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Release date: 11 Mar 2019
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Sony KD-55XG8096 review

Sony KD-55XG8096. Display diagonal: 139.7 cm (55"), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Display technology: LED, Screen shape: Flat, LED backlighting type: Edge-LED. Smart TV. Motion interpolation technology: Motionflow XR 400 Hz, Native aspect ratio: 16:9. Digital signal format system: DVB-C,DVB-S,DVB-S2,DVB-T,DVB-T2. Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN. Product colour: Black, Silver

This is how entertaining 4K can be

See worlds of vivid colour and lifelike detail on this 4K HDR television with 4K X-Realityâ„¢ PRO upscaling technology, TRILUMINOS Display and Android TVâ„¢.

Rediscover every detail in 4K

With 4K X-Realityâ„¢ PRO, images are upscaled closer to true 4K quality for remarkable clarity. The picture is sharpened and refined in real time, revealing extra detail in the books and architecture of the library.

Life's brilliance, revealed with extra colours

See vivid real world colours all around you. A TRILUMINOS Display maps colours from a wider palette, faithfully reproducing every shade and hue in the umbrellas.

Get started with just one button

Sony TVs have a dedicated Netflix button, so you can start streaming with just one click.

Try one month free

Watch TV shows, movies, and Netflix originals all on your Sony TV. Enjoy great shows without commercials, hidden fees, and no contracts. Start your free trial today, you can cancel any time.

Made to listen

Your listening is as lifelike as your viewing. ClearAudio+ fine tunes TV sound for an immersive, emotionally enriching experience that seems to surround you. Hear music and dialogue with greater clarity and separation, whatever you’re watching.

Make smart even smarter

You can ask your Google Assistant to find your favourites. It’s truly effortless and offers the ultimate viewing experience. Control your Sony TV and other connected devices using your voice - there’s no smarter way to run your life.

Cables concealed, neat and tidy

Keep cables neatly hidden in the stand and held in place with the supplied cable holder.

Sony KD-55XG8096 specs

Packaging Data

Package type: Box
Package weight: 24 kg
Package height: 833 mm
Package depth: 160 mm
Package width: 1397 mm
Manual: True
Quick start guide: yes
Remote control included: yes
Cables included: AC
Desktop stand: yes

Ports & Interfaces

Consumer Electronics Control (CEC): BRAVIA Sync
Common interface Plus (CI+): yes
RF ports quantity: 1
RS-232C ports: 1
Headphone outputs: 1
Audio (L/R) out: 1
Composite video in: 1
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
DVI port: no
HDCP: yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC): True
HDMI ports quantity: 4

Weight & Dimensions

Stand width: 99.2 cm
Weight (without stand): 16.1 kg
Height (without stand): 72.1 cm
Depth (without stand): 7.9 cm
Width (without stand): 124.1 cm
Weight (with stand): 17.2 kg
Height (with stand): 785 mm
Depth (with stand): 336 mm
Width (with stand): 1241 mm

Management Features

On/Off timer: yes
Sleep timer: yes
On Screen Display (OSD): True
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG): True
Voice control: yes

Network

Browser supported: Vewd
Browsing: True
Web browser: yes
Bluetooth profiles: HID,HOGP,SPP
Bluetooth: True
Bluetooth version: 4.1
Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN: yes
Wi-Fi: True

Performance

USB recording: yes
Picture processing technology: Sony Dynamic Contrast Enhancer,Sony Live Colour,Sony TRILUMINOS Display,Sony X-Reality PRO
Audio formats supported: ASF,FLAC,MP3,WAV,WMA
Image formats supported: JPEG
Video formats supported: 3GPP,AVC,AVCHD,AVI,MOV,MP4,MPEG1,MPEG2,MPEG2-PS,MPEG2-TS,MPEG4,VC-1,VP8,WEBM,XAVC S,XVID
Subtitles function: yes
Teletext function: yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes

TV Tuner

Number of tuners: 1 tuner(s)
Analog signal format system: PAL,SECAM
Digital signal format system: DVB-C,DVB-S,DVB-S2,DVB-T,DVB-T2
Tuner type: Analog & digital

Power

Energy saving mode: yes
AC input frequency: 50 Hz
AC input voltage: 220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Power consumption (typical): 195 W

Design

Heavy metals free: Hg (mercury)
Panel mounting interface: 200 x 200 mm
VESA mounting: yes
On/off switch: yes
Product colour: Black, Silver

Other Features

Energy efficiency class (old): A
User memory: 16 GB
Supported file systems: FAT16,FAT32,NTFS,exFAT
App store: Google Play Store
Google applications: Google Play,Google Voice Search
Annual energy consumption: 160 kWh
Languages support: Multi
Built-in speaker(s): yes
Batteries included: yes
3D: False
Light sensor: yes
Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG): yes

Smart TV

Sports apps: DAZN
Video apps: Amazon Prime Video,Netflix,YouTube
Smart modes: Animation, Cinema, Custom, Game, Graphics, Photo, Sports, Standard, Vivid
Operating system installed: Android
Internet TV: True
Smart TV: True

Audio

Sound modes: Cinema, Music, Sports, Standard
Audio decoders: DTS,Dolby Digital
Audio decoding technologies: DTS Digital Surround,Dolby Digital Plus
RMS rated power: 20 W
Number of speakers: 2

Display

Peak luminance ratio: 80%
Display diagonal (metric): 138.8 cm
Motion interpolation technology: Motionflow XR 400 Hz
Native refresh rate: 50 Hz
Supported graphics resolutions: 1280 x 720 (HD 720),1920 x 1080 (HD 1080),3840 x 2160,4096 x 2160
Supported video modes: 480i,480p,576i,576p,720p,1080i,1080p,2160p
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Screen shape: Flat
LED backlighting type: Edge-LED
Display technology: LED
Display technology: LED
Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
HD type: 4K Ultra HD
Display diagonal: 139.7 cm (55")
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