Sony
KD-55A8
vs
Samsung
ue55tu8500
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Sony KD-55A8 alternatives
Samsung ue55tu8500 alternatives
specs
Sony
KD-55A8
Special Features
compared
Samsung
ue55tu8500
not available
Adaptive Sound:
Yes
not available
Crystal Processor 4K:
Yes
not available
Dual LED:
Yes
not available
Dynamic Crystal Colour:
Yes
not available
Frame Rate Enhancement Technology:
Yes
not available
Game Enhancer+:
Yes
not available
OLED Technology:
No
not available
One-Touch Mirroring:
Yes
not available
Samsung Multi View:
Yes
not available
Samsung Smartthings:
Yes
Sony
KD-55A8
Packaging Data
compared
Samsung
ue55tu8500
not available
Cables Included:
Ac
not available
Desktop Stand Included:
Yes
not available
E-Manual:
Yes
not available
Handheld Remote Control:
Yes
not available
Interface Adapters Included:
2
not available
Package Height:
846mm
not available
Package Type:
Box
not available
Package Weight:
23.6kg
not available
Package Width:
1,412mm
not available
Quick Start Guide:
Yes
not available
Remote Control Type:
TM2050A
not available
Smart Remote Included:
Yes
Box
Package type:
not available
25 kg
Package weight:
not available
832 mm
Package height:
not available
184 mm
Package depth:
not available
1362 mm
Package width:
not available
E-manual:
not available
not available
Manual:
Yes
Remote control included:
not available
Desktop stand:
not available
Sony
KD-55A8
Technical Details
compared
Samsung
ue55tu8500
not available
Dimensions (WxDxH) (Without Base):
1,230mm
not available
Front Colour:
Grey (dark)
not available
HDMI Connection:
2
not available
Other Features:
Sleep Timer
not available
Smart TV & Apps:
Catch Up TV: BBC IPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, My5, UKTV Play - Streaming: Netflix 4K, Prime Video 4K, Rakuten, NOW TV, BT Sport, Apple TV, Disney+ - App Store: Samsung TV App Store - Custom Homepage - Full Internet Browser - Social Media: YouTube 4K - Gaming Apps Please Note: Some Services Are Only Avai
not available
Smart TV Features:
Smart TV
not available
TV Tuner:
Freesat HD - TV PLUS Please Note: Some Services Are Only Available in the UK
not available
Built-in WiFi:
Yes
Sony
KD-55A8
Ports & Interfaces
compared
Samsung
ue55tu8500
not available
Common Interface Plus (CI+):
Yes
not available
Common Interface Plus (CI+) Version:
1.4
not available
Composite Video In:
1
not available
DVI Port:
No
not available
Digital Audio Optical Out:
1
not available
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) Port:
1
not available
HDMI Port:
3
not available
HDMI Version:
2
not available
PC in (D-Sub) Port:
No
not available
RF Port:
3
not available
USB 2.0 Port:
2
AC (power) in:
not available
not available
Consumer Electronics Control (CEC):
Anynet+
1
Headphone outputs:
not available
1
Audio (L/R) out:
not available
1
Audio (L/R) in:
not available
1
Composite video in:
not available
2
USB 2.0 ports quantity:
not available
1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports:
not available
HDCP:
not available
True
Audio Return Channel (ARC):
Yes
not available
HDMI Quick Switch:
Yes
4
HDMI ports quantity:
not available
Sony
KD-55A8
Weight & Dimensions
compared
Samsung
ue55tu8500
not available
Depth (With Stand):
340.4mm
not available
Depth (Without Stand):
57.4mm
not available
Height:
705.9mm
not available
Height (With Stand):
793mm
not available
Height (Without Stand):
706mm
not available
Stand Depth:
340.4mm
not available
Stand Width:
789.2mm
not available
Weight:
17.2kg
not available
Weight With Stand:
19.4kg
not available
Width:
1,230.1mm
not available
Width (With Stand):
1,230.1mm
16.8 kg
Weight (without stand):
not available
71.2 cm
Height (without stand):
not available
5.2 cm
Depth (without stand):
not available
122.7 cm
Width (without stand):
not available
18.6 kg
Weight (with stand):
not available
733 mm
Height (with stand):
not available
326 mm
Depth (with stand):
not available
1227 mm
Width (with stand):
not available
Sony
KD-55A8
Management Features
compared
Samsung
ue55tu8500
not available
Amazon Alexa:
Yes
not available
Auto Power Off System:
Yes
not available
ECO Mode:
Yes
not available
Google Assistant:
Yes
not available
Number of OSD Languages:
28
not available
On/Off Timer:
Yes
not available
Sleep Timer:
Yes
not available
Voice Control:
Yes
not available
Works With Samsung Bixby:
Yes
On/Off timer:
not available
Sleep timer:
not available
Auto power off:
not available
Hotel mode:
not available
Arabic, Bulgarian, CAT, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovenian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
On Screen Display (OSD) languages:
not available
27
Number of OSD languages:
not available
True
On Screen Display (OSD):
Yes
True
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG):
Yes
Voice guide:
not available
Voice control:
not available
Sony
KD-55A8
Network
compared
Samsung
ue55tu8500
not available
Bluetooth Version:
4.2
not available
Ethernet Port:
Yes
not available
HID Support:
Yes
not available
Web Browser:
Yes
not available
Wi-Fi Standards:
Wi-fi 5 (802.11ac)
not available
Browsing:
Yes
Web browser:
not available
True
Bluetooth:
Yes
4.2
Bluetooth version:
not available
not available
Wi-Fi Direct:
Yes
802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards:
not available
Ethernet LAN:
not available
True
Wi-Fi:
Yes
Sony
KD-55A8
Performance
compared
Samsung
ue55tu8500
not available
4K Ultra HD Upscaling:
Yes
not available
DVD Player:
No
not available
Extended PVR:
Yes
not available
Game Mode:
Yes
not available
High Dynamic Range (HDR):
Yes
not available
High Dynamic Range (HDR) 1000:
Yes
not available
High Dynamic Range (HDR) Technology:
High Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
not available
High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI):
Yes
not available
Local Dimming:
Yes
not available
MBR Support:
Yes
not available
Multi-Screen:
Yes
not available
Noise Reduction:
Yes
not available
Parental Controls:
Yes
not available
Picture Processing Technology:
Samsung contrast enhancer
not available
Smartphone Remote App:
Yes
not available
Subtitles:
Yes
not available
Teletext Function:
Yes
not available
USB Recording:
Yes
not available
ConnectShare (HDD):
Yes
not available
ConnectShare (USB):
Yes
USB recording:
not available
Smartphone remote support:
not available
Parental control:
not available
not available
Digital Clean View:
Yes
Noise reduction:
not available
Sony TRILUMINOS Display
Picture processing technology:
not available
Ambient light sensor:
not available
Subtitles function:
not available
Teletext function:
not available
Dolby Vision,High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10),Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology:
not available
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported:
not available
Sony
KD-55A8
TV Tuner
compared
Samsung
ue55tu8500
not available
Auto Channel Search:
Yes
not available
Digital Signal Format System:
Dvb-c, DVB-S2, Dvb-t, DVB-T2
not available
Tuner:
1tuner
not available
Tuner Type:
Freeview hd
Auto channel search:
not available
NTSC 3.58,NTSC 4.43,PAL,SECAM
Analog signal format system:
not available
DVB-C,DVB-S,DVB-S2,DVB-T,DVB-T2
Digital signal format system:
not available
Analog & digital
Tuner type:
not available
Sony
KD-55A8
Certificates
compared
Samsung
ue55tu8500
not available
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) Certified:
Yes
Sony
KD-55A8
Power
compared
Samsung
ue55tu8500
not available
AC Input Frequency:
50/60Hz
not available
AC Input Voltage:
220 - 240V
not available
Annual Energy Consumption:
117kWh
not available
Energy Efficiency Class:
A+
not available
Energy Efficiency Scale:
A+++ to D
not available
Energy Saving Mode:
Yes
not available
Maximum Power Consumption:
135W
not available
Power Consumption (PowerSave):
37.2W
not available
Power Consumption (Standby):
0.5W
not available
Power Consumption (Typical):
84W
A to G
Energy efficiency scale:
not available
Energy saving mode:
not available
50 Hz
AC input frequency:
not available
220 - 240 V
AC input voltage:
not available
0.5 W
Power consumption (standby):
not available
120 kWh
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours:
not available
131 W
Power consumption (typical):
not available
131 kWh
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours:
not available
G
Energy efficiency class (HDR):
not available
G
Energy efficiency class (SDR):
not available
Sony
KD-55A8
Design
compared
Samsung
ue55tu8500
not available
Ambient Lighting:
Yes
not available
Colour:
Black
not available
LED Indicators:
Yes
not available
On/off Switch:
Yes
not available
Rollable Display:
No
not available
VESA Mounting:
Yes
not available
VESA Mounting Interfaces:
200 x 200 mmmm
not available
Wall Mountable:
Yes
not available
Type:
55" LED 4K Smart Television
Plastic
Housing material:
not available
300 x 300 mm
Panel mounting interface:
not available
VESA mounting:
not available
On/off switch:
not available
Black
Product colour:
not available
Sony
KD-55A8
Other Features
compared
Samsung
ue55tu8500
not available
3D-Ready:
No
not available
Audio Output:
Yes
not available
Audio Power:
20 Watt
not available
Auto Digital Tuning:
Yes
not available
Batteries Included:
Yes
not available
Built-in Processor:
Yes
not available
Built-in Speaker:
Yes
not available
Digital TV Tuner:
Yes
not available
Dimensions (W X D X H) With Stand:
H79.3 X W123.01 X D34.04cm
not available
Dimensions (WxDxH):
H:793 X W:1230.1 X D:340.4
not available
Dimensions (WxHxD):
Without Stand: 123.0 X 70.6 X 5.7 CmIncluding Stand: 123.0 X 79.3 X 34.0 CmVesa Dimensions: 200 X 200 MmStand Width: 78.9 CmPackage Size: 141.2 X 84.6 X 16.8 Cm
not available
Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG):
Yes
not available
IFU / User Manual:
Yes
not available
Material:
Aluminium, Plastic
not available
Music Apps:
Spotify
not available
Network Streaming Services:
Multi-view (Android only)
not available
Output Power:
20
not available
Picture Enhancement:
Digital Clean View, Mega Contrast, Contrast Enhancer, 4K Upscaling, Dynamic Crystal Color, Game Enhancer, Dynamic Crystal Display
not available
Product Weight:
40.6lbs
not available
Resolution:
3840 x 2160 pixels, 4K ultra hd pixels, Hd pixels
not available
Sound Enhancement Technology:
Dolby Digital Plus
not available
Speakers:
2 Channel
not available
Sports Apps:
BT Sports
not available
Surround Modes:
1
not available
USB Port:
2
not available
Weight (Without Stand):
16.2g
not available
Stand:
Yes
not available
HDMI:
Yes
not available
3D:
No
Sony
KD-55A8
Smart TV
compared
Samsung
ue55tu8500
not available
AirPlay 2:
Yes
not available
Operating System Installed:
Tizen
not available
Screen Mirroring:
Yes
not available
Smart Modes:
Game, Movie, Natural
not available
Video Apps:
Disney+
Netflix
Video apps:
not available
Cinema, Game, Graphics, Personal, Photo
Smart modes:
not available
not available
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV):
Yes
Apple AirPlay 2 support:
not available
not available
Timeshift:
Yes
Android
Operating system installed:
not available
not available
Internet TV:
Yes
True
Smart TV:
Yes
Sony
KD-55A8
Audio
compared
Samsung
ue55tu8500
not available
Audio Decoders:
Dolby digital
not available
Audio Decoding Technology:
Dolby digital plus
not available
Audio System:
20W
not available
Dolby Technology:
Digital, Digital plus, Dolby digital, Dolby digital plus
not available
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (EARC):
Yes
not available
RMS Rated Power:
20W
not available
Sound Modes:
Cinema
not available
Speaker:
2
DTS,Dolby Atmos
Audio decoders:
not available
DTS Studio Sound,Dolby Digital
Audio decoding technologies:
not available
Built-in subwoofer:
not available
10 W
Subwoofer RMS power:
not available
20 W
RMS rated power:
not available
2
Number of speakers:
not available
Sony
KD-55A8
Display
compared
Samsung
ue55tu8500
not available
Aspect Ratio:
High-definition tv (16:9) (16:9)
not available
Display Diagonal (Metric):
138cm
not available
Display Resolution:
3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels
not available
Display Technology:
Led
not available
Dynamic Contrast Ratio:
Mega Contrast
not available
Dynamic Contrast Ratio Marketing Name:
Mega contrast
not available
High Frequency Rate:
2,800Hz
not available
LED Backlighting Type:
Led backlight
not available
Motion Interpolation Frequency:
2,800Hz
not available
Motion Interpolation Technology:
Pqi (Picture quality Index) 2800
not available
Native Aspect Ratio:
16:9 (16:9)
not available
PQI (Picture Quality Index):
2800 PQI
not available
Peak Luminance Ratio:
75%
not available
Screen Format Adjustments:
HDR
not available
Screen Shape:
Flat
not available
Supported Video Mode:
2160p, 1440p, 1080i
not available
Touchscreen Type:
LED
not available
Visible Diagonal Screen Size:
138cm
68%
Peak luminance ratio:
not available
178°
Viewing angle, horizontal:
not available
178°
Viewing angle, vertical:
not available
100 Hz
Native refresh rate:
not available
1920 x 1080 (HD 1080),2560 x 1440,3840 x 2160
Supported graphics resolutions:
not available
1080p,1440p,2160p
Supported video modes:
not available
4:3,16:9
Screen format adjustments:
not available
16:9
Native aspect ratio:
not available
Flat
Screen shape:
not available
OLED
Display technology:
not available
OLED
Display technology:
not available
3840 x 2160 pixels
Display resolution:
not available
4K Ultra HD
HD type:
not available
139.7 cm (55")
Display diagonal:
not available
Sony
KD-55A8
Key Features
compared
Samsung
ue55tu8500
not available
Display Diagonal:
54.3"
not available
HD Type:
4K
not available
Thickness:
57.4mm
Sony
KD-55A8
Features
compared
Samsung
ue55tu8500
not available
Smart Assistant Compatibility:
Amazon alexa, Bixby, Google assistant