Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
Samsung QN80F Series QN65QN80FAFXZA 65"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
The Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED TV receives mostly positive feedback for its picture quality, color, and ease of setup, especially among users upgrading from older models. However, several verified buyers report significant issues with brightness being too dim, a cheap-feeling remote, and a laggy interface compared to previous Sony TVs. A few users also mention poor antenna reception and complicated picture adjustments, leading to returns. Overall, it is seen as a solid mid-range option but not without notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and color
- Easy setup and installation
- Deep blacks with Mini LED
- Good value for the price
- Great for PS5 and gaming
Cons
- Low brightness even at max settings
- Cheap-feeling remote control
- Laggy interface compared to older models
- Poor antenna reception
- Complicated picture adjustments
Samsung QN80F Series QN65QN80FAFXZA 65"
Overall, users are highly satisfied with this Samsung TV, praising its exceptional picture quality, vivid colors, deep blacks, and smooth motion. Many highlight the great value and ease of setup, though some note issues with eARC connectivity, side-angle viewing, and occasional slow response. Audio quality receives mixed feedback, with several recommending a soundbar for the best experience.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Vivid colors and deep blacks
- Smooth motion for gaming and sports
- Easy setup and user-friendly settings
- Great value for money
Cons
- eARC connectivity issues
- Poor side-angle viewing
- Occasional slow response
- Audio needs soundbar for best experience
- Settings can be ambiguous
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" | Samsung QN80F Series QN65QN80FAFXZA 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | — |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR 10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | SmartThings |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | SmartThings, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 30W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W | 175W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 319 kWh★ | 406 kWh |
| Weight | 17.69 kg★ | 22.68 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Samsung QN80F Series QN65QN80FAFXZA 65"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.