Samsung Q8F Series QN55Q8FAAFXZA 55"
Samsung
72 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"
Sony
69 Overall Score
Scores
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Corporate
Movies
Specifications
| Samsung Q8F Series QN55Q8FAAFXZA 55" | Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 55" | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | Edge LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator 144 Hz | Motionflow XR 240 |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | 4K Processor X1 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| VRR | FreeSync Premium | — |
| 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 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 40W★ | 95W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 249 kWh | 180 kWh★ |
| Weight | 13.88 kg | 7.80 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q8F Series QN55Q8FAAFXZA 55"
- Strong smart (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong smart (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Samsung Q8F Series QN55Q8FAAFXZA 55"0.141score per dollar
vs
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43"0.173score per dollar
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K43S20M2 43" offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Q8F Series QN55Q8FAAFXZA 55"
Scores 72 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 38 specs.
