Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50"
Samsung
61 Overall Score
vs
Sony BRAVIA 3 II K50XR30M2 50"
Sony
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50"
72 out of 100 high confidence 206 reviews
Overall, users are pleased with the picture quality, ease of setup, and value for money, with many praising the QLED display and smart features. However, some report issues with sound clarity, remote usability, and occasional software lag or freezing. A few negative experiences involve delivery problems, defective units, and customer service issues, but these are in the minority.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
- Great smart features
- Sleek design
Cons
- Sound clarity issues
- Remote control usability
- Software lag/freezing
- Limited settings
- Light bleed on blacks
Picture quality 25
Ease of setup 18
Value for money 12
Sound quality 10
Remote control 6
Software performance 5
Sony BRAVIA 3 II K50XR30M2 50"
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
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Specifications
| Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50" | Sony BRAVIA 3 II K50XR30M2 50" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 50" | 50" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED★ | LED |
| Backlight | QLED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | Mega Contrast | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% Color Volume with Quantum Dot | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Color Depth | 10-bit + FRC★ | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Motionflow XR |
| Processor | Q4 AI Processor | Cognitive Processor XR |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | Quantum HDR+ | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), Dolby Vision |
| 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 | Bixby | Gemini |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast |
| Works With | Google Home, SmartThings | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W★ | — |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Simulated Surround | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 202 kWh★ | 215 kWh |
| Weight | 23.80 kg | 11.20 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50"
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (75th percentile)
- Strong display (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
Sony BRAVIA 3 II K50XR30M2 50"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong audio (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong gaming (78th percentile)
Pricing
Samsung Q8F QN50Q8FAAFXZA 50"0.087score per dollar
vs
Sony BRAVIA 3 II K50XR30M2 50"0.111score per dollar
Sony BRAVIA 3 II K50XR30M2 50" offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 3 II K50XR30M2 50"
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 39 specs.
