Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
Samsung U8000 Series CRT3SAMUN43U8000FRB 43"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
This Sony TV earns high marks for its vivid picture quality, clear sound, and excellent build reliability, with many owners reporting years of trouble-free use. While some users experienced minor backlight bleed or initial setup issues with external devices, the overwhelming majority praise the brand for delivering a premium experience at a reasonable price.
Pros
- Vivid and stunning picture quality
- Clear and perfect sound
- Long-lasting durability and reliability
- Easy and smooth setup
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Minor backlight bleed in corners
- Initial setup issues with external devices
- Customer service hang-up experience
- Remote control could be improved
Samsung U8000 Series CRT3SAMUN43U8000FRB 43"
Most users are satisfied with the picture quality and sound, finding the TV easy to set up and use. However, there are significant concerns about packaging and shipping, with multiple reports of damaged screens upon arrival. Customer service response to these issues has been inconsistent, leaving some users frustrated.
Pros
- Crisp picture quality
- Great sound
- Easy setup
- Clear screen
- Good graphics
Cons
- Damaged screen on arrival
- Poor packaging
- Inconsistent customer service
- Bluetooth pairing issues
- No paper instructions
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65" | Samsung U8000 Series CRT3SAMUN43U8000FRB 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | over 1 billion vibrant colors |
| Motion Tech | Motionflow XR 240 | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | 4K Processor X1 | Crystal Processor 4K |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10+, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Bixby, Alexa, Google |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | AirPlay 2, Tap View |
| Works With | Apple AirPlay, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Google Home | Alexa, Google Home, Apple HomeKit |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | Object Tracking Sound Lite, Q-Symphony |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 189W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 309 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 19.69 kg | 6.62 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong audio (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Samsung U8000 Series CRT3SAMUN43U8000FRB 43"
- Strong affordability (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong hdr (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong smart (73rd percentile)
- Below average display (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 38 specs.