TCL S5-Series 43S551G-CA 43"
TCL
26 Overall Score
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Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
Sony
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TCL S5-Series 43S551G-CA 43"
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Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
88 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews
The Sony Bravia 8 OLED is widely praised for its stunning picture quality, with perfect blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent upscaling. Users appreciate the Google TV interface, sleek design, and decent built-in sound, though some note it struggles in bright rooms and the remote lacks a backlight. Overall, it offers great value for a premium OLED experience.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Perfect blacks and vibrant colors
- Excellent upscaling of lower resolution content
- Intuitive Google TV interface
- Sleek and premium design
Cons
- Struggles in bright rooms
- Remote lacks backlight
- No direct input source button on remote
- Brightness lower than some competitors
Picture quality 6
Brightness 3
Upscaling 3
Smart tv interface 4
Sound quality 4
Design 3
Scores
Smart Home
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Gaming
Corporate
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| TCL S5-Series 43S551G-CA 43" | Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | — | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit |
| Color Gamut | — | XR Triluminos Pro |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | — | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | — | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | — | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | — | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | — | ✗ |
| HLG | — | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | — | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 50W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | — | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 438W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 355 kWh★ |
| Weight | — | 22.32 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
TCL S5-Series 43S551G-CA 43"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average connectivity (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average audio (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average hdr (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average smart (29th percentile)
Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 8 K65XR80 65"
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 19 of 40 specs.
