TCL QM5K Series 50QM5K 50"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
What Buyers Say
TCL QM5K Series 50QM5K 50"
The TCL QM5K 50" QD-Mini LED TV delivers vibrant 4K HDR picture quality with deep blacks and bright colors, making it a great value for the price. However, the 60Hz refresh rate (not 120Hz as some expected) and occasional software lag are notable drawbacks. The sound is decent but lacks bass, and the remote design is criticized for its size and button layout. Overall, it's an excellent budget-friendly option for movies and casual use, but gamers may prefer the 55" model for higher refresh rates.
Pros
- Vibrant 4K HDR picture quality
- Deep blacks and bright colors
- Great value for the price
- Low glare screen
- Good built-in sound
Cons
- 60Hz refresh rate (not 120Hz)
- Occasional software lag
- Lack of bass in sound
- Large remote with poor button layout
- Limited gaming features on 50" model
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
The Sony BRAVIA 9 is praised for its exceptional brightness, vibrant colors, and deep contrast, making it a standout Mini-LED TV for movies, shows, and gaming. A few users noted minor blooming, limited viewing angles, and audio sync issues, while many say it rivals or surpasses OLED in bright rooms. The built-in speaker quality and sleek design also impressed buyers.
Pros
- exceptional brightness
- vibrant colors and deep contrast
- impressive HDR performance
- immersive built-in speakers
- sleek minimalist design
Cons
- minor blooming in high-contrast scenes
- limited viewing angles compared to OLED
- audio sync issues with voices
- no warranty information provided
- premium price tag
Scores
Specifications
| TCL QM5K Series 50QM5K 50" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 49.9" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Full-Array LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | Motion Rate 240 | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | TCL AIPQ Processor | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Apple Home | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Virtual:X | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 345W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 500 kWh★ | 759 kWh |
| Weight | 8.89 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
TCL QM5K Series 50QM5K 50"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong hdr (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Below average display (31st percentile)
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
- Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 39 specs.
