TCL S5 S-Class 55S551G 55"

TCL S5 S-Class 55S551G 55"

TCL
52 Overall Score
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Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony
96 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

TCL S5 S-Class 55S551G 55"

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Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

85 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews

The Sony BRAVIA 9 is praised for its exceptional brightness, vibrant colors, and deep contrast, making it a standout Mini-LED TV for movies, shows, and gaming. A few users noted minor blooming, limited viewing angles, and audio sync issues, while many say it rivals or surpasses OLED in bright rooms. The built-in speaker quality and sleek design also impressed buyers.

Pros
  • exceptional brightness
  • vibrant colors and deep contrast
  • impressive HDR performance
  • immersive built-in speakers
  • sleek minimalist design
Cons
  • minor blooming in high-contrast scenes
  • limited viewing angles compared to OLED
  • audio sync issues with voices
  • no warranty information provided
  • premium price tag
👍 Brightness 8
👍 Picture quality 8
👎 Blooming 2
👎 Viewing angles 1
🤔 Sound quality 5
👍 Design 3

Scores

Streaming
TCL
60
Sony
97
Smart Home
TCL
58
Sony
97
Budget
TCL
44
Sony
96
Sports
TCL
60
Sony
94
Corporate
TCL
44
Sony
93
Movies
TCL
50
Sony
86
Gaming
TCL
62
Sony
85
Outdoor
TCL
37
Sony
65
Portable
TCL
34
Sony
63

Specifications

TCL S5 S-Class 55S551G 55"Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Display
Size55"85"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeLEDMini-LED★
BacklightDirect LEDMini-LED★
Aspect Ratio—16:9
Curved✗✗
Screen Finish—matte
Picture Quality
Color Gamut—Not Specified by Manufacturer
Motion TechMotion Rate 240 with MEMC Frame InsertionXR Motion Clarity
ProcessorTCL AIPQ Processor with Deep Learning AIXR Processor
HDR
HDR FormatsDolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision✓✓
HDR10+✓★✗
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
VRR120 Hz VRRVRR
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformGoogle TVGoogle TV
Voice AssistantAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKitGoogle Assistant
Screen MirroringApple AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-inAirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in
Works With—Google Home
Audio
Speaker Config—2.2.2
Wattage—70W★
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDTS Virtual: XDTS:X
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports34★
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports12★
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6★
Bluetooth—5.3★
Ethernet—✓★
Optical Audio—✓★
VESA Mount—400x400
Power & Size
Power—345W★
Energy Star—✗
Annual Energy—759 kWh★
Weight—52.40 kg★

Pros & Cons

TCL S5 S-Class 55S551G 55"

  • Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong gaming (78th percentile)
  • Strong smart (75th percentile)
  • Strong audio (70th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (32nd percentile)

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

  • Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 39 specs.

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home