Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"

Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"

Sony
69 Overall Score
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Pioneer PN43-R851-26U 43"

Pioneer PN43-R851-26U 43"

Pioneer
54 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"

No customer feedback yet

Pioneer PN43-R851-26U 43"

88 out of 100 medium confidence 14 reviews

This TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, great sound, and smart features. Users find it affordable and easy to set up, with many praising its value for money. A few minor concerns about size and missing technical details are noted, but overall sentiment is very favorable.

Pros
  • Excellent picture quality
  • Great sound
  • Affordable price
  • Easy setup
  • Smart features
Cons
  • Size may feel too small for some
  • Missing technical details in Q&A
👍 Picture quality 5
👍 Sound quality 3
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Smart features 2
👍 Ease of setup 2
🤔 Size 2

Scores

Smart Home
Sony
79
Pioneer
62
Budget
Sony
77
Pioneer
55
Streaming
Sony
73
Pioneer
54
Portable
Sony
70
Pioneer
51
Outdoor
Sony
66
Pioneer
29
Sports
Sony
58
Pioneer
37
Corporate
Sony
57
Pioneer
40
Gaming
Sony
56
Pioneer
39
Movies
Sony
49
Pioneer
32

Specifications

Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"Pioneer PN43-R851-26U 43"
Display
Size43"43"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeLEDLED
BacklightDirect LEDDirect LED
Aspect Ratio16:9—
Curved✗✗
Picture Quality
Motion TechMotionflow XR 240—
Processor4K Processor X1HDR Compatible
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR10, HLGHDR10
Dolby Vision✗✗
HDR10+✗✗
HLG✓★✗
Gaming
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
ALLM✓★—
Game Mode✓★—
Smart TV
PlatformGoogle TVRoku TV
Voice AssistantGoogle AssistantNot Applicable
Screen MirroringApple AirPlay 2Apple AirPlay, Chromecast
Audio
Speaker Config2.02.0
Wattage20W★—
Dolby Atmos✗✗
Surround SoundDolby AtmosDolby Audio
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports44
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports22
Wi-FiWi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.3★—
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount200x200200x300
Power & Size
Power95W★—
Energy Star✗✗
Annual Energy180 kWh117 kWh★
Weight7.80 kg5.85 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

Pioneer PN43-R851-26U 43"

  • Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong connectivity (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Strong smart (78th percentile)
  • Below average display (13th percentile)13th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"

Scores 69 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 35 specs.

Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home