Samsung QBC QB43C 43"
Samsung
55 Overall Score
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Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
Sony
79 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung QBC QB43C 43"
No customer feedback yet
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Sony A90K OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, and excellent motion handling, especially for gaming and streaming. Users praise its responsive Google TV interface and solid build, though some note the high price and that competitors like LG C2 or Samsung S95B may offer better value for certain uses. A few initial complaints about skin tones and motion smoothing were later retracted after proper calibration, highlighting the TV's learning curve.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and excellent contrast
- Great motion handling for gaming
- Responsive Google TV interface
- Solid build quality
Cons
- High price compared to competitors
- Not ideal for bright rooms
- Initial skin tone issues before calibration
- Motion smoothing artifacts at higher settings
- Sound not comparable to dedicated audio systems
Picture quality 8
Motion handling 5
Value for money 5
Smart tv interface 4
Build quality 3
Sound quality 3
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Specifications
| Samsung QBC QB43C 43" | Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 48" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | — | XR OLED Contrast Pro |
| Color Gamut | Dynamic Crystal Color | XR Triluminos Pro |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | X-Motion Clarity |
| Processor | Quantum Processor Lite 4K | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10+ | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | — | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | — | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 8.5 ms★ |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Not Applicable | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Miracast, Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | — | Google Home, Amazon Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Not Applicable | DTS Digital Surround |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 1000x700 | 300mm x 300mm |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 145 kWh★ | 162 kWh |
| Weight | 3.99 kg★ | 13.43 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung QBC QB43C 43"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (73rd percentile)
- Strong picture quality (71st percentile)
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 48"
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 40 specs.