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Sony Bravia KD-49XF9005

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User ratings:
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Consumer ratings:
4.5 / 5
Editorial reviews:
2
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2 editorial reviews
Only slight improvements on its predecessor, but they make this a belter of a TV.Read more
The Sony X900F is a great 4k TV with impressive picture quality, especially in a dark room due to the high native contrast ratio and full array local dimming sup...Read more
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Pros

  • higher contrast with increased picture quality
  • much wider viewing angles and better reflection handling
  • X900F has a faster response time which is great for fast action

Cons

  • The home menu is especially slow to open
  • the image degrades when viewed at an angle
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 49 in
  • 3840, 2160 px
  • LED
  • 120 Hz
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes

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Sony Bravia KD-49XF9005 - Pros & Cons

Sony Bravia KD-49XF9005

Pros

  • higher contrast with increased picture quality
  • much wider viewing angles and better reflection handling
  • X900F has a faster response time which is great for fast action
  • better black uniformity and better brightness
  • better peak brightness and better reflection handling
  • The stand supports the TV well and feels secure
  • better reflection handling and can flicker at 60Hz which
  • The build quality is very good and the TV feels solid
  • better reflection handling and can remove 24p
  • better local dimming and better black uniformity
  • better motion handling

Cons

  • The home menu is especially slow to open
  • the image degrades when viewed at an angle
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • viewing angles are poor
  • poor viewing angles
  • difficult not to picture someone manspreading on the train
  • splayed legs upon which it stands are rather attention-grabbing
  • should be turned off for all sources and signals

Sony Bravia KD-49XF9005 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
49 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconRefresh rate
120 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-49XF9005 - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size49.0 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
Screen TechnologyLED
LCD BacklightingLED
Diode placingBacklight
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate120.0 Hz
HDRyes
HDR Format
  • HDR 10
  • HLG
  • Dolby Vision
  • HDR 10
HD ready 1080p (Full HD)yes
Quantum dot displayno
Motion enhancement (Frequency/Index)yes
Ultra HD certified (UHD/4K)yes
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Features
Operating SystemAndroid TV
Internet features
  • SVT Play
  • Amazon Prime Video
  • Facebook
  • HBO GO
  • Browser
  • Netflix
  • Spotify
  • TV4 Play
  • Twitter
  • Vimeo
  • YouTube
Smart Tvyes
Smartphone Remote Supportyes
USB recording featureyes
Local dimmingyes
Picture-in-Pictureyes
Sleep timeryes
Built-in hard driveyes
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3d technology
3D Supportno
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
DLNAno
Streaming standards
  • Google Cast
  • Miracast
Ethernetyes
USByes
Bluetoothyes
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Body with stand
Height27.32 in
Width43.03 in
Weight31.97 lb
Depth10.55 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy classB
Annual Energy Use158.0 kWH/year
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Power
Ac Frequency50.0 Hz
Power Consumption Sleep0.5 W
Power Consumption Eco0.5 W
Power Consumption Max199.0 W
Connecting 9V/12V/14Vno
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Video
File formats supported
  • AVC/H.264
  • AVCHD
  • AVI
  • HEVC/H.265
  • Matroska
  • MOV
  • MPEG1
  • MPEG2
  • MPEG4
  • TS
  • WMV
  • Xvid
  • 3GP/3GPP
Video quality standards
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720i
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decoders
  • DTS
  • Dolby Digital
Speaker System
2-channel
File formats supported
  • AAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
Headphone outputyes
Voice controlyes
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type200x200mm
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports4
HDMI version2.0
USByes
Number of USB ports3
USB 2.0 ports2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inno
Number of composite Inputs1
VGA portno
DVI portno
Analogue 3.5mm portno
Audio return channel (ARC)yes
Digital optical portyes
HDCP-version2.2
MHLno
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Body without stand
Height24.76 in
Width43.03 in
Weight29.98 lb
Depth2.72 in
Colour of productBlack
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Shipping
Height29.45 in
Width46.69 in
Weight41.89 lb
Depth7.28 in
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Frame interpolation
TechnologyX-Motion Clarity
Type of index/Measurement methodSony MotionFlow XR 1000
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Image
File formats supported
  • BMP
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
CI+yes
Support for CI/CA moduleyes
Digital TV tuner yes

Sony Bravia KD-49XF9005 - Q&A (3)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What's the word on Sony TVs?
    belen_nolan
    over 1 year ago
    In my opinion, Sony TVs have a reputation for being of high quality and well reviewed.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Why is my Sony Bravia TV remote not working?
    wallace
    over 1 year ago
    Remove the batteries from the remote, and then clean the battery terminals. Reinsert the batteries. For Android TVs released in 2015 or later, updating the software of the remote control might solve the issue.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    May I stream videos from Netflix on Bravia KD-49XF9005?
    katia
    over 1 year ago
    Here are a few steps to take if you want to watch Netflix on your TV: 1) Check if your TV is smart. 2) Look for an app. 3) Use a streaming device.
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