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Sony KD-55XD9305

alaTest has collected and analyzed 218 reviews of Sony KD-55XD9305. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and price. The design and usability are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the reliability and remote control. There are mixed reviews on the energy efficiency and connectivity.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony KD-55XD9305 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony KD-55XD9305

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Sony KD-55XD9305 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the sound and image quality are overall positive, whereas many are negative about the usability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Sony KD-55XD9305 55 -inch LCD 1080 pixels 1000 Hz 3D TV • Sony KD-55XD9305 55 -inch LCD 1080 pixels 1000 Hz 3D TV

Dec, 2018

Expert review by : S21 (s21.com)

Sony KD-55XD9305 review

 

The Sony KD-55XD9305 is Sony's top 55-inch TV for 2016. Picture quality from this 4K HDR TV is as good as anything we've seen, thank to Sony's new Slim Backlight Drive, Triluminos display technology and X1 processor. The TV comes with Android TV,...

We're wary of awarding the Sony KD-55XD9305 a 5 star rating. In many ways it deserves it, but the fly in the ointment remains the Android operating system. If Sony can prove that the problems that plagued it last year have been consigned to the bin of...

Mar, 2016
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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sony KD-55XD9305 review

 

This slimline 4K HDR TV is a technological tour de force and a great start for Sony's 2016 TV range

Sharp, detailed picture ; Great handling of motion ; HDR significantly improves picture quality ; Easy and fast to use ; Natural colours

Remote not easiest to use ; Picture doesn’t go quite as dark or bright as some competitors

This is what we want from an HDR set. It doesn’t reach the absolute blacks or brightness of some rivals, but the Sony XD93 trumps most of them where it matters: subtlety

Apr, 2016
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Expert review by : Steve May (techradar.com)

Sony KD-55XD9305 4K HDR TV review

 

4K UHD streaming backed by Sony's X1 processor

Ultra thin, minimalist design ; 4K UHD picture quality ; HDCP 2.2 compatibility ; 4K Netflix and Amazon onboard ; High-quality HD upscaling

Wearisome Android smart TV platform ; Gruesome no-button remote control ; Audio is passable at best

Sony's hero HDR 4K TV for 2016 is a triumph of design and image ingenuity, but usability remains its Achilles' heel.

Apr, 2016
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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

An amazing 4K UHD TV.

 

Hi, The XD93 4K HDR is the first flat screen TV that I've owned, I bought it 4 months ago and it's been a pleasure to use. It's a sleek looking TV with a not too reflective screen, a very secure stand, solid build quality, plenty of connectivity and...

Nov, 2017
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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

Amazing picture quality

 

I have various other Sony products and have always been pleased with their qualities, so I didn't take long to debate over whether I should replace my existing Sony Bravia with this latest Android TV - about 10 seconds!

Nov, 2017
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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

Very good quality

 

Very nice picture clear and very easy to udetstand

Oct, 2017
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony KD55XD9305

 

REALLY EASY TO USE, NICE FEATURES

BROKE DOWN 12 MONTHS AND 1 DAY AFTER PURCHASE

Sep, 2017
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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

Superb Picture

 

9 months ago I bought a Sony 49" 4K Android set to replace an ageing (but still perfect) 40" set. This too had a superb picture, but, on reflection, even that wasn't big enough for the end of our room. My wife thought I was mad, but on 19th May last I...

Jul, 2017
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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

Sleek TV

 

Sleek and thin design is very stylish. Improvement on last model. Voice control in remote is super

Jul, 2017
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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

Nice picture!!!!!

 

Really pleased, looks the part and does the business.

Jul, 2017
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Product Specifications

Audio

Audio decoders:Dolby Digital
Audio decoding technologies:Dolby Digital Plus,Dolby Digital Pulse
Built-in audio decoders:Dolby Digital
Built-in speaker(s):Y
Built-in speakers: Yes
Number of loudspeakers:4
Number of Speakers:4
RMS rated power:30
Sound modes:Movie, Music, Sports, Standard

Design

Color of product:Black
Peak luminance ratio:76

Display

3D:Y
3D compatibility: Yes
3D type:Active
Aspect Ratio:16:9
Display Diagonal:55
Display Diagonal (metric):54.7
Display Resolution:3840 x 2160
Display Technology:LED
HD type:4K Ultra HD
LED backlighting type:Edge-LED
Motion interpolation frequency:1000
Motion interpolation technology:Motionflow XR
Screen format adjustments:Zoom
Screen shape:Flat
Supported graphics resolutions:3840 x 2160
Viewing angle, horizontal:178
Viewing angle, vertical:178

Energy Management

Annual Energy Consumption:186
Energy efficiency compliance:B
Power consumption (max):217
Power consumption (standby):0.5
Power consumption (typical):134

Ergonomics

VESA mounting:Y

Management Features

Electronic Program Guide (EPG):Y
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG): Yes
On Screen Display (OSD): Yes
Smart modes:Animation, Cinema, Custom, Game, Graphics, Photo, Sports, Standard, Vivid

Networking

Browser supported:Opera
Browsing: Yes
Ethernet LAN:Y
Ethernet LAN connection: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
Wi-Fi Direct: Yes

Packaging Content

Batteries included: Yes
Cables included:AC
Desktop stand: Yes
Handheld remote control: Yes
Manual: Yes
Quick start guide: Yes
Remote Control Type:RMF-TX200E
Warranty card: Yes

Packaging Data

Package depth:7.8
Package height:34.8
Package width:56.4

Performance

High Dynamic Range Imaging (HDRI):Y
Video compression format:H.265
Video formats supported:H.265

Ports & interfaces

Common interface Plus (CI+): Yes
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in:1
Composite video in:1
DVI port: No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports:1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports quantity:1
HDCP: Yes
HDMI ports quantity:4
Headphone outputs:1
PC in (D-Sub): No
RF ports quantity:1
SCART ports quantity:1
USB 2.0 ports quantity:3

Power

Annual Energy Consumption:186
Energy efficiency class:B
Power consumption (max):217
Power consumption (standby):0.5
Power consumption (typical):134

Smart TV

Internet TV: Yes
Operating system installed:Android
Screen mirroring:Y
Smart TV: Yes

Technical Details

Light sensor: Yes
Power save mode:Y

TV Tuner

Digital signal format system:DVB-C, DVB-S, DVB-S2, DVB-T, DVB-T2
Tuner Type:Analog & digital

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:1.42
Depth (with stand):10.3
Height:28.2
Height (with stand):30.3
Package depth:7.8
Package height:34.8
Package width:56.4
Weight:48.5
Weight with stand:54.9
Width:48.8
Width (with stand):48.8