Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 76.8"
Samsung U7900 Series UN43U7900FFXZA 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
Samsung U7900 Series UN43U7900FFXZA 43"
The Samsung TV receives mixed reviews, with many praising its picture quality, sound, and value for the price, especially for gaming and bedroom use. However, a significant number of users report issues with the smart TV interface being slow or unresponsive, remote control problems, and occasional hardware failures within months. Verified buyers tend to be more positive, while negative reviews often cite reliability concerns and misleading size claims.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great sound quality
- Good value for money
- Easy setup
- Perfect for gaming
Cons
- Slow smart TV interface
- Remote control issues
- Hardware failures within months
- Misleading size claims
- Limited ports
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 76.8" | Samsung U7900 Series UN43U7900FFXZA 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 77" | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 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 | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Crystal Processor 4K |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | HDR10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 8.5 ms★ | — |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay | SmartThings |
| Works With | Google Home, Amazon Alexa | Google Home, SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 60W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS:X | — |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 60W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 299 kWh | 166 kWh★ |
| Weight | 35.20 kg | 6.40 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
Samsung U7900 Series UN43U7900FFXZA 43"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong hdr (70th percentile)
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 76.8"
Samsung U7900 Series UN43U7900FFXZA 43"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 42 specs.
