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Sony KD65X8000H review

Sony KD65X8000H

CHOICE Expert Rating

74%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

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  • Very good 4K (UHD) score
  • Very good smart TV functions
  • Very good user interface
  • Has Chromecast embedded
  • Has USB 3 input
  • Has Wi-Fi Direct
  • Has sensor to adjust brightness to ambient light
  • Sound – Good detail
Bad points

Bad Points

  • HDR display not enabled automatically for HDR content
  • No DVR
  • Sound – A bit bright u0026 harsh

Type

TV size
Large (Over 160cm, 64")
Display type
LCD

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
D
Energy star rating
4
Claimed energy use (kWh/year)
525
Reliability score
85%
Satisfaction score
89%
Warranty (years)
1
Country of origin
Malaysia

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
74%
High definition picture quality score
70%
Standard definition picture quality score
74%
4K video picture quality score
80%
Filmmaker Mode score
Not tested
User interface score
85%
Remote score
61%
Sound quality score
65%
Energy score
71%
EPG score
80%
Smart TV score
85%
Voice assistant score
68%

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Screen size (cm)
163
Display size (in)
64
Screen resolution (px)
3840 x 2160
Screen finish
Semi gloss
Smart apps
Amazon, Netflix, Stan, YouTube
HDMI inputs
4
HDMI 2.1 (4K @120Hz)
USB 2 input rear
1
Effective video and audio inputs
1
Bluetooth version
4.2
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
91 x 147 x 34
Weight (kg)
22.6
Website
sony.com.au
Operating system
Android

Cost

Price
$1,895.00
Annual running cost
$210.00

Features

4K or UHD
High Dynamic Range (HDR) support
Netflix key on the remote
Headphone
HDMI easily accessed
USB 3 inputs rear
USB easily accessed
Ethernet connection
Digital audio TOSLINK optical outputs
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11ac
Browser
Auto volume leveller
Balance control
Bass boost
Speech emphasiser
Speakers off
Previous channel button
Voice recognition
Closed captions retained
Records to USB
Child lock controls
Child lock (individual)
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