TCL QM8K Series 98QM8K 98"
TCL
82 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 50"
Sony
70 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TCL QM8K Series 98QM8K 98"
No customer feedback yet
Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 50"
62 out of 100 high confidence 219 reviews
The Sony Bravia 3 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and good value for the price, especially for gaming and secondary rooms. However, a significant number of reviews highlight frustrating issues with WiFi connectivity dropping, the TV turning on by itself, and smart home bugs requiring hard resets. Open-box purchases frequently arrive damaged or missing parts like stands and remotes, leading to poor customer service experiences.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Good value for the price
- Great for gaming
- Easy setup
Cons
- WiFi connectivity drops frequently
- TV turns on by itself at night
- Smart home bugs require hard reset
- Open-box items often damaged or missing parts
- Poor customer service for open-box issues
Picture quality 25
Wifi connectivity 8
Smart home bugs 5
Open box condition 10
Customer service 8
Value for money 12
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Outdoor
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Specifications
| TCL QM8K Series 98QM8K 98" | Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 50" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 98" | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | MiniLED | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | semi_glossy | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | — |
| Color Gamut | nearly the entire DCI-P3 spectrum | Triluminos Pro |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 480 | Motionflow XR 240 |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor | 4K HDR Processor X1 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| 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, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 60W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 600x500 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 575W | 134W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 575 kWh | 308 kWh★ |
| Weight | 56.00 kg | 12.10 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM8K Series 98QM8K 98"
- Strong picture quality (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong audio (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 50"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong audio (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
TCL QM8K Series 98QM8K 98"0.001score per dollar
vs
Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 50"0.005score per dollar
Sony BRAVIA 3 K50S30 50" offers 5.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: TCL QM8K Series 98QM8K 98"
Scores 82 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 43 specs.
