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| Release date: | 25 Mar 2019 |
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Sony KD-55XG8196 review
Sony KD-55XG8196. Display diagonal: 109.2 cm (43"), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Display technology: LED, Screen shape: Flat, LED backlighting type: Direct-LED. Smart TV. Motion interpolation technology: Motionflow 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
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Sony KD-55XG8196 specs
Packaging Data
| Package type: | Box |
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| Package weight: | 24 kg |
| Package height: | 833 mm |
| Package depth: | 160 mm |
| Package width: | 1397 mm |
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| Manual: | True |
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| Smart Remote included: |
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| Cables included: | AC |
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Ports & Interfaces
| Common interface Plus (CI+): |
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| RF ports quantity: | 1 |
| Headphone outputs: | 1 |
| Digital audio optical out: | 1 |
| Composite video in: | 1 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity: | 3 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: | 1 |
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| Audio Return Channel (ARC): | True |
| PC in (D-Sub): |
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| HDMI ports quantity: | 4 |
Weight & Dimensions
| Stand width: | 98.6 cm |
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| 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): | 17.3 kg |
| Height (with stand): | 784 mm |
| Depth (with stand): | 337 mm |
| Width (with stand): | 1241 mm |
Management Features
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| On Screen Display (OSD): | True |
| Electronic Programme Guide (EPG): | True |
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Network
| Browser supported: | Vewd |
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| Browsing: | True |
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| Bluetooth profiles: | HID,HOGP,SSP |
| Bluetooth: | True |
| Bluetooth version: | 4.1 |
| Wi-Fi standards: | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Ethernet LAN: |
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| Wi-Fi: | True |
Performance
| Smartphone remote support: |
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| 4K Ultra HD upscaling: |
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| Picture processing technology: | Sony Dynamic Contrast Enhancer,Sony Live Colour,Sony TRILUMINOS Display,Sony X-Reality PRO |
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| High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: | Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: |
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TV Tuner
| Auto channel search: |
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| 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
| AC input frequency: | 50 - 60 Hz |
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| AC input voltage: | 220 - 240 V |
| Power consumption (standby): | 0.5 W |
| Power consumption (typical): | 115 W |
Design
| Panel mounting interface: | 200 x 200 mm |
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| VESA mounting: |
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| Product colour: | Black |
Other Features
| Energy efficiency class (old): | A |
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| HDD capacity: | 16 GB |
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| App store: | Google Play Store |
| Annual energy consumption: | 160 kWh |
| Intelligent Voice Recognition: | True |
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| 3D: | False |
| Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG): |
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Smart TV
| Smart modes: | Animation, Cinema, Custom, Game, Graphics, Photo, Sports, Standard, Vivid |
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| Operating system installed: | Android |
| Internet TV: | True |
| Smart TV: | True |
Audio
| Sound modes: | Cinema, Music, Sports, Standard |
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| Audio decoders: | DTS,Dolby Digital |
| Audio decoding technologies: | DTS Digital Surround,Dolby Digital,Dolby Digital Plus |
| RMS rated power: | 20 W |
| Number of speakers: | 2 |
Display
| Peak luminance ratio: | 80% |
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| Display diagonal (metric): | 139 cm |
| Motion interpolation technology: | Motionflow 400 Hz |
| Native refresh rate: | 50 Hz |
| Native aspect ratio: | 16:9 |
| Screen shape: | Flat |
| LED backlighting type: | Direct-LED |
| Display technology: | LED |
| Display technology: | LED |
| Display resolution: | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| HD type: | 4K Ultra HD |
| Display diagonal: | 109.2 cm (43") |