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Sony Bravia KD-55XE8396

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A pretty affordable 55in 4K TV, but the HDR performance needs to be betterRead more
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Cons

  • Sony's comparative lack of punch is far less of an issue
  • TV has trouble when playing a lower quality standard definition broadcast
  • step-up from SDR to HDR is a very small one
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Key specs

  • 55 in
  • 3840, 2160 px
  • LCD
  • 100 Hz
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
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Sony Bravia KD-55XE8396 - Pros & Cons

Sony Bravia KD-55XE8396

Cons

  • Sony's comparative lack of punch is far less of an issue
  • TV has trouble when playing a lower quality standard definition broadcast
  • step-up from SDR to HDR is a very small one
  • lacks the brightness and contrast to really make the most of HDR content
  • not the smoothest service

Sony Bravia KD-55XE8396 - 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-55XE8396 - Full Specifications

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Display
Screen size55.0 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 type300x200mm
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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 Use147.0 kWH/year
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Power
Power Consumption Max106.0 W
Connecting 9V/12V/14Vno
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Video
Video quality standards
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p

Sony Bravia KD-55XE8396 - Q&A (1)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What's the deal with Sony TVs?
    malik
    over 1 year ago
    I’ve had TVs from Sony for years, and I’m always happy with their quality.
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Sony Bravia KD-55XE8396 Sony - Editorial Reviews (1)

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Sony Bravia KD-55XE8396 Home review
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Published: 28.07.2017
Home review
4.0

A pretty affordable 55in 4K TV, but the HDR performance needs to be better

By What Hi-Fi?
10 minute read

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