Sony BRAVIA 5 K98XR50 98"
Sony
92 Overall Score
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TCL QM6K Series 65QM6K 65"
TCL
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 5 K98XR50 98"
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TCL QM6K Series 65QM6K 65"
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The TCL 65" QM6K Mini-LED TV has overwhelmingly positive reviews, with users praising its exceptional brightness, deep black levels comparable to OLED, and vibrant colors. Gamers highlight the 144 Hz refresh rate, low input lag, and HDMI 2.1 support for smooth gameplay. Some initial issues with the remote's Bluetooth responsiveness were noted, but these resolved over time. Overall, it is seen as a fantastic value, outperforming much more expensive models from Sony and OLED TVs from a few years ago.
Pros
- Exceptional brightness
- Deep black levels near OLED
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- 144 Hz refresh rate for gaming
- Low input lag
Cons
- Initial Bluetooth remote sluggishness
- Remote responsiveness improved over time
Brightness 5
Black levels 4
Color accuracy 3
Gaming performance 4
Value for money 4
Remote control issues 2
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Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K98XR50 98" | TCL QM6K Series 65QM6K 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 98" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | DCI-P3 |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Apple AirPlay, Apple HomeKit | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 40W | 40W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 600x400 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 600W | 275W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 790 kWh | 275 kWh★ |
| Weight | 68.99 kg | 16.96 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K98XR50 98"
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
TCL QM6K Series 65QM6K 65"
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 5 K98XR50 98"
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 38 specs.