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Sony KD-49XE7096

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User ratings:
43
4.2 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
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2 editorial reviews
The Sony XE70 series is not the most advanced TV but its 4K and HDR skills are plenty impressive. Perfect for anyone looking for an affordable upgrade.Read more
The Sony X720E is a decent entry-level 4k TV with a better than average viewing angle and low input lag for gaming. It lacks the fully-featured smart platform fo...Read more
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Pros

  • Excellent low input lag
  • The clarity of the picture is very impressive
  • It has a sharp image with impressive colour management

Cons

  • the picture rarely ever looks flat or washed out
  • X720E has a poor black uniformity
  • input lag bug is now fixed in firmware v4

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 49 in
  • 3840, 2160 px
  • LED
  • 50 Hz
  • yes
  • yes

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Sony KD-49XE7096 - Pros & Cons

Sony KD-49XE7096

Pros

  • Excellent low input lag
  • The clarity of the picture is very impressive
  • It has a sharp image with impressive colour management
  • Dark details within a picture are generally good
  • it has a remarkably composed picture
  • XE70 is great at colours
  • too
  • the app offering is decent
  • intuitive and responsive
  • The image remains sharp and details are preserved
  • much better contrast and somewhat better black uniformity

Cons

  • the picture rarely ever looks flat or washed out
  • X720E has a poor black uniformity
  • input lag bug is now fixed in firmware v4
  • Gamma is not too off
  • mediocre picture quality in a dark room
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • uneven lighting to be more distracting than a bit of grey
  • Android TV a little clunky anyway
  • turn the brightness down a little
  • exaggerated colours and too much sharpening

Sony KD-49XE7096 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
49 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconRefresh rate
50 Hz
Best:
Panasonic TC-P55VT60
Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
IconResolution
3840 x 2160 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

Sony KD-49XE7096 - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size49.0 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
Screen TechnologyLED
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate50.0 Hz
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Features
Operating SystemLinux
Smart Tvyes
Parental controlyes
Sleep timeryes
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3d technology
3D Supportno
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
DLNAno
Ethernetyes
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Body with stand
Height27.32 in
Width43.39 in
Weight26.68 lb
Depth9.92 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA
Annual Energy Use121.0 kWH/year
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Power
Ac Frequency50.0 Hz
Power Consumption Max120.0 W
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Video
File formats supported
  • AVCHD
  • AVI
  • MKV
  • MP4
  • MPEG1
  • MPEG2-PS
  • MPEG2-TS
  • WebM
  • WMV9
  • Xvid
Video quality standards
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
File formats supported
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type200x200mm
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Connectivity
Number of HDMI ports3
USB 2.0 ports3
Number of composite Inputs1
DVI portno
Audio return channel (ARC)yes
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Body without stand
Height25.43 in
Width43.39 in
Weight25.13 lb
Depth2.76 in
Colour of productBlack
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Shipping
Height29.29 in
Width46.77 in
Weight37.48 lb
Depth6.3 in
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Frame interpolation
TechnologyMotionflow XR 400 Hz
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Image
File formats supportedJPEG XR
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
CI+yes

Sony KD-49XE7096 - Q&A (2)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is your experience with Sony TVs, and what are the pros and cons of the brand?
    merlin
    over 1 year ago
    I’ve had Sony TVs for years, and I’ve always been happy with their quality.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can I stream Netflix on KD-49XE7096?
    terese
    over 1 year ago
    This TV is compatible with Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime.
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