Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"

Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"

Sony
92 Overall Score
vs
Escort 0100037-3

Escort 0100037-3

Escort
29 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"

75 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews

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
👍 Picture quality 5
👎 Remote control issues 4
👎 App stability 2
🤔 Setup experience 3
👍 Build quality 3
👎 Customer service 2

Escort 0100037-3

92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

Users overwhelmingly praise the Escort Max 360c MK2 for its exceptional range and minimal false alerts. The directional arrows and app integration are highlighted as standout features that enhance the driving experience. While a few note a slight delay in arrow response near police, overall sentiment is highly positive, with many calling it the best detector they have owned.

Pros
  • Exceptional long range detection
  • Minimal false alerts
  • Directional arrows eliminate guesswork
  • App integration with GPS and camera alerts
  • Built-in radar detector detector for stealth
Cons
  • Slight delay in arrow response near police
  • High cost
  • Arrow response may need update
👍 Range detection 4
👍 False alerts 4
👍 Directional arrows 3
👍 App integration 2
👍 Stealth feature 2
👍 Value for money 3

Scores

Streaming
Sony
97
Escort
17
Budget
Sony
95
Escort
51
Sports
Sony
95
Escort
18
Smart Home
Sony
95
Escort
15
Movies
Sony
89
Escort
13
Corporate
Sony
88
Escort
15
Gaming
Sony
85
Escort
15
Outdoor
Sony
79
Escort
13
Portable
Sony
64
Escort
13

Specifications

Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"Escort 0100037-3
Display
Size65"—
Resolution4K★—
Panel TypeMini-LED★Laser
BacklightMini-LED★—
Aspect Ratio16:9—
Curved✗—
Picture Quality
Brightness1000 nits★—
Contrast Ratio4,500:1—
Motion TechXR Motion Clarity—
ProcessorCognitive Processor XR—
HDR
HDR FormatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG—
Dolby Vision✓★—
HDR10+✗—
HLG✓★—
Gaming
Refresh Rate120 Hz★—
VRRVRR—
ALLM✓★—
Game Mode✓★—
Smart TV
PlatformGoogle TV—
Voice AssistantGoogle Assistant—
Screen MirroringApple AirPlay 2—
Audio
Speaker Config4.0—
Wattage40W★—
Dolby Atmos✓★—
Surround SoundDTS:X—
eARC✓★—
Connectivity
HDMI Ports4★—
HDMI Version2.1★—
USB Ports2★—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6★—
Bluetooth5.3★—
Ethernet✓★—
Optical Audio✓★—
VESA Mount300x300—
Power & Size
Power185W★—
Energy Star✗—
Annual Energy407 kWh★—
Weight24.90 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)

Escort 0100037-3

  • Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong affordability (68th percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (6th percentile)6th %ile
  • Below average smart (6th percentile)6th %ile
  • Below average hdr (12th percentile)12th %ile
  • Below average audio (13th percentile)13th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"

Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 22 of 38 specs.

Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home