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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony X90K is typically much more expensive and has better overall picture quality and performance in bright rooms compared to the TCL Q7. It's also a better choice for sports content and has higher quality control and assurance. However, for gaming, the TCL Q7 slightly outperforms the Sony X90K and is typically much less expensive. Both have similar dark room performance. If budget is a concern and you're a gamer, the TCL Q7 may be the better choice. If you’re willing to pay more for improved picture quality and better performance in various content types like sports, the Sony X90K would be preferable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90K (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
- Good for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Advantages of the TCL Q7 (LCD)
- The TCL Q7 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X90K (LCD).
Key differences
Sports
7.1
6.4
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90K (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90K is better at handling motion with its excellent motion processing for fast-moving sports, and its reflection handling is solid for environments with some light. On the other hand, the TCL Q7 struggles with reflections in bright rooms and does not provide the same level of motion clarity, making it a less ideal choice for watching sports, particularly in well-lit spaces.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.7
6.3
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
The Sony X90K (LCD) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90K excels at upscaling and SDR Brightness, ensuring that lower-resolution content from news or talk shows looks closer to high definition, and it's bright enough for good visibility in well-lit rooms. In contrast, the TCL Q7, while decent, does not handle these very important aspects as well, resulting in a less sharp image and potentially dimmer picture in sunny environments.
Cost
$1,998
$2,200
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Sony X90K (LCD) has a price of $1,998 and the TCL Q7 (LCD) costs $2,200.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.7
7.8
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
TBD
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and Sony X90K (LCD) both have good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.5
7.7
7.38/10
CONTRAST
7.88/10
6.1/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
4.8/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and Sony X90K (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Sony X90K provides a very good contrast, effective local dimming, and decent black uniformity, all crucial for deep blacks and rich picture quality in movies, while its colors out of the box are good, ensuring a satisfying watching experience without immediate calibration. In contrast, the TCL Q7 excels with exceptional black uniformity, contributing to consistent dark scenes, and also offers very good contrast; however, its colors out of the box are fair, which may require some fine-tuning for optimal color accuracy during movie watching.
Gaming
8.1
8.2
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
8.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
76.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
90.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.2/10
The TCL Q7 (LCD) and Sony X90K (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony X90K is a strong contender for gaming due to its excellent response time and good input lag, which ensure smooth motion and quick on-screen action. In contrast, the TCL Q7 matches the Sony's excellent response time and also has good input lag, but its overall performance for gaming is slightly less favorable in comparison.
Cartoons & Animation
8.0
7.8
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
7.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
7.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.5/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X90K (LCD) to be very good for cartoons & animation, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90K is considered very good for watching cartoons and animation due to its higher performance in displaying colors right out of the box compared to the TCL Q7, which is considered just good in that aspect. Additionally, while both TVs are rated as having good color gamuts, the overall color rendition and out-of-the-box experience may be better on the Sony X90K, thus providing a more vibrant and engaging viewing experience for animated content.
Bright Room
8.0
7.6
5.4/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
8.7/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.6/10
6.3/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
5.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X90K (LCD) to be very good for bright room, while the TCL Q7 (LCD) is good.
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How the Sony X90K (LCD) and the TCL Q7 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90K (LCD) | TCL Q7 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,998 | $2,200 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 4, 2022 | June 3, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-85X90K | 85Q750G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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) | 43" x 74.9" x 2.9" | 42.8" x 74.5" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 44.4" x 74.9" | 45.8" x 74.5" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 100.9 lbs | 82.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 600 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 | 7.4/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 7.2/10 | 6.8/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 30 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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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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