Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6"
Hisense QD7 Series 75QD7QF 75"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6"
The Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED TV receives mostly positive feedback for its picture quality, color, and ease of setup, especially among users upgrading from older models. However, several verified buyers report significant issues with brightness being too dim, a cheap-feeling remote, and a laggy interface compared to previous Sony TVs. A few users also mention poor antenna reception and complicated picture adjustments, leading to returns. Overall, it is seen as a solid mid-range option but not without notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and color
- Easy setup and installation
- Deep blacks with Mini LED
- Good value for the price
- Great for PS5 and gaming
Cons
- Low brightness even at max settings
- Cheap-feeling remote control
- Laggy interface compared to older models
- Poor antenna reception
- Complicated picture adjustments
Hisense QD7 Series 75QD7QF 75"
The Hisense QD7 is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks, especially considering its affordable price point. Gamers appreciate the 120Hz refresh rate and smooth performance with PS5. While the FireTV interface has occasional glitches, the overall value and performance make it a top recommendation.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Great value for the price
- 120Hz refresh rate for gaming
- Good sound quality for built-in speakers
Cons
- FireTV interface glitches
- Built-in speakers only adequate
- Not as good as OLED
- FireTV search icon errors
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6" | Hisense QD7 Series 75QD7QF 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 600 nits |
| Peak Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | — |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | Quantum HDR |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Clear Action 480 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Quantum HDR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 30W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 600x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W | 64W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 319 kWh★ | 400 kWh |
| Weight | 17.69 kg★ | 28.98 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Hisense QD7 Series 75QD7QF 75"
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong gaming (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong smart (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6"
No current pricing available
Hisense QD7 Series 75QD7QF 75"
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 42 specs.
