FPD Palette-Series CA43-P3 43"
FPD
43 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
Sony
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
FPD Palette-Series CA43-P3 43"
No customer feedback yet
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
86 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews
This Sony TV earns high marks for its vivid picture quality, clear sound, and excellent build reliability, with many owners reporting years of trouble-free use. While some users experienced minor backlight bleed or initial setup issues with external devices, the overwhelming majority praise the brand for delivering a premium experience at a reasonable price.
Pros
- Vivid and stunning picture quality
- Clear and perfect sound
- Long-lasting durability and reliability
- Easy and smooth setup
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Minor backlight bleed in corners
- Initial setup issues with external devices
- Customer service hang-up experience
- Remote control could be improved
Picture quality 12
Sound quality 6
Build quality and durability 5
Value for money 6
Setup and ease of use 4
Customer service 1
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Specifications
| FPD Palette-Series CA43-P3 43" | Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 65" |
| Resolution | FHD | 4K★ |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | 1200:1 | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | — | Motionflow XR 240 |
| Processor | — | 4K Processor X1 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10 | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 20 ms★ | — |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Android TV | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Google Cast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Apple AirPlay, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 55W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | — | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | — | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 55W★ | 189W |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 309 kWh★ |
| Weight | 9.48 kg★ | 19.69 kg |
Pros & Cons
FPD Palette-Series CA43-P3 43"
- Strong affordability (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong audio (73rd percentile)
- Strong picture quality (70th percentile)
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Below average gaming (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong audio (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
FPD Palette-Series CA43-P3 43"
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
Scores 80 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 40 specs.
