Sony
kd49xg8096

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Sony
kd55a8

Sony kd49xg8096

Sony kd55a8

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Sony kd49xg8096 alternatives

Sony kd55a8 alternatives

specs

Sony
kd49xg8096

Special Features
compared

Sony
kd55a8

No
OLED Technology:
Yes

Sony
kd49xg8096

Packaging Data
compared

Sony
kd55a8

Ac
Cables Included:
not available
Yes
Desktop Stand Included:
Yes
not available
E-Manual:
Yes
Yes
Handheld Remote Control:
Yes
776mm
Package Height:
832mm
Box
Package Type:
Box
17kg
Package Weight:
25kg
1,188mm
Package Width:
1,362mm
Yes
Quick Start Guide:
not available
Yes
Manual:
not available

Sony
kd49xg8096

Technical Details
compared

Sony
kd55a8

4
HDMI Connection:
4
Sleep Timer - Parental Lock
Other Features:
not available
Catch Up TV: BBC IPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My5 - Streaming: Netflix 4K, Prime Video 4K, Google Play Movies & TV, Rakuten - Music: Spotify, Deezer, Tidal - App Store: Google Play Store - Custom Homepage - Full Internet Browser - Social Media: YouTube 4K, Facebook Watch - Gaming Apps Please Note: Some
Smart TV & Apps:
not available
not available
Smart TV Features:
Android TV
Freeview HD Please Note: Some Services Are Only Available in the UK
TV Tuner:
not available
Yes
Built-in WiFi:
not available

Sony
kd49xg8096

Ports & Interfaces
compared

Sony
kd55a8

not available
AC (Power) In:
Yes
not available
Audio (L,R) In:
1
1
Audio (L,R) Out:
1
Yes
Common Interface Plus (CI+):
not available
1
Composite Video In:
1
No
DVI Port:
No
1
Digital Audio Optical Out:
not available
1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) Port:
1
4
HDMI Port:
4
1
Headphone Outputs:
1
Yes
High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP):
Yes
not available
PC in (D-Sub) Port:
No
1
RF Port:
not available
1
RS-232C Port:
not available
3
USB 2.0 Port:
2
Bravia sync
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC):
not available
Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC):
Yes

Sony
kd49xg8096

Weight & Dimensions
compared

Sony
kd55a8

260mm
Depth (With Stand):
326mm
645mm
Height:
733mm
704mm
Height (With Stand):
733mm
719mm
Stand Width:
not available
11.8kg
Weight:
16.8kg
12.4kg
Weight With Stand:
18.6kg
1,101mm
Width:
1,227mm
1,101mm
Width (With Stand):
1,227mm

Sony
kd49xg8096

Management Features
compared

Sony
kd55a8

Yes
Auto Power Off System:
Yes
not available
Hotel Mode:
Yes
not available
Number of OSD Languages:
27
not available
On Screen Display (OSD) Languages:
Ara, Ita, Ukr, Tur, Tha, Swe, Slv, Rus, Por, Pol, Per, Nor, Jpn, Ind, Bul, Gre, Fre, Fin, Est, Eng, Dut, Deu, Dan, Cze, Cro, Cat, Vie
Yes
On/Off Timer:
Yes
Yes
Sleep Timer:
Yes
Yes
Voice Control:
Yes
not available
Voice Guide:
Yes
Yes
On Screen Display (OSD):
Yes
Yes
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG):
Yes

Sony
kd49xg8096

Network
compared

Sony
kd55a8

Hid, Hogp, Spp
Bluetooth Profiles:
not available
4.1
Bluetooth Version:
4.2
Yes
Ethernet Port:
Yes
Yes
Web Browser:
Yes
802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, Wi-fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Standards:
802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, Wi-fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-fi 5 (802.11ac)
Yes
Browsing:
not available
Yes
Bluetooth:
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi:
Yes

Sony
kd49xg8096

Performance
compared

Sony
kd55a8

Yes
4K Ultra HD Upscaling:
not available
not available
Ambient Light Sensor:
Yes
Asf, Flac, MP3, Wav, Wma
Audio Formats Supported:
not available
Yes
Extended PVR:
not available
not available
High Dynamic Range (HDR):
Yes
not available
High Dynamic Range (HDR) Technology:
Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
Yes
High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI):
Yes
Jpeg
Image Formats Supported:
not available
not available
Noise Reduction:
Yes
Yes
Parental Controls:
Yes
Sony dynamic contrast enhancer, Sony live colour, Sony triluminos display, Sony x-reality pro
Picture Processing Technology:
not available
Yes
Smartphone Remote App:
Yes
Yes
Subtitles:
Yes
Yes
Teletext Function:
Yes
Yes
USB Recording:
Yes
3GPP, Avc, Avchd, Avi, Mov, MP4, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG2-PS, MPEG2-TS, MPEG4, VC-1, VP8, Webm, Xavc S, Xvid
Video Formats Supported:
3GP, Hevc, Xavc S, Xavc, Wmv, Webm, Ts, Ps, Mpeg, Mov, Mkv, Dv, 3GPP, Avi, Avchd, Avc, Asf, VP9, VP8, VC-1, MPEG4, MPEG2, MPEG1, Xvid

Sony
kd49xg8096

TV Tuner
compared

Sony
kd55a8

Pal, Secam
Analog Signal Format System:
Ntsc 3.58, Ntsc 4.43, Pal, Secam
not available
Auto Channel Search:
Yes
Dvb-c, Dvb-s, DVB-S2, Dvb-t, DVB-T2
Digital Signal Format System:
Dvb-c, Dvb-s, DVB-S2, Dvb-t, DVB-T2
1tuner
Tuner:
not available
Analog & digital
Tuner Type:
Analog & digital

Sony
kd49xg8096

Certificates
compared

Sony
kd55a8

not available
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) Certified:
No

Sony
kd49xg8096

Power
compared

Sony
kd55a8

50Hz
AC Input Frequency:
50Hz
220 - 240V
AC Input Voltage:
220 - 240V
107kWh
Annual Energy Consumption:
182kWh
A
Energy Efficiency Class:
B
not available
Energy Efficiency Scale:
A+++ to D
Yes
Energy Saving Mode:
Yes
0.5W
Power Consumption (Standby):
0.5W
77W
Power Consumption (Typical):
131W

Sony
kd49xg8096

Design
compared

Sony
kd55a8

Black
Colour:
Black
Hg (mercury)
Heavy Metals Free:
not available
not available
Housing Material:
Plastic
Yes
On/off Switch:
Yes
not available
Rollable Display:
No
Yes
VESA Mounting:
Yes
200 x 200mm
VESA Mounting Interfaces:
300 x 300mm
not available
Wall Mountable:
Yes
not available
Type:
4K HDR

Sony
kd49xg8096

Other Features
compared

Sony
kd55a8

not available
3D-Ready:
No
not available
Accessories Included:
Voice Remote Control, Batteries, Manual
Google Play Store
App Store:
not available
Yes
Audio Output:
not available
20 W
Audio Power:
not available
Yes
Batteries Included:
not available
Yes
Built-in Speaker:
not available
not available
Connector Type:
USB, Ethernet, HDMI
Yes
Digital TV Tuner:
Yes
not available
Dimensions (W X D X H) With Stand:
H73.3 X W122.7 X D32.6cm
TV: 645 X 1101 X 57 Mm (H X W X D) - TV With Stand: 704 X 1101 X 260 Mm (H X W X D) - Boxed: 776 X 1188 X 140 Mm (H X W X D)
Dimensions (WxDxH):
H71.2 X W122.7 X D5.2cm
not available
Features:
Sleep Time, Auto Picture Mode, Parental Block, Text Magnification, On/Off Timer, Audio Description, Electronic Program Guide, Auto Shut-Off, Screen Reader
Google play, Google voice search
Google Applications:
not available
Yes
Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG):
not available
Multi
Languages Support:
not available
Yes
Light Sensor:
not available
Classic fm, Deezer, Pandora, Spotify, Xfm
Music Apps:
not available
Amazon prime
Network Streaming Services:
Netflix
TRILUMINOS Display - 4K X-Reality PRO
Picture Enhancement:
not available
3840 x 2160 pixels, 4K pixels, 4K ultra hd pixels, Hd pixels
Resolution:
1080p pixels
not available
Series:
BRAVIA XBR A8H Master Series
2
Speakers:
not available
FAT16, FAT32, Ntfs, Exfat
Supported File Systems:
not available
not available
USB Port:
1
16GB
User Memory:
not available
not available
Weight (Without Stand):
16.8g
not available
HDMI:
Yes
No
3D:
No

Sony
kd49xg8096

Smart TV
compared

Sony
kd55a8

not available
AirPlay 2:
Yes
Android
Operating System Installed:
Android
Yes
Screen Mirroring:
not available
Animation, Cinema, Custom, Game, Graphics, Photo, Sports, Standard, Vivid
Smart Modes:
Cinema, Game, Graphics, Personal, Photo
Amazon prime video, Netflix, Youtube
Video Apps:
Netflix
Yes
Internet TV:
No
Yes
Smart TV:
Yes

Sony
kd49xg8096

Audio
compared

Sony
kd55a8

Dts, Dolby digital
Audio Decoders:
Dts, Dolby atmos
Dts digital surround, Dolby digital plus
Audio Decoding Technology:
Dts studio sound, Dolby digital
not available
Audio System:
Dolby Atmos
not available
Built-in Subwoofer:
Yes
20W
RMS Rated Power:
20W
Cinema, Music, Sports, Standard
Sound Modes:
not available
2
Speaker:
2
not available
Subwoofer RMS Power:
10W

Sony
kd49xg8096

Display
compared

Sony
kd55a8

High-definition tv (16:9) (16:9)
Aspect Ratio:
High-definition tv (16:9) (16:09)
123.2cm
Display Diagonal (Metric):
not available
not available
Display Refresh Rate Supported:
100 hz
3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels
Display Resolution:
3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels
Led
Display Technology:
Oled
400Hz
High Frequency Rate:
100Hz
not available
Horizontal Viewing Angle:
178°
Edge led
LED Backlighting Type:
not available
Motionflow xr 400 hz
Motion Interpolation Technology:
not available
not available
Native Aspect Ratio:
16:9 (16:9)
50Hz
Native Refresh Rate:
100Hz
Motionflow XR 400Hz
PQI (Picture Quality Index):
not available
75%
Peak Luminance Ratio:
68%
not available
Screen Format Adjustments:
16:9 (16:9), 4:3 (4:3)
Flat
Screen Shape:
Flat
4096 x 2160, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1280 x 720 (HD 720)
Supported Graphics Resolutions:
3840 x 2160, 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
2160p, 1080i, 1080p, 720p, 576i, 576p, 480i, 480p
Supported Video Mode:
2160p, 1440p, 1080p
not available
Vertical Viewing Angle:
178°
not available
Visible Diagonal Screen Size:
139cm

Sony
kd49xg8096

Features
compared

Sony
kd55a8

Yes
Built-In Chromecast:
not available
Amazon alexa, Google assistant, Google home
Smart Assistant Compatibility:
not available

Sony
kd49xg8096

Key Features
compared

Sony
kd55a8

49"
Display Diagonal:
55"
4K
HD Type:
4K
57mm
Thickness:
712mm