Samsung QBC QB43C 43"
Samsung
55 Overall Score
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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
Streaming
Budget
Sports
Corporate
Gaming
Movies
Outdoor
Portable
Specifications
| Samsung QBC QB43C 43" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | Dynamic Crystal Color | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | Quantum Processor Lite 4K | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10+ | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | — | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | — | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Not Applicable | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | — | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Not Applicable | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 1000x700 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 345W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 145 kWh★ | 759 kWh |
| Weight | 3.99 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung QBC QB43C 43"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Strong picture quality (72nd percentile)
- Below average display (13th percentile)13th %ile
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
- Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 85"
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 40 specs.