We went from standby mode to streaming in full 4K in Dolby Vision in about 15-20 seconds, and with the right network speeds you should have no problem matching that. In terms of speed, Android TV on the X950H/XH95 is pretty fast, especially if you're mostly using it for Netflix. Unfortunately you won't find Apple TV Plus here, but basically every other major streaming app is accounted for. One of the biggest changes here is that Android TV now has basically every app the other two have including HBO Max and Disney Plus alongside usual staples like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu. For some, that's an instant deal-breaker, but honestly Android TV has been making a number of improvements over the years that have brought it closer than ever to LG's webOS and Samsung's Tizen smart platforms. Like previous years, Sony TVs still use Android TV as their primary smart platform. (Image credit: Google) Smart TV (Android TV) There’s a pair of USB ports for charging and connecting devices, optical audio out, a 3.5mm audio jack and an ethernet port, too.įor most folks, the decision to go with HDMI 2.0 instead of the newer and more future-proof HDMI 2.1 isn’t a big deal, but for gamers who want a Variable Refresh Rate-capable TV with this TV doesn't have it. That includes four side HDMI 2.0 ports with HDCP 2.3 and HDMI-CEC, one of which supports eARC for Dolby Atmos audio passthrough.

Spin the TV around to the back and you’ll find the inputs and outputs of the screen. If you’re buying it, it’s probably a better and safer idea to wall-mount it instead. That means it’s easier than most other TVs to tip over, and could be a real problem for folks who have kids running around. It’s a great idea, but unfortunately the way Sony executes it makes the TV wobbly on its legs with a fairly high center of gravity. This design allows people with smaller entertainment centers to still hold the TV – which is handy for folks who don’t want their furniture to dictate which TV they buy. In terms of what’s similar across all the models are the Full Array LED design that offers nearly OLED-levels of black and reduced haloing, plus the X1 Ultimate Processor that we’ll talk a bit more in the performance section below.īut let’s focus on the chassis and frame of the 55-, 65- and 75-inch models: setting them up is as simple as building the metal legs by using a few screws and then sliding them into place in either a wide-legged or narrow-legged configuration.

If you plan on buying a 49-inch or 85-inch version, check out our review of the Sony XG95/X950G for what to expect in terms of design and setup, but everything else in this section applies to both TVs. The biggest difference between them is that the latter uses last year’s chassis and legs, while the former uses a new design that we’ll describe – and criticize a bit – below.

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