If you prioritize gaming and bright room performance without breaking the bank, the Sony X93L is often less expensive and has higher scores for gaming and bright room usage. However, the TCL R648 offers better sound quality and is capable of 8k resolution, though it generally costs more and doesn't perform as well in bright rooms. If future-proof resolution is crucial and budget is less of a concern, the TCL R648 could be a good fit. If overall value and gaming in bright environments is more important, then the Sony X93L would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X93L (LCD)
Excellent for bright room
Very good for sports
Very good for news, talk, & other TV
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Advantages of the TCL R648 (LCD)
The TCL R648 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X93L (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
8.0/10
6.5/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X93L provides better performance in sports viewing mainly due to its excellent motion processing, which reduces blurring during fast action and has very good reflection handling, which is crucial for maintaining picture quality in bright rooms. In comparison, the TCL R648 offers fair sports viewing with lower motion processing capabilities, which might result in more motion blur, and a very good reflection handling that is slightly less effective than the Sony in bright environments.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9/10
7.5/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X93L excels in upscaling, which is important for watching standard definition content often found in news and talk shows, and offers SDR brightness, aiding visibility in well-lit environments. The TCL R648, while also providing excellent upscaling and SDR brightness, offers more vibrant colors right out of the box, which enhances the viewing experience without the need for additional color adjustments.
Bright Room
9.4/10
8.1/10
5.8/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
8.9/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
8.4/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.0/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) is excellent for bright room, while the TCL R648 (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X93L excels in bright rooms due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness, combined with very good reflections handling, whereas the TCL R648, despite very good performance in handling reflections and excellent SDR brightness, doesn't shine as brightly in HDR, making the Sony X93L the stronger performer under intense lighting conditions. Contrast, color volume, and color gamut are important for picture quality, and while both TVs handle these aspects well, they are secondary to brightness and reflections in brightly-lit environments.
The Sony X93L (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.9/10
7.6/10
7.00/10
CONTRAST
7.00/10
6.7/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X93L (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Sony X93L offers exceptional contrast, impressive local dimming, and solid black uniformity, making it well-suited for movie and cinematic TV enjoyment in dark environments. In contrast, the TCL R648 also provides good contrast and black uniformity, with slightly better color accuracy out of the box, which enhances the overall movie-watching experience.
Gaming
8.3/10
8.2/10
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.2/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
85.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
8.8/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The Sony X93L (LCD) and TCL R648 (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony X93L and the TCL R648 are both considered very good for gaming because they have both fast response times and low input lag, which are crucial for smooth and responsive gameplay. Additionally, each of these TVs supports a 120Hz refresh rate, enabling more fluid motion during fast-paced games.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5/10
8.6/10
7.6/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.8/10
8.7/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
9.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
The TCL R648 (LCD) and Sony X93L (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X93L delivers colors that are good right out of the box, making the viewing experience for cartoons and animations very pleasant without the need for initial calibration, while its color gamut is good, ensuring a wide range of colors available for display. Comparatively, the TCL R648 excels with excellent colors out of the box importance for vivid and engaging animation, and it also has a good color gamut, maintaining a broad spectrum of hues for animated content.
Cost
$2,498
$2,500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Sony X93L (LCD) has a price of $2,498 and the TCL R648 (LCD) costs $2,500.
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How the Sony X93L (LCD) and the TCL R648 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
Sony X93L (LCD)
TCL R648 (LCD)
GENERAL
Price
Price
$2,498
$2,500
Brand
Brand
Sony
TCL
Release Date
Release Date
June 1, 2023
May 2, 2021
Full name
Full name
XR-75X93L
75R648
Screen Size
Screen Size
75"
75"
Screen Resolution
Screen Resolution
4K
8K
Screen Type
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Screen Sub-type
Screen Sub-type
miniLED FALD VA
miniLED FALD VA
Smart TV
Smart TV
Yes
Yes
TV FEATURES
Operating System
Operating System
Google TV
Roku TV
Sound Quality Score
Sound Quality Score
9.2/10
8/10
NextGen Ready
NextGen Ready
Yes
No
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
4
4
Coax Ports
Coax Ports
1
1
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
HDR Supported formats
HDR Supported formats
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
Accessibility
Accessibility
Voice Commands
None
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES
Picture Quality Score
Picture Quality Score
8/10
7.8/10
Bright Room Score
Bright Room Score
9.4/10
8.2/10
Gaming Score
Gaming Score
8.3/10
8.3/10
Movies & TV Score
Movies & TV Score
7.9/10
7.7/10
Sports Score
Sports Score
8.1/10
6.6/10
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
News, Talk, & Other TV Score
8.9/10
7.6/10
Cartoons & Animation Score
Cartoons & Animation Score
8.6/10
8.6/10
Use as Monitor Score
Use as Monitor Score
7.8/10
7.5/10
PHYSICAL
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D)
37.9" x 65.8" x 2.4"
37.6" x 65.9" x 3"
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
Dimensions with Stand (H x W)
38.4" x 65.8"
40.1" x 65.9"
Weight without Stand
Weight without Stand
94.1 lbs
89.3 lbs
VESA Mount
VESA Mount
300 x 300
400 x 400
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
7/10
7/10
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
7.6/10
6.5/10
Gaming Local Dimming
Gaming Local Dimming
8.5/100
7/100
Game HDR Brightness Score
Game HDR Brightness Score
8.9/10
8.3/10
SDR Brightness Score
SDR Brightness Score
9/10
9/10
HDR Brightness Score
HDR Brightness Score
8.9/10
7.9/10
Gray Uniformity
Gray Uniformity
8.3/10
7/10
Black Uniformity
Black Uniformity
6.8/10
6.5/10
Viewing Angle
Viewing Angle
5.8/10
5.2/10
Reflections Score
Reflections Score
8.4/10
8/10
Upscaling
Upscaling
10/10
5.9/10
Motion Processing
Motion Processing
10/10
5.3/10
Color Gamut Score
Color Gamut Score
7.7/10
7.9/10
Color Volume Score
Color Volume Score
8.8/10
7.7/10
Response Time Score
Response Time Score
8.4/10
8.3/10
Input Lag Score
Input Lag Score
7/10
7.7/10
Colors Out of the Box Score
Colors Out of the Box Score
7.8/10
9/10
Quality Control
Quality Control
10/10
7/10
Chroma Subsampling Score
Chroma Subsampling Score
8/10
8.8/10
SOUND
Speaker Setup
Speaker Setup
2.2
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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