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If you prioritize a better overall picture quality, including darker blacks and brighter highlights, especially for gaming and watching movies, the Sony X90K would be a more suitable choice; it is typically much more expensive, though. In contrast, the TCL S546 is a budget-friendly option with good overall performance but may fall short in fast-moving sports content and handling reflections in bright rooms. Both sets are similar in screen size and have decent viewing angles for group viewing. Neither excels in sound quality, so you might consider a separate sound system with either choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90K (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Very good for gaming
- Good for sports
- Very good 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
Advantages of the TCL S546 (LCD)
- The TCL S546 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X90K (LCD).
Key differences
Movies & TV
7.5
7.0
7.38/10
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 X90K (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) are both good for movies & TV, though the Sony X90K (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Sony X90K excels in watching movies and cinematic TV because of its high contrast, effective local dimming, and good black uniformity, which enhance the depth and detail in dark scenes, though its colors out of the box and viewing angles are just fair. On the other hand, while the TCL S546 also offers impressive black uniformity and color volume, its local dimming is not as proficient, and colors out of the box are poorer, making it less ideal for those particular about color accuracy and dark scene details.
Sports
7.1
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
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90K (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90K is better than the TCL S546 for watching sports due to its higher motion processing capabilities, which reduce blur in fast scenes, and its superior handling of reflections which enhances visibility in bright rooms. However, the TCL S546 offers wider viewing angles which could be advantageous in a room where viewers are seated at various angles to the TV, but its slower response time may result in more motion blur during fast-paced games.
Gaming
8.1
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
76.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
60.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.9/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90K excels in gaming because it has a very good response time and input lag, important for quick and smooth gameplay. In comparison, the TCL S546 is rated fair for gaming as it may not match the Sony’s performance in terms of responsiveness and low lag.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
6.6
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
7.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
4.4/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90K is considered very good for watching cartoons and animation because it displays colors well right out of the box and offers a good color gamut, which means it can produce a wide range of vivid colors that are essential for animated content. On the other hand, the TCL S546, despite having a good color gamut, falls short in terms of the initial color accuracy, which is only rated as fair, indicating that the colors might not be as true to life without adjusting the settings.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.7
6.4
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90K displays news and TV programs very well due to superior upscaling, which ensures lower-resolution content appears crisper, coupled with very good SDR brightness for clarity in various lighting conditions. In contrast, the TCL S546 is only fair with these types of content since it doesn’t upscale as effectively and has poorer colors out of the box, which impacts overall picture quality in standard dynamic range viewing.
Bright Room
8.0
7.2
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.8/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.0/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the TCL S546 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90K is better suited for bright rooms because it offers superior SDR and HDR brightness, helping to combat glare during daytime viewing, and has decent reflection handling capabilities. On the other hand, the TCL S546 also provides good brightness for SDR content which is useful in bright conditions, but its reflection handling is less effective compared to the Sony, thus it may not perform as well under strong ambient light.
Cost
$1,498
$1,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Sony X90K (LCD) has a price of $1,498 and the TCL S546 (LCD) costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.7
7.4
7.38/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.0/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
TBD
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X90K (LCD) and TCL S546 (LCD) both have good picture quality.
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Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90K (LCD) | TCL S546 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,498 | $1,300 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 3, 2022 | August 4, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-75X90K | 75S546 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 75" | 75" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 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 | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 37.9" x 66" x 2.9" | 37.9" x 65.8" x 3.9" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 39.1" x 66" | 40.4" x 65.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 75.8 lbs | 67.5 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 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 | 7.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.2/10 | 5.7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 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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Al Griffin | December 2022
"As Sony’s next-to-flagship LCD TV, the X90K series delivers impressive performance for the price. The XR90K had fairly accurate out-of-box color. The TV’s multi-position stand lets you either set the screen flush with any stand its mounted on or elevate it to clear space for a soundbar. With the latter option, you get around 3 inches of clearance enough to accommodate most soundbars. The X90K’s excellent suite of gaming features ranks it up there with the best 120 Hz 4K TVs."
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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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