Sony BRAVIA 9 65"
Mini-LED · 65" · 2024
TCL QM851G 75"
Mini-LED · 5000 nits peak · 144Hz
Sony BRAVIA 9 65" takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony BRAVIA 9 65" lands at 95 and TCL QM851G 75" at 92. That puts Sony BRAVIA 9 65" ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony BRAVIA 9 65" if…
- ✓Strong HDR performance
- ✓Current smart platform
- ✓HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
Pick TCL QM851G 75" if…
- ✓Blinding 5000-nit peak
- ✓ZeroBorder design
- ✓Bang Olufsen tuned audio
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
Sony BRAVIA 9 65"Panel, processing, and HDR performance
Sony BRAVIA 9 65" leads on picture (95 vs 93).
Gaming
TieInput lag, VRR, 120 Hz support
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Smart platform
TieOS speed, app support, ecosystem
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TCL QM851G 75"Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
TCL QM851G 75" more score per dollar ($2,499 vs $6,874).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony BRAVIA 9 65" | TCL QM851G 75" |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Size | 65" | 75″ |
| Refresh | 120Hz | ▲ 144Hz |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| HDR | — | Dolby Vision IQ + HDR10+ |
Sony BRAVIA 9 65"
- +Strong HDR performance
- +Current smart platform
- +HDMI 2.1 on most HDMI ports
- −Ads on smart platform
- −Sound trails dedicated audio
- −Large footprint
TCL QM851G 75"
- +Blinding 5000-nit peak
- +ZeroBorder design
- +Bang Olufsen tuned audio
- −Google TV ads
- −Blooming in dark scenes
- −Local-dimming tuning varies
FAQ: Sony BRAVIA 9 65" vs TCL QM851G 75"
Which is better, Sony BRAVIA 9 65" or TCL QM851G 75"? +
Sony BRAVIA 9 65" scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony BRAVIA 9 65" worth the price? +
At $6,874, Sony BRAVIA 9 65" delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in picture.
Is TCL QM851G 75" worth the price? +
At $2,499, TCL QM851G 75" delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in gaming.
Does Sony BRAVIA 9 65" or TCL QM851G 75" last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for picture quality, Sony BRAVIA 9 65" or TCL QM851G 75"? +
Sony BRAVIA 9 65" — leads on picture (95 vs 93). Panel, processing, and HDR performance.
Which is the better value, Sony BRAVIA 9 65" or TCL QM851G 75"? +
TCL QM851G 75" — more score per dollar ($2,499 vs $6,874). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.