Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"
Sony
72 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Q8F QN32Q8FAAFXZA 32"
Samsung
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"
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Samsung Q8F QN32Q8FAAFXZA 32"
72 out of 100 high confidence 228 reviews
The Samsung 32" Q8F QLED TV receives largely positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and good sound, especially for a small TV. Many users upgraded from older models and were very satisfied, praising the easy setup and smart features. However, a significant number of reviewers reported issues with the remote control, which is described as small, non-intuitive, and sometimes faulty. Other recurring complaints include a slow interface, poor viewing angles, and a few cases of serious screen failures and customer service problems.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Good sound for size
- Easy setup
- Smart features and apps
Cons
- Small, non-intuitive remote
- Remote reliability issues
- Slow interface and response
- Poor viewing angles
- Weak built-in speakers
Picture quality 35
Remote control 12
Sound quality 10
Ease of setup 8
Viewing angles 5
Performance speed 4
Scores
Portable
Smart Home
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Streaming
Outdoor
Sports
Corporate
Gaming
Movies
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43" | Samsung Q8F QN32Q8FAAFXZA 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 32" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | QLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | QLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | — | Mega Contrast |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motionflow XR 240 | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | 4K Processor X1 | Q4 AI Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG | Quantum HDR |
| 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 | Amazon Alexa, Bixby |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | SmartThings |
| Works With | — | Google Home, SmartThings |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2 |
| Wattage | 20W | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos | Simulated Surround |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 100x100 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 95W | 60W★ |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Annual Energy | 180 kWh | 138 kWh★ |
| Weight | 7.80 kg | 5.31 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong smart (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Samsung Q8F QN32Q8FAAFXZA 32"
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Strong audio (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"
Scores 72 overall, wins 2 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 40 specs.