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Updated January 12, 2024·
The TCL S455 is a budget-friendly option that offers decent overall performance, making it suitable for general viewing in a moderately lit room. It's a solid choice for those who want a large 65-inch screen without breaking the bank, and it excels at upscaling lower-resolution content. However, it falls short in gaming due to its higher input lag and isn't the best for sports or movies due to its average contrast and lack of advanced local dimming features. Its performance in a bright room is acceptable, but not ideal. The speakers are not remarkable, and the color accuracy out of the box is just fair. On the other hand, the Sony X95L is a premium TV with exceptional picture quality, especially in bright rooms, thanks to its high SDR and HDR brightness. It's an excellent choice for watching movies and sports, with superior color accuracy and a wide color gamut that enhances the viewing experience. The X95L also supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of HDR content. Its low input lag and excellent motion processing make it suitable for gaming, although the absence of HDMI 2.1 features might disappoint some serious gamers. The sound quality is better than the TCL's, and it comes with additional features like voice commands and flexible stand positions. In summary, if you're looking for an affordable, large-screen TV for casual viewing and are less concerned with advanced gaming features, local dimming, and premium HDR performance, the TCL S455 is a reasonable choice. However, if you want the best picture quality, especially in a bright room, and you're willing to invest in a TV that excels in color accuracy, motion processing, and supports the latest HDR formats for a superior movie and sports experience, the Sony X95L is the way to go, despite its higher price point. 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 S455 (LCD)
- The TCL S455 (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony X95L (LCD).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.6
6.5
8.00/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
9.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
miniLED FALD
PANEL TYPE
LED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony X95L (LCD) has very good picture quality, while the TCL S455 (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
8.4
6.0
8.00/10
CONTRAST
6.43/10
8.5/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
9.2/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
No
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for movies & TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L provides a significantly better movie and cinematic TV experience than the TCL S455, chiefly due to its superior contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, which are crucial for achieving deep blacks and nuanced shadows in dark scenes. While the TCL S455 does an acceptable job with black uniformity, its underwhelming local dimming and contrast compared to the Sony X95L means that it will not display the rich, detailed pictures that make movie watching so immersive, and it has less impressive color performance right out of the box.
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
7.5/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for sports, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L performs better for sports due to its superior motion processing, which results in smoother action and less blur during fast-moving scenes. In contrast, the TCL S455 has significantly lower motion processing capabilities, which may cause more blur and can detract from the clarity during sports events.
Gaming
8.3
5.7
8.3/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
4.6/10
90.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
10.0/100
9.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is very good for gaming, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is poor.
Cartoons & Animation
9.1
6.0
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
9.0/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.3/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
8.3/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
6.6/10
8.5/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.8/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for cartoons & animation, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L excels in displaying cartoons and animation because it has very good colors right out of the box and a very good color gamut, contributing to a vibrant and diverse color palette that can make such content pop. On the other hand, the TCL S455 has fair performance in these areas, leading to less accurate and less varied colors, which makes it less suitable for content that heavily relies on bright and varied colors.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.2
6.4
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
7.5/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L excels in upscaling and offers excellent SDR brightness, providing a clear display for news and talk shows even in well-lit environments, with very good color performance out of the box. On the other hand, the TCL S455, while still performing adequately, offers a fair SDR brightness, which might not be as powerful in brighter rooms, and its colors out of the box are also rated fair, leading to a less vibrant viewing experience.
Bright Room
9.7
6.0
5.9/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
9.3/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
6.3/10
9.2/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.6/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony X95L (LCD) is best in class for bright room, while the TCL S455 (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony X95L excels in SDR and HDR brightness, making it suitable for bright rooms and it has a very good reflections handling capability, minimizing glare. On the other hand, the TCL S455 displays fair SDR brightness, has poor HDR brightness, and only fair reflections handling, which can result in more glare and a less vibrant picture in well-lit environments.
Cost
$4,498
$584
$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 S455 (LCD) costs $584.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony X95L (LCD) | TCL S455 (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,498 | $584 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | TCL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 1, 2023 | May 5, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-85X95L | 65S455 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
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 | 6.6/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 9.8/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 8.5/10 | 6/10 | |
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" | 34.8" x 5.9" | |
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 | 6.4/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 8/10 | 3/10 | |
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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Lee Neikirk | January 2022
"A highly affordable but reliably kitted-out 4K Roku TV that, while far from perfect, still punches above its price and delivers a great user experience. If you want to soup up movie night for a bargain, the 4-Series won’t let you down. You may never need to plug in a set-top box or streaming device."
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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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