuring a wide range of accurate colors. Conversely, the TCL R745 might present a less impressive experience due to its fair color gamut, which limits its color range and accuracy.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.1
6.1
9.1/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Sony X95K (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95K excels in upscaling and delivers excellent SDR brightness, which enhances clarity and detail for news and talk shows, and its very good colors out of the box provide immediate visual appeal without need for adjustment. On the other hand, the TCL R745 shows weaker performance in upscaling and SDR brightness, leading to less optimal viewing experiences for such content, and its color performance is only fair, possibly requiring further calibration for the best results.
Bright Room
9.5
5.8
6.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
6.8/10
9.1/10
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 X95K (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL R745 (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95K is better suited for bright rooms because it has excellent SDR and HDR brightness levels and very good reflections handling, allowing it to overcome ambient light and minimize distracting reflections. Conversely, the TCL R745 performs poorly in bright conditions due to lower brightness and less effective reflections handling which could lead to a more washed-out picture and visible glare issues.
Cost
$1,998
$1,700
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony X95K (LCD) has a price of $1,998 and the TCL R745 (LCD) costs $1,700.
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How the Sony X95K (LCD) and the TCL R745 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X95K (LCD) | TCL R745 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,998 | $1,700 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 3, 2022 | April 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65X95K | 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 | 9.5/10 | 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 | 9.6/10 | 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 2.4" | 42.8" x 75.6" x 3.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.4" x 56.9" | 46.7" x 75.6" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 70.8 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 | 4.2 | 2.1 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 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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