Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
TCL QM5K Series 85QM5K 85"
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 QM5K Series 85QM5K 85"
The TCL QM5 85-inch TV impresses with its bright Mini-LED display, deep blacks, and smooth gaming performance at a competitive price. However, some users report lag, freezing, and mediocre audio quality, with a few questioning the value compared to higher-end brands. Overall, it offers strong picture quality and smart features for the cost, but reliability concerns temper enthusiasm.
Pros
- Bright Mini-LED display
- Deep blacks and good contrast
- Smooth gaming performance
- Competitive price
- Easy setup
Cons
- Lag and freezing issues
- Mediocre audio quality
- Not as bright as higher-end models
- Missing some apps (e.g., Spectrum)
- Occasional internet disconnection
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | TCL QM5K Series 85QM5K 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 84.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 240 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | TCL AIPQ Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| 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 | — | Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 600x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 407 kWh | 250 kWh★ |
| Weight | 24.90 kg★ | 32.61 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
TCL QM5K Series 85QM5K 85"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong audio (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
TCL QM5K Series 85QM5K 85"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 39 specs.
