Samsung QBC QB43C 43"

Samsung QBC QB43C 43"

Samsung
54 Overall Score
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Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Sony
94 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Samsung QBC QB43C 43"

No customer feedback yet

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

85 out of 100 medium confidence 23 reviews

The Sony BRAVIA 9 is praised for its exceptional brightness, vibrant colors, and deep contrast, making it a standout Mini-LED TV for movies, shows, and gaming. A few users noted minor blooming, limited viewing angles, and audio sync issues, while many say it rivals or surpasses OLED in bright rooms. The built-in speaker quality and sleek design also impressed buyers.

Pros
  • exceptional brightness
  • vibrant colors and deep contrast
  • impressive HDR performance
  • immersive built-in speakers
  • sleek minimalist design
Cons
  • minor blooming in high-contrast scenes
  • limited viewing angles compared to OLED
  • audio sync issues with voices
  • no warranty information provided
  • premium price tag
👍 Brightness 8
👍 Picture quality 8
👎 Blooming 2
👎 Viewing angles 1
🤔 Sound quality 5
👍 Design 3

Scores

Smart Home
Samsung
58
Sony
97
Streaming
Samsung
52
Sony
96
Sports
Samsung
43
Sony
93
Corporate
Samsung
48
Sony
93
Budget
Samsung
81
Sony
86
Movies
Samsung
38
Sony
85
Gaming
Samsung
44
Sony
84
Outdoor
Samsung
36
Sony
65
Portable
Samsung
54
Sony
63

Specifications

Samsung QBC QB43C 43"Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Display
Size43"85"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeLEDMini-LED★
BacklightDirect LEDMini-LED★
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Screen Finish—matte
Picture Quality
Brightness350 nits★—
Color GamutDynamic Crystal ColorNot Specified by Manufacturer
Motion TechMotion XceleratorXR Motion Clarity
ProcessorQuantum Processor Lite 4KXR Processor
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR 10+HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision—✓★
HDR10+✓★✗
HLG—✓★
Gaming
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz★
VRR—VRR
ALLM—✓★
Game Mode✗✓★
Smart TV
PlatformTizenGoogle TV
Voice AssistantNot ApplicableGoogle Assistant
Screen MirroringSmartThingsAirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in
Works With—Google Home
Audio
Speaker Config2.02.2.2
Wattage20W70W★
Dolby Atmos—✓★
Surround SoundNot ApplicableDTS:X
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports34★
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports3★2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6★
Bluetooth5.35.3
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount1000x700400x400
Power & Size
Power—345W★
Energy Star✓★✗
Annual Energy145 kWh★759 kWh
Weight8.80 kg★52.40 kg

Pros & Cons

Samsung QBC QB43C 43"

  • Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong affordability (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (79th percentile)
  • Strong picture quality (72nd percentile)
  • Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
  • Below average hdr (34th percentile)

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

  • Strong audio (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong smart (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Below average affordability (12th percentile)12th %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"

Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 12 of 40 specs.

Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" Better at:

BudgetGamingMoviesSportsOutdoorPortableCorporateStreamingSmart Home