Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
TCL Q6-Series 85Q651G 85"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
The Sony Bravia 8 OLED is widely praised for its stunning picture quality, with perfect blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent upscaling. Users appreciate the Google TV interface, sleek design, and decent built-in sound, though some note it struggles in bright rooms and the remote lacks a backlight. Overall, it offers great value for a premium OLED experience.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Perfect blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent upscaling of lower resolution content
- Intuitive Google TV interface
- Sleek and premium design
Cons
- Struggles in bright rooms
- Remote lacks backlight
- No direct input source button on remote
- Brightness lower than some competitors
TCL Q6-Series 85Q651G 85"
Reviewers are overwhelmingly satisfied with the TCL 85-inch Q65 QLED TV, praising its stunning 4K picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks. The high 120Hz refresh rate and low input lag make it a fantastic choice for gaming, especially with a PS5. While the built-in speakers are decent, pairing with a soundbar is recommended for the best experience, and some note that standard animation can look odd due to the high refresh rate.
Pros
- Stunning 4K picture quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Excellent for gaming with low input lag
- 120Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Standard animation looks odd at 120Hz
- Built-in speakers are just decent
- Viewing angles show some color shift
- Local dimming could be better
- Occasional software bugs possible
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65" | TCL Q6-Series 85Q651G 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 50W | 50W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, 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★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 600x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 438W★ | 712W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 355 kWh★ | 712 kWh |
| Weight | 22.32 kg★ | 35.11 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
TCL Q6-Series 85Q651G 85"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 40 specs.