Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
Escort MAX 360c MKII
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
Escort MAX 360c MKII
Users overwhelmingly praise the Escort Max 360c MK2 for its exceptional range and minimal false alerts. The directional arrows and app integration are highlighted as standout features that enhance the driving experience. While a few note a slight delay in arrow response near police, overall sentiment is highly positive, with many calling it the best detector they have owned.
Pros
- Exceptional long range detection
- Minimal false alerts
- Directional arrows eliminate guesswork
- App integration with GPS and camera alerts
- Built-in radar detector detector for stealth
Cons
- Slight delay in arrow response near police
- High cost
- Arrow response may need update
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | Escort MAX 360c MKII | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | — |
| Resolution | 4K★ | — |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | — |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | — |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | — |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | — |
| HLG | ✓★ | — |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | — |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | — |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | — |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | — |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 407 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 24.90 kg★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Escort MAX 360c MKII
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average connectivity (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average smart (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average audio (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 22 of 38 specs.
