Samsung Crystal UN43AU8000FXZA 42.5"
Samsung
31 Overall Score
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Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
Sony
78 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Crystal UN43AU8000FXZA 42.5"
No customer feedback yet
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
86 out of 100 medium confidence 28 reviews
This Sony TV earns high marks for its vivid picture quality, clear sound, and excellent build reliability, with many owners reporting years of trouble-free use. While some users experienced minor backlight bleed or initial setup issues with external devices, the overwhelming majority praise the brand for delivering a premium experience at a reasonable price.
Pros
- Vivid and stunning picture quality
- Clear and perfect sound
- Long-lasting durability and reliability
- Easy and smooth setup
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Minor backlight bleed in corners
- Initial setup issues with external devices
- Customer service hang-up experience
- Remote control could be improved
Picture quality 12
Sound quality 6
Build quality and durability 5
Value for money 6
Setup and ease of use 4
Customer service 1
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Specifications
| Samsung Crystal UN43AU8000FXZA 42.5" | Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 42.5" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Backlight | LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Dynamic Crystal Color | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Motionflow XR 240 |
| Processor | Crystal Processor 4K | 4K Processor X1 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | — | FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | — | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Miracast | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | AirPlay 2 |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | — | 20W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✗ | ✗ |
| Surround Sound | — | DTS:X |
| eARC | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | ✓★ |
| Optical Audio | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 189W★ |
| Energy Star | — | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | — | 309 kWh★ |
| Weight | 8.89 kg★ | 19.69 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Crystal UN43AU8000FXZA 42.5"
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average display (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average gaming (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average audio (33rd percentile)
- Below average hdr (35th percentile)
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (77th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
Scores 78 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 38 specs.
