Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
Sony
92 Overall Score
vs
TCL QM8L Series 65QM8L 65"
TCL
88 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
Sports
Streaming
Budget
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★ | Full-Array 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 | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | New TSR AI Pro Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), HDR 10+, HDR 10 |
| 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 | Google Assistant, Gemini |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Chromecast, Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Google Home, Apple Home |
| 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 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| 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
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
TCL QM8L Series 65QM8L 65"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %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 5 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 42 specs.
