Sony KD-49XG8096 49 "

Android TV

The “smart” TV of the Japanese manufacturer Sony is made by the Android TV platform version 8.0 (with preparation for update 9.0). The operating system offers quick access to popular video streaming services and a rich selection of applications on Google Play. The platform has a built-in browser and an intuitive interface that quickly responds to commands from the bundled multimedia remote with Google Assistant.

A set of wireless interfaces Sony KD-49XG8096 is represented by Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth. And for a wired connection, a traditional set of ports is offered, including 4 HDMI, one USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0, mini-Jack (3.5 mm), composite input.

4K + HDR

The TV has got a 49-inch IPS-matrix, the traditional advantage of which is excellent visibility. The image is characterized by high detail (3840x2160 pixels), rich and colorful colours (especially when playing HDR video) and fairly smooth frame changes (60 Hz base frequency is increased to 400 Hz using Motionflow XR technology).

Unlike related models with a larger diagonal, for example, the Sony KD-55XG8096, the model boasts only edge-LED backlighting, not Direct-LED. As a result, in dark scenes with minimal room lighting, the picture lacks contrast: black is more like grey. But in other usage scenarios, Sony KD-49XG8096 will leave a good impression on viewers.

Quality sound

A 20W 2-channel audio system with medium frequency response and S-Force Front Surround surround sound is responsible for the sound on the TV. For most tasks, these acoustics are quite enough, and music lovers may additionally consider purchasing a soundbar.

The Sony KD-49XG8096 is not only a decent mid-range 4K TV, but also one of the best options on Android among models with this diagonal in 2019.