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Release date: 5 Mar 2021
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Sony KE55XH8196 review

Sony KE55XH8196. 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: Direct-LED. Smart TV. Motion interpolation technology: Motionflow XR 400 Hz. Digital signal format system: DVB-C,DVB-S,DVB-S2,DVB-T,DVB-T2. Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN. Product colour: Black

See the beauty with more colour, contrast and clarity

Our powerful processor uses advanced algorithms to cut noise and boost detail. With an even clearer 4K signal, everything you watch is closer to 4K resolution, full of life-like colour and contrast.

Super resolution, whatever you’re watching

See glorious 4K pictures, rich with real world detail and texture, exclusively powered by our 4K HDR processor X1â„¢. Images filmed in 2K and even Full HD are upscaled close to 4K resolution by 4K X-Realityâ„¢ PRO using a unique 4K database.

Reproduces a wider, more precise range of colours

By widening the colour spectrum, TRILUMINOS powered by our X1 processors reproduces more colours than a conventional television. It analyses and processes data in every image to make colours even more natural and precise so pictures are closer than ever to real life.

Less blur, even in fast scenes

On some screens, sports and fast action scenes go by in a blur. Our Motionflow technology keeps movement smooth and clear by creating extra images between images and black segments between scenes. The result? Less blur and afterimage, more flowing motion.

Transform your viewing with Dolby Visionâ„¢

Transform your viewing with Dolby Visionâ„¢

Clear multidimensional sound

Feel surrounded by clear, high quality sound from multiple dimensions, putting you right there inside the scene.

Sound flows around you with Dolby Atmos®

Surround yourself with sound and step right inside the scene. With Dolby Atmos, sound comes from above as well as from the sides so you can hear objects moving overhead with more realism for a truly multi-dimensional experience.3

Hear high quality sound

Designed to complement the sound quality and slimness of the TV with its unique new shape, our X-Balanced Speaker drives movies and music with clear sound. This feature is available on TVs larger than 55".

Refined design matches your space

The narrow bezel gives the TV a refined look that blends harmoniously in any contemporary environment.

Beautifully designed

Designed with a narrow bezel, this TV looks luxurious and refined. Keeps you focused on the picture, not the television.24

Easy access, easy living

With easy access to all your favourite content, services and devices, our Smart Android TVs make life simpler.5

Just talk, a fun way to explore new worlds

Find all the entertainment you can dream of, as fast as you can talk. With advanced voice control, this Android smart TV lets you enjoy movies and shows from apps or broadcast in an instant.67

Get started with just one button

Sony TVs have a dedicated Netflix button, so you can start streaming with just one click.4

A premium remote that's easy to use

Beautifully designed

Our premium design remote in brushed aluminium with hairline finish feels good in the hand and harmonises with your living room. Control your TV even if there are objects in the way with Bluetooth connectivity and use a variety of simple one push buttons to easily manage key functions.4

Easy control with smart remote

Connect set top boxes and other devices via HDMI to your TV and control them all using one smart commander. A slimmer, more rounded design with built-in voice control microphone and enhanced button layout makes it really easy to use too.12

Sony KE55XH8196 specs

Packaging Data

Package weight: 22 kg
Package height: 833 mm
Package depth: 160 mm
Package width: 1348 mm
Manual: True
Quick start guide: yes
Remote control included: yes
Cables included: AC
Desktop stand: yes

Ports & Interfaces

Common interface Plus (CI+): yes
RF ports quantity: 1
Headphone outputs: 1
Digital audio optical out: 1
Composite video in: 1
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
DVI port: no
HDCP: yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC): True
PC in (D-Sub): no
HDMI ports quantity: 4

Weight & Dimensions

Stand width: 117.4 cm
Weight (without stand): 16 kg
Height (without stand): 71.8 cm
Depth (without stand): 7.1 cm
Width (without stand): 124.3 cm
Weight (with stand): 16.6 kg
Height (with stand): 784 mm
Depth (with stand): 337 mm
Width (with stand): 1243 mm

Management Features

On/Off timer: yes
Sleep timer: yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages: AFR, Arabic, BEL, BOS, Bulgarian, CAT, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, English, Spanish, Estonian, Finnish, French, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, KAZ, Korean, LAT, Latvian, Lithuanian, MAC, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, SER, Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, ZUL
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: 4.2
Wi-Fi Direct: True
Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN: yes
Wi-Fi: True

Performance

USB recording: yes
Picture processing technology: Sony Dynamic Contrast Enhancer,Sony Live Colour,Sony X-Reality PRO
Dolby Vision: True
Audio formats supported: AAC,AC4,ASF,FLAC,LPCM,MP3,MP4,OGG,WAV,WMA
Image formats supported: JPEG
Video formats supported: 3GPP,AVC,AVI,HEVC,M-JPEG,MKV,MP4,MPEG1,MPEG2,MPEG2-PS,MPEG2-TS,MPEG4,VP8,VP9,WEBM,XAVC S,XVID
Subtitles function: yes
Teletext function: yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: Dolby Vision,High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10),Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes

TV Tuner

Supported TV bands: UHF, VHF
Analog signal format system: NTSC 3.58,NTSC 4.43,PAL BG,PAL DK,PAL I,SECAM B/G,SECAM D/K,VHF
Digital signal format system: DVB-C,DVB-S,DVB-S2,DVB-T,DVB-T2
Tuner type: Analog & digital

Power

Energy efficiency scale: A to G
Energy saving mode: yes
AC input frequency: 50 Hz
AC input voltage: 220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours: 149 kWh
Power consumption (typical): 207 W
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours: 114 kWh
Energy efficiency class (HDR): G
Energy efficiency class (SDR): G

Design

Heavy metals free: Pb (lead)
Panel mounting interface: 300 x 300 mm
VESA mounting: yes
Product colour: Black

Other Features

Supported file systems: FAT16,FAT32,NTFS,exFAT
HDD capacity: 16 GB
Smart calibration: yes
Network streaming services supported: Chromecast
App store: Google Play Store
Wi-Fi certified: yes
Apple HomeKit support: yes
Built-in speaker(s): yes
Batteries included: yes
3D: False
Light sensor: yes
Adaptive Dimming Backlight: True
Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG): yes

Smart TV

Smart modes: Cinema, Custom, Game, Graphics, Photo, Standard, Vivid
Apple AirPlay 2 support: yes
Operating system version: 9.0
Operating system installed: Android
Internet TV: True
Smart TV: True

Audio

Auto volume leveller: yes
Audio decoders: DTS,Dolby Atmos
Audio decoding technologies: DTS Digital Surround
RMS rated power: 20 W
Number of speakers: 2

Display

Peak luminance ratio: 71%
Display diagonal (metric): 139 cm
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Motion interpolation technology: Motionflow XR 400 Hz
Native refresh rate: 50 Hz
Supported graphics resolutions: 3840 x 2160
Supported video modes: 480p,576p,720p,1080i,1080p,2160p
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: 139.7 cm (55")