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Release date: March 1, 2019
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Sony KD-43XG8305 review

Sony KD-43XG8305. 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: Edge-LED. Smart TV. Motion interpolation technology: Motionflow XR 800 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

One chip, incredibly real


With Object-based HDR remaster and Super Bit Mapping™ HDR technology, our 4K HDR Processor X1™ reproduces enhanced depth, textures and natural colours. You’ll see pure colours at higher brightness levels for exceptionally realistic pictures.

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-43XG8305 specs

Packaging Data

Package type: Box
Package weight: 15 kg
Package height: 699 mm
Package depth: 150 mm
Package width: 1072 mm
Manual: True
Quick start guide: yes
Smart Remote 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
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in: 1
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 3
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: 67.3 cm
Weight (without stand): 10.8 kg
Height (without stand): 56.9 cm
Depth (without stand): 5.8 cm
Width (without stand): 96.5 cm
Weight (with stand): 11.3 kg
Height (with stand): 628 mm
Depth (with stand): 260 mm
Width (with stand): 965 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: A2DP,AVRCP,HID,HOGP,SPP
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: yes
Wi-Fi: True

Performance

USB recording: yes
Smartphone remote support: yes
4K Ultra HD upscaling: yes
Picture processing technology: Sony Dynamic Contrast Enhancer,Sony Live Colour,Sony TRILUMINOS Display,Sony X-Reality PRO
Subtitles function: yes
Teletext function: yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes

TV Tuner

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 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage: 220 - 240 V
Power consumption (max): 143 W
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Power consumption (typical): 76 W

Design

Panel mounting interface: 100 x 200 mm
VESA mounting: yes
Product colour: Black

Other Features

Energy efficiency class (old): B
HDD capacity: 16 GB
Smart Remote support: yes
App store: Google Play Store
Annual energy consumption: 105 kWh
Intelligent Voice Recognition: True
Cable management: yes
Built-in speaker(s): yes
Batteries included: yes
3D: False
Light sensor: yes
Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG): yes

Smart TV

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

Audio

Sound modes: Cinema, Music, Speech, 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: 77%
Display diagonal (metric): 108 cm
Motion interpolation technology: Motionflow XR 800 Hz
Supported graphics resolutions: 3840 x 2160
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: 109.2 cm (43")