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Sony KD-49XF8096

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Consumer ratings:
4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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4 editorial reviews
Only slight improvements on its predecessor, but they make this a belter of a TV.Read more
Sony's new XF80 is their latest entry level BRAVIA LCD TV with edge LED backlighting, 4K and HDR support and the Android Smart TV platform with a smaller screen size.Read more
The Sony X830F is a good 4k TV. It has a high native contrast ratio so dark scenes appear deep when viewed in a dark room, but it lacks local dimming to improve ...Read more
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Pros

  • Response time is excellent
  • Sony X830F has excellent black uniformity
  • feature works really well

Cons

  • splayed legs upon which it stands are rather attention-grabbing
  • difficult not to picture someone manspreading on the train
  • should be turned off for all sources and signals

Key specs

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

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Sony KD-49XF8096 - Pros & Cons

Sony KD-49XF8096

Pros

  • Response time is excellent
  • Sony X830F has excellent black uniformity
  • feature works really well
  • better peak brightness and better reflection handling
  • Build Quality The built quality is good
  • decent reflection handling and can get bright enough to be placed in average lit rooms
  • fast response time and the excellent motion handling make
  • picture quality is very good and blacks are deep and uniform
  • Good handling of reflection and great brightness allow
  • Motion handling is excellent

Cons

  • splayed legs upon which it stands are rather attention-grabbing
  • difficult not to picture someone manspreading on the train
  • should be turned off for all sources and signals
  • the image degrades when viewed at an angle
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • displaying HDR content it does not deliver the content as intended
  • viewing angles are poor and those viewing from the side will
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly
  • The responsiveness of the home menu is unusually slow

Sony KD-49XF8096 - 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-49XF8096 - 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 SystemAndroid TV
Smart Tvyes
USB recording featureyes
Local dimmingyes
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
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Ethernetyes
Bluetoothyes
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Body with stand
Height27.2 in
Width43.15 in
Weight28.44 lb
Depth9.92 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA
Annual Energy Use118.0 kWH/year
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Power
Ac Frequency50.0 Hz
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
CI+yes
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decoders
  • DTS
  • Dolby Digital
Voice controlyes
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type200x200mm
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Connectivity
Number of HDMI ports4
USB 2.0 ports2
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Number of composite Inputs1
DVI portno
Audio return channel (ARC)yes
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Body without stand
Height25.2 in
Width43.15 in
Weight26.9 lb
Depth2.24 in
Colour of productBlack
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Shipping
Height29.29 in
Width46.77 in
Weight39.68 lb
Depth6.3 in
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Frame interpolation
TechnologyMotionflow XR 400 Hz
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Video
Video quality standards
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720i
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p

Sony KD-49XF8096 - Q&A (1)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Are Sony TVs any good? I'm thinking of buying one.
    sherrie_dietrich
    over 1 year ago
    All Sony televisions have a reputation for high quality and good customer satisfaction.
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