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Updated January 12, 2024·
Consider the TCL R655 if you're looking for a value-oriented TV with excellent overall picture quality, great gaming features, and superior performance in dark rooms, making it ideal for movie nights. It also offers very good upscaling and motion processing, ensuring a smooth viewing experience for various content. However, it's less suitable for bright rooms and has limited viewing angles, which might not be ideal for large gatherings. The sound quality is just average, and it lacks great speakers, so you might want to invest in a sound system. On the other hand, the Sony X95L is a high-end option that excels in bright room conditions and offers wider viewing angles, making it a better choice for well-lit spaces or family movie nights where people are spread out across the room. It boasts top-tier HDR performance, exceptional color accuracy, and superior sound quality with more powerful speakers. The Sony also has better build quality and includes accessibility features like voice commands. However, it comes at a higher price point and, while it has very good gaming capabilities, it's not as optimized for gaming as the TCL. Additionally, its larger screen size might not be necessary for everyone and could be overkill for smaller spaces. In summary, if budget is a concern and you prioritize dark room performance with great gaming features, the TCL R655 is the way to go. But if you want a TV that shines in bright rooms, has excellent picture quality, and superior sound without the need for additional audio equipment, and you're willing to pay a premium for these features, the Sony X95L is the better investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X95L (LCD)
- 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 R655 (LCD)
- The TCL R655 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95L (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.6
8.0
8.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
9.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
miniLED FALD
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) both have very good picture quality, though the Sony X95L (LCD) has somewhat better picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.4
7.9
8.00/10
CONTRAST
9.07/10
8.5/10
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 Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its superior contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, which are very important for a deep, cinematic picture. The TCL R655, while still good for movies and cinematic TV, doesn't match the Sony in these key areas but offers decent performance that some may find acceptable, especially considering other factors like color accuracy and gray uniformity where it also performs well.
Sports
8.2
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
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L stands out when watching sports due to its excellent response time, superior motion processing, and better handling of reflections, which is crucial for fast-paced games and bright environments. The TCL R655, while fair for sports, has limitations in these very important areas, particularly in motion processing and reflections handling, and also falls short in response time and viewing angles, detracting from the viewing experience especially when viewed from an angle or in a well-lit room.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.2
7.2
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.4/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is good.
The Sony X95L is favored for watching news and TV programs due to its excellent SDR brightness and superior upscaling capabilities which make standard definition content appear clearer, coupled with very good colors straight out of the box. In contrast, the TCL R655, while also delivering excellent SDR brightness, has less effective upscaling and merely good colors out of the box, making the Sony a better performer for such content despite both having high-quality LED panels.
Cost
$4,498
$1,000
$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 R655 (LCD) costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.3
8.6
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
85.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
The TCL R655 (LCD) and Sony X95L (LCD) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony X95L (LCD) boasts a very good response time and good input lag performance, essential for a fluid gaming experience, which is further complemented with a high refresh rate. In contrast, the TCL R655 (LCD), although it does not match the response time of the Sony, offers a very good input lag making it suitable for gaming and also has a higher refresh rate.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
8.7
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
7.6/10
9.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.2/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.7/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
8.2/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony X95L (LCD) to be excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL R655 (LCD) is very good.
The Sony X95L delivers better out-of-the-box colors and has a wider color gamut, making animations appear more vibrant and accurate, an advantage for cartoon enthusiasts. However, the TCL R655, while slightly lower in these aspects, still offers very good performance and could be a more cost-effective option for those who enjoy colorful and bright content like cartoons.
Bright Room
9.7
9.5
5.9/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
9.1/10
9.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.5/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) and TCL R655 (LCD) are both best in class for bright room.
The Sony X95L is exceptional at handling reflections and offers excellent SDR and HDR brightness, making it well-suited for bright rooms, whereas the TCL R655, while also excellent in SDR brightness and very good with reflections, does not reach the same HDR brightness level as the Sony, which may affect viewing experience in very bright environments. Both TVs have robust color volume and gamut, but the Sony's slightly better performance in brightness and reflections could provide a more vibrant and clear image in brightly lit spaces.
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How the Sony X95L (LCD) and the TCL R655 (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X95L (LCD) | TCL R655 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,498 | $1,000 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | September 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-85X95L | 65R655 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
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 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 42.8" x 74.4" x 2.4" | 32.8" x 56.9" x 2.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 43.8" x 74.4" | 35.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 114.1 lbs | 50.7 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 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 | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 60 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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