Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 64.5"
Sony
92 Overall Score
vs
TCL QM7K Series 65QM7K 64.5"
TCL
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 64.5"
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 QM7K Series 65QM7K 64.5"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Streaming
Smart Home
Sports
Movies
Corporate
Gaming
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 64.5" | TCL QM7K Series 65QM7K 64.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits | 3000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | — |
| Motion Tech | XR 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★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro (AMD Adaptive Sync) |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, 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 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300mm x 300mm |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | 337W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 407 kWh | 337 kWh★ |
| Weight | 24.90 kg | 17.96 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 64.5"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong picture quality (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
TCL QM7K Series 65QM7K 64.5"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong picture quality (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong hdr (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 64.5"
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 40 specs.
