Between the QM851 Mini LED 65 and Bravia 3 LED 55, the QM851 Mini LED 65 comes out ahead in peak brightness and refresh rate, while the Bravia 3 LED 55 wins on several specs. Overall, the QM851 Mini LED 65 scores 76.9 and the Bravia 3 LED 55 scores 45.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The QM851 Mini LED 65 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 31.0 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the QM851 Mini LED 65 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are peak brightness, refresh rate, screen size, among others.
The Bravia 3 LED 55 similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable dolby vision, smart os, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the QM851 Mini LED 65 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why TCL - QM851 Mini LED 65 wins
- ▲Peak brightness — 1011.11% more. 5000 nits vs 450 nits.
- ▲Refresh rate — 140.00% more. 144 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 18.18% more. 65 " vs 55 ".
- ▲HDMI 2.1 ports — 2.00 more. 2 vs 0.
- ▲Has VRR.
- ▲Panel type: Mini-LED (vs LED).
Why Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Display
| Spec | TCL - QM851 Mini LED 65 | Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 65 "lead | 55 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | Mini-LEDlead | LED |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4K | 4K |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 5000 nitslead | 450 nits |
HDR & Smart
| Spec | TCL - QM851 Mini LED 65 | Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55 |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Visionⓘ | true | true |
| HDR10+ⓘ | truelead | false |
| Smart OS | Google TV | Google TV |
| Dolby Atmosⓘ | true | true |
Gaming
| Spec | TCL - QM851 Mini LED 65 | Sony - Bravia 3 LED 55 |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 portsⓘ | 2lead | 0 |
| VRRⓘ | truelead | false |
| ALLM | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which is brighter, QM851 Mini LED 65 or Bravia 3 LED 55?+
QM851 Mini LED 65 peaks at 5000 nits vs 450 nits.
Which is better for gaming, QM851 Mini LED 65 or Bravia 3 LED 55?+
QM851 Mini LED 65 offers 144Hz refresh and 2 HDMI 2.1 ports.
Does QM851 Mini LED 65 or Bravia 3 LED 55 support Dolby Vision?+
Both support Dolby Vision.
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