Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 43"
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
What Buyers Say
Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 43"
The Samsung 43" QLED TV is generally praised for its vibrant picture quality, easy setup, and great value, especially for bedroom use. However, several users report significant software issues, including a crippled operating system that fails to remember settings, problematic app integration, and a frustrating remote control. A few reviewers also mention sound problems and a premature failure, which tempers the overall positive sentiment.
Pros
- Vibrant picture quality
- Easy setup
- Great value for money
- Good for bedroom use
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Software doesn't remember settings
- Frustrating remote control
- Sound issues reported
- App integration problems
- Premature failure risk
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
The Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED receives strong praise for its exceptional picture quality, vivid colors, and deep blacks, making it ideal for dark rooms and sports. However, multiple users report frustrating issues with the remote control not working out of the box, app crashes, and limited external hard drive support, with customer service also drawing criticism.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Vivid and lifelike colors
- Deep blacks
- Great for dark rooms
- Excellent for sports
Cons
- Remote control issues (non-functional or too small)
- App crashes (Netflix, YouTube)
- No external hard drive support
- Difficult setup process
- Poor customer service
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 43" | Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | Quantum HDR | 4,500:1 |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | HGiG | VRR |
| 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 | 4.0 |
| Wattage | 20W | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Surround Sound, Spatial Audio | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 88W★ | 185W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 171 kWh★ | 407 kWh |
| Weight | 6.80 kg★ | 24.90 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 43"
- Strong smart (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong affordability (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong audio (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Samsung Q7F QN43Q7FAAFXZA 43" offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.
