Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
The Sony A90K OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, and excellent motion handling, especially for gaming and streaming. Users praise its responsive Google TV interface and solid build, though some note the high price and that competitors like LG C2 or Samsung S95B may offer better value for certain uses. A few initial complaints about skin tones and motion smoothing were later retracted after proper calibration, highlighting the TV's learning curve.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and excellent contrast
- Great motion handling for gaming
- Responsive Google TV interface
- Solid build quality
Cons
- High price compared to competitors
- Not ideal for bright rooms
- Initial skin tone issues before calibration
- Motion smoothing artifacts at higher settings
- Sound not comparable to dedicated audio systems
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5"
The TCL QM8K is widely praised for its impressive brightness, vibrant colors, and excellent HDR performance, rivaling OLED at a lower price point. While some users note minor issues with viewing angles, a glossy screen, and occasional dimming quirks, the overall sentiment is highly positive. A few users mention that the built-in speakers are surprisingly good, though the OS can be slow at times.
Pros
- Impressive brightness and HDR
- Vibrant colors near OLED quality
- Excellent gaming performance at 144Hz
- Good built-in sound quality
- Snappy Google TV interface
Cons
- Limited viewing angles off-center
- Glossy screen causing reflections in bright rooms
- Occasional dimming issues in games and movies
- Bulky design from side/back
- Slow operating system at times
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 48" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | X-Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 8.5 ms★ | — |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Miracast, Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Google Home, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Digital Surround | 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 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300mm x 300mm | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 450W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 162 kWh★ | 450 kWh |
| Weight | 13.43 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 43 specs.
