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Sony KD-55XE8096

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
51 user ratings
5 stars
37 %
4 stars
39 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
1 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
2
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2 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • offers smooth motion and great colour reproduction from every angle
  • smoother and more seamless
  • best compromise between price and performance

Cons

  • itself seems a bit flimsy and cheap
  • Sound reproduction seems thin
  • flimsy and sounds quite strained even

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 54.6 in
  • 3840, 2160 px
  • 60 Hz
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes

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Sony KD-55XE8096 - Pros & Cons

Sony KD-55XE8096

Pros

  • offers smooth motion and great colour reproduction from every angle
  • smoother and more seamless
  • best compromise between price and performance
  • well-balanced sound profile with lower and moderate volume levels
  • decent peak brightness and decent reflection handling
  • improved color accuracy and faster response
  • has better motion handling thanks to its quicker response time
  • better overall picture quality
  • Picture Quality 720p Input 720p content looks great

Cons

  • itself seems a bit flimsy and cheap
  • Sound reproduction seems thin
  • flimsy and sounds quite strained even
  • audio is not one of the highlights of the Sony XG8096
  • it doesn t support dynamic HDR formats
  • The contrast lacks a little punch and the remote control feels outdated
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • some scenes are a bit too dark
  • blur trail behind fast-moving objects
  • The black uniformity is disappointing

Sony KD-55XE8096 - Technical Overview

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

Sony KD-55XE8096 - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size54.6 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
LCD BacklightingLED
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
HDRyes
HDR FormatHDR 10
Screen width47.63 in
Screen height26.79 in
Panel TypeIPS
Pixel Pitch0.01 in
Pixel Density81.0 ppi
Display Area93.32 %
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Features
4K features4K X-Reality Pro
Smart Tvyes
Video camerano
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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
DLNAyes
Ethernetyes
Bluetoothyes
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Body with stand
Height30.39 in
Width48.5 in
Weight41.01 lb
Depth9.92 in
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Frame interpolation
TechnologyMotionflow XR
Interpolation Value400
Measurement UnitXR
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Image
File formats supported
  • JPEG/JPG
  • GIF
  • PNG
  • MPO
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Tuner
Tuner type
  • Analog
  • DVB-T
  • DVB-T2
  • DVB-C
  • DVB-S
  • DVB-S2
CI+yes
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Accessories
AccessoriesIR extender cable
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Audio properties
Audio decoders
  • DTS Digital Surround
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Pulse
Speaker System
2-channel
File formats supported
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • LPCM
Clear Voiceyes
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type200x300mm
Removable standyes
Height adjustmentno
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Connectivity
Number of HDMI ports4
USByes
USB 2.0 ports2
USB 3.0 ports1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inyes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Composite port inyes
Number of composite Inputs1
Digital Audio Ports1
Analogue 3.5mm portyes
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Body without stand
Height28.19 in
Width48.5 in
Weight38.8 lb
Depth2.24 in
Colour of productBlack
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA
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Power
Voltage 220Vyes
Voltage 110Vno
Ac Frequency50.0 Hz
Power Consumption Sleep0.5 W
Power Consumption Average106.0 W
Power Consumption Max166.0 W
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Video
File formats supported
  • AVI
  • DivX
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • H.265
  • MKV
  • QuickTime
  • M2TS
  • MP4
  • WebM
  • WMV
  • Xvid
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Cpu
CPU Cores4

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    over 1 year ago
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    over 1 year ago
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