Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
Insignia F50 Series NS-43F501NA26 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
Insignia F50 Series NS-43F501NA26 43"
The Insignia Fire TV 4K is widely praised for its excellent value, sharp picture quality, and seamless Fire TV integration. Users highlight the convenience of built-in streaming apps and Alexa voice control, though some note the built-in speakers are average. Overall, it is seen as a budget-friendly powerhouse that outperforms its price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp 4K picture quality
- Built-in Fire TV with streaming apps
- Alexa voice control
- Lightweight and easy to handle
Cons
- Average built-in speakers
- Blacks not as deep as premium models
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | Insignia F50 Series NS-43F501NA26 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 | None |
| 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 |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa |
| 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 | 200x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W | 165W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 407 kWh | 165 kWh★ |
| Weight | 24.90 kg | 5.84 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-43F501NA26 43"
- Strong smart (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (70th percentile)
- Below average display (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.