42-inch Sony QLED / LCD TVs – Test Rankings

Last updated:
09/09/2026
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Review Sony BRAVIA 2 II (S25M2) Main photo

Available screen sizes: 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, 75”

Technology: LCD IPS, White LED

Brand: SONY

Verdict:

The Sony Bravia 2 II is a TV that’s best suited to simple, everyday use. And we suspect many people will pick it mainly for Google TV. The system gives access to a huge number of apps and streaming services, and you also get Chromecast, AirPlay and convenient voice search. The TV itself may not run as fast as pricier Sony models, but in terms of functionality there’s little to complain about. Impo...

Rating

5.8/10

Movies and series in UHD quality

5.2

Classic TV, YouTube

5.2

Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

5.5

Gaming on console

6.2

TV as a computer monitor

6.0

Watching in bright light

4.8

Utility functions

6.6

Apps

9.6

Sound quality

6.1

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Review SONY BRAVIA 3 II (XR35M2) Main photo

Available screen sizes: 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, 75”, 85”, 100”

Technology: LCD VA, PFS LED

Brand: SONY

Verdict:

The Sony Bravia 3 II is a TV where you can quickly see what the manufacturer had in mind for this model. It’s meant above all to be a sensible Bravia for gaming, and in that respect the changes are quite significant. Sony has finally fixed one of the biggest headaches of its TVs, namely having only two full HDMI 2.1 ports. This one has four, and that alone makes the Bravia 3 II a much more conveni...

Rating

7.0/10

Movies and series in UHD quality

6.5

Classic TV, YouTube

6.3

Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

6.7

Gaming on console

8.1

TV as a computer monitor

7.2

Watching in bright light

5.8

Utility functions

7.9

Apps

9.6

Sound quality

6.8

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Review SONY BRAVIA 3 Main photo

Available screen sizes: 43”, 55”, 65”, 75”, 85”

Technology: LCD IPS, PFS LED

Brand: SONY

Verdict:

Sony Bravia 3 is a television that brings several important improvements over its predecessor while still staying true to its core. The biggest change is the design – slim bezels and sturdy metal legs make it look modern and fit much better in a living room than the X75WL. The improved colours thanks to the PFS filter and really good upscaling are also a plus. It is particularly with lower-quality...

Rating

6.0/10

Movies and series in UHD quality

5.4

Classic TV, YouTube

5.3

Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

5.7

Gaming on console

6.4

TV as a computer monitor

6.0

Watching in bright light

4.9

Utility functions

6.6

Apps

9.6

Sound quality

6.5

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Review Sony X75WL Main photo

Available screen sizes: 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, 75”

Technology: LCD IPS, White LED

Brand: SONY

Verdict:

The Sony X75WL model is a 2023 television that is being continued into 2024 by the Japanese company Sony. It offers many positive features. For example, with the Google TV system, users can enjoy broad access to apps like Netflix, YouTube, or Amazon Prime Video and more! The apps are easily accessible, and full integration with the Play Store allows downloading many additional apps, including game...

Rating

5.9/10

Movies and series in UHD quality

5.6

Classic TV, YouTube

5.3

Sports broadcasts (TV and apps)

5.5

Gaming on console

5.7

TV as a computer monitor

6.0

Watching in bright light

4.6

Utility functions

7.7

Apps

9.6

Sound quality

6.9

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