Poor | Average | Good | Excellent | |
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Screen size | 50 in Best: Axen 8682442100917 Screen size: 123 in | |||
Refresh rate | 100 Hz Best: Panasonic TC-P55VT60 Refresh rate: 3000 Hz | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px Best: Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px |
Panel design | Flat |
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Screen size | 50.0 in |
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |
Screen Technology | LCD |
LCD Backlighting | LED |
Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
Refresh rate | 100.0 Hz |
HDR | no |
Panel Type | VA |
HD ready 1080p (Full HD) | yes |
Motion enhancement (Frequency/Index) | yes |
Ultra HD certified (UHD/4K) | no |
Internet features |
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Smart Tv | yes |
USB recording feature | yes |
Picture-in-Picture | no |
3D Support | yes |
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3D Technology type | Active 3D |
Glasses Included | yes |
Number of glasses pairs | 2 |
Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | yes |
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Built-in or included WiFi adapter | Built-in |
Wi-Fi standards |
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DLNA | yes |
Streaming standards | Miracast |
NFC | yes |
Ethernet | yes |
Bluetooth | yes |
Width | 43.94 in |
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Weight | 32.63 lb |
Type of index/Measurement method | Sony MotionFlow XR 800 |
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File formats supported | JPEG/JPG |
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Image frequency |
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Tuner type |
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Analogue TV tuner | yes |
Digital TV tuner | yes |
Speaker System | 2-channel |
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File formats supported |
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Headphone output | yes |
Vesa mount | yes |
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HDMI port | yes |
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Number of HDMI ports | 4 |
USB | yes |
Number of USB ports | 2 |
USB 2.0 ports | 2 |
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 |
Analogue RCA stereo input | yes |
Analogue RCA stereo output | no |
Audio return channel (ARC) | yes |
Digital coaxial port | no |
Digital optical port | yes |
MHL | yes |
Colour of product |
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Energy class | A++ |
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Annual Energy Use | 71.0 kWH/year |
Power Consumption Sleep | 0.5 W |
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Power Consumption Max | 100.0 W |
Connecting 9V/12V/14V | no |
File formats supported |
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Video quality standards |
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