Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
TCL M8L Pro Series 65M8L Pro 65"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
The Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED receives strong praise for its exceptional picture quality, vivid colors, and deep blacks, making it ideal for dark rooms and sports. However, multiple users report frustrating issues with the remote control not working out of the box, app crashes, and limited external hard drive support, with customer service also drawing criticism.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Vivid and lifelike colors
- Deep blacks
- Great for dark rooms
- Excellent for sports
Cons
- Remote control issues (non-functional or too small)
- App crashes (Netflix, YouTube)
- No external hard drive support
- Difficult setup process
- Poor customer service
TCL M8L Pro Series 65M8L Pro 65"
Owners are overwhelmingly happy with this TCL TV, praising its excellent picture quality, true blacks thanks to local dimming, and 144Hz refresh rate that's great for gaming. Sound is often described as average or below average, and some note the need for a certified HDMI cable for full 4K/120Hz/HDR performance. A few mention initial poor quality from certain streaming apps that clears up quickly.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- True blacks with local dimming
- 144Hz refresh rate for gaming
- No reflection or glare
- Great color settings
Cons
- Below average sound output
- Needs certified HDMI cable for 4K/120Hz/HDR
- Initial poor quality on some streaming apps
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | TCL M8L Pro Series 65M8L Pro 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | — |
| 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 |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Android TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple HomeKit |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | — |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 30W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | — |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | — |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 407 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 24.90 kg | 17.01 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (32nd percentile)
TCL M8L Pro Series 65M8L Pro 65"
- Strong user sentiment (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong display (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong picture quality (78th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.