Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
Samsung F6000F UN40F6000FFXZA 40"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
The Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED TV receives mostly positive feedback for its picture quality, color, and ease of setup, especially among users upgrading from older models. However, several verified buyers report significant issues with brightness being too dim, a cheap-feeling remote, and a laggy interface compared to previous Sony TVs. A few users also mention poor antenna reception and complicated picture adjustments, leading to returns. Overall, it is seen as a solid mid-range option but not without notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and color
- Easy setup and installation
- Deep blacks with Mini LED
- Good value for the price
- Great for PS5 and gaming
Cons
- Low brightness even at max settings
- Cheap-feeling remote control
- Laggy interface compared to older models
- Poor antenna reception
- Complicated picture adjustments
Samsung F6000F UN40F6000FFXZA 40"
The Samsung TV receives generally positive feedback for picture quality, reliability, and smart features, especially for the price. However, several verified reviews note missing cables, inaccurate description (non-4K, no One Connect), and limited viewing angles with color degradation from the side. A few users also mention a dated remote control and lack of optical audio out.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Good value for the price
- Reliable performance over time
- Good sound quality
- Easy to mount on wall
Cons
- Missing cables in box
- Inaccurate product description (not 4K, no One Connect)
- Limited viewing angles with color shift from side
- Dated remote with unnecessary buttons
- No optical audio output
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" | Samsung F6000F UN40F6000FFXZA 40" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 40" |
| Resolution | 4K★ | FHD |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Contrast Ratio | 4,500:1 | — |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Object Tracking Sound Lite |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | HDR Compatible |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | Not Applicable |
| ALLM | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | SmartThings |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | SmartThings |
| Works With | Alexa, Google Home | Amazon Alexa, SmartThings, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 40W★ | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Virtual Surround Sound |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 2 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 185W | 64W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 319 kWh | 109 kWh★ |
| Weight | 17.69 kg | 5.85 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Samsung F6000F UN40F6000FFXZA 40"
- Strong smart (73rd percentile)
- Strong hdr (70th percentile)
- Strong social proof (69th percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 17 of 41 specs.