Testseek.com have collected 54 expert reviews of the Sony KD-49XE9005 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony KD-49XE9005.
August 2017
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54 Reviews
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There's not much of a middle ground in the current 4K TV arena. You can either get a ridiculously expensive OLED set or a significantly more affordable LCD model, which isn't a great choice for most people. That's why we're so smitten with the Sony KD-49X...
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Published: 2017-08-24, Author: Vincent , review by: hdtvtest.co.uk
Sony has produced a number of excellent TVs this year, and the Bravia XE90 is yet another one which will likely end up being the most compelling in its price class, thanks to its full-array local dimming (FALD) direct-lit LED backlighting (which also lend...
Published: 2017-07-11, Author: Robert , review by: stuff.tv
Great picture quality, Bombastic sound, Tidy design
Android TV is so-so
There's not much of a middle ground in the current 4K TV arena. You can either get a ridiculously expensive OLED set or a significantly more affordable LCD model, which isn't a great choice for most people. That's why we're so smitten with the Sony KD-49X...
By cunningly offering a direct-lit, HDR-capable 4K LCD TV at a surprisingly affordable price, the 65XE9005 stands out from the mid-range crowd in a way that I suspect will make it very popular.It deserves that potential success, too. For while it's not th...
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Published: 2017-05-24, Author: John , review by: techradar.com
Strong HDR Pictures, Good value, Gorgeous SDR pictures, Attractive design
It could be brighter, Very limited viewing angle, Android TV can irritate, No Dolby Vision support
By cunningly offering a direct-lit, HDR-capable 4K LCD TV at a surprisingly affordable price, the 65XE9005 stands out from the mid-range crowd in a way that I suspect will make it very popular.It deserves that potential success, too. For while it's not th...
Published: 2017-05-22, Author: John , review by: pocket-lint.com
This Sony mid-ranger offers good all-round picture quality for its money courtesy of a crowd-pleasing direct lighting system
There's some gentle backlight blooming with HDR sources, its viewing angle is very limited, and it's not especially bright
The 65XE9005 isn't quite bright enough to be considered a classic HDR TV, and while its direct LED lighting is welcome overall, it's implementation is pretty basic when it comes to the amount of local light control it offers.However, put the 65XE9005 fair...
Typically excellent picture quality with SDR and HDR, Affordable for a direct LED TV, Integrated YouView
Limited viewing angles, Not the brightest HDR TV around, Mundane audio
A greater level of brightness and a few more local dimming zones would have sealed the deal, but the KD-65XE9005BU is nonetheless a strong performer for its money and deserves to become a big hit with AV enthusiasts attracted by its direct LED lighting...
Vivid colours, Sharp detail, Dynamic sound, Range of streaming services,
Nothing of note,
At this point in home cinema's evolution, there's little more the Sony XE9005 could offer us at its price.Its UHD picture quality is superb, there's a range of streaming apps to keep us content, and it's got good sound. We'll have this TV round for our ne...
Published: 2017-03-06, Author: Steve , review by: avforums.com
Direct LED backlight, Accurate greyscale and colour gamut, Great performance with SDR and HDR, Good motion handling, Low input lag, Decent set of features, Attractive design and good build quality
Local dimming limited, Colour gamut could be wider, Narrow optimal viewing angles
The KD-65XE9005 is the first new Sony Ultra HD 4K TV that we've reviewed in 2017 and it's an excellent way to start the year. The design is attractive and the build quality is impressive, whilst there are all the connections you'll need including four HDM...