Sony BRAVIA XR42A90K 42"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA XR42A90K 42"
The Sony Bravia XR A90K 42" OLED delivers stunning picture quality with vibrant colors and deep blacks, making it a favorite for movies and gaming. However, reliability concerns are significant: multiple users reported defects like vertical lines, sound cutting out, and motherboard failures shortly after purchase. The anti-reflective coating is also very delicate, with several users damaging it during routine cleaning. While the sound is praised as excellent for a TV, the remote control is widely criticized for lacking direct channel access and having poorly spaced buttons.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality and colors
- Excellent built-in sound quality
- Great for gaming and PS5
- Compact size fits small spaces
- Easy setup and user-friendly
Cons
- Frequent defects and reliability issues
- Delicate anti-reflective coating
- Poor remote control design
- No direct channel access on remote
- ASBL auto-dimming problematic
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5"
The TCL QM8K is widely praised for its impressive brightness, vibrant colors, and excellent HDR performance, rivaling OLED at a lower price point. While some users note minor issues with viewing angles, a glossy screen, and occasional dimming quirks, the overall sentiment is highly positive. A few users mention that the built-in speakers are surprisingly good, though the OS can be slow at times.
Pros
- Impressive brightness and HDR
- Vibrant colors near OLED quality
- Excellent gaming performance at 144Hz
- Good built-in sound quality
- Snappy Google TV interface
Cons
- Limited viewing angles off-center
- Glossy screen causing reflections in bright rooms
- Occasional dimming issues in games and movies
- Bulky design from side/back
- Slow operating system at times
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA XR42A90K 42" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42" | 75" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | TCL AIPQ PRO Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 8.5 ms★ | — |
| 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 | Miracast, Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Google Home, Amazon Alexa | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 25W | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Digital Surround | Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital, DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 450W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 135 kWh★ | 450 kWh |
| Weight | 13.29 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA XR42A90K 42"
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong audio (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong gaming (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 74.5"
- Strong picture quality (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong gaming (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA XR42A90K 42" offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 43 specs.
