Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
Samsung The Frame LS03FA 55"
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
Samsung The Frame LS03FA 55"
The Samsung Frame TV is generally well-liked for its beautiful matte picture, easy setup, and the art mode that turns the screen into a decorative piece. Users appreciate the space-saving design and the ability to swap artwork. However, some have reported issues with the color darkening over time, occasional problems turning on, and Netflix not working, which are frustrating but not universal.
Pros
- Beautiful matte picture
- Easy setup and installation
- Art mode feature
- Space-saving design
- Crisp and clear image
Cons
- Color darkens over time
- Netflix not working
- Occasional power-on issues
- Additional art purchases needed
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | Samsung The Frame LS03FA 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | — |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | NQ Gen2 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR 10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | SmartThings |
| Works With | — | Google Home, SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.0.2 |
| Wattage | 40W | 40W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W | 139W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 407 kWh | 264 kWh★ |
| Weight | 24.90 kg | 16.60 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
Samsung The Frame LS03FA 55"
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average hdr (35th percentile)
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 40 specs.
