Sony A95L 55"
QD-OLED · 55" · 2023
TCL QM851G 77"
Mini-LED · 77" · 2024
Sony A95L 55" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony A95L 55" lands at 95 and TCL QM851G 77" at 92. That puts Sony A95L 55" ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony A95L 55" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Pick TCL QM851G 77" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
Sony A95L 55"Panel, processing, and HDR performance
Sony A95L 55" leads on picture (95 vs 92).
Gaming
Sony A95L 55"Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Sony A95L 55" leads on gaming (91 vs 88).
Smart platform
TieOS speed, app support, ecosystem
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony A95L 55" | TCL QM851G 77" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | QD-OLED | Mini-LED |
| Size | 55" | 77" |
| Refresh | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
Sony A95L 55"
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
TCL QM851G 77"
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
FAQ: Sony A95L 55" vs TCL QM851G 77"
Which is better, Sony A95L 55" or TCL QM851G 77"? +
Sony A95L 55" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony A95L 55" worth the price? +
At $3,499, Sony A95L 55" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Is TCL QM851G 77" worth the price? +
At $3,749, TCL QM851G 77" delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in picture.
Does Sony A95L 55" or TCL QM851G 77" last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for picture quality, Sony A95L 55" or TCL QM851G 77"? +
Sony A95L 55" — leads on picture (95 vs 92). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.
Which is better for gaming, Sony A95L 55" or TCL QM851G 77"? +
Sony A95L 55" — leads on gaming (91 vs 88). Input lag, VRR, 120 Hz support.