This 55" model is believed to be a AV panel for better blacks, now £50 cheaper than it was yesterday. Looks like a great set for the money.
Sony 55 inch KD55X8005CBU SMART UHD TV
This Sony 4K Android TV offers superb picture quality using the X1 4K Processor. Watch Freeview and Smart apps with stunning clarity, colour and contrast, and with Android TV this offers all the personalisation of your smartphone on the big screen.
4k android tv.
Television picture quality:
LED TV Screen.
4K Ultra HD display resolution.
Motion rate 200.
Viewing angle 178/178 degrees.
Resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels.
Connectivity:
1 SCART socket, 3 USB ports and 4 HDMI sockets.
Smart TV.
VGA input socket.
Component video socket.
Composite socket.
Headphone socket.
AV socket.
Wi-Fi enabled.
Ethernet connection.
DLNA compatibility.
Mobile high-definition link.
Miracast.
Suitable for wall mounting .
Sound quality:
Dolby Digital Plus sound system.
10 x 10 watt RMS power output.
Digital features:
Features USB recording and video playback.
Freeview HD digital tuner.
Saorview digital tuner (Saorview can only be received in the Republic of Ireland).
CI plus slot.
Additional features:
Sleep timer.
Size of TV H73, W124.5, D8cm.
Weight of TV 17.3kg (unpackaged).
Size of TV with stand: H77, W124.5, D24.6cm.
Weight of TV with stand: 17.3kg.
Energy efficiency information:
Energy efficiency rating: a.
On mode power consumption 110 watts.
Annual power consumption 153kWh.
Standby power consumption 0.5 watt.
This product contains lead.
EAN: 4548736008144.
9 comments
AperturePixel
10 Aug 161#1
I bought this TV in April '16 for £749 and have been really happy with it. You can download VLC onto it and play videos straight off a USB plugged in with no issues.
If I could get this from JL or RS for this price I would. However £100 for peace of mind for 5-6 years would be worth it for me.
If you want a TV from Argos, this is a steal.
mrdaymun
10 Aug 162#3
I have had two of these, absolutely fantastic picture and I loved the android OS, which many people have had problems with, but which caused me no problems after the initial updates.
I unfortunately had to send both back though as the black corners on both panels were HORRENDOUS. One panel had two really dark bottom corners, and the other had two slightly dark bottom corners and a super dark top left corner.
I suspect a manufacturing problem with the positioning of the back light, unwatchable on pictures with sky or sports with large blocks of colour. Such a pity as I otherwise loved them.
johnnymug91
10 Aug 16#4
ia there one like this but in 40 inch ?
trakker1 to johnnymug91
10 Aug 161#5
I have also bought the 43X8305C for £599 as a bedroom tv, it doesn't have the VA panel though, it's IPS but so far picture is fantastic.
I have bought this 55" today for the living room but haven't opened it yet because I'm waiting on Martin Dawes to return my TV mount brackets from my faulty VT50
bodeiseifer
10 Aug 16#6
I've had this TV since December 2015, my only issue is on shots with a grey or light background that pan vertically you can clearly see 4 or so bright horizontal lines across the whole width of the tv, which is probably the led backlight, I haven't heard of anyone else have this issue though and I'm reluctant to return it as it's amazing in most other regards.
bodeiseifer
10 Aug 16#7
no way is the viewing angle 178 x178 though, being a variety panel, picture quality reduces significantly 35 degrees horizontal and even less horizontal
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Opening post
Sony 55 inch KD55X8005CBU SMART UHD TV
This Sony 4K Android TV offers superb picture quality using the X1 4K Processor. Watch Freeview and Smart apps with stunning clarity, colour and contrast, and with Android TV this offers all the personalisation of your smartphone on the big screen.
4k android tv.
Television picture quality:
LED TV Screen.
4K Ultra HD display resolution.
Motion rate 200.
Viewing angle 178/178 degrees.
Resolution 3840 x 2160 pixels.
Connectivity:
1 SCART socket, 3 USB ports and 4 HDMI sockets.
Smart TV.
VGA input socket.
Component video socket.
Composite socket.
Headphone socket.
AV socket.
Wi-Fi enabled.
Ethernet connection.
DLNA compatibility.
Mobile high-definition link.
Miracast.
Suitable for wall mounting .
Sound quality:
Dolby Digital Plus sound system.
10 x 10 watt RMS power output.
Digital features:
Features USB recording and video playback.
Freeview HD digital tuner.
Saorview digital tuner (Saorview can only be received in the Republic of Ireland).
CI plus slot.
Additional features:
Sleep timer.
Size of TV H73, W124.5, D8cm.
Weight of TV 17.3kg (unpackaged).
Size of TV with stand: H77, W124.5, D24.6cm.
Weight of TV with stand: 17.3kg.
Energy efficiency information:
Energy efficiency rating: a.
On mode power consumption 110 watts.
Annual power consumption 153kWh.
Standby power consumption 0.5 watt.
This product contains lead.
EAN: 4548736008144.
9 comments
Supposedly HDR has just been enabled on it too.
Pros: Directlit, so better for games and sports, slightly cheaper
Cons: 1 year warranty and no 3D.
If I could get this from JL or RS for this price I would. However £100 for peace of mind for 5-6 years would be worth it for me.
If you want a TV from Argos, this is a steal.
I unfortunately had to send both back though as the black corners on both panels were HORRENDOUS. One panel had two really dark bottom corners, and the other had two slightly dark bottom corners and a super dark top left corner.
I suspect a manufacturing problem with the positioning of the back light, unwatchable on pictures with sky or sports with large blocks of colour. Such a pity as I otherwise loved them.
I have bought this 55" today for the living room but haven't opened it yet because I'm waiting on Martin Dawes to return my TV mount brackets from my faulty VT50