Sony Bravia 8 65" vs TCL 6-Series R655 55" (Mini-LED QLED)
The Verdict
The Sony Bravia 8 65" and TCL 6-Series R655 55" (Mini-LED QLED) sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The TCL 6-Series R655 55" (Mini-LED QLED) is the cheaper of the two at $749 versus $1,700, a difference of about $951. The Sony Bravia 8 65" is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Sony Bravia 8 65" stands out for sony xr processor for cinematic picture quality, while TCL 6-Series R655 55" (Mini-LED QLED) is praised for best picture quality under $800 — mini-led at this price is remarkable. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Sony Bravia 8 65" if…
- →Sony XR Processor for cinematic picture quality
- →Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- →Google TV with Apple AirPlay 2
Buy the TCL 6-Series R655 55" (Mini-LED QLED) if…
- →Best picture quality under $800 — Mini-LED at this price is remarkable
- →Supports both Dolby Vision AND HDR10+ — covers every HDR format
- →1500 nits peak brightness rivals TVs costing twice as much
Pros & Cons
Sony Bravia 8 65"
Pros
- Sony XR Processor for cinematic picture quality
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
- Google TV with Apple AirPlay 2
- Acoustic Surface Audio for immersive sound
- BRAVIA Theater compatibility
Cons
- $1700 for 65-inch OLED
- 120Hz vs 144Hz on LG/Samsung competitors
- Only Wi-Fi 6 (not 6E or 7)
TCL 6-Series R655 55" (Mini-LED QLED)
Pros
- Best picture quality under $800 — Mini-LED at this price is remarkable
- Supports both Dolby Vision AND HDR10+ — covers every HDR format
- 1500 nits peak brightness rivals TVs costing twice as much
- 4K@120Hz with VRR and ALLM — excellent for PS5 and Xbox Series X
- Google TV platform with wide app support and Chromecast built-in
Cons
- TCL software updates are slower and less frequent than Samsung/LG
- Build quality and remote feel budget-oriented
- Some blooming around bright objects on dark backgrounds
- Sound quality from 30W speakers is average — soundbar recommended
Full Specifications
| Spec | Sony Bravia 8 65" | TCL 6-Series R655 55" (Mini-LED QLED) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 19.0 kg | 37.3 lbs |
| Dimensions | — | 48.2 x 27.8 x 3.0 inches |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | — | 48.2 x 30.4 x 11.3 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 50 | 30 |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Speakers | — | 2.0ch |
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | — | 7 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65 inches | 55" |
| Type | OLED | Mini-LED QLED (VA LCD) |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 1500 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | Google TV | Google TV |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2 | Google Assistant |
| Processor | ||
| Chipset | XR Processor | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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