Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
Sony
91 Overall Score
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Hisense QD6 Hi-QLED 75QD6SR 74.5"
Hisense
42 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
72 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
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
Picture quality 12
Brightness 4
Ease of setup 6
Remote quality 3
Interface speed 2
Value for money 5
Hisense QD6 Hi-QLED 75QD6SR 74.5"
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Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" | Hisense QD6 Hi-QLED 75QD6SR 74.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 74.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 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 | Motion Rate 60 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | AI 4K Upscaler |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR 10, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 30W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 319 kWh | 268 kWh★ |
| Weight | 17.69 kg★ | 18.51 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)
Hisense QD6 Hi-QLED 75QD6SR 74.5"
- Strong hdr (76th percentile)
- Strong smart (74th percentile)
- Strong audio (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"0.091score per dollar
vs
Hisense QD6 Hi-QLED 75QD6SR 74.5"0.077score per dollar
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 41 specs.
