Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
Samsung Neo QLED QN85D 75"
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
Samsung Neo QLED QN85D 75"
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Samsung Neo QLED TV, praising its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, deep blacks, and excellent performance for gaming and movies. The large screen and smart features are also well-received, with some noting the Q-Symphony compatibility with Samsung soundbars. Minor criticisms include slight lag during fast sports and the lack of forward tilt on the stand, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant colors and deep blacks
- Excellent for gaming and movies
- Large screen size
- Q-Symphony compatibility
Cons
- Slight lag in fast sports
- No forward tilt on stand
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | Samsung Neo QLED QN85D 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 75" |
| 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 | — |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% Color Volume |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Xcelerator 120Hz |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | SmartThings, Apple AirPlay |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.2 |
| Wattage | 40W | 40W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Object Tracking Sound Lite |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 407 kWh | 184 kWh★ |
| Weight | 24.90 kg★ | 33.10 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)
Samsung Neo QLED QN85D 75"
- Strong smart (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average affordability (25th percentile)
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 39 specs.
