Sony KD-75XF9005 - 2018 model with high image quality, Smart TV, voice control, large memory and many other "chips" inherent in expensive TVs. I have prepared a review that will help you understand its features, differences from other premium TVs, and understand whether it is worth paying that kind of money for the KD-75XF9005 or are there cheaper analogues that are not inferior in quality.
This model participates in rating of the best TVs, at the rating of the best TVs 75 inches and in Best 4K UHD TVs.
Screen
The 74.5 ″ (189 cm) TV has a resolution of 3840 × 2160. 4K UHD delivers the most complete detail and image depth comparable to watching a movie in 3D. HDR provides even greater contrast and realism. Sony supports Dolby Vision, a premium format that provides an expanded color space. Reproduces a wide range of vibrant colors for the most realistic tones. Samsung of the eighth series does not have such an opportunity. UE75NU8000U.
Object-based HDR technology analyzes the colors of individual objects in the frame, corrects their contrast, adds depth and richness to every detail, and realism of the image. This is the difference between the TV and analogs, which adjust the overall contrast of the picture.
VA matrix, color depth - 10 bits. The X1 Extreme processor processes the image in real time for super-sharp detail. Exceptional contrast: blacks appear darker and highlights brighter.
Like many expensive models, the Sony KD-75XF9005 has a high refresh rate of 100Hz. This prevents trailing, "jerky" motion, blur in dynamic scenes. Even rapidly changing images do not lose their brightness. Motionflow XR refresh index - 1000 Hz. This indicator was invented by the manufacturer itself to rank their models. This is the maximum rating given by Sony to the best TVs for display quality.
The backlight is in the Direct LED format, when the diodes are placed evenly over the entire plane of the screen, so there are no problems with flashing on the sides of the matrix. Have Samsung UE75NU8000U and LG 75SK8100 NanoCell LEDs are located on the sides of the screen (Edge LED), which is possible due to the light. But this technology allows you to make the screen very thin.
With the Local Dimming option, the LEDs are turned off and on according to requests for frame brightness and contrast. Light sensors control the settings. Together, this leads to the highest quality content display.
Appearance
Sony KD-75XF9005 weighs 35 kg, dimensions - 1674 × 958 × 73 mm. They are almost similar to competitors, but, as I noted above, the latter have a thinner screen: 65 mm - from LG, 58 mm - from Samsung. The frame is made of plastic imitating an aluminum coating.
The TV can be hung on the wall, for which there is a VESA mount of 300 × 400 mm, or installed on a bedside table. There is a stand (legs), due to which the dimensions of the TV increase to 1674 × 1032 × 355 mm, and the weight - up to 36.7 kg. The cable can be stored in the compartment.
Connectors
The TV is equipped with a LAN connector, composite, 4 HDMI, 3 USB, cable and satellite TV inputs, headphone output, optical audio output, CI + slot. This is a sufficient set of connectors. For comparison: y Samsung UE75NU8000U only 2 USB outputs are provided.
Sound
The TV is equipped with two 10W speakers. There is no subwoofer like Samsung and LG. But the realism is provided by Dolby Digital and DTS.DSEE technology reproduces high frequencies that are lost when the file is compressed.
Functions
Smart TV for Android gives you access to a wide range of apps from Google Play. Voice search capability distinguishes it from Samsung UE75NU8000U.
Chromecast allows you to broadcast video from a PC, mobile device while maintaining image quality. With USB HDD REC, one-touch recording is possible to any external hard drive.
Sony KD-75XF9005 creates perfect compatibility with PlayStation 4 and 4 Pro. With crisp textures, rich colors, gamers will get real pleasure from the game.
As already clear, the TV can be connected to a network with home devices. It supports 24p True Cinema. Has a built-in memory of 16 GB. You can stop viewing the channel, play from the moment you stopped (this is not possible with LG 75SK8100 NanoCell). There is a timer, child lock.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits:
- beautiful view, narrow frame;
- suitable for home theater;
- uniform illumination without glare;
- excellent black color, good detail in dark scenes;
- bright, rich tones, realistic image, high contrast;
- good sound quality with an immersive effect;
- smart Smart TV.
Disadvantages:
- in the HDR mode, extra backlighting around bright objects;
- some buyers note the lack of Dolby Vision (firmware update required);
- the Android platform "slows down";
- only one USB3.0 port (the rest are 2.0);
- darkening at the corners of the screen due to insufficient viewing angle.
conclusions
Sony KD-75XF9005 price - 279 900 rubles. Competitors with whom the comparison was made (LG 75SK8100 NanoCell and Samsung UE75NU8000U) are much cheaper - about 150 thousand rubles. Technologies used by Sony - for superb picture quality, true colors, format equalization up to 4K UHD - prove that the TV is worth its money. It is especially attractive for gamers and moviegoers due to the depth and detail of textures, the absence of highlights, blur. Whether it is worth paying such an amount or is it better to take a more affordable analogue, which is inferior in some aspects, but also provides a decent image and sound, everyone decides for himself, evaluating his financial capabilities.
