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Updated January 12, 2024·
Choose the TCL S450G if you're on a tight budget and need a basic TV for general viewing, though it won't impress in a bright room or for high-quality gaming and sports. It's a decent choice for a secondary room where performance isn't critical. On the other hand, the Sony X95L is a top-tier choice with exceptional picture quality, perfect for bright rooms and all types of content, including movies and sports, with superior gaming capabilities. It comes with a higher price tag but offers a premium viewing experience and better sound quality. If you value image performance and have the budget, the Sony X95L is the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X95L (LCD)
- Best in class for bright room
- Very good for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for movies & TV
- Very good for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Excellent for cartoons & animation
- Good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the TCL S450G (LCD)
- The TCL S450G (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95L (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.6
5.9
8.00/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
9.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S450G (LCD) has poor picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.4
5.6
8.00/10
CONTRAST
5.64/10
8.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
6.1/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95L provides a superior movie and cinematic TV experience with very good contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, enhancing the depth and realism of images. Conversely, the TCL S450G, with its poorer performance in these same categories, leads to less striking visuals and a diminished cinematic experience.
Sports
8.2
6.1
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L excels in watching sports due to its excellent motion processing and response time which minimize blur during fast action, and its very good handling of reflections helps maintain a clear picture in bright rooms. On the other hand, the TCL S450G has fair performance with slower response time and poorer motion processing which may result in more motion blur during sports, and its fair reflection handling means it's less ideal in bright rooms.
Gaming
8.3
5.6
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.7/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
18.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.7/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95L is better suited for gaming as it has a much faster response time and lower input lag compared to the TCL S450G, which results in smoother motion and more responsive gameplay. Additionally, the Sony X95L supports a higher refresh rate, further enhancing the gaming experience by enabling more fluid movement and less motion blur.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
5.8
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
9.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.2/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.6/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95L delivers vivid and accurate colors right out of the box with an expansive color gamut and color volume, enhancing the visual experience for cartoons and animation. Conversely, the TCL S450G offers less impressive color performance directly from the box with a more limited color gamut and color volume, resulting in a less vibrant viewing experience for such content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.2
5.6
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.0/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95L excels in upscaling lower resolution content and delivers excellent SDR brightness, making it ideal for watching news and TV programs, especially in brightly lit rooms. In contrast, the TCL S450G struggles with upscaling and offers poor SDR brightness, resulting in a subpar viewing experience for the same content.
Bright Room
9.7
5.7
5.9/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.0/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
9.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.5/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.6/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S450G (LCD) is poor.
The Sony X95L surpasses the TCL S450G in bright room viewing, largely due to its excellent SDR and HDR brightness levels and better handling of reflections, creating a clearer picture in well-lit conditions. Conversely, while the TCL S450G offers a cost-effective option, its performance in bright rooms is hindered by poor SDR and HDR brightness and fair reflection handling, which may result in a less optimal viewing experience when ambient light is present.
Cost
$4,498
$348
$0
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$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 S450G (LCD) costs $348.
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Spec Comparison
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| Sony X95L (LCD) | TCL S450G (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,498 | $348 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-85X95L | 65S450G | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 85" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Google TV | Google TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 9.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.8/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 8.2/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 3.2" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 43.8" x 74.4" | 34.6" x 56.9" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 114.1 lbs | 30.9 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 400 x 400 | 200 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 8/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 3.5/10 | |
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 | Yes, Bypass only | |
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9 to 5 Google
Ben Schoon | September 2023
"TCL, though, has built much of its success on affordable sets, and the 2023 TCL S Class S4 with Google TV is a testament to just how good of a TV you can get for an affordable price tag"
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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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