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Sony Bravia KD-55XE8596

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User ratings:
38
4.1 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
23 %
4 stars
60 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.3 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
60 %
4 stars
40 %
3 stars
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Pros

  • excellent HD and standard dynamic range performance
  • The greyscale and colour temperature for white were good and the tone mapping was effective
  • good contrast performance

Cons

  • s horribly ill-conceived flush-finish buttons
  • Its interface is also cumbersome and sluggish
  • lack of glass and metal in its predominantly plastic bodywork

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 55 in
  • 3840, 2160 px
  • LCD
  • 120 Hz
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes

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Sony Bravia KD-55XE8596 - Pros & Cons

Sony Bravia KD-55XE8596

Pros

  • excellent HD and standard dynamic range performance
  • The greyscale and colour temperature for white were good and the tone mapping was effective
  • good contrast performance
  • excellent video processing and decent motion handling
  • sound quality and energy consumption are
  • lighter and easier to setup and move

Cons

  • s horribly ill-conceived flush-finish buttons
  • Its interface is also cumbersome and sluggish
  • lack of glass and metal in its predominantly plastic bodywork
  • exorbitant price tags
  • 55XE8596 is certainly not an HDR disaster
  • full-screen home screen is cluttered and messy
  • it's a bit flimsy
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • the Sony logo and an indicator light
  • lack of any local dimming
  • lack of a direct LED backlight and local dimming

Sony Bravia KD-55XE8596 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
55 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconBrightness
400 cd/m²
Best:
Samsung QE75Q900RAT
Brightness: 4000 cd/m²
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-55XE8596 - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size55.0 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
LCD BacklightingLED
Diode placingEdge light
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate120.0 Hz
HDRyes
HDR FormatHDR 10
Brightness400.0 cd/m²
Response time32.0 ms
Panel TypeIPS
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
  • Amazon Prime Video
  • Web Browser
  • Facebook
  • HBO GO
  • Netflix
  • Skype
  • Spotify
  • Twitter
  • Vimeo
  • YouTube
  • Browser
  • SVT Play
  • Viaplay
Smart Tvyes
Smartphone Remote Supportyes
USB recording featureyes
Local dimmingno
Picture-in-Pictureno
Built-in hard driveyes
Time-shiftyes
HbbTVyes
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3d technology
3D Supportno
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Built-in or included WiFi adapterBuilt-in
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
DLNAyes
Streaming standards
  • Google Cast
  • Miracast
  • WiDi
NFCno
Ethernetyes
USByes
Bluetoothyes
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Body with stand
Height30.31 in
Width48.43 in
Weight42.99 lb
Depth9.84 in
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Frame interpolation
Type of index/Measurement methodSony MotionFlow XR 1000
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Image
File formats supported
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
Image frequency
  • 24p
  • 30p
  • 50p
  • 60p
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Tuner
Tuner type
  • DVB-C
  • DVB-S
  • DVB-S2
  • DVB-T
  • DVB-T2
  • 2nd gen.
CI+yes
CI+ version1.3
Dual tunerno
Support for CI/CA moduleyes
Analogue TV tuner yes
Digital TV tuner yes
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Audio properties
Audio decoders
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Dolby Digital Plus
Speaker System
2-channel
File formats supported
  • AAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • WAV
Headphone outputyes
Subtitles formats
  • SUB
  • TXT
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
USB 3.0 ports1
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Number of composite Inputs1
VGA portno
S-video portno
DVI portno
DisplayPortno
Analogue 3.5mm portno
Analogue RCA stereo inputno
Analogue RCA stereo outputno
Audio return channel (ARC)yes
Digital coaxial portno
Digital optical portyes
HDCP-version2.2
SCARTno
MHLno
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Body without stand
Height28.35 in
Weight41.01 lb
Depth2.36 in
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA
Annual Energy Use139.0 kWH/year
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Power
Power Consumption Sleep0.5 W
Power Consumption Eco0.5 W
Power Consumption Max180.0 W
Connecting 9V/12V/14Vno
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Video
File formats supported
  • AVC/H.264
  • AVI
  • DivX
  • FLV
  • H.265
  • MKV
  • MOV
  • MPEG1
  • MPEG2
  • MPEG4
  • WMV
  • VC-1
  • Xvid
  • 3GP/3GPP
  • AVCHD
  • HEVC/H.265
  • Matroska
  • TS
  • WMV9 HD
Video quality standards
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p

Sony Bravia KD-55XE8596 - Q&A (2)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What’s your experience with Sony TVs? I own one and love it!
    tiffany_hettinger
    over 1 year ago
    Many people have opinions about every brand, but Sony TVs are usually rated well.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can I watch Netflix on Bravia KD-55XE8596
    dario.yost
    over 1 year ago
    If your TV can connect to the Internet, you can watch Netflix on it. To watch Netflix on your TV, you'll need a good internet connection and a subscription to Netflix. You'll also need to set up your TV to connect to the internet and find the Netflix app. If you can't find the Netflix app or if it's not listed as a supported app, check with the company that made your TV to see if it can be added. Once you have everything set up, you'll be able to watch your favorite shows and movies on your TV just like you would on a smart TV.
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