TCL Q68 QLED Pro 55Q681G 55"
TCL
51 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 7 K65XR70 65"
Sony
90 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
TCL Q68 QLED Pro 55Q681G 55"
78 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The TCL TV delivers stunning picture quality and vivid colors that many reviewers find immersive for movies and shows, with excellent value for the price. However, serious gaming lag issues with Xbox Series X and COD Black Ops 6 are a dealbreaker for gamers, and some users report freezing or frame-skipping during streaming. Setup is easy and the Google TV interface is snappy, but sound quality is mediocre and best paired with a soundbar.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vivid and accurate colors
- Excellent value for money
- Easy setup with Google TV
- Lightweight and easy to wall mount
Cons
- Severe gaming lag with Xbox Series X
- Freezing and frame-skipping during streaming
- Mediocre built-in sound quality
- Netflix location validation annoyance
- Firestick power control incompatibility
Picture quality 7
Gaming performance 1
Streaming stability 1
Value for money 3
Sound quality 3
Ease of setup 4
Sony BRAVIA 7 K65XR70 65"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Smart Home
Streaming
Budget
Sports
Corporate
Gaming
Movies
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| TCL Q68 QLED Pro 55Q681G 55" | Sony BRAVIA 7 K65XR70 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 600 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | — | infinite |
| Color Gamut | nearly the entire DCI-P3 color space | XR Triluminos Pro |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 with MEMC Frame Insertion | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ Processor with Deep Learning AI | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | — | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.0 |
| Wattage | — | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | — | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 76x48 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 281W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 478 kWh★ |
| Weight | 15.83 kg★ | 27.10 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL Q68 QLED Pro 55Q681G 55"
- Strong hdr (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong picture quality (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Strong gaming (71st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
Sony BRAVIA 7 K65XR70 65"
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong hdr (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
TCL Q68 QLED Pro 55Q681G 55"0.113score per dollar
vs
Sony BRAVIA 7 K65XR70 65"0.075score per dollar
TCL Q68 QLED Pro 55Q681G 55" offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 7 K65XR70 65"
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 42 specs.
