Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
Insignia F50 Series NS-65F501NA26 65"
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
Insignia F50 Series NS-65F501NA26 65"
Overall, buyers are pleased with the Insignia 65-inch F50 Series Smart Fire TV, especially for its price, picture quality, and easy setup. Many highlight the vibrant colors and sharp 4K resolution, making it a great value for a large-screen TV. However, a significant number of users report issues with the remote lag, slow operating system, and occasional glitches or defects, with some experiencing sound problems or the TV turning off unexpectedly. While most recommend it for budget-conscious buyers, a few advise spending more for a more reliable model.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Easy setup
- Good value for price
- Fire TV built-in
Cons
- Remote lag
- Slow operating system
- Sound quality issues
- Occasional glitches
- Defective units
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | Insignia F50 Series NS-65F501NA26 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 64.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | — |
| 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 | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | DTS Virtual:X |
| 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★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W | 45W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 407 kWh | 279 kWh★ |
| Weight | 24.90 kg | 14.10 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
Insignia F50 Series NS-65F501NA26 65"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong smart (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 38 specs.