Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6"
Sony
93 Overall Score
vs
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
Hisense
93 Overall Score
Scores
Streaming
Budget
Smart Home
Sports
Movies
Gaming
Corporate
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6" | Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 65" |
| 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 | 5000 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 5000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | QLED Color |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Motion Rate 480 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Hi-View AI Engine Pro |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 4.1.2 |
| Wattage | 40W | 72W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Dolby Atmos, Surround Sound, DTS Virtual:X, IMAX Enhanced |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W★ | 287W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 319 kWh | 287 kWh★ |
| Weight | 17.69 kg★ | 24.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong picture quality (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"
- Strong picture quality (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong gaming (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong smart (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6"0.072score per dollar
vs
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65"0.093score per dollar
Hisense U8 Series 65U8QG 65" offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 54.6"
Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 43 specs.
