Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
TCL Q3K Series 40Q3K 40"
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 Q3K Series 40Q3K 40"
The TCL 40-inch QLED TV offers great value for money with outstanding picture quality and easy setup. Users praise its brightness, clarity, and Google TV platform, especially for gaming. While audio is decent but not stellar, the overall experience is highly satisfying for a budget-friendly option.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Excellent value for money
- Easy setup and installation
- Bright and clear display
- Google TV platform
Cons
- Sound quality is not outstanding
- Basic audio performance
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | TCL Q3K Series 40Q3K 40" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 40" |
| Resolution | 4K★ | FHD |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| 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 120 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | HDR Compatible |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 18W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Digital Plus |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 4.1 |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 100x100 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W | 80W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 407 kWh | 60 kWh★ |
| Weight | 24.90 kg | 4.58 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 Q3K Series 40Q3K 40"
- Strong affordability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (78th percentile)
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 39 specs.