Sony
kd55a8
vs
LG
65sm8200pla
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Sony kd55a8 alternatives
LG 65sm8200pla alternatives
specs
Sony
kd55a8
Special Features
compared
LG
65sm8200pla
Yes
OLED Technology:
No
Sony
kd55a8
Packaging Data
compared
LG
65sm8200pla
Yes
Desktop Stand Included:
Yes
Yes
E-Manual:
not available
Yes
Handheld Remote Control:
Yes
not available
Package Depth:
207mm
832mm
Package Height:
1,035mm
Box
Package Type:
Box
25kg
Package Weight:
33.3kg
1,362mm
Package Width:
1,600mm
not available
Remote Control Type:
MR19
Sony
kd55a8
Technical Details
compared
LG
65sm8200pla
4
HDMI Connection:
2
not available
Other Features:
Sleep Timer - Parental Lock
not available
Smart TV & Apps:
Catch Up TV: BBC IPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, Demand 5 - Streaming: Netflix 4K, Amazon Video 4K, Sky Store, Now TV, Google Play Movies - App Store: LG Content Store - Custom Homepage - Full Internet Browser - Social Media: YouTube Please Note: Some Services Are Only Available in the UK
Android TV
Smart TV Features:
not available
not available
TV Tuner:
Freeview HD - Freesat HD Please Note: Some Services Are Only Available in the UK.
Sony
kd55a8
Ports & Interfaces
compared
LG
65sm8200pla
Yes
AC (Power) In:
not available
1
Audio (L,R) In:
not available
1
Audio (L,R) Out:
not available
not available
Common Interface (CI) Slot:
Yes
not available
Common Interface Plus (CI+):
Yes
not available
Common Interface Plus (CI+) Version:
1.4
not available
Component Video (YPbPr/YCbCr) In:
1
1
Composite Video In:
1
No
DVI Port:
No
not available
Digital Audio Optical Out:
1
1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) Port:
1
4
HDMI Port:
4
not available
HDMI Version:
2
1
Headphone Outputs:
1
Yes
High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP):
not available
No
PC in (D-Sub) Port:
No
2
USB 2.0 Port:
2
Yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC):
Yes
Sony
kd55a8
Weight & Dimensions
compared
LG
65sm8200pla
326mm
Depth (With Stand):
323.7mm
733mm
Height:
840mm
733mm
Height (With Stand):
910mm
16.8kg
Weight:
24.1kg
18.6kg
Weight With Stand:
25.8kg
1,227mm
Width:
1,451mm
1,227mm
Width (With Stand):
1,451mm
Sony
kd55a8
Management Features
compared
LG
65sm8200pla
not available
Amazon Alexa:
Yes
Yes
Auto Power Off System:
not available
not available
Google Assistant:
Yes
Yes
Hotel Mode:
not available
27
Number of OSD Languages:
36
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
On Screen Display (OSD) Languages:
not available
Yes
On/Off Timer:
not available
Yes
Sleep Timer:
not available
Yes
Voice Control:
Yes
Yes
Voice Guide:
not available
Yes
On Screen Display (OSD):
not available
Yes
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG):
Yes
Sony
kd55a8
Network
compared
LG
65sm8200pla
4.2
Bluetooth Version:
not available
Yes
Ethernet Port:
Yes
Yes
Web Browser:
not available
802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a, Wi-fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Standards:
not available
not available
Miracast:
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth:
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi:
Yes
Sony
kd55a8
Performance
compared
LG
65sm8200pla
not available
4K Ultra HD Upscaling:
Yes
Yes
Ambient Light Sensor:
not available
not available
Audio Formats Supported:
AC3, AC4, EAC3, MP2, MP3, Aac, Dts, He-aac, Pcm, Wma
not available
Game Mode:
Yes
Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR):
not available
Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) Technology:
not available
not available
High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10):
Yes
Yes
High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI):
Yes
not available
Local Dimming:
Yes
Yes
Noise Reduction:
Yes
Yes
Parental Controls:
Yes
Yes
Smartphone Remote App:
Yes
Yes
Subtitles:
not available
Yes
Teletext Function:
not available
Yes
USB Recording:
Yes
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
Video Formats Supported:
H.265, Hevc
Sony
kd55a8
TV Tuner
compared
LG
65sm8200pla
Ntsc 3.58, Ntsc 4.43, Pal, Secam
Analog Signal Format System:
Not supported
Yes
Auto Channel Search:
not available
Dvb-c, Dvb-s, DVB-S2, Dvb-t, DVB-T2
Digital Signal Format System:
Dvb-c, DVB-S2, DVB-T2, Dvb
Analog & digital
Tuner Type:
Digital
Sony
kd55a8
Certificates
compared
LG
65sm8200pla
No
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) Certified:
Yes
not available
Certification:
4K HDR Ultra HD Certified
Sony
kd55a8
Power
compared
LG
65sm8200pla
50Hz
AC Input Frequency:
not available
220 - 240V
AC Input Voltage:
not available
182kWh
Annual Energy Consumption:
164kWh
B
Energy Efficiency Class:
A+
A+++ to D
Energy Efficiency Scale:
not available
Yes
Energy Saving Mode:
Yes
0.5W
Power Consumption (Standby):
0.5W
131W
Power Consumption (Typical):
118W
Sony
kd55a8
Design
compared
LG
65sm8200pla
Black
Colour:
Black
Plastic
Housing Material:
not available
Yes
On/off Switch:
not available
No
Rollable Display:
not available
Yes
VESA Mounting:
Yes
300 x 300mm
VESA Mounting Interfaces:
300 x 300mm
Yes
Wall Mountable:
not available
4K HDR
Type:
not available
Sony
kd55a8
Other Features
compared
LG
65sm8200pla
No
3D-Ready:
not available
Voice Remote Control, Batteries, Manual
Accessories Included:
not available
not available
App Store:
LG Content Store
not available
Audio Output:
Yes
not available
Audio Power:
20 W
not available
Bezel Width:
11.3mm
not available
Built-in Speaker:
Yes
not available
Compatible With Universal Remote Control:
Yes
USB, Ethernet, HDMI
Connector Type:
not available
Yes
Digital TV Tuner:
not available
H73.3 X W122.7 X D32.6cm
Dimensions (W X D X H) With Stand:
not available
H71.2 X W122.7 X D5.2cm
Dimensions (WxDxH):
TV: 840 X 1451 X 64 Mm (H X W X D) - TV With Stand: 910 X 1451 X 323.7 Mm (H X W X D) - Boxed: 1035 X 1600 X 207 Mm (H X W X D)
Sleep Time, Auto Picture Mode, Parental Block, Text Magnification, On/Off Timer, Audio Description, Electronic Program Guide, Auto Shut-Off, Screen Reader
Features:
not available
not available
Google Applications:
Google Home
not available
Material:
Metal, Plastic
not available
Music Apps:
Spotify
Netflix
Network Streaming Services:
No, Sky Store, All 4, Amazon prime, Bbc iplayer, Demand 5, Itv player, Netflix, Youtube
not available
Picture Enhancement:
Nano Cell Technology - Ultra Luminance
1080p pixels
Resolution:
4K pixels
BRAVIA XBR A8H Master Series
Series:
not available
not available
Sound Enhancement Technology:
DTS Virtual:X - Ultra Surround
1
USB Port:
not available
not available
Virtual Reality (VR) Ready:
Yes
16.8g
Weight (Without Stand):
not available
not available
Advanced Colour Enhancer:
Yes
not available
MagicLink:
Yes
Yes
HDMI:
not available
not available
Intelligent Voice Recognition:
Yes
not available
Mediaset Premium Ready:
Yes
not available
Premium Smart CAM Ready:
Yes
No
3D:
No
Sony
kd55a8
Smart TV
compared
LG
65sm8200pla
Yes
AirPlay 2:
not available
Android
Operating System Installed:
Web os
not available
Screen Mirroring:
Yes
Cinema, Game, Graphics, Personal, Photo
Smart Modes:
not available
Netflix
Video Apps:
Mediaset Play, Amazon prime video, Catch-up tv, Netflix, Youtube
not available
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV):
Yes
not available
Timeshift:
Yes
No
Internet TV:
Yes
Yes
Smart TV:
Yes
Sony
kd55a8
Audio
compared
LG
65sm8200pla
Dts, Dolby atmos
Audio Decoders:
Dolby digital, Dts
Dts studio sound, Dolby digital
Audio Decoding Technology:
not available
Dolby Atmos
Audio System:
not available
Yes
Built-in Subwoofer:
not available
20W
RMS Rated Power:
20W
2
Speaker:
2
10W
Subwoofer RMS Power:
not available
Sony
kd55a8
Display
compared
LG
65sm8200pla
High-definition tv (16:9) (16:09)
Aspect Ratio:
High-definition tv (16:9)
not available
Automatic Brightness Control:
Yes
not available
Clear Motion Rate (CMR):
50 Hz
100 hz
Display Refresh Rate Supported:
not available
3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels
Display Resolution:
3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels
Oled
Display Technology:
Led
100Hz
High Frequency Rate:
50Hz
178°
Horizontal Viewing Angle:
not available
not available
LED Backlighting Type:
Edge led
16:9 (16:9)
Native Aspect Ratio:
not available
100Hz
Native Refresh Rate:
not available
not available
PQI (Picture Quality Index):
TruMotion 100
68%
Peak Luminance Ratio:
not available
16:9 (16:9), 4:3 (4:3)
Screen Format Adjustments:
not available
Flat
Screen Shape:
Flat
3840 x 2160, 2560 x 1440, 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported Graphics Resolutions:
not available
2160p, 1440p, 1080p
Supported Video Mode:
not available
not available
Touchscreen Type:
LCD, LED
178°
Vertical Viewing Angle:
not available
139cm
Visible Diagonal Screen Size:
not available
Sony
kd55a8
Key Features
compared
LG
65sm8200pla
55"
Display Diagonal:
65"
4K
HD Type:
4K
712mm
Thickness:
64mm