Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
TCL NXTVISION 65A300W 65"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
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
TCL NXTVISION 65A300W 65"
This TCL NXTFRAME 4K QLED TV impresses reviewers with stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and a matte display that eliminates glare. Buyers love the Art Mode, easy wall-mount setup, and affordable price compared to competitors like Samsung. Minor drawbacks include a slow remote response for some users and average built-in sound.
Pros
- Stunning 4K picture quality
- Vibrant, lifelike colors
- Matte display eliminates glare
- Easy wall-mount installation
- Affordable price vs. competitors
Cons
- Slow remote-to-TV response
- Average built-in sound quality
- Pre-installed missing apps like Apple Fitness
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" | TCL NXTVISION 65A300W 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 64.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | Quantum Dot technology |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | TCL AiPQ Pro Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | No VESA wall mount pattern |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | 374W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 319 kWh★ | 374 kWh |
| Weight | 17.69 kg★ | 23.50 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 NXTVISION 65A300W 65"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 42 specs.