After looking at many different TV options from several price segments, I settled on the Sony KD-65XF9005. This is far from a budget Smart TV with UltraHD resolution, 64.5 inches and a unique 4K HDR X1 Extreme processor with built-in 16GB memory based on Android. The price is 160 thousand rubles. But does it correspond to the quality, in what way does it surpass the equipment for 60 thousand rubles, is it not inferior in its functionality to TVs from the same price category?
This model participates in rating of the best TVs 58-65 inches and in Best 4K UHD TVs.
Screen
Diagonal - 64.5 inches, resolution - UltraHD (3840 × 2160 pixels). An advanced matrix - * VA, but manufacturers sometimes put it on TVs and cheaper - for example, LG 60UK6200 and Samsung UE58NU7100which cost three times less. The frame rate is 120 Hz, which will allow you to enjoy watching movies or playing games on a set-top box (for inexpensive TVs it is 60 Hz). Supports HDR (expands contrast and color gamut to achieve greater detail in the entire image) and Live Color color enhancement technology. The picture on the screen looks in natural colors, unlike Samsung, where the picture is often oversaturated. Digital cable TV at 720p looks crisp and doesn't blur like budget TVs. Highlights and streaks are visible on white and gray-white backgrounds.
Appearance
Anti-reflective screen. Dimensions - 1447 × 829 × 69 mm. The TV is ultra-thin, which makes it fragile The TV set has left only the most frequently used connectors: three USB connectors, LAN, composite, 4 HDMI, mini-Jack (3.5 mm) headphones, coaxial. The cheaper models have a lot more different inputs / outputs. Acoustics - two built-in speakers with a total power of 20 W (2 x 10 W). But the sound from the TV at this power comes out very quiet, as if from a voice recorder. Although for such a price, the sound could be made better. In this area, the TV is very inferior to the Chinese TV. Xiaomi Mi TV 4A 65, where the manufacturers have provided and completed additional acoustics, and the price of the model is 3 times cheaper. For TV, you still have to buy a soundbar, speakers, etc. Sony KD-65XF9005 is a 4K HDR X1 Extreme machine with 16GB built-in memory based on Android. Smart TV on such a platform works well, sometimes it can freeze, respond slowly to the given commands. But this is typical of Android. The TV supports DLNA functions. It is a set of standards that allow compatible devices to transmit and receive media content over a home network, and display it in real time. But DNLA can be intermittent. The set of functions includes parental control, video recording to USB. The model has a built-in Wi-Fi receiver and Bluetooth, through which many different devices can be connected. Benefits: Disadvantages: The Sony KD-65XF9005 TV does not live up to its price and quality expectations.In addition to a beautiful picture on an ultrathin screen, there is nothing in it for which one could pay 160,000 rubles. A huge disadvantage is poor quality sound. The solution to the sound problem may be to purchase additional acoustic equipment, which is also expensive. It is better to take a cheaper model with the same functions (or more), good sound (even if it is quiet, then buying a soundbar will no longer be such a problem). But if there is no trust in inexpensive models or you prefer good branded equipment and are willing to pay for it, pay attention to LG OLED65C8 for 205,000 rubles.Connectors
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