Picture Quality

Sony 65X8500G has a very good picture quality thanks to the 4k resolution. The HDR (High Dynamic Range) provides colorful images which is very important when playing games or watching colorful content. However, we have bad news for the movie lovers because this TV doesn’t have local dimming. The lack of local dimming means that the black color depth and uniformity are not so good and that makes the movie watching experience less enjoyable. But at least has frame dimming technology which somehow compensates a little the lack of local dimming tech. The colors look good too thanks to the live color technology and triluminos display. So if you planning to watch mostly HDR content and sacrifice the lack of deep black colors this TV might be the right TV for you. We will give 4.2/5 points for the Sony 65X8500G review part of the picture quality.

Features

Sony KD-65X8500G is a smart TV so you can connect it to the internet and browse online content. The connection can be established through the integrated wireless module or through the Ethernet port. The Opera browser is light which makes it a reasonable choice for TV implementation. Also this TV has the Android OS which had always been a strong part of Sony TVs. Android OS has more features than any other OS, plus it has the Google play store where you can find many useful apps. The 16GB on-board storage is sufficient unless you plan to store many movies in it. Anyway, you can share your smartphone’s screen easily with the TV through the Miracast technology or Chromecast . We will give 5/5 points for the Sony 65X8500G review part of the features.

Sound

Sony KD-65X8500G has two built-in speakers with 10W power each. The total output power of 20W is usually enough, unless you are standing too far from the TV. If this is the case you should consider buying external speakers that will turn your room into a home theater. If you are planning to buy external speakers you can also take advantage of the surround sound mode.The sound is clear thanks to the Audio Clear+ technology, but that depends on the content quality. We will give 4/5 points for the Sony 65X8500G review part of the sound.

Design

Sony 65X8500G has a very good design. The color looks very good and will adapt to whatever color your room has. It has a narrow frame, which is a very desirable design feature nowadays. Also the stander looks good and it is not exaggerated. One other good design feature is the cable management so there will be no more ugly cables around the TV. We will give 4.5/5 points for the Sony 65X8500G review part of the design.

Technical Specifications

Display

• Screen Size: 65″
• Display Type: LCD
• Backlight Type: Edge LED
• Resolution: 4K UHD (3840×2160)
• HDR (High Dynamic Range) Compatibility: Yes

Audio

• Digital Receiver: DVB-T/T2
• Audio Power Output: 20 W
• Speaker Type: Bass Reflex Speaker
• DTS Audio Format Support: DTS Digital Surround
• Sound Processing: Clear Audio+

Connectivity

• Simulated Surround Sound: S-Force Front Surround
• HEVC Support: Yes (Up to 4k)
• WI-FI: Yes
• Ethernet Port: 1
• HDMI Ports: 4(3 side, 1 rear)
• USB Ports: 3 (Side)
• Audio Headphone: 1

Additional Feature

• Backlight Dimming Type: Frame Dimming
• Picture Processor: 4K HDR Processor X1™
• Clarity Enhancement: 4K X-Reality™ PRO
• Color Enhancement: Live Color™ Technology
• Super bit mapping™ 4K HDR: Yes
• Triluminos Display: Yes
• Dynamic Contrast Enhancer: Yes
• Object-based HDR remaster: Yes
• Motion Rate: Motion-flow™ XR 800Hz (native 100Hz)
• Smart TV: Yes
• Operating System: Android
• On-Board Storage: 16GB
• Internet Browser: Opera
• Application Store: Yes (Google Play Store)
• Content Bar: Yes
• Voice Search: Yes
• USB HDD Recording: Yes
• Bluetooth: Yes
• Bluetooth HID Support: Yes
• Photo Sharing Plus: Yes
• Screen mirroring (Miracast™): Yes
• Chromecast built-in: Yes
• Video & TV SideView (iOS/Android): Yes
• Dynamic Backlight Control: Yes

Everything you watch is sharper and more refined

See how our processor, picture upscaling and colour reproduction technologies come together for amazingly realistic 4K HDR entertainment on this large screen TV.

One chip, incredibly real

With Object-based HDR remaster and Super Bit Mapping 4K 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-Reality 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.

Discover thrilling 4K HDR entertainment

This TV brings you the excitement of movies and games in 4K HDR. It can play HDR content from various services and handles a variety of HDR formats, including HDR10, Hybrid Log-Gamma and Dolby Vision™.

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Just talk, a fun way to explore new worlds

Find all the entertainment you can dream of, as fast as you can talk. With advanced voice control, this 4K HDR TV with Android TV™ brings you movies and TV shows from apps or broadcast in an instant.

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Our Android 4K TVs are recommended by Netflix

Netflix have created an easy way for you to identify TVs with better performance, easier app access, and new features that make for a better smart TV. Netflix Recommended TVs help you to enjoy popular shows and movies with a dedicated button and voice control.

Designed to keep your focus on the picture

No distractions, just beautiful pictures. The narrow, exquisitely designed aluminium frame keeps you focused on the screen, while cables stay cleverly hidden at the back and the front.

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