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Sony XBR-55X900E

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39 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.4 out of 5
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Pros

  • The construction is very good with screws used to ensure good support
  • Build Quality The build quality is very good
  • X900E is brighter and has better reflection handling

Cons

  • The newer offerings start at 55-inch nowadays
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  • TVs that still make 49-inch screens

Key specs

  • Flat
  • 55 in
  • 3840, 2160 px
  • LED
  • 120 Hz
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes

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Sony XBR-55X900E - Pros & Cons

Sony XBR-55X900E

Pros

  • The construction is very good with screws used to ensure good support
  • Build Quality The build quality is very good
  • X900E is brighter and has better reflection handling
  • wide color gamut which is good for HDR content
  • color accuracy is also good
  • better local dimming feature and better reflection handling
  • It looks good
  • The TV is responsive and has very fluid motion
  • The metal stand supports the TV well and is very stable
  • a better input lag and a faster response time
  • it offers pretty great overall performance

Cons

  • The newer offerings start at 55-inch nowadays
  • ΔThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam
  • TVs that still make 49-inch screens
  • images appear less crisp than on a smaller variant
  • 4K HDR TVs are quite expensive since the technology is relatively new
  • Smart TV and voice control features can occasionally be slow to respond
  • flicker and dimmed the image significantly
  • evinced an unnatural bluish tint in the opening scenes
  • duller and less saturated
  • a bit too saturated and the Vizio P less brilliant
  • degradation of the image when viewed at an angle

Sony XBR-55X900E - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
55 in
Best:
Axen 8682442100917
Screen size: 123 in
IconBrightness
900 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

Sony XBR-55X900E - Full Specifications

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Display
Panel designFlat
Screen size55.0 in
Resolution3840 x 2160 px
Screen TechnologyLED
LCD BacklightingLED
Aspect ratio16:9
Refresh rate120.0 Hz
Static Contrast Ratio5500:1
HDRyes
HDR FormatHDR 10
Brightness900.0 cd/m²
Number of colors1.07 billion
Screen width47.63 in
Screen height26.79 in
Panel TypeVA
Panel Bit Depth10 bits
Pixel Pitch0.01 in
Pixel Density81.0 ppi
Display Area94.82 %
Input Lag31.0 ms
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Features
Operating SystemAndroid TV
4K features4K X-Reality Pro
Smart Tvyes
Smartphone Remote Supportyes
Video camerano
Local dimmingyes
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
DLNAyes
Ethernetyes
Bluetoothyes
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Body with stand
Height30.39 in
Width48.35 in
Weight39.9 lb
Depth10.2 in
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Energy efficiency
Annual Energy Use139.0 kWH/year
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Power
Voltage 220Vno
Voltage 110Vyes
Ac Frequency50.0 Hz
Power Consumption Sleep0.5 W
Power Consumption Max171.0 W
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Video
File formats supported
  • 3GP/3GPP
  • AVI
  • MKV
  • MOV
  • MP4
  • WebM
Video quality standards
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
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Cpu
CPU TypeMediatek MT5891
CPU Cores4
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Audio properties
Built-in speaker(s)yes
Audio decoders
  • DTS Digital Surround
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Pulse
Speaker System
2-channel
File formats supported
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
Clear Voiceyes
Voice controlyes
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Ergonomics
Vesa mountyes
Vesa interface type300x300mm
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 Inputs2
DVI portno
Digital Audio Ports1
Analogue 3.5mm portyes
Audio return channel (ARC)yes
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Body without stand
Height27.83 in
Width48.35 in
Weight37.26 lb
Depth2.36 in
Colour of productBlack
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Shipping
Height32.72 in
Width52.52 in
Weight59.52 lb
Depth7.72 in
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Frame interpolation
TechnologyMotionflow XR 960 Hz
Interpolation Value960
Measurement UnitXR
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Image
File formats supportedJPEG/JPG
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Tuner
Tuner typeAnalog & Digital
CI+no
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Accessories
Accessories
  • IR extender cable
  • Remote controller

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Sony XBR-55X900E Sony - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.4
Based on 6 reviews
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Sony XBR-55X900E Best 4K HDR TVs for Xbox One X and PS4 Pro – Buying...
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Published: 03.01.2018
Best 4K HDR TVs for Xbox One X and PS4 Pro – Buying...

4K HDR TVs are now more accessible so getting a new display for your entertainment system including HDR consoles like the Xbox One X and PS4 Pro is easy

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RTINGS.com
Published: 17.03.2017
Sony X900E Review (XBR49X900E, XBR55X900E, XBR65X900E, XBR75X900E)
4.1

The Sony X900E is a great 4k TV that offers some of the best picture quality found in an LED TV. HDR content looks particularly good on this TV since it gets ver...

Sony XBR-55X900E Sony Bravia XBR-55X900E review
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TechRadar
Published: 25.11.2017
Sony Bravia XBR-55X900E review
5.0

This is the HDR flatscreen we’ve all been waiting for

Sony XBR-55X900E Midpriced TV blessed with a high-end look, feel and picture
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CNET
Published: 01.12.2017
Midpriced TV blessed with a high-end look, feel and picture

The Sony XBR-X900E offers a combination of image quality, style and cool Google features that no other TV can match at this price.

Sony XBR-55X900E Sony XBR55X900E Review (also XBR49X900E, XBR65X900E, XBR-55X900E, XBR-65X900E) 2017 4K TV
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lcdtvbuyingguide.com
Published: 07.02.2017
Sony XBR55X900E Review (also XBR49X900E, XBR65X900E, XBR-55X900E, XBR-65X900E) 2017 4K TV

Read reviews, compare prices, see features and specifications with our comprehensive coverage of the Sony XBR-X900E

Sony XBR-55X900E Sony XBR-65X900E 4K TV Review: A Midrange Winner
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Tom's Guide
Published: 06.12.2017
Sony XBR-65X900E 4K TV Review: A Midrange Winner
4.0

The Sony XBR-65X900E combines solid picture and sound quality with a feature-rich operating system and a midrange price. We just wish it had a better remote.

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