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Sony KD-43X8305C

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Pros

  • Colours are superb and images sharp with HD upscaling
  • The video processing is also very strong
  • X8305C is blessed with top-notch processing

Cons

  • spectacularly slim architecture
  • in its Custom mode does cause the picture to lose brightness
  • Android TV is rather cumbersome to use

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 43 in
  • 3840, 2160 px
  • yes
  • yes

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Sony KD-43X8305C - Pros & Cons

Sony KD-43X8305C

Pros

  • Colours are superb and images sharp with HD upscaling
  • The video processing is also very strong
  • X8305C is blessed with top-notch processing
  • Great color accuracy at an angle

Cons

  • spectacularly slim architecture
  • in its Custom mode does cause the picture to lose brightness
  • Android TV is rather cumbersome to use
  • spectacularly slim frame
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • picture contrast
  • is lacking
  • there is one vital piece missing
  • audio is a little thin and enclosed
  • only one
  • standard-sized

Sony KD-43X8305C - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
43 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconBrightness
178 cd/m²
Best:
Samsung QE75Q900RAT
Brightness: 4000 cd/m²
IconResolution
3840 x 2160 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

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Sony KD-43X8305C - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size43.0 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
Aspect ratio16:9
Brightness178.0 cd/m²
Response time178.0 ms
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Viewing distance
Optimal68.0 in
Minimum52.0 in
Maximum108.0 in
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type300x200mm
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports4
Number of USB ports3
USB 2.0 ports3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inyes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Composite port inyes
Number of composite Inputs1
DVI portno
Digital Audio Ports2
Analogue 3.5mm portyes
Analogue RCA stereo inputyes
Digital coaxial portyes
Digital optical portyes
MHLyes
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Body without stand
Height22.36 in
Width37.83 in
Weight26.01 lb
Depth2.36 in
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Chrome
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA
Energy Star Certifiedyes
Annual Energy Use100.0 kWH/year
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Power
Power Consumption Max162.0 W
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Video
File formats supported
  • 3GP/3GPP
  • AVCHD
  • AVI
  • M-JPEG
  • MKV
  • MOV
  • MP4
  • MPEG1
  • WebM
  • WMV
  • Xvid
Video quality standards
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720i
  • 720p
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decodersDolby Digital
File formats supported
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
Voice controlyes
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Features
Operating SystemAndroid TV
Smart Tvyes
Picture-in-Pictureyes
Parental controlyes
Sleep timeryes
Ambilightyes
Multiple languagesyes
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3d technology
3D Supportno
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
DLNAyes
NFCyes
Ethernetyes
USByes
Bluetoothyes
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Body with stand
Height23.78 in
Width37.83 in
Weight28.22 lb
Depth7.44 in
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Frame interpolation
TechnologyMotionflow XR 800 Hz
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Image
File formats supported
  • JPEG XR
  • MPO
  • RAW
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
CI+yes

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    over 1 year ago
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Sony KD-43X8305C Sony - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.7
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Sony KD-43X8305C Sony X830C Review (XBR43X830C, XBR49X830C)
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Published: 01.03.2017
Sony X830C Review (XBR43X830C, XBR49X830C)
3.6

The Sony X830C doesn't have good picture quality. It reflects too much light in a bright room, and with the lights turned off, the blacks are gray. At least it m...

Sony KD-43X8305C Sony KD-49X8309C review and best prices | S21
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Sony KD-49X8309C review and best prices | S21

Sony's X83C series provides an affordable entry point into the company's UHD (4K) TV range, and the KD-49X8309C is an attractive and nicely-sized option for family viewing. It comes with the benefit of Android TV, and offers excellent connectivity options. Upscaling from HD content to UHD is excellent, and viewing angles are nice and wide, making this a good choice for family viewing. However, picture quality isn't the best we've seen in 2015, and this model is quite pricey for an entry-level UHD TV.

Sony KD-43X8305C Sony KD-43X8305C
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AVForums
Published: 23.11.2015
Sony KD-43X8305C
3.5

We take Sony's entry-level 4K TV for a spin and pose the questions, is 43-inches big enough and is it worth the £650, or so, asking price?

Sony KD-43X8305C Sony Bravia KD-43X8305C
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 13.11.2015
Sony Bravia KD-43X8305C
3.5

Sony's budget 4K TV gets the job done – but not much more

Sony KD-43X8305C Sony Bravia KD-43X8305C Review - Enjoy 4K Resolutions at a Reasonable Price | Tech Pep
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Tech Pep
Published: 16.11.2015
Sony Bravia KD-43X8305C Review - Enjoy 4K Resolutions at a Reasonable Price | Tech Pep

Last Updated - Saturday, November 21, 2015The Sony Bravia KD-43X8305C is a 43-inch LCD TV that has LED lighting on the edges of the display. Currently, it is the most reasonably priced UHD 4K resolution TV that the company has to offer. What you get in this TV is the latest Android TV smart platform and the new YouView catch-up offering. The real question here is that how much did Sony had to sacrifice in terms of picture quality to get to the lowest price possible? Sony Bravia KD-43X8305C is the Company’s Most Reasonably Priced 4K TV Let’s start of

Sony KD-43X8305C Home review
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whathifi
Published: 30.09.2015
Home review
4.0

If you're in the market for an affordable 4K TV, this entry-level Sony set is one to consider...

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