TCL 4K UHD - S5 50S551G 50"
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
What Buyers Say
TCL 4K UHD - S5 50S551G 50"
The TCL S5 TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, contrast, and value for money. Users highlight its low input lag for gaming, good motion handling, and the convenience of the Google TV interface. Some note a minor dirty screen effect and that brightness is best suited for dark to medium-lit rooms, but overall it is highly recommended.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great contrast and black uniformity
- Low input lag for gaming
- Good motion handling
- Easy-to-use Google TV interface
Cons
- Minor dirty screen effect
- Brightness best for dark to medium-lit rooms
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
This Sony TV earns high marks for its vivid picture quality, clear sound, and excellent build reliability, with many owners reporting years of trouble-free use. While some users experienced minor backlight bleed or initial setup issues with external devices, the overwhelming majority praise the brand for delivering a premium experience at a reasonable price.
Pros
- Vivid and stunning picture quality
- Clear and perfect sound
- Long-lasting durability and reliability
- Easy and smooth setup
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Minor backlight bleed in corners
- Initial setup issues with external devices
- Customer service hang-up experience
- Remote control could be improved
Scores
Specifications
| TCL 4K UHD - S5 50S551G 50" | Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 | Motionflow XR 240 |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ Processor | 4K Processor X1 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| 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 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Apple AirPlay, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 10W | 20W★ |
| 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 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 237W | 189W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 237 kWh★ | 309 kWh |
| Weight | 9.12 kg★ | 19.69 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL 4K UHD - S5 50S551G 50"
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average display (17th percentile)17th %ile
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong audio (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
TCL 4K UHD - S5 50S551G 50" offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 37 specs.
