TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
What Buyers Say
TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43"
This budget TCL Google TV earns mostly positive marks for its price, vivid colors, and easy-to-use Google interface, making it a solid pick for a bedroom or secondary TV. However, several reviewers noted drawbacks like weak speakers, inconsistent backlighting, ghosting in games, and a plasticky build. It's recommended for casual TV watching, but gamers or picky viewers may want to look elsewhere.
Pros
- Great value for price
- Vivid colors
- Easy-to-use Google interface
- Good for bedroom size
- Bluetooth and IR remote
Cons
- Weak speakers
- Inconsistent backlighting
- Ghosting in games
- Plasticky build
- Cluttered menu with ads
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
The Sony BRAVIA 9 is praised for its exceptional brightness, vibrant colors, and deep contrast, making it a standout Mini-LED TV for movies, shows, and gaming. A few users noted minor blooming, limited viewing angles, and audio sync issues, while many say it rivals or surpasses OLED in bright rooms. The built-in speaker quality and sleek design also impressed buyers.
Pros
- exceptional brightness
- vibrant colors and deep contrast
- impressive HDR performance
- immersive built-in speakers
- sleek minimalist design
Cons
- minor blooming in high-contrast scenes
- limited viewing angles compared to OLED
- audio sync issues with voices
- no warranty information provided
- premium price tag
Scores
Specifications
| TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42.5" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ Processor | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | 30W | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 200W★ | 345W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 200 kWh★ | 759 kWh |
| Weight | 6.62 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong audio (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Below average display (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
- Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
TCL Q6-Series 43Q651G 43" offers 11.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.
