Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
Hisense QD6 Series 65QD6QF 65"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
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
Hisense QD6 Series 65QD6QF 65"
This Hisense TV is praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and easy setup, offering great value for the price. Users note minor drawbacks like slightly slow operating system, less-than-ideal brightness in well-lit rooms, and occasional lag when navigating menus. The Alexa feature requires pressing the remote before it works, which some find inconvenient. Overall, it's a solid choice for those not overly concerned about brightness and occasional lag.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Easy setup
- Great value for the price
- User-friendly interface
Cons
- Slow operating system
- Below-average brightness in bright rooms
- Occasional lag in menus
- Alexa requires remote button press
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" | Hisense QD6 Series 65QD6QF 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 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 | Motion Rate 120 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | AI 4K Upscaler |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | 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 | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W | 47W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 319 kWh | 288 kWh★ |
| Weight | 17.69 kg | 13.11 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
- 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 (30th percentile)
Hisense QD6 Series 65QD6QF 65"
- Strong smart (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong display (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong audio (77th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 41 specs.