"The Sony X720E is a decent entry-level 4k TV with a better than average viewing angle and low input lag for gaming. It lacks the fully-featured smart platform found on other Sony TVs and instead, offers only a limited set of apps distributed through the Opera TV Store. Due to the mediocre picture quality in a dark room, it is better placed in a brighter environment where the less uniform blacks won't be an issue."
EndlessWaves to aka80
28 Sep 17#14
Good mid-range TV, it's main issue is that I believe it lacks ITV Hub and All4 apps. It should have good contrast (the rtings review is for a different TV) and good brightness.
It should be considered a non-HDR TV though, as it doesn't have much in the way of hardware required to reproduce the extra information in an HDR signal. The same goes for every other TV at this price though, you have to go up to the XE90 at twice the money before you start seeing significant increases in contrast.
It's not the 10-bit panel by the way, that makes very little difference, it's the local dimming system, wide gamut and tone mapping that have the biggest influences on HDR performance right now.
As far as I know Sony, Samsung, LG, Philips & Hisense design all their own TVs, while Panasonic models above at least 700 are their own.
Vestel are real TVs, they're just budget models.
koolishy67
28 Sep 17#2
One thing only I am going to recommend go with atlest 5 years warranty with this days smart TV
rollmesome
28 Sep 17#3
And always get John Lewis to price match
gogboy to rollmesome
28 Sep 17#24
Don't think John Lewis Price match AO, that's what they told me
wharf82 to gogboy
29 Sep 17#29
Think they only match retailers that have physical stores.
bigf00t
28 Sep 17#4
Is this better than the hisense?
flickflack to bigf00t
28 Sep 17#5
Yes
Nathguitarman
28 Sep 17#6
Does anybody who is more tech savvy know if this would be a good buy to use with the xbox one X?
Thanks
OGNinjaDon to Nathguitarman
28 Sep 17#8
It would be a good option, yes. Are there better options? Yes.
darkstryder360 to OGNinjaDon
29 Sep 17#32
What other TV's are there out there for similar price, 100 quid either way. Interested too.
spinalwiz to Nathguitarman
28 Sep 17#10
It has low input lag, so yes
Jack_21 to Nathguitarman
29 Sep 17#37
Yes it would be good to use with an Xbox one X as it can display in 4K which is the Xbox One X’s maximum output, there are better options though not sure about the price of them, also depends on where it’s going in the house.
chelmsfordman
28 Sep 17#7
I assume 8 bit panel not 10 bit - so not really 'HDR' despite stating HDR. TV - specs are an absolute minefield for potential buyers
SeraphXii to chelmsfordman
28 Sep 17#15
What sort of things would someone have to look at when making sure they're getting a good deal with a TV? I know nothing about HDR, input lag, audio quality, refresh rate, LED/LCD advantages etc... Since it's a huge purchase to buy a new TV, I don't want to be disappointed with it shortly after buying it because I wasn't as informed as I could've been
I'd look at the screen, personally. Then I'd think - do I like the picture? If so, I'd buy it. Specificaitons are for marketers. Personal judgement is for people.
SeraphXii to barbiegirl
29 Sep 17#34
The problem with this is that to do that when buying a TV online, you need to have it delivered, set it up and then see if you like it. If you don't, it means sending it back.
barbiegirl to SeraphXii
29 Sep 17#36
True. But can't you make it to a Richer or a JL or equiv? I guess online reviews are pretty handy, but my point is, too many people get hung up on specs. Specs don't always mean a good product. Look at some cars that have insane 'specs' but are rubbish to drive or live with....
Zameen
28 Sep 17#11
How do you know what is made by vestel and what is made decently by the real brand ?
Dean.Hall to Zameen
28 Sep 17#22
If a television is made by vestel the label on the back will be paper and on the serial number four digits will have a square round them that's the date of manufacture and they are the only company who box the digits off so no matter what name is on the label if it's paper and has the box four digits it's a vestel.
JaggySnake
28 Sep 17#12
Managed to nab the 65inch version for £749 yesterday. Being delivered Saturday so can report back on quality then.
scott_w_1981 to JaggySnake
28 Sep 17#20
Where from?!
JaggySnake to scott_w_1981
29 Sep 17#28
It was an Amazon Lightning Deal. It was listed as the 55 inch but clicked through to the 65. I think it was a misprice but that's fine with me!
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I'm a little bit outdated with TV technology at the moment.
The summary:
"The Sony X720E is a decent entry-level 4k TV with a better than average viewing angle and low input lag for gaming. It lacks the fully-featured smart platform found on other Sony TVs and instead, offers only a limited set of apps distributed through the Opera TV Store. Due to the mediocre picture quality in a dark room, it is better placed in a brighter environment where the less uniform blacks won't be an issue."
It should be considered a non-HDR TV though, as it doesn't have much in the way of hardware required to reproduce the extra information in an HDR signal. The same goes for every other TV at this price though, you have to go up to the XE90 at twice the money before you start seeing significant increases in contrast.
It's not the 10-bit panel by the way, that makes very little difference, it's the local dimming system, wide gamut and tone mapping that have the biggest influences on HDR performance right now.
As far as I know Sony, Samsung, LG, Philips & Hisense design all their own TVs, while Panasonic models above at least 700 are their own.
Vestel are real TVs, they're just budget models.
Thanks
I know nothing about HDR, input lag, audio quality, refresh rate, LED/LCD advantages etc...
Since it's a huge purchase to buy a new TV, I don't want to be disappointed with it shortly after buying it because I wasn't as informed as I could've been
trustedreviews.com/opi…035
found it very useful.