Name: Bravia KD-55XE9005
Brand: Sony
SKU: 40459
Rating: 4.2 (39 reviews)

4.4

based on all reviews

Build Quality The build quality is very good
A good performance for a subtopper
The color range is top and the color reproduction is almost flawless

all keys are behind a rubbery top and have a very low profile
clear shades tend progressively a little too much towards a cooler color temperature
the profile still looks pretty narrow

Panel design: Flat
Screen size: 55 in
Resolution: 3840, 2160 px
Screen technology: LCD
Refresh rate: 100 Hz
Hdr: yes
Smart tv: yes
Wireless network (wi-fi): yes

Sony Bravia KD-55XE9005 - Pros & Cons

Build Quality The build quality is very good
A good performance for a subtopper
The color range is top and the color reproduction is almost flawless
gives the smart TV platform a more pleasant and smoother experience
Dynamic Range gives SDR image a very nice HDR style
The calibration in the Cinema Pro setting is excellent
excellent performance for a very decent price
ensure that your DVDs look pretty good
XE90 gets a very good 515 nits
better local dimming feature and better reflection handling
color accuracy is also good
The construction is very good with screws used to ensure good support
a better input lag and a faster response time
X900E is brighter and has better reflection handling
The TV is responsive and has very fluid motion
It looks good
The metal stand supports the TV well and is very stable
wide color gamut which is good for HDR content
it dazzles with clarity and punch
neon highlights and generally looks superb
UHD picture quality is superb
good stereo separation and a reasonable amount of full
subjective detail and texture
and good quality broadcasts looked excellent
The design is attractive and the build quality is impressive
The simple tile based structure is very easy to navigate
incredible picture accuracy and a fantastic HDR performance
images were detailed with deep blacks
good highlights and natural colours

all keys are behind a rubbery top and have a very low profile
clear shades tend progressively a little too much towards a cooler color temperature
the profile still looks pretty narrow
You do not get Dolby Vision
the interface looks unnecessarily large
degradation of the image when viewed at an angle
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
image retention is not a deal breaker in any way
The retention is really faint and not as strong as seen on some IPS TVs
The white balance is slightly too warm
Sony KD-49XE9005 is not a sub-standard television
over-sharpened and slightly processed look
It may not display this or other websites correctly
some haloing around bright objects against a dark background
seen on TVs that use a direct LED backlight
no CMS controls on Sony TVs
it lacks the X1 Extreme video processor and Dolby Vision
Selector Viewing Distance Calculator Input Lag Database
cumbersome tricks required to light a screen from the side
implementation was heavy-handed and obvious
HDR remastering is not a user adjustable feature
generation HDR LED sets often struggled in their quest to deliver peak highlights
limited to super-large screen sizes
it can also add unwanted artefacts

Sony Bravia KD-55XE9005 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	55 in Best: Axen 8682442100917 Screen size: 123 in
Brightness	900 cd/m² Best: Samsung QE75Q900RAT Brightness: 4000 cd/m²
Refresh rate	100 Hz Best: Panasonic TC-P55VT60 Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
Resolution	3840 x 2160 px Best: Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

Sony Bravia KD-55XE9005 - Full Specifications

Panel design	Flat
Screen size	55.0 in
Resolution	3840 x 2160 px
Screen Technology	LCD
LCD Backlighting	LED
Diode placing	Backlight
Aspect ratio	16:9
Refresh rate	100.0 Hz
HDR	yes
HDR Format	HDR 10 HLG HDR 10
Brightness	900.0 cd/m²
Panel Type	VA
HD ready 1080p (Full HD)	yes
Quantum dot display	yes
Motion enhancement (Frequency/Index)	yes
Ultra HD certified (UHD/4K)	yes

Operating System	Android TV
Internet features	Amazon Prime Video Web Browser Netflix Spotify YouTube Facebook SVT Play Viaplay Vimeo Browser
Smart Tv	yes
Smartphone Remote Support	yes
USB recording feature	yes
Local dimming	yes
Picture-in-Picture	no
HbbTV	yes

3D Support	no

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Built-in or included WiFi adapter	Built-in
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a 802.11ac 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
DLNA	yes
Streaming standards	Miracast
NFC	no
Ethernet	yes
USB	yes
Bluetooth	yes

Height	30.39 in
Width	48.35 in
Weight	39.9 lb
Depth	10.2 in

Type of index/Measurement method	Sony MotionFlow XR 1000

File formats supported	GIF JPEG/JPG PNG
Image frequency	24p 30p 50p 60p

Tuner type	DVB-C DVB-S DVB-S2 DVB-T DVB-T2
CI+	yes
CI+ version	1.3
Dual tuner	yes
Support for CI/CA module	yes
Analogue TV tuner	yes
Digital TV tuner	yes

Audio decoders	Dolby Digital 5.1 Dolby Digital Plus
Speaker System	2-channel
File formats supported	AAC AIFF FLAC MP3 WAV WMA WAV
Headphone output	yes
Voice control	yes

Vesa mount	yes
Vesa interface type	300x300mm

HDMI port	yes
Number of HDMI ports	4
HDMI version	2.0
USB	yes
Number of USB ports	3
USB 2.0 ports	2
USB 3.0 ports	1
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs	1
Number of composite Inputs	1
VGA port	no
S-video port	no
DVI port	no
DisplayPort	no
Analogue 3.5mm port	yes
Number of analogue 3.5mm inputs	1
Analogue RCA stereo input	no
Analogue RCA stereo output	no
Audio return channel (ARC)	yes
Digital coaxial port	no
Digital optical port	yes
HDCP-version	2.2
SCART	no
MHL	yes

Height	27.83 in
Weight	37.26 lb
Depth	2.36 in
Colour of product	Black Silver White

Energy class	A
Annual Energy Use	151.0 kWH/year

Power Consumption Sleep	0.5 W
Power Consumption Eco	0.5 W
Power Consumption Max	189.0 W
Connecting 9V/12V/14V	no

File formats supported	AVC/H.264 AVCHD AVI DivX H.265 MKV MOV MPEG1 MPEG2 MPEG4 TS WMV Xvid 3GP/3GPP HEVC/H.265 Matroska WMV9 HD
Video quality standards	480i 480p 576i 576p 720p 1080i 1080p 2160p

Sony Bravia KD-55XE9005 - Q&A (2)

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Productz
over 1 year ago
What do you like or dislike about Sony TVs?
kory_witting
over 1 year ago
I think Sony’s TVs are overrated. I have heard a lot of people say that Sony makes great televisions, but I disagree. The picture quality is not as clear as some of their competitors and the price point is too high for what you get in return.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Can I watch Netflix on Bravia KD-55XE9005
charley.west
over 1 year ago
If your TV is listed as a smart TV, it should be able to connect to the internet and run apps like Netflix. To watch Netflix on your TV, you'll need to have a good internet connection and a subscription to Netflix. You can check with the company that made your TV to see if it can be added or if it's not supported on your specific model. 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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Sony Bravia KD-55XE9005 Sony - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.5

Based on 6 reviews

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5.0

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The Sony 55XE9005 might just be the best TV you can buy for the price in 2017. The direct backlit screen with local dimming delivers outstanding picture quality, whether showing HDR or normal video content. And with a smart, premium design, the benefits of Android TV, and a decent audio system, it's got the lot.