Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"

Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"

Sony
95 Overall Score
vs
Vizio V-Series V4K55M 50"

Vizio V-Series V4K55M 50"

Vizio
61 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"

88 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews

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
👍 Picture quality 6
👎 Brightness 3
👍 Upscaling 3
👍 Smart tv interface 4
👍 Sound quality 4
👍 Design 3

Vizio V-Series V4K55M 50"

78 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews

The Vizio TV generally receives high praise for its picture quality, ease of setup, and value for the price. However, a few users reported issues like a black screen after two months, poor viewing angles, and a non-functional Bluetooth feature. The remote control design also drew some criticism for lacking traditional number and favorite channel buttons.

Pros
  • Excellent picture quality
  • Easy setup process
  • Great value for the price
  • Good size and build
  • Fast delivery
Cons
  • Black screen failure after 2 months
  • Poor viewing angles
  • Non-functional Bluetooth
  • Unfamiliar remote design
  • Missing cords and instructions for refurbished unit
👍 Picture quality 6
👍 Ease of setup 4
👍 Value for money 3
🤔 Delivery speed 3
👎 Reliability 2
👎 Viewing angles 1

Scores

Smart Home
Sony
96
Vizio
65
Streaming
Sony
95
Vizio
72
Budget
Sony
94
Vizio
62
Sports
Sony
91
Vizio
60
Movies
Sony
88
Vizio
50
Gaming
Sony
87
Vizio
54
Corporate
Sony
87
Vizio
52
Outdoor
Sony
62
Vizio
40
Portable
Sony
61
Vizio
40

Specifications

Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"Vizio V-Series V4K55M 50"
Display
Size65"55"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeOLED★LED
BacklightOLED★LED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Picture Quality
Contrast RatioNear Infinite (Black Pixels Emit5000:1
Color GamutXR Triluminos Pro—
Color Depth10-bit★—
Motion TechXR Motion Clarity—
ProcessorCognitive Processor XR—
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR10, HLG, Dolby VisionDolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
Dolby Vision✓✓
HDR10+✗✓★
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
VRRVRRVRR
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformGoogle TVGoogle TV
Voice AssistantGoogle AssistantAlexa
Screen MirroringApple AirPlay 2, ChromecastApple AirPlay 2, Chromecast
Works WithGoogle HomeAlexa
Audio
Speaker Config2.1—
Wattage50W★—
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDolby Audio, Dolby AtmosDTS Virtual:X
eARC✓★—
Connectivity
HDMI Ports4★3
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports2★1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.3★5.2
Ethernet✓★—
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount300x300840x216
Power & Size
Power438W★—
Energy Star✗—
Annual Energy355 kWh★—
Weight22.32 kg1.16 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

Vizio V-Series V4K55M 50"

  • Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong smart (72nd percentile)
  • Strong connectivity (68th percentile)
  • Strong display (68th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"

Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 40 specs.

Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home