Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"

Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"

Sony
91 Overall Score
vs
Insignia QF Series NS65-UQFL26 65"

Insignia QF Series NS65-UQFL26 65"

Insignia
65 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"

72 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews

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
👍 Picture quality 12
👎 Brightness 4
👍 Ease of setup 6
👎 Remote quality 3
👎 Interface speed 2
👍 Value for money 5

Insignia QF Series NS65-UQFL26 65"

88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

The Insignia TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and sharp 4K upscaling, especially given its affordable price. Users appreciate the slim design, lightweight build, and easy setup with built-in Fire TV, though some note the basic remote and limited HDMI inputs. Sound quality is considered mediocre, with many recommending a soundbar for a better experience.

Pros
  • Excellent picture quality
  • Vibrant and bright colors
  • Sharp 4K upscaling
  • Slim and lightweight design
  • Easy setup with built-in Fire TV
Cons
  • Basic remote control
  • Limited HDMI inputs (3)
  • Mediocre built-in speakers
  • No HDMI sound output
  • App layout not customizable
👍 Picture quality 5
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Build design 3
👎 Sound quality 4
👎 Remote control 2
👎 Hdmi inputs 2

Scores

Streaming
Sony
98
Insignia
73
Budget
Sony
97
Insignia
66
Smart Home
Sony
97
Insignia
71
Sports
Sony
94
Insignia
54
Movies
Sony
88
Insignia
51
Gaming
Sony
85
Insignia
47
Corporate
Sony
84
Insignia
55
Outdoor
Sony
79
Insignia
38
Portable
Sony
63
Insignia
41

Specifications

Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"Insignia QF Series NS65-UQFL26 65"
Display
Size55"65"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeMini-LED★QLED
BacklightMini-LED★Direct LED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Picture Quality
Brightness1000 nits★—
Contrast Ratio4,500:1—
Color GamutXR Triluminos Pro—
Color Depth10-bit★—
Motion TechXR Motion ClarityHDR Compatible
ProcessorCognitive Processor XRHDR Compatible
HDR
HDR FormatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Dolby Vision✓✓
HDR10+✗✗
HLG✓✓
Gaming
Refresh Rate120 Hz★60 Hz
VRRVRR—
ALLM✓★—
Game Mode✓★—
Smart TV
PlatformGoogle TVFire TV
Voice AssistantGoogle AssistantAmazon Alexa
Screen MirroringApple AirPlay 2Apple AirPlay
Works WithAlexa, Google HomeAmazon Alexa
Audio
Speaker Config4.02.0
Wattage40W★20W
Dolby Atmos✓✓
Surround SoundDTS:XDolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports4★3
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports2★1
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6★Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.3★5.0
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount300x300200x200
Power & Size
Power185W145W★
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy319 kWh145 kWh★
Weight17.69 kg12.52 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)

Insignia QF Series NS65-UQFL26 65"

  • Strong smart (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
  • Strong audio (77th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"

Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.

Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home