Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 42.5"
Hisense QD7 Series 50QD7QF 49.5"
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Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 42.5"
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Hisense QD7 Series 50QD7QF 49.5"
The Hisense QD7 series mini-LED TV generally receives high praise for its picture quality, brightness, and value for the price. Many users highlight the vibrant colors, sharpness, and easy setup, with several noting it's a significant upgrade over older TVs. However, some reviewers report issues with color accuracy out of the box, occasional stuttering on streaming apps, and a slow response to remote inputs. A few negative experiences involve a defective panel and a frustrating warranty process that requires destroying the TV rather than repairing it. Overall, it's seen as a great budget-friendly option with some caveats.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and brightness
- Great value for the price
- Vibrant and sharp colors
- Easy setup and intuitive interface
- Good sound quality from built-in speakers
Cons
- Color accuracy issues out of the box
- Occasional stuttering on streaming apps
- Slow response to remote inputs
- Frustrating warranty process requiring TV destruction
- HDMI port failure after driver update
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Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 42.5" | Hisense QD7 Series 50QD7QF 49.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42.5" | 49.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Full-Array LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Peak Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | Quantum HDR |
| Motion Tech | Motionflow XR 240 | Motion Rate 240 |
| Processor | 4K Processor X1 | Quantum HDR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | — | Amazon Alexa, Apple Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 95W★ | 180W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 180 kWh★ | 274 kWh |
| Weight | 7.80 kg★ | 10.79 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 42.5"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong smart (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong affordability (75th percentile)
Hisense QD7 Series 50QD7QF 49.5"
- Strong picture quality (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong smart (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong hdr (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong affordability (78th percentile)
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 42.5" wins 6 specs while Hisense QD7 Series 50QD7QF 49.5" wins 7.