Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
TCL QM5K Series 50QM5K 50"
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 QM5K Series 50QM5K 50"
The TCL QM5K 50" QD-Mini LED TV delivers vibrant 4K HDR picture quality with deep blacks and bright colors, making it a great value for the price. However, the 60Hz refresh rate (not 120Hz as some expected) and occasional software lag are notable drawbacks. The sound is decent but lacks bass, and the remote design is criticized for its size and button layout. Overall, it's an excellent budget-friendly option for movies and casual use, but gamers may prefer the 55" model for higher refresh rates.
Pros
- Vibrant 4K HDR picture quality
- Deep blacks and bright colors
- Great value for the price
- Low glare screen
- Good built-in sound
Cons
- 60Hz refresh rate (not 120Hz)
- Occasional software lag
- Lack of bass in sound
- Large remote with poor button layout
- Limited gaming features on 50" model
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65" | TCL QM5K Series 50QM5K 50" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 49.9" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | — |
| 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 | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| 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, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home | Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | — |
| Wattage | 50W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos | 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 | 438W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 355 kWh★ | 500 kWh |
| Weight | 22.32 kg | 8.89 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 QM5K Series 50QM5K 50"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong hdr (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Below average display (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 40 specs.