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Sony Bravia KD-49XE8396

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3.9 out of 5
45 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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  • excellent HD and standard dynamic range performance

Cons

  • full-screen home screen is cluttered and messy
  • exorbitant price tags
  • 55XE8596 is certainly not an HDR disaster
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Key specs

  • 49 in
  • 3840, 2160 px
  • LCD
  • 100 Hz
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
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Sony Bravia KD-49XE8396 - Pros & Cons

Sony Bravia KD-49XE8396

Pros

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  • excellent HD and standard dynamic range performance

Cons

  • full-screen home screen is cluttered and messy
  • exorbitant price tags
  • 55XE8596 is certainly not an HDR disaster
  • flimsy build isn't really noticeable from a typical viewing distance
  • it's a bit flimsy

Sony Bravia KD-49XE8396 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
49 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconRefresh rate
100 Hz
Best:
Panasonic TC-P55VT60
Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
IconResolution
3840 x 2160 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

Sony Bravia KD-49XE8396 - Full Specifications

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Display
Screen size49.0 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
LCD BacklightingLED
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate100.0 Hz
HDRyes
HDR FormatHDR 10
HD ready 1080p (Full HD)yes
Motion enhancement (Frequency/Index)yes
Ultra HD certified (UHD/4K)yes
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type200x200mm
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Body without stand
Colour of productBlack
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Frame interpolation
Type of index/Measurement methodSony MotionFlow XR 400
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Image
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
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Features
Operating SystemAndroid TV
Internet featuresNetflix
Smart Tvyes
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Built-in or included WiFi adapterBuilt-in
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA
Annual Energy Use118.0 kWH/year
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Power
Power Consumption Max85.0 W
Connecting 9V/12V/14Vno
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Video
Video quality standards
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p

Sony Bravia KD-49XE8396 - Q&A (2)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What are people saying about Sony TVs?
    robt_hand
    over 1 year ago
    I have had Sony TVs for years and absolutely love them.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    May I stream videos from Netflix on Bravia KD-49XE8396?
    chong.mann
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, this TV is a Smart TV, so you can stream Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime and many other video services.
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Sony Bravia KD-49XE8396 Sony - Editorial Reviews (1)

4.5
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Sony Bravia KD-49XE8396 Sony BRAVIA XE85 (KD-55XE8596) review
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Published: 10.07.2017
Sony BRAVIA XE85 (KD-55XE8596) review
4.5

A 4K HDR TV that doesn’t destroy your bank account

By John Archer
13 minute read

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