Compare brands of TVs Sony and Samsung

At first glance, it may seem that TV models from famous brands, in general, do not differ much from each other. But in fact, there is a difference, and this fact is important for those who are versed in technology or, at least, appreciate image quality, complemented by wide functionality. Our experts studied the TV market in detail and compared two «monsters» of the electronics market: Sony and Samsung. About who turned out to be better, further.

About brands

The Japanese brand «came into being» back in 1946, when two enterprising Japanese created an enterprise that was still unknown to anyone, but soon sounded all over the world. Sony Corporation has always been famous not only for the reliability of its devices, but also for incredible innovation, the ability to open a new market and instantly conquer it with a product with an ideal ratio of quality and price.

In recent years, the company has pushed innovation into the background, preferring to increase production and promote existing TV models. Consumers value Sony equipment for its sleek and stylish design, a variety of options and high build quality.

The Korean brand is considered one of the largest industrial concerns in the world for the production of high-tech audio and video equipment, electronics, household appliances, etc. And, although the company was founded in the 30s, it began to develop the above products only after more than 30 years. Samsung TVs are popular among consumers primarily due to their excellent interface, picture quality, and variety of models.

Product Features

Consider the main characteristics of multifunctional TVs, taking into account the features of the Sony and Samsung brands, which consumers most often pay attention to.

Appearance

Both brands in question invariably delight with original, and sometimes quite unusual models. For example, not so long ago, Sony introduced a unique copy of the A1E TV, the design of which does not include a frame — after installation, it seems that it simply floats in the air. Samsung also likes to surprise consumers: the company once introduced a series of QLED TVs with invisible wires and the ability to merge with the wall surface when turned off.

Screen resolution

TV models with Full HD displays still remain the same standard, although products with a 4K display are gradually occupying an increasing niche in the market (they have already moved from the category of know-how to the category of a quite affordable product). Both Sony and Samsung offer consumers TV models that are practically the same in this aspect.

Operating system

Since 2015, all Samsung TVs have built-in the Tizen operating system. Its main features are a convenient and easy-to-use interface (Smart Hub) and a variety of software. But not everything is so rosy: pre-installed programs, unfortunately, cannot be removed. Sony uses Android TV in its TVs. Pros: Availability of apps from Google Play, built-in Chromecast technology, thanks to which you can transfer content from your mobile device directly to your TV.

Matrix type

The Sony brand actively uses OLED screens in its TV models (their developer, by the way, LG), while Samsung is developing its own product — a QLED display, which is distinguished by excellent performance and high quality.

Smart TV function

Both brands offer this option in their TV models presented in the middle price segment. Together with it, “in the load” comes support for additional applications, the ability to connect Wi-fi, etc.

Sound

Sony brand products, of course, outperform Samsung TVs in most points. Especially when it comes to surround sound and sound quality.

Compare the best

To get an idea of ​​how competitive the brands in question are, let’s compare several TV models that came out in 2019 and took leadership positions in their segment.

How to choose the right option?

In the absence of experience with products like multifunctional TVs from well-known brands, the process of choosing the right one can be by no means a pleasure. So, if we are talking about the budget segment. It is immediately necessary to understand that you should not expect super-high resolution and mega-sound from such devices. And the picture will be far from ideal, since the backlight in inexpensive models is built only in the side parts of the display.

Samsung offers quite good quality for a reasonable price, but, again, the prices for TVs will be slightly higher than in the budget category. As for Sony, the company sells the product at a high price.

But the middle price segment is already more interesting. The choice of a particular model will directly depend on the main preferences:

1. If you want to enjoy the quality of color reproduction, you should give preference to Sony, but Samsung offers the best contrast;

2. Interested in a high-quality model among products with a diagonal of no more than 40 inches — Samsung will please with a wide variety of products;

3. If you are attracted by high-quality, voluminous, “juicy” sound, “Japanese” should be the unequivocal choice;

4. If you prefer functionality, innovation, Sony will certainly please you with its products.

The premium segment is a separate issue. Both brands, Sony and Samsung, are constantly improving their TV sets, delighting with incredible innovation and luxurious design. To make a good choice, you have to, as they say, tighten up. And we will try to help simplify the task. So, what is good about Sony’s premium product:

1. unique design;

2. a wide range of TVs;

3. surround sound;

4. build quality;

5. implemented innovations;

6. realistic image.

In turn, Samsung “attacks” the electronics market at an accelerated pace due to no less advantageous advantages:

1. the quality of the operating system;

2. stylish design;

3. a variety of products not only with a standard, but also with a concave screen;

4. excellent video signal;

5. intelligent control.