Sony BRAVIA 9 K75XR90 75"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 9 K75XR90 75"
The Sony Bravia 9 mini-LED TV earns mostly positive feedback for its stunning brightness, excellent contrast, and vivid colors, especially in bright rooms. Many users praise the picture quality as top-tier, though some note it requires tweaking and isn't quite OLED-level. However, there are significant complaints about software updates causing issues, poor sound quality for the price, viewing angles, and occasional panel defects like dirty screen effect or dark spots. Overall, it's a premium TV that delights many but frustrates a notable minority with reliability and value concerns.
Pros
- impressive brightness
- excellent contrast and black levels
- vivid colors
- great for bright rooms
- sharp picture quality
Cons
- software update issues
- poor sound quality for price
- limited viewing angles
- dirty screen effect
- panel defects
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
The TCL QM8K is widely praised for its impressive brightness, vibrant colors, and excellent HDR performance, rivaling OLED at a lower price point. While some users note minor issues with viewing angles, a glossy screen, and occasional dimming quirks, the overall sentiment is highly positive. A few users mention that the built-in speakers are surprisingly good, though the OS can be slow at times.
Pros
- Impressive brightness and HDR
- Vibrant colors near OLED quality
- Excellent gaming performance at 144Hz
- Good built-in sound quality
- Snappy Google TV interface
Cons
- Limited viewing angles off-center
- Glossy screen causing reflections in bright rooms
- Occasional dimming issues in games and movies
- Bulky design from side/back
- Slow operating system at times
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 9 K75XR90 75" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 75" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | XR Processor | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2.2 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 70W★ | 60W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 451W | 450W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 724 kWh | 450 kWh★ |
| Weight | 42.30 kg | 28.39 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 9 K75XR90 75"
- Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong hdr (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 43 specs.
