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Sony XE85 4K TV - 4.0 / 5
Sony KD-55XE8596 review: Design
- 4x HDMI in 3x USB multimedia port LAN and Wi-Fi Optical digital audio output
Sony XE85 review: Picture features
- HDR support: HDR10, HLG Sony X1 chipset Triluminos colour management
Sony XE85 review: Picture quality
- Edge LED illumination 450 nits brightness
Sony 55-inch XE8596 review: Motion handling
- Sony Motionflow system
Sony KD-55XE8596 review: Great for gaming?
- 21ms average input lag VA LCD panel (not IPS)
Sony 55-inch XE85 review: Smart features
- Smart systems supported: Android TV, YouView
Sony KD-55 XE8596 review: Sound Quality
- Speaker configuration: 2x 10W
To recap
After struggling to impress with its mid-range TVs for the past couple of years, Sony has turned things round handsomely with the 55XE8596.
