Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 76.8"
Vizio V4K43M-08 43"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 76.8"
The Sony BRAVIA XR A95L receives high praise for its stunning picture quality and impressive built-in sound, with several users calling it the best TV they've owned. However, a significant number of reviews report the sound failing within a year, and one critic notes it's overpriced for being a few model cycles behind the latest QD-OLED tech. Overall, sentiment is mixed: enthusiasts love the display, but reliability and value concerns temper enthusiasm.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Impressive built-in sound
- Great colors and details
- Best TV I've owned
- No sound bar needed
Cons
- Sound fails within a year
- Poor service support
- Overpriced for older tech
- Wall mount hassle for repairs
Vizio V4K43M-08 43"
The Vizio 43-inch smart TV is praised for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and easy setup, offering great value for the price. Many users appreciate the seamless connectivity with streaming services and soundbars, as well as the responsive remote and phone app. However, several reviews criticize the remote as clunky, unresponsive, and privacy-invasive due to its always-on microphone, and a few report reliability issues like the TV shutting off after 15 minutes. Overall, it's a solid budget-friendly choice for casual viewers, but the remote and occasional defects are notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Easy setup
- Great value for price
- Seamless streaming connectivity
Cons
- Poor remote design
- Unresponsive remote
- Always-on microphone privacy concern
- Reliability issues (shuts off after 15 minutes)
- Slight delay in switching screens
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 76.8" | Vizio V4K43M-08 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 77" | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 2000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | — |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Max | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | XR OLED Motion technology | — |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 8.5 ms★ | — |
| VRR | VRR | Auto Low Latency Mode |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | SmartCast |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay | AirPlay, Chromecast |
| Works With | Google Home, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2 | — |
| Wattage | 60W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS:X | DTS:X, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | — |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | — |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | — |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 60W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 299 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 35.20 kg★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 76.8"
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong picture quality (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong audio (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong hdr (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
Vizio V4K43M-08 43"
- Strong hdr (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average connectivity (26th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Vizio V4K43M-08 43" offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 42 specs.
