Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"

Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"

Sony
72 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Q8F QN32Q8FAAFXZA 32"

Samsung Q8F QN32Q8FAAFXZA 32"

Samsung
69 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"

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Samsung Q8F QN32Q8FAAFXZA 32"

72 out of 100 high confidence 228 reviews

The Samsung 32" Q8F QLED TV receives largely positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and good sound, especially for a small TV. Many users upgraded from older models and were very satisfied, praising the easy setup and smart features. However, a significant number of reviewers reported issues with the remote control, which is described as small, non-intuitive, and sometimes faulty. Other recurring complaints include a slow interface, poor viewing angles, and a few cases of serious screen failures and customer service problems.

Pros
  • Excellent picture quality
  • Vibrant and accurate colors
  • Good sound for size
  • Easy setup
  • Smart features and apps
Cons
  • Small, non-intuitive remote
  • Remote reliability issues
  • Slow interface and response
  • Poor viewing angles
  • Weak built-in speakers
👍 Picture quality 35
👎 Remote control 12
👍 Sound quality 10
👍 Ease of setup 8
👎 Viewing angles 5
👎 Performance speed 4

Scores

Portable
Sony
71
Samsung
87
Smart Home
Sony
81
Samsung
84
Budget
Sony
78
Samsung
81
Streaming
Sony
74
Samsung
76
Outdoor
Sony
68
Samsung
49
Sports
Sony
59
Samsung
66
Corporate
Sony
61
Samsung
57
Gaming
Sony
59
Samsung
58
Movies
Sony
50
Samsung
56

Specifications

Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"Samsung Q8F QN32Q8FAAFXZA 32"
Display
Size43"32"
Resolution4K4K
Panel TypeLEDQLED★
BacklightDirect LEDQLED
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Picture Quality
Contrast Ratio—Mega Contrast
Color Gamut—100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot
Color Depth—10-bit★
Motion TechMotionflow XR 240Motion Xcelerator
Processor4K Processor X1Q4 AI Processor
HDR
HDR FormatsHDR10, HLGQuantum HDR
Dolby Vision✗✗
HDR10+✗✗
HLG✓★✗
Gaming
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
VRR—VRR
ALLM✓✓
Game Mode✓✓
Smart TV
PlatformGoogle TVTizen
Voice AssistantGoogle AssistantAmazon Alexa, Bixby
Screen MirroringApple AirPlay 2SmartThings
Works With—Google Home, SmartThings
Audio
Speaker Config2.02
Wattage20W20W
Dolby Atmos✗✓★
Surround SoundDolby AtmosSimulated Surround
eARC✓✓
Connectivity
HDMI Ports4★3
HDMI Version2.12.1
USB Ports22
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E★Wi-Fi
Bluetooth5.3★Bluetooth
Ethernet✓✓
Optical Audio✓✓
VESA Mount200x200100x100
Power & Size
Power95W60W★
Energy Star✗✓★
Annual Energy180 kWh138 kWh★
Weight7.80 kg5.31 kg★

Pros & Cons

Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"

  • Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong smart (83rd percentile)83rd %ile

Samsung Q8F QN32Q8FAAFXZA 32"

  • Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
  • Strong audio (74th percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
  • Below average hdr (34th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"

Scores 72 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 40 specs.

Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43" Better at:

OutdoorCorporate

Samsung Q8F QN32Q8FAAFXZA 32" Better at:

BudgetMoviesSportsPortableSmart Home