Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
TCL S5-Series 43S551G 43"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
The Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED receives strong praise for its exceptional picture quality, vivid colors, and deep blacks, making it ideal for dark rooms and sports. However, multiple users report frustrating issues with the remote control not working out of the box, app crashes, and limited external hard drive support, with customer service also drawing criticism.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Vivid and lifelike colors
- Deep blacks
- Great for dark rooms
- Excellent for sports
Cons
- Remote control issues (non-functional or too small)
- App crashes (Netflix, YouTube)
- No external hard drive support
- Difficult setup process
- Poor customer service
TCL S5-Series 43S551G 43"
The TCL 43" S5-Series Smart Google TV is widely praised for its exceptional value, combining sleek design, intuitive Google TV interface, and stunning 4K HDR picture quality at an affordable price. Users highlight effortless setup, smooth streaming, crisp audio even without a soundbar, and seamless integration with Google accounts. Gamers and everyday viewers alike find it a significant upgrade, with vibrant colors and clear motion handling making it a top choice in its price range. The remote's voice command works perfectly, and overall satisfaction is extremely high, with multiple reviewers planning to purchase additional units.
Pros
- Exceptional value for the price
- Stunning 4K HDR picture quality
- Intuitive Google TV interface
- Easy and quick setup
- Smooth streaming with zero lag
Cons
- Wall mount not included
- May still want a soundbar for best audio
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | TCL S5-Series 43S551G 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 43" |
| 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 | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 240 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | TCL AIPQ Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| 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 | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple 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 | 100x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | 200W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 407 kWh | 200 kWh★ |
| Weight | 24.90 kg | 6.62 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
TCL S5-Series 43S551G 43"
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average display (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 39 specs.