Sony BRAVIA 8 II K65XR80M2 65"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 8 II K65XR80M2 65"
The Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65-inch OLED TV delivers stunning picture quality with deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent contrast, making it a top choice for movies and gaming. However, many users report significant issues with the Google TV interface, including a confusing layout, unreliable voice commands, and a non-backlit remote. Build quality and firmware stability are also concerns, with some units failing within months and requiring frustrating warranty service.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality with deep blacks
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Excellent contrast and brightness
- Great for movies and gaming
- Good built-in sound quality
Cons
- Confusing Google TV interface
- Unreliable voice commands
- Non-backlit remote control
- Firmware stability issues
- Poor warranty service experience
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 8 II K65XR80M2 65" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | infinite |
| Color Gamut | Quantum Dot panel and XR Triluminos Max | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | XR OLED Motion technology | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (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 | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 7.1 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 2W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | 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 | 397W★ | 450W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 338 kWh★ | 450 kWh |
| Weight | 22.91 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 8 II K65XR80M2 65"
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th 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 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 42 specs.
