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Sony KD-65XG8196

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User ratings:
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26 user ratings
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The Sony X850G is a good 4k TV with an IPS panel. It delivers decent overall picture quality, but has a very low contrast ratio and bad black uniformity, so it i...Read more
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Pros

  • Image remains accurate at an angle
  • faster response time
  • and an easier-to-use smart interface

Cons

  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • itself seems a bit flimsy and cheap
  • Sound reproduction seems thin

Key specs

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

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Sony KD-65XG8196 - Pros & Cons

Sony KD-65XG8196

Pros

  • Image remains accurate at an angle
  • faster response time
  • and an easier-to-use smart interface
  • it has decently wide viewing angles
  • these settings are the most accurate and the brightest
  • offers smooth motion and great colour reproduction from every angle
  • smoother and more seamless
  • best compromise between price and performance
  • a faster response time and delivers crisp motion
  • The viewing angles are also quite decent
  • X950G is much better than the X850G

Cons

  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • itself seems a bit flimsy and cheap
  • Sound reproduction seems thin
  • flimsy and sounds quite strained even
  • poor contrast and black uniformity
  • Colors appear washed out at moderate angles
  • its contrast and black uniformity are poor
  • Gamma is too low
  • 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  • The contrast lacks a little punch and the remote control feels outdated

Sony KD-65XG8196 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
65 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-65XG8196 - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size65.0 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
Screen TechnologyLED
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate50.0 Hz
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Features
Operating SystemAndroid TV
Smart Tvyes
Smartphone Remote Supportyes
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
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Ethernetyes
Bluetoothyes
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Body with stand
Height35.71 in
Width57.6 in
Weight48.72 lb
Depth13.27 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA
Annual Energy Use216.0 kWH/year
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Power
Ac Frequency50.0 Hz
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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 type300x300mm
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Connectivity
Number of HDMI ports4
USB 2.0 ports3
Number of composite Inputs1
DVI portno
Audio return channel (ARC)yes
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Body without stand
Height33.27 in
Width57.6 in
Weight46.08 lb
Depth3.15 in
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
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Shipping
Height37.64 in
Width61.77 in
Weight68.34 lb
Depth7.32 in
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Frame interpolation
TechnologyMotionflow 400 Hz
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
CI+yes

Sony KD-65XG8196 - Q&A (2)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What can you tell me about Sony TVs?
    chauncey
    over 1 year ago
    I have Sony TVs at home, and I’ve been happy with their quality. I don’t know what other people think about them, but they work great for me.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    May I stream videos from Netflix on this TV?
    alden
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, you can use this TV to watch Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and others.
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