Updated January 12, 2024·Prices updated 24 hours ago
If you're looking for an affordable option for a variety of content, the TCL R646 works well, but the picture quality and brightness might not match up in a sunny room. If you prioritize top-notch performance and are okay with a higher price, the Sony X95L excels in picture quality and brightness, making it ideal for movies and sports watching. Give Feedback
This comparison is based on the 65" TCL R646 (LCD) and the 85" Sony X95L (LCD). At the time of writing the 65" TCL R646 (LCD) cost $800 and the 85" Sony X95L (LCD) cost $4,498.
Advantages of the Sony X95L (LCD)
Best in class for bright room
Very good for dark room
Very good for movies & TV
Very good for sports
Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
Excellent for cartoons & animation
Best in class for upscaling
Best in class motion processing
Advantages of the TCL R646 (LCD)
The TCL R646 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95L (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.6/10
7.9/10
8.00/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
9.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL R646 (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.4/10
7.8/10
8.00/10
CONTRAST
8.43/10
8.5/10
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 X95L (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L has superior local dimming, black uniformity, and color performance, making it well-suited for movies and cinematic TV with deeper blacks and vivid colors. The TCL R646, while offering good performance with excellent contrast and color volume, may not match the Sony's deep blacks in dark scenes, but it does come with a notable sound quality that enhances the overall viewing experience.
Sports
8.2/10
6.6/10
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
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L provides better motion processing and a higher response time, which results in clearer images during fast-moving sports. In comparison, the TCL R646 has a lower response time and poorer motion processing, which can make fast sports action look less smooth.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1/10
8.4/10
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
9.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.6/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.0/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95L excels in producing vibrant and accurate colors straight out of the box alongside a wide color gamut, making cartoons and animations look lively and engaging. In contrast, the TCL R646 also offers good color performance for animated content, but with slightly less impressive color accuracy and gamut coverage. Both TVs have good color volume and gray uniformity, ensuring cartoons are vivid and consistent across the screen, though the Sony has a slight edge in these areas as well.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.2/10
7.5/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.9/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L excels in upscaling and SDR brightness which is very important for watching news and talk shows, offering very good colors out of the box and an excellent color gamut. The TCL R646 is good in these areas too but with lower performance in upscaling, and while it boasts great local dimming and contrast, these factors are less critical for standard TV program content.
Bright Room
9.7/10
8.9/10
5.9/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.3/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.1/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL R646 (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95L stands out in a bright room due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness, which outshine the TCL R646, making it better suited for vibrant picture quality even in well-lit conditions. Additionally, while both the Sony X95L and TCL R646 handle reflections very well, the superior color volume and gamut of the Sony X95L contribute to its ability to maintain rich and accurate colors in a variety of lighting situations.
Cost
$4,498
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
The Sony X95L (LCD) has a price of $4,498 and the TCL R646 (LCD) costs $800.
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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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