Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
LG QNED 65QNED82AUA.AUSZ 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
LG QNED 65QNED82AUA.AUSZ 65"
The LG TV generally receives high marks for picture quality, value, and features, with many users praising the 4K clarity and brightness. However, a few critical reviews highlight issues with Wi-Fi connectivity, intermittent sound loss, and a cluttered home screen. The remote control divides opinion: some find it innovative while others miss a mute button and find the buttons stiff. Overall, the TV is seen as a solid midrange option, especially for the price, but potential buyers should be aware of the reported software and hardware quirks.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and 4K clarity
- Great value for the price
- Easy setup process
- Good sound quality for built-in speakers
- Lots of customization options
Cons
- Wi-Fi connectivity issues
- Intermittent sound loss
- Cluttered home screen
- Remote lacks mute button and stiff buttons
- No PBS streaming app available
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | LG QNED 65QNED82AUA.AUSZ 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | — |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% Color Volume |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | — |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HDR10 Pro |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | AirPlay 2, Google Cast |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | — |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Virtual 5.1 surround sound |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 407 kWh | 220 kWh★ |
| Weight | 24.90 kg | 23.36 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
LG QNED 65QNED82AUA.AUSZ 65"
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Strong smart (67th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (67th percentile)
- Below average display (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 39 specs.