Samsung QN70H Series QN43QN70HAFXZA 43"
Samsung
78 Overall Score
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Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
Sony
93 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung QN70H Series QN43QN70HAFXZA 43"
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Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
72 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
The Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED TV receives mostly positive feedback for its picture quality, color, and ease of setup, especially among users upgrading from older models. However, several verified buyers report significant issues with brightness being too dim, a cheap-feeling remote, and a laggy interface compared to previous Sony TVs. A few users also mention poor antenna reception and complicated picture adjustments, leading to returns. Overall, it is seen as a solid mid-range option but not without notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality and color
- Easy setup and installation
- Deep blacks with Mini LED
- Good value for the price
- Great for PS5 and gaming
Cons
- Low brightness even at max settings
- Cheap-feeling remote control
- Laggy interface compared to older models
- Poor antenna reception
- Complicated picture adjustments
Picture quality 12
Brightness 4
Ease of setup 6
Remote quality 3
Interface speed 2
Value for money 5
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Specifications
| Samsung QN70H Series QN43QN70HAFXZA 43" | Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QD-Mini-LED★ | Mini-LED |
| Backlight | Mini-LED | Mini-LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 4,500:1 |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume | XR Triluminos Pro |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Processor | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | Not Applicable | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Bixby, Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | SmartThings | Alexa, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 4.0 |
| Wattage | 20W | 40W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | — | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 120W★ | 185W |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 147 kWh★ | 319 kWh |
| Weight | 8.10 kg★ | 17.69 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung QN70H Series QN43QN70HAFXZA 43"
- Strong smart (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong hdr (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong picture quality (79th percentile)
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong picture quality (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Pricing
Samsung QN70H Series QN43QN70HAFXZA 43"0.164score per dollar
vs
Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"0.093score per dollar
Samsung QN70H Series QN43QN70HAFXZA 43" offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 5 K55XR50 55"
Scores 93 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.
