TCL 3-Series 32S335 32"
Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
What Buyers Say
TCL 3-Series 32S335 32"
The TCL 32-inch Roku TV is generally well-received for its excellent value, lightweight design, and easy setup. Users appreciate the vast amount of free content available through the Roku platform and the good picture quality for the price. However, some reviewers note issues with the small remote's button placement, muffled sound quality, and occasional problems with leg screws or packaging. A few negative experiences include a unit failing after 10 months and one case of receiving a refurbished unit instead of new.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Lightweight and easy to move
- Simple setup process
- Lots of free content via Roku
- Good picture quality for the price
Cons
- Small remote with awkward button placement
- Muffled sound quality
- Volume inconsistency between channels
- Leg screws not long enough
- Packaging tape residue on screen
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
Scores
Specifications
| TCL 3-Series 32S335 32" | Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 65" |
| Resolution | HD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 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 |
| Processor | — | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | — | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | — | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | — | ✗ |
| HLG | — | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Roku TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | — | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 50W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | — | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 438W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 355 kWh★ |
| Weight | 3.72 kg★ | 22.32 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL 3-Series 32S335 32"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average audio (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
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
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 20 of 40 specs.