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Sony KDL-55HX820

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Pros

  • lighter and more comfortable than last year's
  • styling is dramatic and purposeful
  • the 55HX823 boasts fine motion-handling

Cons

  • lack of 3D glasses in the box is annoying
  • the interface is inconsistent and worse still
  • how painfully slow the user interface can be

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 55 in
  • 1920, 1080 px
  • LCD
  • 60 Hz
  • yes
  • yes

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Sony KDL-55HX820 - Pros & Cons

Sony KDL-55HX820

Pros

  • lighter and more comfortable than last year's
  • styling is dramatic and purposeful
  • the 55HX823 boasts fine motion-handling
  • Sony is a talented and hugely desirable TV
  • The supplied table-top stand is equally sleek
  • provide sharper images and better contrast detail
  • The Clear and Clear Plus settings work well for motion handling
  • the audio is crisp and bright
  • The buttons are nice and chunky though
  • the Clear and Clear Plus settings work well on most material
  • smooth

Cons

  • lack of 3D glasses in the box is annoying
  • the interface is inconsistent and worse still
  • how painfully slow the user interface can be
  • Selector Viewing Distance Calculator Input Lag Database
  • their TV makes everything look like a bad soap opera
  • the processing has a very noticeable effect
  • the edge backlighting is inconsistent
  • lack of Adobe Flash support means you can't view videos
  • Below-par 3D performance
  • lack of bass robs the sound of warmth
  • Scart and component connectors are too large to fit on the chassis

Sony KDL-55HX820 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
55 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconRefresh rate
60 Hz
Best:
Panasonic TC-P55VT60
Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
IconResolution
1920 x 1080 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

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Sony KDL-55HX820 - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size55.0 in
Resolution1920 x 1080 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
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Viewing distance
Optimal88.0 in
Minimum66.0 in
Maximum138.0 in
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports4
Number of USB ports2
USB 2.0 ports2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inyes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Composite port inyes
Number of composite Inputs1
DVI portno
Digital Audio Ports1
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Body without stand
Height30.47 in
Width50.39 in
Weight51.15 lb
Depth1.06 in
Colour of productBlack
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Shipping
Height35.87 in
Width56.34 in
Depth6.61 in
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Frame interpolation
TechnologyMotionflow
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Video
Video quality standards
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720i
  • 720p
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decodersDolby Digital
Noise Reductionyes
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Features
Internet features
  • Bravia Internet Video
  • Internet TV
  • Skype
Smart Tvyes
Smartphone Remote Supportyes
Picture-in-Pictureyes
Parental controlyes
Sleep timeryes
Memory card readerno
Multiple languagesyes
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3d technology
3D Supportyes
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Network
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
DLNAyes
Ethernetyes
USByes
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Body with stand
Height31.65 in
Width50.39 in
Weight62.39 lb
Depth12.01 in
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Energy efficiency
Energy classA
Energy Star Certifiedyes
Annual Energy Use160.0 kWH/year
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Power
Ac Frequency50.0 Hz
Power Consumption Max188.0 W
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
CI+yes

Sony KDL-55HX820 - Q&A (2)

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    over 1 year ago
    What do you like/dislike about Sony TVs?
    timmy_macejkovic
    over 1 year ago
    I think Sony’s TVs are too expensive.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Can I watch Netflix on KDL-55HX820
    hershel_howell
    over 1 year ago
    Yes, this TV is a Smart TV, so you can stream movies from Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime.
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Sony KDL-55HX820 Sony - Editorial Reviews (11)

3.5
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Sony KDL-55HX820 Sony Bravia KDL-55HX820 Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 24.12.2011
Sony Bravia KDL-55HX820 Review | Digital Trends

Review: We outline the differences between Sony's KDL-55HX820 and their lower priced KDL-55NX720 model to determine which is really the better buy.

Sony KDL-55HX820 Sony Bravia 55HX820 LED HDTV Review: Great Quality, Slightly Pricey
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Published: 22.09.2011
Sony Bravia 55HX820 LED HDTV Review: Great Quality, Slightly Pricey
2.0

The Bravia HX820 line offers good performance, lots of options, and a very attractive design.

Sony KDL-55HX820 Sony BRAVIA KDL-55HX820 LED TV (preview)
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Good Gear Guide
Published: 16.03.2011
Sony BRAVIA KDL-55HX820 LED TV (preview)

Sony's second best TV for 2011

Sony KDL-55HX820 Sony Bravia KDL-55HX820 Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 24.12.2011
Sony Bravia KDL-55HX820 Review | Digital Trends

Review: We outline the differences between Sony's KDL-55HX820 and their lower priced KDL-55NX720 model to determine which is really the better buy.

Sony KDL-55HX820 Sony BRAVIA KDL-55HX820
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PCMag UK
Published: 21.11.2011
Sony BRAVIA KDL-55HX820

PC Magazine is your complete guide to computers, phones, tablets, peripherals and more. We test and review the latest gadgets, products and services, report technology news and trends, and provide shopping advice and price comparisons.

Sony KDL-55HX820 Sony KDL-55HX823 LED LCD 3D TV Review
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HDTV Test
Sony KDL-55HX823 LED LCD 3D TV Review

The KDL-55HX823 is the most expensive edge LED LCD TV from Sony... is its performance worth the money? Read our expert review to find out.

Sony KDL-55HX820 Sony KDL-55HX823 3DTV
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Pocket-lint
Published: 21.09.2011
Sony KDL-55HX823 3DTV
4.0

Excellent 3D, useful upscaling of web sources and an engaging online dimension. Better pictures can be got for less from a plasma though.

Sony KDL-55HX820 Sony KDL-55HX823 review: Sony KDL-55HX823
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CNET
Published: 28.11.2011
Sony KDL-55HX823 review: Sony KDL-55HX823
3.5

Punchy 2D and impressive Internet video services on the Sony KDL-55HX823 are marred by below-par 3D and backlight inconsistencies.

Sony KDL-55HX820 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 02.11.2011
Home review
4.0

Elegant design and fantastic motion handling, but 3D images lack  punch

Sony KDL-55HX820 Sony KDL-55HX823 review
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TechRadar
Published: 20.09.2011
Sony KDL-55HX823 review
4.0

This slim 3D LED TV is an awesome all-rounder

Sony KDL-55HX820 Sony Bravia KDL-55HX820 LED LCD 3D HDTV Review
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Reviewed Cameras
Published: 01.07.2011
Sony Bravia KDL-55HX820 LED LCD 3D HDTV Review

It has all the streaming features you could want in the year 2011, but who knows what the future holds?

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