Review: New Smart LED Android Sony BRAVIA KD65XH8196BU

On Aug 17, 2020

Get a natural image of a smarter TV with the Sony BRAVIA KD-65XH8196BU.

X1 processor at its heart for powerful realism
With Sony’s X1 processor inside, this Sony KD-65XH8196BU TV offers the best of 4K HDR images. The processor enhances every aspect of the image, including color, contrast, and clarity, to provide optimized depth and realism. Working with the TRILUMINOS display, the colors are natural and authentic, giving you the a true feeling of ‘being there’.

Soft image, with Motionflow XR400
Sony’s Motionflow XR400Hz technology keeps movement fluid, without sounding artificial. Achieving the perfect balance between blurry and natural motion images, motionflow XR400 stays true to the director’s intentions.

HDR support, including Dolby Vision
HDR maximizes image quality, bringing details to the darker areas of the image, as well as making the overall image more realistic than ever. In addition to the HDR10 and HLG formats, this Sony also supports Dolby Vision. Dolby Vision optimizes the HDR format to simply deliver the sharpest and most accurate images possible. A largely industry standard, Dolby Vision continuously adjusts the image for maximum realism.

Smart Android TV
Sony’s Android system, which brings together photos, music, movies, the Internet and apps, makes it easy to access a wide range of entertainment. The Android platform brings more apps than any other smart TV platform, which means you have the widest selection of smart TVs possible.

TV voice control
With the built-in Google Assistant, Sony KD-65XH8196BU TV easily becomes part of your Google/Android Home network. If you prefer to use a different platform, Sony is also compatible. Support for Apple AirPlay and Homekit lets you integrate with your Apple system. Support for Amazon Alexa devices also means you can control your voice using your existing Alexa device.

Crisp, Sony style
With a super thin, aluminum-like bezel, this Sony TV hides its volume well and has the classic style you’d expect from a BRAVIA design. The matching legs not only provide stable support, but also complement the design with its eye-catching premium blade design and convenient integrated cable management.Photo:Sony

See a less ordinary image, with the Sony KD-65XH8196BU.

Brand Sony

4K Ultra HD Yes

HDR Yes

BBC iPlayer Yes

Screen Size 65

Motion Processing Motionflow XR400Hz

LED Backlight LED – Edge

Power Consumption- Normal Use 137

Stand Yes – Fixed

Wall Mount Required VESA – 300 x 300

Energy Efficiency Rating A

Local Dimming No

Camera No

Gesture Control No

Packaging Dimensions WxHxD 1574 x 958 x 184

Netflix 4K Streaming Yes

Power Consumption – Annual 190

Maximum Stand Width (mm) 1126

Panel Bit Depth 10 bit (8 + 2 FRC)

HDR Format Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG

Analogue Tuner Yes

USB Video Playback Yes

USB Recording Yes

Headphone Socket Yes

Wireless Connection Yes

Full Web Browser Yes

Power Consumption – Standby 0.5

ARC – Audio Return Channel Yes

Touch Screen No

Voice Activated TV Yes

Quad Core Processor Yes

Twin Tuners No

HDMI 2.0 Yes

Screen Resolution 4k_ultra_hd

Panel Frequency (Hz) 50Hz

Pixel Resolution 3840 x 2160

Scart Sockets No

Speakers Yes

Dimensions excluding stand WxHxD (mm) 1462 x 841 x 71

Dimensions including stand WxHxD (mm) 1462 x 910 x 337

Digital Audio Output Yes – Optical

USB 3

Weight (KG) 21.7/22.3 (Without/With Stand)

Component No

Remote Control yes

Smartphone control Yes

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