Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
Sony
92 Overall Score
vs
TCL QM8L Series 65QM8L 65"
TCL
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
75 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews
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
Picture quality 5
Remote control issues 4
App stability 2
Setup experience 3
Build quality 3
Customer service 2
TCL QM8L Series 65QM8L 65"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Streaming
Sports
Smart Home
Movies
Corporate
Gaming
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | TCL QM8L Series 65QM8L 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits | 6000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 6000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | 7000:1 |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% of BT.2020 Color |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | MEMC 120Hz |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | TCL TSR AI Pro Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HDR Pro+, HDR10+, 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 | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Apple AirPlay |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.1.2 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | 362W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 407 kWh | 362 kWh★ |
| Weight | 24.90 kg | 21.09 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 QM8L Series 65QM8L 65"
- Strong picture quality (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong hdr (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"0.004score per dollar
vs
TCL QM8L Series 65QM8L 65"0.003score per dollar
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 42 specs.
