Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
TCL A400U Series 55A400U 55"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
The Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED receives strong praise for its exceptional picture quality, vivid colors, and deep blacks, making it ideal for dark rooms and sports. However, multiple users report frustrating issues with the remote control not working out of the box, app crashes, and limited external hard drive support, with customer service also drawing criticism.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Vivid and lifelike colors
- Deep blacks
- Great for dark rooms
- Excellent for sports
Cons
- Remote control issues (non-functional or too small)
- App crashes (Netflix, YouTube)
- No external hard drive support
- Difficult setup process
- Poor customer service
TCL A400U Series 55A400U 55"
Overall, users are very satisfied with this TV, praising its exceptional picture quality, great sound, and bright display that handles well in sunlit rooms. The included slim wall mount is a appreciated bonus, and setup is easy. A few minor issues were noted, such as a scratch on the side upon unboxing and delivery left at the doorstep without notice, but these do not overshadow the positive experience.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Great sound
- Bright display for sunny rooms
- Included slim wall mount
- Easy setup
Cons
- Scratch on side upon unboxing
- Delivery left at doorstep without notice
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | TCL A400U Series 55A400U 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR Pro+, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Apple AirPlay |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | — |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | — |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 407 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 24.90 kg | 12.11 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
TCL A400U Series 55A400U 55"
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong picture quality (79th percentile)
- Strong display (78th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 39 specs.
