Enjoy your favourite shows and movies in 4 times the detail of Full HD with the advanced 4K Processor X1 of the Sony KD55X8005CBU 55-Inch Ultra HD 4k LED TV. Experience the best that TV has to offer with Android TV, YouView and built-in Wi-Fi and Freeview HD.
The KD55X8005CBU’s 4K X-reality Pro sharpens edges and refines detail, cleaning and enhancing the picture of everything you watch. Blu-rays and HD TV are improved beyond HD to new level of detail and depth. This sophisticated technology even works on 4K content, enhancing and enriching the images.
Discover new experiences with Android TV, which allows you to connect and enjoy content, from apps to movies, between your different Android devices. Google Cast allows seamless connection between devices simply by touching the icon on your Android or iOS device, no pre connection required. Sony’s new one touch remote gives you voice access to control, search and discover simply talk to the remote or use the app on your smartphone or tablet.
YouView provides you with a wide range of catch-up TV programmes such as BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, 4oD and Demand 5. PlayStation Now allows you to stream a selection of the biggest and best PS3 games to your TV without the need to own a disc or buy a download; all you need is a PS Now subscription and a broadband internet connection.
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Top comments
pimpMe
6 Sep 1636#57
AndiTails to Shinobei
5 Sep 1622#8
27" at 4k you'll need to be less than 1 metre from the screen to notice any discernible difference.
If you're using it as a computer monitor, then that's likely.
But if you're using it as a TV from a sofa, I'm not surprised you can't notice any difference.
plewis00
6 Sep 164#53
Over my internal network, not illegal, thanks.
And I think you'll find I can judge black levels and lower power consumption using whatever content. It wasn't even a TV review anyway, the comments about HD were relevant to all and in agreement to the previous posted - the difference from say VHS to DVD and DVD to HD was quite noticeable but above HD, you are hard pressed.
You obviously haven't looked hard enough if you haven't found downloaded or streamed content 'better than Sky HD', you do realise very similar codecs and compression are used for Sky HD as in streaming? Or do you think they transmit raw uncompressed data?
fishmaster to AperturePixel
5 Sep 164#17
Once you've used a decent Panasonic TV with Firefox OS you won't want Android anywhere near your TV. I just setup a friend's £750 Panasonic this week and I like it even more than WebOS. It's really fast and slick.
All comments (126)
shinds
5 Sep 163#1
Good value!
I have the 49" version. It's ok ...but the menu and TV Guide system is a bit laggy.
The 4k has not blown me away like I was hoping
gr1340 to shinds
5 Sep 161#2
I have the 8509cbu which is virtually the same but with 3d and possibly some other things.
The problem with 4k is that while lovely, it's not the same jump as sd to hd.
The youview stuff is rubbish, certainly wouldn't replace sky.
Bigfoot600 to shinds
5 Sep 16#40
I am sure a software update will soon sort that out just like some of the older Sony models did to begin with
Shinobei
5 Sep 163#3
I have a top end Benq 4k monitor bought for £450, 27 inch. it's a great monitor but not worth all that money. remember the law of diminishing returns. once you get past a certain quality level you won't get your money's worth anymore. upscaled hd content does look really good. if a 4k TV also had HDR then it's worth it. but trust your eyes. view them in action.
AndiTails to Shinobei
5 Sep 1622#8
27" at 4k you'll need to be less than 1 metre from the screen to notice any discernible difference.
If you're using it as a computer monitor, then that's likely.
But if you're using it as a TV from a sofa, I'm not surprised you can't notice any difference.
craiger082
5 Sep 161#4
i also have the 8509cbu great tv. if u want the freesat remember to disable youview. as for some reason u cant have both. so i use freesat freeview and sky through my set. also play around an adjust the picture settings. ur get a brilliant picture. theres plenty of threads on this
AperturePixel
5 Sep 161#5
Great TV, I bought in April for £750, android is a little slow/delayed but no issues other than this. Has also been updated recently to support HDR.
fishmaster to AperturePixel
5 Sep 164#17
Once you've used a decent Panasonic TV with Firefox OS you won't want Android anywhere near your TV. I just setup a friend's £750 Panasonic this week and I like it even more than WebOS. It's really fast and slick.
moob
5 Sep 161#6
Normal price for entry level 4k tv - same price in Argos
The 8509cbu has triluminos display and had HDR update. This is the 8005, similar but different tv.
sab to mw77
5 Sep 16#13
So many different model numbers and no real way of telling the difference
I'm after a Sony Android tv but not sure what's good and what's not.. looking at spending this sort of money
Wee_Lady
5 Sep 16#12
What was the lower price on the Sony KD49X8005CBU? Wondering whether to buy now or hang off for a pre-Christmas deal.
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Enjoy your favourite shows and movies in 4 times the detail of Full HD with the advanced 4K Processor X1 of the Sony KD55X8005CBU 55-Inch Ultra HD 4k LED TV. Experience the best that TV has to offer with Android TV, YouView and built-in Wi-Fi and Freeview HD.
The KD55X8005CBU’s 4K X-reality Pro sharpens edges and refines detail, cleaning and enhancing the picture of everything you watch. Blu-rays and HD TV are improved beyond HD to new level of detail and depth. This sophisticated technology even works on 4K content, enhancing and enriching the images.
Discover new experiences with Android TV, which allows you to connect and enjoy content, from apps to movies, between your different Android devices. Google Cast allows seamless connection between devices simply by touching the icon on your Android or iOS device, no pre connection required. Sony’s new one touch remote gives you voice access to control, search and discover simply talk to the remote or use the app on your smartphone or tablet.
YouView provides you with a wide range of catch-up TV programmes such as BBC iPlayer, ITV Player, 4oD and Demand 5. PlayStation Now allows you to stream a selection of the biggest and best PS3 games to your TV without the need to own a disc or buy a download; all you need is a PS Now subscription and a broadband internet connection.
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Top comments
If you're using it as a computer monitor, then that's likely.
But if you're using it as a TV from a sofa, I'm not surprised you can't notice any difference.
And I think you'll find I can judge black levels and lower power consumption using whatever content. It wasn't even a TV review anyway, the comments about HD were relevant to all and in agreement to the previous posted - the difference from say VHS to DVD and DVD to HD was quite noticeable but above HD, you are hard pressed.
You obviously haven't looked hard enough if you haven't found downloaded or streamed content 'better than Sky HD', you do realise very similar codecs and compression are used for Sky HD as in streaming? Or do you think they transmit raw uncompressed data?
All comments (126)
I have the 49" version. It's ok ...but the menu and TV Guide system is a bit laggy.
The 4k has not blown me away like I was hoping
The problem with 4k is that while lovely, it's not the same jump as sd to hd.
The youview stuff is rubbish, certainly wouldn't replace sky.
If you're using it as a computer monitor, then that's likely.
But if you're using it as a TV from a sofa, I'm not surprised you can't notice any difference.
Sony KD49X8005CBU
http://www.tesco.com/direct/sony-kd49x8005cbu-android-smart-4k-ultra-hd-49-inch-led-tv-with-built-in-wifi-and-freeview-hd/711-3918.prd?skuId=711-3918
I'm after a Sony Android tv but not sure what's good and what's not.. looking at spending this sort of money