Sony A90K XR42A90K 42"
Sony
67 Overall Score
vs
TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K 97.5"
TCL
95 Overall Score
Scores
Smart Home
Streaming
Budget
Sports
Corporate
Gaming
Movies
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| Sony A90K XR42A90K 42" | TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K 97.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42" | 98" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 2600 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | 7000:1 |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | Billion+ Shades of Color |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | XR OLED Motion | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 8.5 ms★ | — |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Voice Assist | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple Airplay, Chromecast Built-In | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Apple HomeKit | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 25W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200 x 200 | 600x500 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 581W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 581 kWh★ |
| Weight | 29.30 kg★ | 55.29 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony A90K XR42A90K 42"
- Strong hdr (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gaming (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong display (74th percentile)
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K 97.5"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong picture quality (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong hdr (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM7K Series 98QM7K 97.5"
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 43 specs.
