Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6"
Insignia F50 Series NS-65F501NA26 65"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6"
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
Insignia F50 Series NS-65F501NA26 65"
Overall, buyers are pleased with the Insignia 65-inch F50 Series Smart Fire TV, especially for its price, picture quality, and easy setup. Many highlight the vibrant colors and sharp 4K resolution, making it a great value for a large-screen TV. However, a significant number of users report issues with the remote lag, slow operating system, and occasional glitches or defects, with some experiencing sound problems or the TV turning off unexpectedly. While most recommend it for budget-conscious buyers, a few advise spending more for a more reliable model.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Easy setup
- Good value for price
- Fire TV built-in
Cons
- Remote lag
- Slow operating system
- Sound quality issues
- Occasional glitches
- Defective units
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6" | Insignia F50 Series NS-65F501NA26 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 64.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 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 | — |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | HDR Compatible |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| 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★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W | 45W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 319 kWh | 279 kWh★ |
| Weight | 17.69 kg | 14.10 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6"
- 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)
Insignia F50 Series NS-65F501NA26 65"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong smart (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 41 specs.