Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
TCL QM5K Series 65QM5K 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
TCL QM5K Series 65QM5K 65"
The TCL QM5K delivers impressive picture quality and value, especially at its sale price. Users praise the deep blacks, vivid colors, and surprisingly good built-in sound. While the 60Hz refresh rate is a limitation for some, most find it adequate for streaming and casual gaming. A few minor glitches with soundbars and a slightly overstated refresh rate were noted, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great value for money
- Deep blacks and vivid colors
- Surprisingly good built-in sound
- Lightweight and easy to wall-mount
Cons
- 60Hz refresh rate limit for some uses
- Only one full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 port
- Some soundbar compatibility issues
- Refresh rate slightly overstated
- Requires picture settings adjustment
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" | TCL QM5K Series 65QM5K 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 64.5" |
| 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 | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 240 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | TCL AIPQ Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| 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 | Alexa, Google Home | Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.1 |
| 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 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | 650W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 319 kWh★ | 650 kWh |
| Weight | 17.69 kg | 16.96 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
TCL QM5K Series 65QM5K 65"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 41 specs.