Sony BRAVIA 5 K98XR50 98"
Sony
92 Overall Score
vs
Samsung QLED E1SAMQN43Q7F 42.5"
Samsung
18 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 5 K98XR50 98"
No customer feedback yet
Samsung QLED E1SAMQN43Q7F 42.5"
71 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
Most buyers are thrilled with the picture quality, sound, and value of this Samsung TV, calling it a beautiful upgrade for a bedroom or first smart TV. However, one verified reviewer had a strongly negative experience, reporting that the 4K feature causes distracting focus shifts and that the image is as pixelated as an old set. A few users also noted missing parts or difficulties connecting external audio systems.
Pros
- Great picture quality
- Good sound for bedroom
- Easy setup
- Amazing value for price
- Beautiful design
Cons
- 4K causes distracting focus shifts
- Pixelated image like old TV
- Missing parts and literature
- Difficult surround sound connection
- Poor user manual
Picture quality 7
Sound quality 3
Value for money 2
Ease of setup 2
Missing parts 1
Connectivity issues 1
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Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 5 K98XR50 98" | Samsung QLED E1SAMQN43Q7F 42.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 98" | 42.5" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED★ | QLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | — |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | Q4 AI Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓★ | — |
| Game Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | — |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | — |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | — |
| Works With | Apple AirPlay, Apple HomeKit | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 4.0 | — |
| Wattage | 40W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | — |
| eARC | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | — |
| HDMI Version | 2.1★ | 2.0 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | — |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 600x400 | — |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 600W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 790 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 68.99 kg | 7.12 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 5 K98XR50 98"
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Samsung QLED E1SAMQN43Q7F 42.5"
- Strong affordability (70th percentile)
- Strong hdr (69th percentile)
- Below average smart (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average audio (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average display (18th percentile)18th %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 5 K98XR50 98"
No current pricing available
Samsung QLED E1SAMQN43Q7F 42.5"
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 5 K98XR50 98"
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 19 of 38 specs.
