Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 76.8"
TCL 4-Series 43S451 43"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 76.8"
The Sony BRAVIA XR A95L receives high praise for its stunning picture quality and impressive built-in sound, with several users calling it the best TV they've owned. However, a significant number of reviews report the sound failing within a year, and one critic notes it's overpriced for being a few model cycles behind the latest QD-OLED tech. Overall, sentiment is mixed: enthusiasts love the display, but reliability and value concerns temper enthusiasm.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Impressive built-in sound
- Great colors and details
- Best TV I've owned
- No sound bar needed
Cons
- Sound fails within a year
- Poor service support
- Overpriced for older tech
- Wall mount hassle for repairs
TCL 4-Series 43S451 43"
The TV receives mixed feedback: many buyers praise its value for money and quick delivery, but a significant number report missing accessories like the remote, batteries, and power cord, as well as physical damage such as bent screens or red marks. Some users note it appears refurbished, though this doesn't always affect functionality. A few complaints mention the remote not matching the advertised voice control or the TV not being true 4K.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Quick delivery
- Functions as advertised
- Good picture quality
- Exactly as expected
Cons
- Missing accessories (remote, batteries, power cord)
- Physical damage (bent screen, cracks)
- Red mark on screen
- Remote not voice control as advertised
- Not true 4K
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 76.8" | TCL 4-Series 43S451 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 77" | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | OLED★ | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 2000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | Near Infinite (Black Pixels Emit | — |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Max | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | XR OLED Motion technology | — |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision | HDR |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 8.5 ms★ | — |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri, Alexa, Hey Google |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay | AirPlay |
| Works With | Google Home, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.2 | — |
| Wattage | 60W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | DTS Digital Surround, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, DTS:X | — |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 60W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 299 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 35.20 kg | 11.00 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA XR77A95L 76.8"
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong picture quality (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong audio (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong hdr (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
TCL 4-Series 43S451 43"
- Strong connectivity (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 42 specs.