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Sony Bravia KD-55X8505B

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
12 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Pros

  • The picture is superbly detailed and very sharp - edges are nicely
  • The picture is nicely upscaled and the colours are just as nicely handled
  • Motion is fine for the most part

Cons

  • a bit too punchy for that
  • desert looks suitably grainy
  • the lack of local dimming

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 55 in
  • 3840, 2160 px
  • LCD
  • 100 Hz
  • no
  • yes
  • yes

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Sony Bravia KD-55X8505B - Pros & Cons

Sony Bravia KD-55X8505B

Pros

  • The picture is superbly detailed and very sharp - edges are nicely
  • The picture is nicely upscaled and the colours are just as nicely handled
  • Motion is fine for the most part
  • the picture is superbly detailed and razor sharp
  • Edges are well defined without looking processed
  • Colours are rich
  • but skin tones remain convincing
  • Picture Quality 1080p Input 1080p upscaling is great
  • Great picture quality in both a dark room and a bright room

Cons

  • a bit too punchy for that
  • desert looks suitably grainy
  • the lack of local dimming
  • It doesn't have the very biggest app offering
  • utterly unintuitive and more than a little frustrating
  • Selector Viewing Distance Calculator Input Lag Database
  • Crosstalk was generally faint and non-intrusive
  • narrow even by VA LCD standards
  • doesn't have the absolute best picture quality
  • Sony does have a weakness
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands

Sony Bravia KD-55X8505B - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
55 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-55X8505B - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size55.0 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
LCD BacklightingLED
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate100.0 Hz
HDRno
Panel TypeIPS
HD ready 1080p (Full HD)yes
Motion enhancement (Frequency/Index)yes
Ultra HD certified (UHD/4K)yes
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Features
Operating SystemAndroid TV
Internet features
  • Web Browser
  • Facebook
  • Netflix
  • Skype
  • Twitter
  • Vimeo
  • YouTube
Smart Tvyes
Smartphone Remote Supportyes
Video camerayes
USB recording featureyes
Local dimmingyes
Picture-in-Pictureyes
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3d technology
3D Supportyes
3D Technology type
Passive
Glasses Includedyes
Number of glasses pairs2
Can convert 2D to 3Dyes
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Built-in or included WiFi adapterBuilt-in
DLNAyes
Streaming standards
  • Google Cast
  • Miracast
NFCyes
Ethernetyes
Bluetoothyes
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Body with stand
Height30.91 in
Width48.5 in
Weight53.13 lb
Depth11.22 in
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Frame interpolation
Type of index/Measurement methodSony MotionFlow XR 200
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Image
File formats supported
  • JPEG/JPG
  • RAW
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
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Tuner
Tuner type
  • DVB-C
  • DVB-C2
  • DVB-S
  • DVB-S2
  • DVB-T
  • DVB-T2
CI+yes
Dual tunerno
Support for CI/CA moduleyes
Analogue TV tuner yes
Digital TV tuner yes
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Audio properties
Speaker System
2-channel
File formats supported
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
Headphone outputyes
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type300x300mm
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports4
HDMI version2.0
USByes
Number of USB ports3
USB 2.0 ports3
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Number of composite Inputs1
VGA portno
S-video portno
DVI portno
DisplayPortno
Analogue 3.5mm portyes
Analogue RCA stereo inputno
Analogue RCA stereo outputno
Audio return channel (ARC)yes
Digital coaxial portno
Digital optical portyes
MHLyes
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Body without stand
Height29.17 in
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
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Energy efficiency
Energy classB
Annual Energy Use193.0 kWH/year
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Power
Power Consumption Sleep0.3 W
Power Consumption Max282.0 W
Connecting 9V/12V/14Vno
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Video
File formats supported
  • AVC/H.264
  • AVCHD
  • AVI
  • H.265
  • MKV
  • MOV
  • MPEG1
  • MPEG2
  • MPEG4
  • WMV
  • Xvid
  • 3GP/3GPP
Video quality standards
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p

Sony Bravia KD-55X8505B - Q&A (2)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do consumers feel about Sony televisions?
    ena_jerde
    over 1 year ago
    I am happy with my Sony TV.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    May I stream videos from Netflix on Bravia KD-55X8505B?
    florance
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, you can use this TV to watch Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and others.
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