Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55"
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55"
The Sony Bravia XR8B OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and deep blacks, especially when paired with a PS5. Many users find it a significant upgrade over previous TVs, praising its ease of setup and integration with Google TV. However, a notable minority report issues with a sluggish user interface, random power cycling, and missing features like a sleep timer, leading to some returns. Overall, it is highly recommended for movie enthusiasts and gamers who can overlook its software quirks.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Deep blacks (OLED)
- Excellent PS5 integration
- Easy setup and navigation
Cons
- Sluggish user interface
- Random power cycling issues
- No sleep timer feature
- Slow app switching
- Mediocre in bright rooms
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
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 K55XR8B 55" | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 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 | infinite | infinite |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | XR OLED Motion technology | 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★ |
| 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 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | — | 2.1 |
| Wattage | — | 60W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Surround, DTS, DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD, DTS:X | 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 | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 300mm x 300mm | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 450W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 450 kWh★ |
| Weight | 17.10 kg★ | 28.39 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA K55XR8B 55"
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong gaming (78th percentile)
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75"
- 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
TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K 75" offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 42 specs.
