Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
What Buyers Say
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
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
The TCL QM6K series is widely praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and impressive 144Hz refresh rate, making it a top choice for both gaming and streaming. Users highlight the easy setup, intuitive Google TV interface (despite some ad clutter), and great value for the price. Common minor complaints include mediocre built-in speakers, a bright yellow LED indicator, and glare in very bright rooms, but most agree these are easily mitigated with a soundbar or simple adjustments.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and vibrant colors
- Deep blacks and good contrast
- 144Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming
- Easy setup and intuitive Google TV
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Mediocre built-in speakers
- Bright yellow LED indicator on bottom
- Glare in very bright rooms
- Google TV interface has many ads
- Sound adjustment not available via optical output
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65" | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | QLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | Infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motionflow XR 240 | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | 4K Processor X1 | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 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 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Apple AirPlay, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 20W | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 189W★ | 231W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 309 kWh | 231 kWh★ |
| Weight | 19.69 kg | 12.38 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong picture quality (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K 55" offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 43 specs.
