Samsung QBC QB43C 43"
Samsung
54 Overall Score
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Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
Sony
80 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung QBC QB43C 43"
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 QBC QB43C 43" | Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Direct LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | Dynamic Crystal Color | — |
| Motion Tech | Motion Xcelerator | Motionflow XR 240 |
| Processor | Quantum Processor Lite 4K | 4K Processor X1 |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10+ | HDR10, HLG |
| Dolby Vision | — | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✓★ | ✗ |
| HLG | — | ✓★ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | — | VRR |
| ALLM | — | ✓★ |
| Game Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Tizen | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Not Applicable | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | SmartThings | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | — | Apple AirPlay, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wattage | 20W | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓★ |
| Surround Sound | Not Applicable | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 1000x700 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | — | 189W★ |
| Energy Star | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 145 kWh★ | 309 kWh |
| Weight | 11.34 kg★ | 19.69 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung QBC QB43C 43"
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong affordability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong picture quality (72nd percentile)
- Below average display (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average hdr (34th percentile)
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong audio (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Samsung QBC QB43C 43"0.218score per dollar
vs
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"0.123score per dollar
Samsung QBC QB43C 43" offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
Scores 80 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 39 specs.
