LG QNED 43QNED70A 43"
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6"
What Buyers Say
LG QNED 43QNED70A 43"
The LG 43" QNED 70A TV generally receives praise for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and good value for the price. However, many users are frustrated with the Magic Remote's gesture controls and lack of a mute button, and a significant number report Wi-Fi connectivity issues and streaming problems. While some find the setup easy, others complain about missing instructions and a complex interface.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Great value for the price
- Easy setup for many users
- Smooth and responsive interface
Cons
- Frustrating Magic Remote gestures
- No mute button on remote
- Wi-Fi connectivity issues
- Streaming and buffering problems
- Missing instructions and manuals
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6"
The Sony BRAVIA 9 is praised for its exceptional brightness, vibrant colors, and deep contrast, making it a standout Mini-LED TV for movies, shows, and gaming. A few users noted minor blooming, limited viewing angles, and audio sync issues, while many say it rivals or surpasses OLED in bright rooms. The built-in speaker quality and sleek design also impressed buyers.
Pros
- exceptional brightness
- vibrant colors and deep contrast
- impressive HDR performance
- immersive built-in speakers
- sleek minimalist design
Cons
- minor blooming in high-contrast scenes
- limited viewing angles compared to OLED
- audio sync issues with voices
- no warranty information provided
- premium price tag
Scores
Specifications
| LG QNED 43QNED70A 43" | Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 43" | 85" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | QLED | Mini-LED★ |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Color Gamut | Dynamic QNED Color | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Motion Tech | Dynamic Tone Mapping | XR Motion Clarity |
| Processor | Alpha 7 AI Processor Gen8 | XR Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✗ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| VRR | FreeSync, VRR | VRR |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | webOS | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Amazon Alexa | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2, Google Cast | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in |
| Works With | Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Apple Home | Google Home |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | 2.2.2 |
| Wattage | — | 70W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | Virtual 9.1.2 Up-mix | DTS:X |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.1★ |
| USB Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 200x200 | 400x400 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 120W★ | 345W |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 163 kWh★ | 759 kWh |
| Weight | 7.48 kg★ | 52.40 kg |
Pros & Cons
LG QNED 43QNED70A 43"
- Strong smart (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong audio (74th percentile)
- Strong display (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
Sony BRAVIA 9 K85XR90 84.6"
- Strong audio (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
LG QNED 43QNED70A 43" offers 9.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 39 specs.
