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Sony KD-65X80K review

Sony KD-65X80K

CHOICE Expert Rating

76%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

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  • Excellent smart TV functions
  • Excellent user interface
  • Very good 4K (UHD) score
  • 4K picture has good detail
  • Has Chromecast embedded
  • Has USB 3 input
  • Has Wi-Fi Direct
  • Has sensor to adjust brightness to ambient light
  • Sony EPG is very good
  • Sound has good detail
Bad points

Bad Points

  • 4K picture is a bit bright, has some light bleed
  • Bass lacks warmth
  • No DVR

Type

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

Recommended products

Recommended

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
D
Energy star rating
4
Claimed energy use (kWh/year)
544
Reliability score
85%
Satisfaction score
89%
Warranty (years)
1
Country of origin
Malaysia

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
76%
High definition picture quality score
68%
Standard definition picture quality score
71%
4K video picture quality score
80%
Filmmaker Mode score
80%
User interface score
95%
Remote score
64%
Sound quality score
65%
Energy score
71%
EPG score
80%
Smart TV score
95%
Voice assistant score
60%

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Specifications

Screen size (cm)
164
Display size (in)
65
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 146 x 34
Weight (kg)
22.7
Website
sony.com.au
Operating system
Android

Cost

Price
$1,295.00
Annual running cost
$218.00

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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