Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000H 43"
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65"
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
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000H 43"
Overall, buyers are pleased with the picture quality, brightness, and ease of use of this Samsung TV, with several praising its value and features. However, a few users report issues with slow video processing, limited settings, audio sync problems, and a lack of an HDMI cable, which temper the otherwise positive sentiment.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Bright and clear display
- Easy to set up and use
- Great value for money
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Slow video processing
- Limited settings options
- Audio sync issues
- No HDMI cable included
- Loud remote button clicks
Scores
Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 2 II K65S20M2 65" | Samsung Crystal UHD U8000H 43" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 65" | 43" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | LED | LED |
| Backlight | Direct LED | Edge LED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Motion Tech | Motionflow XR 240 | Motion Xcelerator |
| Processor | 4K Processor X1 | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG | HDR10+ |
| Dolby Vision | ✗ | ✗ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | — |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Tizen |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay 2 |
| Works With | Apple AirPlay, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Google Home | Apple AirPlay, Alexa, Google Assistant, Samsung SmartThings, Google Chromecast, Bixby |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.0 | — |
| Wattage | 20W | 20W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓★ | — |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X | — |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4★ | 3 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | ✓★ | — |
| Optical Audio | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 200x200 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 189W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | — |
| Annual Energy | 309 kWh★ | — |
| Weight | 19.69 kg | 6.49 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000H 43"
- Strong affordability (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (76th percentile)
- Strong smart (75th percentile)
- Strong hdr (69th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000H 43" offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 37 specs.
