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.
baddison
5 Sep 16#14
Some chatter about it being a 50hz panel which would explain why its so cheap. This information being obfuscated by them only mentioning the 200hz motionflow processor in the marketing.
srw985
5 Sep 161#15
Youview is brilliant on the BT digiboxes but terrible on these Sony TV's.
Turn it off from settings and use the normal Sony TV guide. It's much faster, and allows you to record programmes to a USB drive.
the__cat
5 Sep 16#16
This might sound mad, but I find that if you stick it in Football mode it looks a LOT better!
AperturePixel
5 Sep 16#18
If anyone is interested this is a nice breakdown of the major update recently released for this TV.
Ive it for more than 6 months. The only downside is the android interface is a bit laggy, and I wish there is more RAM & faster CPU. And the Google cast is not working sometime, which has to restart the TV. Other than that, I still recommend it and I bought it for less than 599 last Christmas period, so can't complain much!
Arbk66
5 Sep 16#20
I've had this TV for about 10mths now. I've no complaints, the acid test being that I'd happily buy it again. It has had frequent software updates and the Android OS has improved dramatically, a helluva lot smoother. Kodi installs straight onto the TV from the Play Store.
I see the HDR being mentioned as being part of the the latest software update but to the best of my knowledge the X80 series wasn't included.
bermudaviper to Arbk66
5 Sep 16#23
Think the X85 was.
miaomiaobaubau
5 Sep 16#21
no hdr and updates do nothing if the screen is not build to support it. No hdmi socket to support it
manjimup1998
5 Sep 163#22
I too have the 49" Sony and as everyone says Kodi is superb and with the android OS you can also side load mame and modbro
PsychoSonny
5 Sep 161#24
why did he need help setting it up? does he not know how to put a plug into a socket?
dead4red69
5 Sep 16#25
I paid less for the higher spec x8509, this is not a good price.
Freeman1UK
5 Sep 16#26
anyone as any experience with 4k TV and their PS4 ?
Arbk66
5 Sep 16#27
@Bermudaviper
Yes, the x85 was different series though. Sony TV Series
t3bav1
5 Sep 16#28
I have the 49 inch version of this, with Youview installed, I find youview better layout them Freeview. I've have kodi installed with wookie build it performs better on this TV set then the quad core android boxes. Android works well, chromrcast is the best feature allows me to mirror phone or tablet without any lag. Picture quality is very good compared to my previous 5 year Sony tv. only downside is the Android interface can lag slightly but it's no big deal overall best smart system on any tv. GOOGLE voice works well to.
tighty
5 Sep 16#29
too big :disappointed:
plewis00
5 Sep 16#30
You can use science but self-proclaimed 'AV experts/aficionados' will still claim they can tell it apart! As someone with what is 20/20 vision, I am perfectly happy with 720p over 1080p (and normally take the former for smaller file-size and less buffering) so 4K is totally wasted on me. I admit as a party-trick on a 4K laptop it is fairly mind-blowing but not something I 'must have'.
Got this TV last year on Amazon Lightning deal for similar money, at this price it's a steal but I found with its IPS panel, the black level isn't that strong (compared to the VA panel in my old BRAVIA W-series) and really only chose this for bigger, 4K-compatible, Android OS, slimmer/more modern design and vastly lower power consumption.
Thisisspacecowboy
5 Sep 161#31
Price good, size good, but to be honest this is towards the entry level end for sony. Go for the KD55X509 if you can find it as the panel is better supports 3d as per a comment above and is a better all rounder - motion and panning are better..
Are you judging your TV reviews on illegally downloaded/streamed content?
I've never seen anything downloaded/streamed that was better or even the same quality as a Sky HD box so it's no good to use as a benchmark.
momcares
5 Sep 16#33
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vidic007007
5 Sep 161#34
Not too keen on a £650+ TV with only a 1 year warranty. Am I too paranoid?
ashman33
5 Sep 161#35
Is there an England Football mode setting?
thomps121
5 Sep 16#36
Sorry have to disagree with you about Youview, works fine, and while it doesn't have the recording ability, it is by far the best TV software out there. Sky's new Q might good but it lacks easy operation and the Sky + box is the most awful piece of Hardware i've ever used, probably due to it being 12 years old and Sky milking it for that long.
cocopops77
5 Sep 16#37
paid 600 pound to Amazon last year for this tv great picture the menu and channel switching can be a bit laggy but i was well happy with the tv
Chris-TT
5 Sep 16#38
I bought this TV from Sony for £599 refurbished earlier this year. Love it so much I bought a second one but the 65 inch model for another room.
SirSousa
5 Sep 16#39
Everyone saying is not a good deal in the comments but is the hottest deal today? Need a tv for my living but unsure if I should go for this
Spacehduk
5 Sep 16#41
I bought this TV last xmas for £560 (£600 minus 5% student discount on Amazon) - great TV and good value even at £670! Before I bought it was a little concerned about the refresh rate, but it's never been an issue - picture quality is fantastic. I guess one downside is that the Youview menus are a little laggy, but I've had a BT Youview box in the past and that was just as laggy (I have a box so don't need Youview anyway)
Johnnnnnnnnn
5 Sep 16#42
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Swarfega
5 Sep 16#43
I have this TV. Paid £720 a few months ago with 5 year warranty from Richer Sounds.
I still use an external freeview (PVR) as the inbuilt one is poor. As others have said the menus can be laggy although I feel they are better after the last update or I am just getting used to them. My biggest issue is changing the HDMI source seems to send a command for my soundbar to turn off each time which is very annoying.
Anything in 4K though looks amazing. Hoping Sony announce the PS4 in 4K on Thursday!
Major retail outlets are selling the old stock as the new standard is HDR 4K (High Dynamic Range) which REALLY brings pictures to life. Save you money and spend a bit more on a HDR 4K TV - It's worth it!
Smelly_Pickle
5 Sep 16#46
No point in buying a 4K TV if it doesn't have hdr unless it is over 65 inches. Better of buying a decent 1080p set instead. 4K only has negative effects on everything that isn't 4K having to upscale. Don't get me wrong, it is a nice TV if viewing 4K but you have zero benefits over 1080p at this screen size.
frakison
5 Sep 162#47
Until the next new thing arrives...... you will be forever chasing new tech, for most people, this will do just fine for now. Just my opinion, but theres no need to be an early adopter of new tech as you invariably get your fingers burned. Remember when Flat Screen CRT 's came out, they were "the best", then LCD TV's were "the best" then HD came out and that was "the best" then 4k was "the best" now its all 4k HDR is "the best". I absolutely guarantee you that 4k HDR will be replaced in the near future as 8k is already on its way.
If you're not an audiophile who HAS to have the best tech and you just want to watch Corrie, this will be fine :smiley:
applepieman
5 Sep 161#48
That would be nonsense I'm afraid. 4k upscaling of hd is a major plus of 4k TVs much less than 65"
jatwap
5 Sep 16#49
Very temped by the 49" version - but with a soft spot for Panny's I'm also looking at the TX49DX600B and a slightly cheaper but also tempting TX-48CX400B Swithering...
ra11
5 Sep 16#50
This the Amazon £599 one back in december ? I returned mine and went lg as menu was sooo slow even after marshmallow update. Rumour is android tv is going to be dropped in future though; hope this isn't true because if they fixed it is be all over this again!
Smelly_Pickle
5 Sep 161#51
Oh boy, you realise that the upscale adds false information to fill those extra pixels. It definitely is a plus that they upscale or else the picture would be terrible. 1080p on a 1080p set has no false extra pixels thrown in it is lossless and better no matter how good the upscale may be. The important factors of a good set is the panel, processing rate, blacks levels and colour reproduction. High resolution is only of benefit when you sit really close or have a really big TV it is a fact. When I shop for a new TV i'm looking for hdr, not resolution (the viewable difference). If I want a massive TV (65"+) then definitely get 4K. 4k 4k2
rmboss
6 Sep 16#52
Did you watch the UHD/4k from the 4K blu-ray or tv ? There is currently one channel in UK from BT wich is in 4K.
Get yourself a 4k blu ray player and then 4k blu ray disc and see the different.
No offence but some people think that getting a 4k ready tv will get them 4k view - is not.
Thanks
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?
Karze
6 Sep 16#54
What model was the said Panosonic please?!
applepieman
6 Sep 161#55
You do realise all pictures on a TV are made up of colour dots don't you, is not real :smirk:.
If you think you won't notice 4k on anything less than 65" you're missing out big time. Panel quality aside your theory of sit really close or have really big TV is mistaken. As for HDR that is a processed image the same as upscaling is and both make big differences in their own way.
But by all means you stick to your HD set at 60" :smile:
slashformayor
6 Sep 162#56
Your joking right? Sony tv's especially the entry grade ones are renowned for having laggy menus. No amount of patches and updates will fix an under powered/overworked cpu/ram configuration I'm afraid. My KDL50W8 cannot change inputs for the first 30 seconds of turning it on! And that's not even menu based lol. However, I bought it as it has one the fastest response times which is great for gaming.
pimpMe
6 Sep 1636#57
greazedlightning
6 Sep 16#58
I don't see warranty information on the page, does anyone know?
smiler594
6 Sep 16#59
Oled tv's will be this price come Xmas...worth holding out
notoriouschucky
6 Sep 16#60
thespacecowboy
6 Sep 161#61
Username buddies :smiley:
Allenie
6 Sep 16#62
I just bought this TV a week ago and paid full price for it.
ninjin
6 Sep 161#63
if you find that sky HD has been your better viewing experience over digital files, then you need to find a better source for comparison.
aka80
6 Sep 16#64
I don't suppose you have a link?
ronaldmacdonald
6 Sep 16#65
Built in 12 month obsolescence with this tv. No HDR?
Smelly_Pickle
6 Sep 16#66
It isn't a theory it is a fact. Manufacturers may try to tell you otherwise and the reason 4K TVs may look really good in store is because they are being broadcasted with 4K content and you walk straight upto it. I have a couple of 4K hdr TVs and it trumps my 1080p TV when viewing hdr content (in 4k) but for everything else under 4K the quality doesn't quite compare. I guess you buy really expensive hdmi cables too. Lol. Keep on upscaling :smiley:
Smelly_Pickle
6 Sep 16#67
I have this TV and man it is slow to start up! Like you though, i purchased for the lowest input lag. The black levels are also really good. Love the TV, when calibrated picture is spectacular. just have to go make a cuppa before changing the input lol.
russthedude
6 Sep 16#68
buffering? is that still even a thing? sounds like your network might need dragging into the 21st century if you're getting buffering on things.
MrJinxy
6 Sep 16#69
Nice, will try that thanks
ollie87
6 Sep 16#70
Well yeah, it's running Android and made by Sony. Good luck with software updates.
Leon8585
6 Sep 16#71
Very hot deal! Great spot OP!
Ted Wales
6 Sep 16#72
Just bought a Samsung 55 with Freesat and HDR for £800, 2016 model. This doesn't seem a great deal.
miaomiaobaubau
6 Sep 16#73
could you please share the link??
sniperpenguin
6 Sep 16#74
This is the setup I run (x8509 running Freesat and PS4)
Plus points
- The remote will control most of the PS4 functions / Apps (I can use it in Spotify, Sky App, Netflix etc)
- Powering on the PS4 will power on the TV to the correct channel
- Netflix and Sky App look great
- The pause button on the Sony remote SKIPS THE ADVERTS ON THE SKY APP! :-D
- Ability to install a BRAVIA TV App on the PS4
Negatives
- The remote doesnt control all the functions on the PS4 (i.e no button mapping) so often cant do basic tasks with it. Perfect example is the Sky App. I can browse and select and play, but since there is no button mapped to "O" (which is commonly used for a back/cancel function) I can exit a finished program to go back to a list, or go up a menu. Nightmare.
- Powering on the TV takes a few seconds.
- If you place the PS4 into rest mode, then power off the TV before it finishes, the final signal from the PS4 will power the TV back on.
Hope that helps. Picture quality is excellent.
McHotpoon
6 Sep 16#75
Hi, we purchased our TV just before Xmas after a lot of deliberation and review reading I plumped for the 4k Sammy JU6800 55" went to store and it was next to a Sony 55" 1080p both playing 1080p Bluray, but it looked noticeably better on the 1080p set... What the Fudge I thought but talking the sales chap it made sense, often 1080p content looks better at native resolution and the 1080p set would be better for fast motion gaming and sports because the panel had much higher refresh and so better motion compensation. I went 1080p because the majority of my content for the next couple of years will be 1080p. When we get fibre broadband or Sky Q when its reasonably priced I will look to go 4k and by then HDR, 100-200hz panels should be the norm, for now I'm very happy with 1080p as for old sky HD (720p/1080i), Bluray, Xbone and PC its all 1080p for me and from what I saw in the stores I visited and have read online 1080p TVs are often the best choice for 1080p content. I think its not a question of just how far your going to be sitting but are you going to be using 4k content because if your not I wouldn't panic about having to have 4k right now. It also depends how long you keep your TV for, I'm happy to change it in a year or two and retire the Sony to the bedroom after 18-24 months although secretly hoping for 4k projectors under £1200 by then :-)
GS_Dan
6 Sep 161#76
Those charts are, and always have been, complete nonsense.
jaydeeuk1
6 Sep 16#77
Yup. I can spot a dead pixel on a 1366x768 15" laptop screen from over 8 foot away, and my eyesight is sh*t.
PsychoSonny
6 Sep 16#78
some people pay more than that for 10 year old pioneer kuro tvs. seen plenty of second hand sets with no warranty at all sell for £2k like the zt65 and oleds
Mr Bananas
6 Sep 162#79
I bought the 8005 model on the Amazon lightning deal about a year ago .. initially I was close several times to sending it back due to the lag and bugs in the Android OS .. however Sony came good with the promised updates and I now have a 55 TV that can run MKV and MP4 4K media from a WD media server over wifi , it also accepted my 120GB samsung HDD and now I can preset and record any tv channel via the TV Guide , I have KODI loaded as an APP .. which opens up a whole world of TV channels (in 1080P & UHD) ! 4K runs smooth over youtube (preinstalled app) Wifi is fast - no need for a hardwired connection. There are better curved 3D screens on the market but from a pricepoint / functionality and with the UHD media finally catching up - superb !
j0nn13
6 Sep 161#80
Worth mentioning that shortly your wont be able to access YouTube on Sony TVs with a native app. They don't meet googles security requirements and soon won't be able to connect. In case that's important to anyone!
snappyfish
6 Sep 16#81
This an upgrade from my curreny sony kdl55w905
frakison
6 Sep 161#82
Curved and 3D are pretty much both dead ducks according to what I've read so I wouldn't bring them into the equation :wink:
applepieman
6 Sep 161#83
Listen if you want to keep your CRT TV be my guest.
You keep talking about 1080p but there is no broadcast content in 1080p so up scaling is only applicable to 720p in the real world. In such cases my 4k TV looks far superior to my pervious 1080p TV for Sky etc.
As for 1080p the laws of diminishing returns apply and any difference is far less noticeable, so if that is all you ever watch (which we both know it isn't) there would be far lesser effect of up scaling. However a new HDR 4k TV will be able to demonstrate a wider colour gamut in up scaling even the best pictures for example. As for you HDR 4k it is unlikely unless you have a newer compliant HDR 4k you are getting any massive benefit from HDR. HDR on older TVs is largely compliant and does varying amount to the image unlike proper HDR.
You sound just the sort of person who buys into Apple's Retina standard :laughing: - Having said all that if you are happy in your cave with your CRT why change :smiley:
applepieman
6 Sep 16#84
A TV in store will have many variables especially 2 sets from different manufacturers playing different content side by side. Panel quality will also have a lot to do with it as well and as I say above the difference form a pure 1080p source will be subjective to a degree. 1080p provides an excellent picture and is difficult to artificially improve.
I would however take issue with the rest of your reasoning here.
Mr_Mister
6 Sep 16#85
My last couple of TVs have been Panasonic and the picture and build quality have been brilliant.
One LCD is 9 years old and some of my friends are still amazed by the picture quality of the standard HD.
No sure if I wanna switch to a Sony unless someone can prove me wrong?
markpinch42
6 Sep 16#86
How do I load mobdro? Please
webvamsi666
6 Sep 162#87
All comments reg performance >>>>>>>> I had this TV for almost a year and i had written a nice thread for this TV in sony Forums and a review in AMAZON as i tested hard deep on to this TV. and this is my second TV. :man:
I mention almost all issues and solutions >>>> might be helpful to you all who are deciding to buy one :sunglasses:
I can say this is FANTASTIC TV... it has upscaling+many, have a look you will get it what i am saying...
By the way, don't listen to people who says "no 4k" "other brand is best etc..." they are xxx to see TV lol
Cheers... :smiley:
moob
6 Sep 16#88
55" ones?
Should perhaps have added - entry level big brand.
Smelly_Pickle
6 Sep 16#89
You are completely right. 4K is the future for when more source material becomes available but hdr and oled is the big change at the moment not 4K resolution. It is amazing how people buy into the numbers and just don't get it.
Nothing like a good reasoned response, or was there nothing on CNET to provide you with answers :smiley:
xxOzzie63xx
6 Sep 16#93
Nice tv, good price, only problem is Tesco. I work for Tesco and I have seen how their tv's are delivered to the stores, without any care whatsoever!! Always have bought my tv's from John Lewis, their 5 year guarantee is worth a lot!!
LevelUp
6 Sep 16#94
if the TV is not HDR then it won't play the new Xbox One S or if the rumours are true the new PS4 K. Especially since someone said the latest update wasn't an HDR update and probably won't get the HDR update. Either way double check if your buying for gaming or planning on getting one of the new 4K blu-ray players.
I`m looking to replace my Pioneer Kuro, would this be a decent upgrade on picture quality?
jatwap
6 Sep 16#97
out of stock
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thebrightonion
6 Sep 16#98
Old man shouts at a cloud. I don't watch watch tv at all these days - just Netflix films on a Nook tablet in bed with 3 pillows. Pretty good I reckon - for a couple of hours. Don't read the newspapers or tv because of their lack of real new insight and constant recycling of old facts in new wrappings - interspersed with purely commercial brainwashing. I access varied news sources from my Nook a couple of times a day. Some of the technical comments about the latest tv's remind me of when I was in my twenties and heavily into top-range hi-fi. My vocab was all about the technicalities of frequency response and the 'authenticity' of bass and treble qualities. I think I'll have a nap now and listen to some Hendrix on my Bowers and Wilkins headphones... zzzzzzzz.
RuudBullit
6 Sep 16#99
So you're getting buffering over your internal network? Very slick. I wasn't criticising your source of material, just asking the question, as there is a fair difference between 720p and 1080p if your source material is good.
SteJosh
6 Sep 162#100
I'm pretty sure it will play it lol.... just not to its full potential.
ronaldmacdonald
6 Sep 16#101
Lies. Xbox one S will work perfectly
on non HDR sets - or non 4K sets for that matter
geolykos
6 Sep 16#102
So you need 100" TV to enjoy 4k at 1.8m and 55" TV to enjoy 480p at 6.1m? Neither makes any sense...
samfau2
6 Sep 16#103
Ignoring the fact one is 4k and one is 1080P. How does this compare to the KDL55W805C in terms of picture quality?
MrJinxy
6 Sep 161#104
Download the mobdro apk onto a USB on a computer then install Es explorer on your TV.
Inser USB dongle and use ES to install it. Simple
Whilst your downloading the mobdro apk download the Aptoide tv apk too :wink:
afroylnt
6 Sep 16#105
Assuming you have a full hd model likely to not be worth changing until you are watching allot of 4k content.
sirteuk
7 Sep 16#106
Are you judging your TV reviews on illegally downloaded/streamed content?
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has confirmed that watching pirated video streams online does not break any copyright laws.
RuudBullit
7 Sep 16#107
Again, you've missed the point. I was asking the question because the chap was saying there's no difference between 720p and 1080p. If he's downloading torrents or streaming on kodi he won't be able to tell the difference because these streams are hardly bluray quality, even if the uploaders label them as '1080p'.
AndiTails
7 Sep 16#108
You're reading the graph completely wrong.
You need a 46" to enjoy 4k at 1.8m.
If you had a 100" TV at 1.8m, you'd notice the difference between 4k and 8k.
And at 6.1m, you'd only just be able to tell the difference between 480p and 720p on a 55in set - so anything higher than that would be a waste.
Craigmcfc95
7 Sep 16#109
Hi All,
I have just bought a Xbox One S which apparently has HDR. I was looking for around a 40inch 4k HDR television, purely for gaming, what do you guys reccomend? My friend told me I'd want a 10-bit panel TV as that is 'proper' HDR. Any info would be great!
Thanks,
ronaldmacdonald
7 Sep 16#110
Cool - 2gb version I guess, the rest of us saddos are on pre-order for the 500gb. I have a 10bit 4K panel. It is not officially HDR. You can get 10bit HDR panels supporting HDR.
applepieman
7 Sep 161#111
Ideally you would want a premium ultra HD certified TV which has premium HDR to be guaranteed the best result with xbox one s. Not sure there is, or likely to be an 40" versions of this imminently. Without this 'standard guarantee' HDR will be very hit and miss or pot luck in its final result. You would be best looking at the standard, try here e.g. http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/ultra-hd-premium and making a decision on what to go for.
leeb1972
7 Sep 16#112
I bought the 49" in June for £400 from Amazon. I wouldn't say this is a bargain.....
riog
7 Sep 16#113
Picture wise that's true but the sound from sky hd/sky q is abysmal , ie so quiet , in comparison with almost anything and so many complaints online yet they do nothing about it.
moob
7 Sep 16#114
Whimsical arguments aside, this is out of stock. Expired.
markpinch42
7 Sep 16#115
Thanks!
Die_hard
8 Sep 16#116
How does this TV compare to the Hisense 55M7000 please anyone? I'm really not very technical lol.
Unless I change whole setup, I'm talking just for watching Sky, mostly HD/some SD (and maybe Sky Q if I get it). No games consoles or other hdmi stuff to connect into it (apart from a 6 year old 5.1 surround sound thing that I only use for films).
Have got the Hisense on preorder with JL but would also need a new unit for probably £150-£350 on top of that, just because of the stand positions, whereas I'm guessing this TV will just sit on the current unit and the TV overhang slightly...
YouView was never intended to replace Sky, but to give you a great alternative to FreeView. It's actually pretty damned good at what it does in my opinion, and those of the reviews I've come across. Comparing YouView to Sky is like comparing a good-quality bike with a good-quality car; they're both designed to do a similar thing, but for very different reasons and in different ways.
BadPseudonym
9 Sep 16#120
Have you ever even looked at a 4K TV?? Sure, some manufacturers struggle to upscale non-4K content, but Sony TVs do a great job. The fact that they are responsible for making the programmes and movies (think Breaking Bad or James Bond) as well as the cameras that film them and most of the projectors that put them into cinemas means they've got a massive amount of data and expertise to draw upon. Of course upscaling will never achieve true 4K results, but what Sony manages is pretty damned good.
BadPseudonym
9 Sep 16#121
The Marshmallow update hasn't yet been released. Android has already been improved massively, though. I've got a 55X85 and 43X83, and have seen them come on in leaps and bounds with each incremental update.
BadPseudonym
9 Sep 161#122
What, you mean like the ones I've been getting every month or two for both of my Sony Android TVs?:sunglasses:
BadPseudonym
9 Sep 16#123
That's on some of the older, 2013 models. The beauty of Android is that, unless YouTube (owned by Google) decided that it no longer wanted to run on Android (also owned by Google) devices, it'll always be there. There's a risk with other TV manufacturers of third party apps you depend on becoming obsolete, but app developers removing themselves from Android is business suicide. It'll be around on this TV for a long, long time. :smile:
manjimup1998
11 Sep 161#124
Hi there. Sorry for the late reply
Download ES File explorer and then down load sideload launcher (apk) onto using Es file explorer or a laptop*
*laptop = you must put it onto a usb stick and plug it into the tv.
The same goes for modbro
There's been some difficulty installing modbro onto fire sticks recently so maybe put it onto a USB and do it that way.
Hope this helps and I'm not responsible for any damage loss or injury caused :stuck_out_tongue:
Enjoy
Smelly_Pickle
12 Sep 16#125
You just agreed to what I was saying and yes I own one.
t3bav1
13 Sep 16#126
Very well said I own the 43x830 brilliant at upscalling non 4k content, Evan some SD sources look almost HD, to achieve this Sony realised the only way for constant great image quality and blur free pictures was to use a dedicated video Processing chip, they use the X reality pro engine it's the only way to get pictures constantly. That why with Samsung tvs the image is not always great because they use software to achieve the same result, hence why Samsung tvs have motion blur issues.
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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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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?
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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
Turn it off from settings and use the normal Sony TV guide. It's much faster, and allows you to record programmes to a USB drive.
http://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1445327056
I see the HDR being mentioned as being part of the the latest software update but to the best of my knowledge the X80 series wasn't included.
Yes, the x85 was different series though.
Sony TV Series
Got this TV last year on Amazon Lightning deal for similar money, at this price it's a steal but I found with its IPS panel, the black level isn't that strong (compared to the VA panel in my old BRAVIA W-series) and really only chose this for bigger, 4K-compatible, Android OS, slimmer/more modern design and vastly lower power consumption.
Can be bought from most reputable dealers example below from richer sounds with 6 year g'tee.
http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/sony/bravia-kd55x8509c/sony-kd55x8509cbu
Are you judging your TV reviews on illegally downloaded/streamed content?
I've never seen anything downloaded/streamed that was better or even the same quality as a Sky HD box so it's no good to use as a benchmark.
I still use an external freeview (PVR) as the inbuilt one is poor. As others have said the menus can be laggy although I feel they are better after the last update or I am just getting used to them. My biggest issue is changing the HDMI source seems to send a command for my soundbar to turn off each time which is very annoying.
Anything in 4K though looks amazing. Hoping Sony announce the PS4 in 4K on Thursday!
If you're not an audiophile who HAS to have the best tech and you just want to watch Corrie, this will be fine :smiley:
4k2
Get yourself a 4k blu ray player and then 4k blu ray disc and see the different.
No offence but some people think that getting a 4k ready tv will get them 4k view - is not.
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?
If you think you won't notice 4k on anything less than 65" you're missing out big time. Panel quality aside your theory of sit really close or have really big TV is mistaken. As for HDR that is a processed image the same as upscaling is and both make big differences in their own way.
But by all means you stick to your HD set at 60" :smile:
Plus points
- The remote will control most of the PS4 functions / Apps (I can use it in Spotify, Sky App, Netflix etc)
- Powering on the PS4 will power on the TV to the correct channel
- Netflix and Sky App look great
- The pause button on the Sony remote SKIPS THE ADVERTS ON THE SKY APP! :-D
- Ability to install a BRAVIA TV App on the PS4
Negatives
- The remote doesnt control all the functions on the PS4 (i.e no button mapping) so often cant do basic tasks with it. Perfect example is the Sky App. I can browse and select and play, but since there is no button mapped to "O" (which is commonly used for a back/cancel function) I can exit a finished program to go back to a list, or go up a menu. Nightmare.
- Powering on the TV takes a few seconds.
- If you place the PS4 into rest mode, then power off the TV before it finishes, the final signal from the PS4 will power the TV back on.
Hope that helps. Picture quality is excellent.
You keep talking about 1080p but there is no broadcast content in 1080p so up scaling is only applicable to 720p in the real world. In such cases my 4k TV looks far superior to my pervious 1080p TV for Sky etc.
As for 1080p the laws of diminishing returns apply and any difference is far less noticeable, so if that is all you ever watch (which we both know it isn't) there would be far lesser effect of up scaling. However a new HDR 4k TV will be able to demonstrate a wider colour gamut in up scaling even the best pictures for example. As for you HDR 4k it is unlikely unless you have a newer compliant HDR 4k you are getting any massive benefit from HDR. HDR on older TVs is largely compliant and does varying amount to the image unlike proper HDR.
As you are so found of that luddite on the worst review site around CNET, it seems even he can see some improvements in good up scaling albeit it seems begrudgingly http://www.cnet.com/uk/news/can-4k-tvs-make-1080p-look-better/
You sound just the sort of person who buys into Apple's Retina standard :laughing: - Having said all that if you are happy in your cave with your CRT why change :smiley:
I would however take issue with the rest of your reasoning here.
One LCD is 9 years old and some of my friends are still amazed by the picture quality of the standard HD.
No sure if I wanna switch to a Sony unless someone can prove me wrong?
I mention almost all issues and solutions >>>> might be helpful to you all who are deciding to buy one :sunglasses:
I can say this is FANTASTIC TV... it has upscaling+many, have a look you will get it what i am saying...
Sony thread: (i can answer questions if you have any)
https://community.sony.co.uk/t5/televisions/sony-kd-55x8005c-tips-issues-and-bugs-thread/td-p/2088957
Amazon review :
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-reviews/RRMPRHKX2KL0Z/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B015E5C5YO
By the way, don't listen to people who says "no 4k" "other brand is best etc..." they are xxx to see TV lol
Cheers... :smiley:
Should perhaps have added - entry level big brand.
Here's the Freesat one but the same http://m.richersounds.com/#!/product/SAMS-UE55KU6400 £839 all with six year guarantee.
Got it last Friday and it's very good.
http://www.ebuyer.com/746778-samsung-ku6400-55-ultra-hd-smart-tv-ue55ku6400uxxu?mkwid=s_dc&pcrid=51482415899&pkw=&pmt=&gclid=COy2-IHL7c4CFW0z0wodLSQGNQ
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on non HDR sets - or non 4K sets for that matter
Inser USB dongle and use ES to install it. Simple
Whilst your downloading the mobdro apk download the Aptoide tv apk too :wink:
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has confirmed that watching pirated video streams online does not break any copyright laws.
You need a 46" to enjoy 4k at 1.8m.
If you had a 100" TV at 1.8m, you'd notice the difference between 4k and 8k.
And at 6.1m, you'd only just be able to tell the difference between 480p and 720p on a 55in set - so anything higher than that would be a waste.
I have just bought a Xbox One S which apparently has HDR. I was looking for around a 40inch 4k HDR television, purely for gaming, what do you guys reccomend? My friend told me I'd want a 10-bit panel TV as that is 'proper' HDR. Any info would be great!
Thanks,
Unless I change whole setup, I'm talking just for watching Sky, mostly HD/some SD (and maybe Sky Q if I get it). No games consoles or other hdmi stuff to connect into it (apart from a 6 year old 5.1 surround sound thing that I only use for films).
Have got the Hisense on preorder with JL but would also need a new unit for probably £150-£350 on top of that, just because of the stand positions, whereas I'm guessing this TV will just sit on the current unit and the TV overhang slightly...
Download ES File explorer and then down load sideload launcher (apk) onto using Es file explorer or a laptop*
*laptop = you must put it onto a usb stick and plug it into the tv.
The same goes for modbro
There's been some difficulty installing modbro onto fire sticks recently so maybe put it onto a USB and do it that way.
Hope this helps and I'm not responsible for any damage loss or injury caused :stuck_out_tongue:
Enjoy