Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
Sony
91 Overall Score
vs
TCL S5-Series 65S551G 64.5"
TCL
62 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
72 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
The Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED TV receives mostly positive feedback for its picture quality, color, and ease of setup, especially among users upgrading from older models. However, several verified buyers report significant issues with brightness being too dim, a cheap-feeling remote, and a laggy interface compared to previous Sony TVs. A few users also mention poor antenna reception and complicated picture adjustments, leading to returns. Overall, it is seen as a solid mid-range option but not without notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and color
- Easy setup and installation
- Deep blacks with Mini LED
- Good value for the price
- Great for PS5 and gaming
Cons
- Low brightness even at max settings
- Cheap-feeling remote control
- Laggy interface compared to older models
- Poor antenna reception
- Complicated picture adjustments
Picture quality 12
Brightness 4
Ease of setup 6
Remote quality 3
Interface speed 2
Value for money 5
TCL S5-Series 65S551G 64.5"
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Scores
Streaming
Budget
Smart Home
Sports
Movies
Gaming
Corporate
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" | TCL S5-Series 65S551G 64.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 64.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | — |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 240 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | TCL AIPQ Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 10W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | 312W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 319 kWh | 312 kWh★ |
| Weight | 17.69 kg | 16.19 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
TCL S5-Series 65S551G 64.5"
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (71st percentile)
- Below average display (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.