Sony XR65A80L vs TCL 65QM8K
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Choosing between the Sony XR65A80L and TCL 65QM8K? Both compete in the TV segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The TCL 65QM8K leads in video quality, form factor, room fit. They score similarly in value, gaming performance, ease of use.
On the display side, the Sony XR65A80L uses a WOLED panel while the TCL 65QM8K uses VA. Panel technology significantly impacts contrast, color accuracy, and viewing angles.
The TCL 65QM8K holds an advantage across more performance dimensions, but the Sony XR65A80L may still be the better pick depending on which specs matter most to your setup. See the detailed comparison table below for the full breakdown.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Screen Size | 65" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | WOLED | VA |
| Backlight Type | none | mini-LED |
| Native Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| HDR Formats | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG | |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| VRR | Yes | Yes |
| VRR Type | VRR | — |
| ALLM | Yes | No |
| Smart OS | Google TV | Google TV |
| Speaker Config | 3.2 | — |
| Dolby Atmos (Speakers) | No | Yes |
| HDMI Total Ports | 5 | 4 |
| HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 |
| eARC Port | Yes | Yes |
| VESA Pattern | 300x300 | 300x300 |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | — |
| Model Year | — | — |
Key Differences
- Series Name: Sony XR65A80L at A80L vs TCL 65QM8K at QM8K
- Panel Type: Sony XR65A80L at WOLED vs TCL 65QM8K at VA
- HDR Formats: Sony XR65A80L at vs TCL 65QM8K at HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG
- HDMI Total Ports: Sony XR65A80L at 5 vs TCL 65QM8K at 4
- Refresh Rate: Sony XR65A80L at 120Hz vs TCL 65QM8K at 144Hz
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Sony XR65A80L if you want:
- + better hdmi total ports
- + better depth (w/ stand)
Choose TCL 65QM8K if you want:
- + better refresh rate
- + better native refresh rate
- + lighter weight
- + lighter weight
See Where These Rank
Check our editorial rankings to see how Sony XR65A80L and TCL 65QM8K compare to the rest of the field.
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