Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
Vizio VQD50M-08 50"
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
Vizio VQD50M-08 50"
The Vizio 50" QLED TV receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its crisp picture, vibrant colors, easy setup, and great value for the price. However, a few verified buyers report issues with freezing, blurry picture, and reliability after a couple of months, and one reviewer found the smart TV interface complicated for guests.
Pros
- Crisp picture with vibrant colors
- Easy and quick setup
- Great value for the price
- Lightweight design
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Frequent freezing issues
- Blurry picture after use
- Reliability problems after 2 months
- Complicated smart TV interface for guests
- No 3-prong DVD hookups
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" | Vizio VQD50M-08 50" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| 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 | — |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | SmartCast |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | — |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | — |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | — |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 319 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 17.69 kg | 16.00 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)
Vizio VQD50M-08 50"
- Strong smart (69th percentile)
- Below average audio (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average connectivity (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 20 of 41 specs.
