Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
TCL QM6K Series 65QM6K 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
TCL QM6K Series 65QM6K 65"
The TCL 65" QM6K Mini-LED TV has overwhelmingly positive reviews, with users praising its exceptional brightness, deep black levels comparable to OLED, and vibrant colors. Gamers highlight the 144 Hz refresh rate, low input lag, and HDMI 2.1 support for smooth gameplay. Some initial issues with the remote's Bluetooth responsiveness were noted, but these resolved over time. Overall, it is seen as a fantastic value, outperforming much more expensive models from Sony and OLED TVs from a few years ago.
Pros
- Exceptional brightness
- Deep black levels near OLED
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- 144 Hz refresh rate for gaming
- Low input lag
Cons
- Initial Bluetooth remote sluggishness
- Remote responsiveness improved over time
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | TCL QM6K Series 65QM6K 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 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 | — | DCI-P3 |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 40W | 40W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| 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 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | 275W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 407 kWh | 275 kWh★ |
| Weight | 24.90 kg | 16.96 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 QM6K Series 65QM6K 65"
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 40 specs.