Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"
Sony
69 Overall Score
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LG QNED 43QNED70A 43"
LG
59 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"
No customer feedback yet
LG QNED 43QNED70A 43"
72 out of 100 high confidence 214 reviews
The LG 43" QNED 70A TV generally receives praise for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and good value for the price. However, many users are frustrated with the Magic Remote's gesture controls and lack of a mute button, and a significant number report Wi-Fi connectivity issues and streaming problems. While some find the setup easy, others complain about missing instructions and a complex interface.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Great value for the price
- Easy setup for many users
- Smooth and responsive interface
Cons
- Frustrating Magic Remote gestures
- No mute button on remote
- Wi-Fi connectivity issues
- Streaming and buffering problems
- Missing instructions and manuals
Picture quality 18
Remote control 12
Wifi connectivity 6
Value for money 8
Ease of setup 7
Streaming performance 4
Scores
Smart Home
Budget
Streaming
Portable
Outdoor
Sports
Corporate
Gaming
Movies
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43" | LG QNED 43QNED70A 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | QLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | Dynamic QNED Color |
| Motion Tech | Motionflow XR 240 | Dynamic Tone Mapping |
| Processor | 4K Processor X1 | Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | — | FreeSync, VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | webOS |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Virtual 9.1.2 Up-mix |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.1 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 95W★ | 120W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 180 kWh | 163 kWh★ |
| Weight | 7.80 kg | 7.48 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong smart (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
LG QNED 43QNED70A 43"
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong audio (74th percentile)
- Strong display (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"
Scores 69 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 38 specs.