Sony K43S25M2PB
Published date: 18/Sept/2026
Published date: 18/Sept/2026
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Key Features
Sony K43S25M2PB
Key Features
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Who Should Buy This
- Bedroom and second-room viewers wanting a compact Sony 4K set
- Google TV users wanting Chromecast and AirPlay built in
- PS5 owners wanting ALLM on all four HDMI inputs at 60Hz
- Soundbar buyers wanting eARC plus Dolby Atmos and DTS:X passthrough
- Aerial, cable and satellite viewers wanting all three tuners and a PVR
Who Should Skip It
- Gamers wanting 120Hz or HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for current consoles
- Film fans wanting Dolby Vision or an OLED or mini-LED panel
- Anyone expecting more than a 2 x 10 W built-in speaker system
- Buyers wanting a bright HDR picture rather than basic HDR10 support
What Experts Says
Overall Assessment and Positioning
The Sony K43S25M2PB is the 43-inch model of the 2026 BRAVIA 2 II, the entry rung of Sony's BRAVIA range below the mini-LED BRAVIA 5 and the OLED BRAVIA 8 lines, sold in 43, 50, 55, 65 and 75-inch sizes. It is a straightforward 60 Hz 4K LCD bought for the Sony processing, the Google TV platform and the connectivity rather than for panel technology, and Sony's own spec sheet is candid about that.
Key Strengths and Standout Features
The 4K Processor X1 with 4K X-Reality PRO upscaling and Motionflow XR processing handles broadcast and streamed HD, with HDR10 and HLG support and Sony's Dynamic Contrast Enhancer on a 60 Hz panel. Four HDMI inputs all carry ALLM, one with eARC, alongside two USB ports, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and Ethernet. Sound is a 2 x 10 W open-baffle system that decodes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, Google TV brings the app catalogue with Chromecast, AirPlay and Apple HomeKit support, and the DVB-T2, DVB-C and DVB-S2 tuners with a CI+ slot and single-tuner PVR recording cover every UK broadcast route without a box.
Value Proposition and Who It's Best Suited For
At around 7.8 kg, 79 mm deep on a 200 x 200 mm bracket, with a stated energy class of E, 46 W on-mode draw in SDR and 65 W in HDR, it is an easy set to place and to run. The honest qualifications are the ones the spec sheet states: a 60 Hz panel with no HDMI 2.1 or VRR, no Dolby Vision, and modest built-in speakers. For a buyer who wants a compact, well-connected 4K Sony for a bedroom, kitchen or study, it covers the basics with a premium-brand interface; anyone who cares about contrast, HDR brightness or console gaming should step up to the BRAVIA 5 or an OLED.
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ChoiceWise Scores: 70 Out Of 100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sony states a 60 Hz panel with Motionflow XR 200/240 Hz processing, so it is not a high-refresh gaming television, although ALLM is listed on all four HDMI inputs.
Four HDMI inputs, one with eARC/ARC for a soundbar, plus two USB ports, an optical digital output and Ethernet.
No, Sony lists HDR10 and HLG for this model; Dolby Vision is not stated.
Google TV, with Chromecast built in, Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKit support, and voice control listed.
A 2 x 10 W open-baffle speaker system that decodes Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, DTS:X and the DTS-HD formats, with eARC for passing them to a soundbar.
Yes, it has DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2 tuners with a CI+ slot, an electronic programme guide and a single-tuner PVR recording function.
Energy class E in SDR and G in HDR, with a stated on-mode power demand of 46 W in SDR and 65 W in HDR, 0.5 W in standby and about 46 kWh per 1,000 hours.
About 7.8 kg, 958 mm wide, 570 mm tall and 79 mm deep, and it takes a 200 x 200 mm VESA mount or its slim T-shape stand.
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