Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65"
Sony
89 Overall Score
vs
Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5"
Samsung
32 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65"
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Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5"
72 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
The TV receives high marks for its stunning picture quality, vibrant colors, and sharpness, with many users impressed by the visual experience. However, reliability is a major concern, as one verified reviewer reported multiple issues like black lines and power failures after just 13 months. Setup can be tricky if the language defaults to Arabic, and delivery service from Amazon has been criticized for not meeting expectations. Overall, buyers love the picture and features but worry about long-term durability.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Vibrant and crisp colors
- Sharp and detailed image
- Lightweight and compact design
- Built-in Apple TV
Cons
- Reliability issues after 13 months
- Black horizontal lines on screen
- Power-on failures
- Initial setup language defaulted to Arabic
- Poor delivery service from Amazon
Picture quality 4
Reliability 1
Setup experience 2
Delivery service 2
Sound quality 1
Value for money 2
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Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65" | Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 49.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Peak Brightness | 1500 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 5000:1 | — |
| Color Gamut | Not Specified by Manufacturer | Dynamic Crystal Color |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | X-Motion Clarity | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Crystal Processor 4K |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Gemini | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Miracast, Apple AirPlay | Tap View |
| Works With | Google Home, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2 | 2CH |
| Wattage | 20W | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | DTS Digital Surround | Q-Symphony |
| eARC | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 265W | 30W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 196 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 20.80 kg | 12.20 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Samsung AU8000 UN50AU8000FXZA 49.5"
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
- Below average hdr (35th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 3 II K65XR30M2 65"
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 43 specs.