Samsung The Frame QN43LS03FAFXZA 43"
Samsung
55 Overall Score
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Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
Sony
92 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung The Frame QN43LS03FAFXZA 43"
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Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
75 out of 100 medium confidence 21 reviews
The Sony Bravia 5 Mini LED receives strong praise for its exceptional picture quality, vivid colors, and deep blacks, making it ideal for dark rooms and sports. However, multiple users report frustrating issues with the remote control not working out of the box, app crashes, and limited external hard drive support, with customer service also drawing criticism.
Pros
- Exceptional picture quality
- Vivid and lifelike colors
- Deep blacks
- Great for dark rooms
- Excellent for sports
Cons
- Remote control issues (non-functional or too small)
- App crashes (Netflix, YouTube)
- No external hard drive support
- Difficult setup process
- Poor customer service
Picture quality 5
Remote control issues 4
App stability 2
Setup experience 3
Build quality 3
Customer service 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Samsung The Frame QN43LS03FAFXZA 43" | Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | — | 1000 nits★ |
| Contrast Ratio | — | 4,500:1 |
| Color Gamut | Color Booster Pro | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Multiple Voice Assistants Compatible | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2 | 4.0 |
| Wattage | 43W★ | 40W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Yes★ | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 185W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 407 kWh★ |
| Weight | 19.00 kg★ | 24.90 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung The Frame QN43LS03FAFXZA 43"
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong audio (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong display (67th percentile)
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
- Strong hdr (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong audio (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 5 K65XR50 65"
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 40 specs.
