Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 57.5"
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K50S20M2 50"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 57.5"
The Samsung TV is generally well-received for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and great value for the price. Many users praise the crystal-clear resolution and easy setup, with some highlighting the convenience of smart home integration and free Samsung channels. However, a recurring complaint is the slow and laggy user interface, which can freeze between menus and apps, and the remote control is widely criticized for being unresponsive. A few users also noted motion blur during fast-action scenes like sports, and one reviewer mentioned the TV only lasted four years.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant colors and brightness
- Great value for the price
- Easy setup and installation
- Smart home integration
Cons
- Slow and laggy user interface
- Unresponsive remote control
- Motion blur during fast scenes
- Difficult setup for home page
- Lack of SP/DIF port
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K50S20M2 50"
The Sony Bravia 2 II receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its picture quality, color accuracy, and value for the price, especially for casual viewing and streaming. However, significant complaints include weak or poor sound quality, remote control issues (no number buttons, no backlight), and some reports of defects or missing stand parts. A few users experienced serious problems like sound cutting out or the TV failing within weeks, while others found it a great budget-friendly Sony option.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Vibrant colors
- Good value for price
- Easy setup
- Reliable performance
Cons
- Weak sound quality
- Remote lacks number buttons
- No backlit remote
- Missing stand parts
- Occasional software glitches
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 57.5" | Sony BRAVIA 2 II K50S20M2 50" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 57.5" | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Motionflow XR 240 |
| Processor | Crystal Processor 4K | 4K Processor X1 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | Auto Game Mode | HDMI 2.1 support |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio | DTS-X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 125W | 114W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 239 kWh | 209 kWh★ |
| Weight | 12.02 kg | 9.80 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 57.5"
- Strong smart (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong affordability (76th percentile)
- Strong hdr (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K50S20M2 50"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong affordability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000F 57.5"
No current pricing available
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K50S20M2 50"
Verdict
Scores 65 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 37 specs.
