Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
Insignia QF Series NS65-UQFL26 65"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
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
Insignia QF Series NS65-UQFL26 65"
The Insignia TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and sharp 4K upscaling, especially given its affordable price. Users appreciate the slim design, lightweight build, and easy setup with built-in Fire TV, though some note the basic remote and limited HDMI inputs. Sound quality is considered mediocre, with many recommending a soundbar for a better experience.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and bright colors
- Sharp 4K upscaling
- Slim and lightweight design
- Easy setup with built-in Fire TV
Cons
- Basic remote control
- Limited HDMI inputs (3)
- Mediocre built-in speakers
- No HDMI sound output
- App layout not customizable
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" | Insignia QF Series NS65-UQFL26 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | — |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | HDR Compatible |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | HDR Compatible |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| 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 |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS |
| 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★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W | 145W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 319 kWh | 145 kWh★ |
| Weight | 17.69 kg | 12.52 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
- 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 (30th percentile)
Insignia QF Series NS65-UQFL26 65"
- Strong smart (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong audio (77th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 41 specs.