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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you want deeper blacks and a higher contrast for better dark room viewing, the Sony X90L will serve you well, especially given its better local dimming feature, but keep in mind it's more expensive. However, if gaming features are important to you, the TCL R655 offers a higher refresh rate and would be more budget-friendly, although its picture quality in a bright room might not match the Sony's. For those who watch varied content and need a TV that works well in both bright and dark environments, the Sony might be a better all-rounder despite the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X90L (LCD)
- Good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
Advantages of the TCL R655 (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Sports
7.2
6.6
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X90L (LCD) is good for sports, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X90L provides better motion processing which is crucial for fast-paced sports but struggles with reflections which can be distracting in bright rooms. In contrast, the TCL R655 handles reflections better, making it more suitable for bright environments, but it has limited motion processing capabilities that might not keep up with quick movements in sports.
Gaming
8.1
8.6
8.0/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
73.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
8.6/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both very good for gaming, though the TCL R655 (LCD) is somewhat better.
The Sony X90L is highly regarded for gaming due to its very good response time and good input lag, ensuring smooth motion and swift on-screen reaction to user inputs, which is particularly important in fast-paced gaming situations. The TCL R655 also provides a solid gaming experience with a good response time and very good input lag, plus a higher refresh rate, benefiting gamers looking for even more fluid motion in their games.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
7.2
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Sony X90L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X90L excels in upscaling lower-resolution content and delivering vibrant colors right out of the box, which makes it excellent for watching standard definition news and talk shows, alongside having good brightness to handle most lighting conditions. In contrast, the TCL R655, while also offering good color reproduction and excellent brightness, is not as well-equipped in upscaling, suggesting it may not handle lower-resolution content with the same level of clarity.
Bright Room
8.6
9.5
5.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.3/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the Sony X90L (LCD) is very good.
The TCL R655 excels in bright rooms due to its excellent handling of reflections and exceptional SDR and HDR brightness, which ensures the picture remains clear even in well-lit environments. The Sony X90L, while very good for bright rooms, falls short in comparison because of its lower reflections handling capabilities and lesser SDR and HDR brightness, which might affect its performance in sunlight or brightly lit conditions.
Cost
$1,698
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony X90L (LCD) has a price of $1,698 and the TCL R655 (LCD) costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Picture Quality
7.8
8.0
7.125/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
LED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers TCL R655 (LCD) to have very good picture quality, while the Sony X90L (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
7.6
7.9
7.125/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
6.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both good for movies & TV.
The Sony X90L stands out for watching movies and cinematic TV due to its very good local dimming and contrast, producing deep blacks and maintaining color accuracy, even though its viewing angles are limited. Meanwhile, the TCL R655 offers exceptional contrast with superior black uniformity and slightly better local dimming, enhancing the depth and realism of the picture, but, like the Sony, it struggles with color accuracy when viewed from an angle.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.7
7.7/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
8.8/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
9.4/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
6.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Sony X90L (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony X90L boasts better colors out of the box compared to the TCL R655, which allows for vibrant and accurate animation without the need for additional calibration. Both the Sony X90L and TCL R655 have a comparable color gamut and color volume, ensuring a wide range of colors and the capability to display them at various brightness levels, crucial for the colorful and dynamic scenes typical in cartoons and animation.
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How the Sony X90L (LCD) and the TCL R655 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X90L (LCD) | TCL R655 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,698 | $2,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2023 | September 4, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-85X90L | 85R655 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 85" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Roku TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8.3/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 8.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.2/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 7.6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 42.2" x 74.5" x 2.4" | 42.8" x 74.5" x 3.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 44.1" x 74.5" | 45.8" x 74.5" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 98.1 lbs | 88.4 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 | 7.1/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 20 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | No | |
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Parker Hall | January 2023
"It has an excellent Roku interface, isn’t too expensive, has quantum dots and mini LED backlighting, and looks genuinely fantastic playing everything. If you’re in the market for a new TV, you should still start here. Gamers will like that it has a 120-Hz refresh rate at 4K, which is the maximum that a modern Xbox or Playstation 5 will put out—meaning the smoothest possible gaming and sports viewing in general. We’re no longer in the days of having to spend over $1,000 and spending a few hours on setup for decent black levels and great color accuracy and HDR"
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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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