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Sony XBR-55X850D

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
34 %
3 stars
23 %
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Editorial reviews:
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2.8 out of 5
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Pros

  • Image remains accurate when viewed at an angle so everyone gets a good view
  • Motion handling is great and can produce bright vivid highlights
  • it has a wide viewing angle that is good for seating on the sides of the TV

Cons

  • picture doesn t blur much during motion
  • Only the flow of light is not as bright or vibrant as other sets
  • no means a bad TV set

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 54.6 in
  • 3840, 2160 px
  • LCD
  • 120 Hz
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes

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Sony XBR-55X850D - Pros & Cons

Sony XBR-55X850D

Pros

  • Image remains accurate when viewed at an angle so everyone gets a good view
  • Motion handling is great and can produce bright vivid highlights
  • it has a wide viewing angle that is good for seating on the sides of the TV
  • connectivity is seamless
  • great sound and picture quality
  • 4K resolution is four times better than regular High Definition
  • look better and brighter than you ve ever seen before
  • better viewing angle and somewhat improved HDR capability
  • It also does a decent job at displaying HDR content
  • Content looks very nice and sharp
  • excellent color rendering and very good contrast and black level performance

Cons

  • picture doesn t blur much during motion
  • Only the flow of light is not as bright or vibrant as other sets
  • no means a bad TV set
  • Contrast and color saturation begin becoming poor at approximately 15 degrees
  • though slightly confusing
  • Nothing is too bright and nothing is too dark
  • it becomes not only the focal point of your theater system
  • the technology behind it is pretty complicated
  • lack of Dolby Vision support on Sony and Samsung
  • will not be as visible in a brightly lit room
  • its lack of contrast and deep black levels

Sony XBR-55X850D - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
54.6 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconBrightness
400 cd/m²
Best:
Samsung QE75Q900RAT
Brightness: 4000 cd/m²
IconRefresh rate
120 Hz
Best:
Panasonic TC-P55VT60
Refresh rate: 3000 Hz
IconResolution
3840 x 2160 px
Best:
Samsung QE82Q800TATXXU
Resolution: 7680 x 7320 px

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Sony XBR-55X850D - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size54.6 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
Screen TechnologyLCD
LCD BacklightingLED
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate120.0 Hz
Static Contrast Ratio1500:1
HDRyes
Brightness400.0 cd/m²
Number of colors1.07 billion
Screen width47.63 in
Screen height26.79 in
Panel TypeIPS
Panel Bit Depth
10 bits
Pixel Pitch0.01 in
Pixel Density81.0 ppi
Display Area93.27 %
Input Lag35.0 ms
Frame Rate Controlyes
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Viewing distance
Optimal88.0 in
Minimum66.0 in
Maximum138.0 in
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type200x200mm
Removable standyes
Height adjustmentno
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Connectivity
HDMI portyes
Number of HDMI ports4
USByes
Number of USB ports3
USB 2.0 ports3
USB 3.0 ports1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inyes
Number of component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inputs1
Composite port inyes
Number of composite Inputs2
DVI portno
Digital Audio Ports2
Analogue 3.5mm portyes
Digital coaxial portyes
Digital optical portyes
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Body without stand
Height28.2 in
Width48.5 in
Weight33.29 lb
Depth1.7 in
Colour of productBlack
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Shipping
Height32.48 in
Width61.1 in
Weight59.52 lb
Depth7.17 in
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Frame interpolation
TechnologyMotionflow XR 960 Hz
Interpolation Value960
Measurement UnitXR
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Image
File formats supported
  • JPEG/JPG
  • GIF
  • PNG
  • MPO
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
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Accessories
Accessories
  • IR extender cable
  • Remote controller
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decodersDolby Digital
Speaker System
2-channel
File formats supported
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • LPCM
Clear Voiceyes
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Features
Operating SystemAndroid TV
Internet features
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pandora
Smart Tvyes
Video camerano
Parental controlyes
Sleep timeryes
Memory card readerno
Multiple languagesyes
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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
DLNAyes
Ethernetyes
USByes
Bluetoothyes
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Body with stand
Height30.3 in
Width48.5 in
Weight41.01 lb
Depth10.4 in
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Energy efficiency
Annual Energy Use122.0 kWH/year
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Power
Voltage 220Vno
Voltage 110Vyes
Ac Frequency50.0 Hz
Power Consumption Sleep0.5 W
Power Consumption Average120.0 W
Power Consumption Eco55.0 W
Power Consumption Max139.0 W
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Video
File formats supported
  • AVI
  • DivX
  • H.263
  • H.264
  • H.265
  • MKV
  • QuickTime
  • M2TS
  • MP4
  • WebM
  • WMV
  • Xvid
Video quality standards
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
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Cpu
CPU TypeMediatek MT5890
CPU Cores2

Sony XBR-55X850D - Q&A (1)

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    What do you think about Sony TVs?
    versie.kutch
    over 1 year ago
    I think that Sony’s TVs are overrated. They don’t offer much more than other models, and they are much more expensive.
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Sony XBR-55X850D Sony - Editorial Reviews (7)

2.8
Based on 7 reviews
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Published: 28.02.2016
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0.5

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Check out the Sony X850D full review, comparison charts, ratings and prices. One of the best Sony 4k LED Smart TV of 2016.

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The XBR850D is Sony's entry level 4K UHD TV in their 2016 premium lineup. Its eye appealing sleek new design will blend perfectly with your room decor.

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Published: 09.11.2016
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Sony's well-regarded design pedigree and a superb smart TV system are high points, but its picture falls short of competitors.

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Sony’s XBR55X850D is overall a great set with decent picture quality that is great for watching sports or video games due to its fantastic motion handling.

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