The Sony KD-49XF8096 TV belongs to the eighth line of the manufacturer with improved characteristics. The 2018 model is distinguished by its impeccable image and sound quality, for which special technologies are involved. I collected information about the model, worked through customer reviews, compared the main characteristics with TVs of other brands of the same diagonal -LG 49UK6200 and Samsung UE49NU7100U... I collected all the data obtained in a review, which I propose to study and learn about the features and advantages of the TV.
This model participates in rating of the best TVs 49 inches, at best Sony TVs and in Best 4K UHD TVs.
Screen
Diagonal - 48.5 ”(123 cm), resolution - 3840 × 2160. Supports 4K UHD, HDR. TFT IPS screen matrix. It provides a maximum viewing angle of 178 °, uniform black tone, good color rendering.
Color depth - 8 bits, FRC. Triluminos Display delivers vibrant, vibrant colors across the entire spectrum for lifelike images. 4KX-Reality PRO upscales the finest detail to 4K. Development is carried out online. The image reaches its maximum clarity.
The refresh rate of the Sony KD-49XF8096 is 50 Hz. This is a common indicator for most devices. Although the cheaper Samsung UE49NU7100U it is 100 Hz. But Sony provides technology to improve the smoothness of the display Motionflow XR 400Hz. It provides high detail by adding extra frames between the original to minimize sharp transitions. Dynamic scenes are displayed very smoothly, without jerking. Have LG 49UK6200 and Samsung UE49NU7100U, the enhancement technology reaches only 100Hz, so TVs do not give smooth picture in action scenes or when watching sports matches.
The Sony KD-49XF8096 Edge LED backlighting is provided by LEDs located on the sides. If we compare it with the Direct LED backlighting of the LG 49UK6200, I note more uniform illumination in the latter, the absence of side glare when viewed in a dark room. The advantage of Edge LED is its thin screen. For comparison, Sony is only 57mm thick, while LG is 80mm.
Appearance
Dimensions - 1096 × 640 × 57 mm, slim body, made in black. Stylish frame with imitation aluminum finish. The power supply is located at the back, making it inconvenient for wall mounting. For wall mounting, a VESA mount of 200 × 200 mm is provided.
For installation on a table, a solid 0.7 kg stand made of durable plastic is provided. This is where the TV differs from LG and Samsung models: they have two legs. With the stand, the dimensions increase to 1096 × 691 × 252 mm. It weighs 12.9 kg. LG 49UK6200 lighter - only 11 kg.
Connectors
Sony KD-49XF8096 is equipped with an unusually large set of connectors: component, 2 AV, 4 HDMI, 3 USB, Ethernet, Miracast, optical, headphone jack. There is Bluetooth, Wi-Fi. Have LG 49UK6200 and Samsung UE49NU7100U connectors are much less: only 1 AV, 3 HDMI, 2 USB, no output for connecting headphones. The latter doesn't have Bluetooth yet.
Sound
The sound of the Sony KD-49XF8096 is provided by 2 speakers of 10 watts. Dolby Digital and DTS decoders are responsible for the depth and naturalness of sound, similar to the cinema effect. DSEE technology improves digital sound quality by expanding the sound space. Samsung does not have DTS, so the sound quality is slightly worse, although it is not very noticeable. When switching channels, the volume is automatically equalized (AVL).
Functions
The TV has a Smart TV on Android 7.0 with possible upgrade to 8.0.Have LG 49UK6200 webOS platform. Android provides more opportunities thanks to Google Play, opens access to applications and a movie library. With the built-in Chromecast technology, you can stream applications, games from your mobile phone to the big screen. But the platform has a somewhat awkward menu, according to users.
Sony KD-49XF8096 can play content from other home devices, provides a network connection via DLNA. Built-in memory - 16 GB. LG has only 4GB. Can write to external media. Reads MP3, WMA, MPEG4, HEVC, Xvid, DivX, MKV, JPEG formats.
The control panel is somewhat outdated, but it has voice control. To do this, you need to express your desire out loud. The intelligent TV system will provide any TV series, cartoon, the program you are looking for, introduce you to the weather forecast, etc. Samsung and LG have more modern remotes. The latter has a multi-brand one, with the possibility of voice control.
The TV is equipped with the TimeShift option - it pauses when watching an on-air channel and plays from the moment it was stopped. Has a sleep timer, child lock. Power consumption - 143 watts.
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits:
- strict, stylish appearance;
- good even backlighting;
- very high-quality natural picture, with excellent color reproduction and clear realistic image;
- dynamic scenes works well;
- the sound is great;
- stable Wi-Fi connection;
- Android works well, convenient and simple Smart;
- a large number of connectors.
Disadvantages:
- the plastic stand looks mediocre;
- an external power supply makes it inconvenient for wall mounting;
- the screen display moves freely in the case, forming a gap where dust accumulates over time;
- not all applications for download in the Play Market;
- the remote is not very easy to use;
- the headphone jack is on the back, not the side.
conclusions
The price of Sony KD-49XF8096 is 60 thousand rubles. In this segment, the TV leads all the way, despite the old-fashioned remote control and the plastic stand. The TV is characterized by a bright natural picture, high-quality backlighting, excellent sound, and good functionality. Prices for competitors are lower: LG 49UK6200 - 32 thousand rubles, Samsung UE49NU7100U - 36 thousand. They are somewhat inferior to Sony in terms of picture quality, smoothness of frame changes in dynamic scenes. They differ in a smaller number of connectors, the absence of a headphone output. Samsung TV does not have Bluetooth, it loses a little in sound. But LG 49UK6200 has a more uniform backlighting, although because of this, a thicker matrix. It can be argued that the Sony KD-49XF8096 is one of the best options in this size range, although it has a significant price in comparison with competitors.
