Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW 85"
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 The Frame Pro LS03FW 85"
The Samsung Frame TV is widely praised for its stunning picture quality and innovative art mode, which transforms it into a beautiful wall decoration. Users love the ultra-thin, flush-to-wall design and the wireless One Connect box that keeps cables hidden. While the built-in sound is considered weak, most agree that pairing it with a soundbar solves the issue. Overall, it's a fantastic choice for bright rooms and those who want a TV that doubles as art.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Innovative art mode
- Ultra-thin flush-to-wall design
- Wireless One Connect box hides cables
- No glare in bright rooms
Cons
- Weak built-in sound quality
- Requires soundbar for good audio
- Art subscription costs $50/year
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | QD-Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | Supreme UHD Dimming |
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Xcelerator 144Hz |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | SmartThings |
| Works With | — | SmartThings, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.0.2 |
| Wattage | 40W | 40W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 5★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 600x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | 259W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 407 kWh★ | 483 kWh |
| Weight | 24.90 kg★ | 40.82 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (32nd percentile)
Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW 85"
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong audio (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong gaming (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" wins 6 specs while Samsung The Frame Pro LS03FW 85" wins 5.
