TCL M8L Pro Series 55M8L Pro 55"
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
What Buyers Say
TCL M8L Pro Series 55M8L Pro 55"
Overall, buyers are very satisfied with this TCL TV, praising its excellent picture quality, true blacks thanks to local dimming, and high refresh rate ideal for gaming. Some note that the sound is below average and that a certified HDMI cable is needed for full 4K/120Hz/HDR performance. A few mention minor issues with streaming app default settings causing temporary poor image quality.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- True blacks with local dimming
- High refresh rate (144Hz)
- No reflection or glare
- Great for gaming (PS5/PC)
Cons
- Below average sound quality
- Requires certified HDMI cable for 4K/120Hz/HDR
- Streaming apps default settings cause temporary poor image
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
Scores
Specifications
| TCL M8L Pro Series 55M8L Pro 55" | Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 4,500:1 |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Android TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 4.0 |
| Wattage | 30W | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 185W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 407 kWh★ |
| Weight | 11.02 kg★ | 24.90 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL M8L Pro Series 55M8L Pro 55"
- Strong user sentiment (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong picture quality (79th percentile)
- Strong display (78th percentile)
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)
Pricing
TCL M8L Pro Series 55M8L Pro 55" offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.
