Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
Sony
91 Overall Score
vs
Hisense QD7 Series 55QD7QF 55"
Hisense
70 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 QD7 Series 55QD7QF 55"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" | Hisense QD7 Series 55QD7QF 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 54.6" |
| 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★ | 600 nits |
| Peak Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | over a billion shades |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 240 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | AI 4K Upscaler |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, 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 | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | 280W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 319 kWh | 280 kWh★ |
| Weight | 17.69 kg | 13.11 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Hisense QD7 Series 55QD7QF 55"
- Strong smart (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong picture quality (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong hdr (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong audio (77th percentile)
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"0.091score per dollar
vs
Hisense QD7 Series 55QD7QF 55"0.213score per dollar
Hisense QD7 Series 55QD7QF 55" offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 42 specs.
