Sony KD-65XH8096 65 "
 | Outdated Product £1,399.00 Size ("): 65; Operating system: Android TV; CPU: Sony X1; Screen coating: anti-glare; Resolution (px): 3840x2160; Frame rate (Hz): 60; HDR support: HDR10, Dolby Vision; Sound power (W): 20; Number of speakers: 2; Digital tuner: DVB-T2 (terrestrial); DVB-C (cable); DVB-S (satellite); DVB-S2 (satellite) |
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Same looks but more features
Introduced in the summer of 2020, Sony's 65-inch TV is a direct successor to the Sony KD-65XG8096 model, which has established itself as one of the best mid-range solutions.
In terms of design, the changes are only cosmetic and relate to the shape of the spaced legs. But there is also a more tangible technical upgrade. So, Sony KD-65XH8096 already supports AirPlay 2 technology, which allows you to broadcast content from Apple devices and control it from the remote control. The set of HDR standards has also been increased, because Dolby Vision has been added to the basic HDR10 and HLG.
Smart Features
The smart component of the TV is represented by Android TV version 9.0. The shell works correctly, quickly responds to user commands, and is replete with pre-installed and downloadable applications from the Play Store. You just need to connect the Sony KD-65XH8096 to the Internet, for which, in addition to the LAN port, a Wi-Fi module is provided.
Ease and comfort of control is provided by a classic remote with a microphone, which is needed both for basic voice commands and even more “smart dialogue” with Google or Amazon assistants. You can connect various devices to the TV via wire (2 USB, 4 HDMI, composite input, optical output) or via Bluetooth.
Great picture out of the box
The image on the Sony KD-65XH8096 is quite bright, so that glare from the sun or lighting does not interfere with comfortable viewing. Thanks to the excellent factory calibration, the TV does not require additional adjustments, the colours look natural and believable. Another plus of the picture is excellent viewing angles: even with strong deviations from the centre of the screen, distortion is minimal. As a result, the model will be a good choice for large rooms or collective viewing. The TV will also please gamers, because in the game mode the screen has a low input lag.
Due to the Direct LED backlighting, colour uniformity in different lighting conditions is not bad, but in general, the contrast for the most comfortable viewing of movies in a dark room is not enough (including due to the lack of local dimming). If this is not critical for you, then the Sony KD-65XH8096 is one of the best options in the “big TV set for reasonable money from a famous brand” nomination.
