Samsung U7900 Series UN43U7900FFXZA 43"
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 47.5"
What Buyers Say
Samsung U7900 Series UN43U7900FFXZA 43"
The Samsung TV receives mixed reviews, with many praising its picture quality, sound, and value for the price, especially for gaming and bedroom use. However, a significant number of users report issues with the smart TV interface being slow or unresponsive, remote control problems, and occasional hardware failures within months. Verified buyers tend to be more positive, while negative reviews often cite reliability concerns and misleading size claims.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Great sound quality
- Good value for money
- Easy setup
- Perfect for gaming
Cons
- Slow smart TV interface
- Remote control issues
- Hardware failures within months
- Misleading size claims
- Limited ports
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 47.5"
The Sony A90K OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, and excellent motion handling, especially for gaming and streaming. Users praise its responsive Google TV interface and solid build, though some note the high price and that competitors like LG C2 or Samsung S95B may offer better value for certain uses. A few initial complaints about skin tones and motion smoothing were later retracted after proper calibration, highlighting the TV's learning curve.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- Deep blacks and excellent contrast
- Great motion handling for gaming
- Responsive Google TV interface
- Solid build quality
Cons
- High price compared to competitors
- Not ideal for bright rooms
- Initial skin tone issues before calibration
- Motion smoothing artifacts at higher settings
- Sound not comparable to dedicated audio systems
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung U7900 Series UN43U7900FFXZA 43" | Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 47.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 48" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | OLED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | — | XR Triluminos Pro |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | X-Motion Clarity |
| Processor | Crystal Processor 4K | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+ | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 8.5 ms★ |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Bixby | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Miracast, Apple AirPlay |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | Google Home, Amazon Alexa |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | DTS Digital Surround |
| eARC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300mm x 300mm |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 166 kWh | 162 kWh★ |
| Weight | 6.40 kg★ | 13.43 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung U7900 Series UN43U7900FFXZA 43"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong hdr (70th percentile)
- Below average display (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 47.5"
- Strong smart (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gaming (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Samsung U7900 Series UN43U7900FFXZA 43"
No current pricing available
Sony BRAVIA XR48A90K 47.5"
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 38 specs.
