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The editors liked
Great screen
Even better speakers
Wedge design is unique
Overall
The Sony X900E is a great HDR TV that occupies a sweet spot between performance and price. UHD image clarity is excellent
Color performance luscious and its HDR delivery adds just the right level of zing
The X900E is an HDR screen for the rest
Direct LED with local dimming
Excellent motion handling
Unfussy but elegant design
Surprisingly good audio
Best-in-class picture approaches plasma goodness
Excellent black levels
Rich
Vivid color
The editors didn't like
Untested how it will really fit in the home
Mirrored sides could prove distracting
One
Flick is a little touchy
There's some bloom around peak highlights on black backgrounds
Which could be solved by a greater density of LED backlights (but then the price would rise too). The remote control feels cheap in the hand and Netflix is currently HD-only – though
Published: 2017-12-06, Author: Brian , review by: tomsguide.com
4K HDR Support, Excellent color, Robust sound, Android TV is one of the best
Backlighting issues, Some limits on viewing angles, Awkward remote
The Sony XBR-65X900E combines an excellent LCD display with great sound and robust smart features. The panel ticks a lot of boxes for the price, giving you 4K resolution, HDR support and 120Hz refresh rate. Combine this with Sony's excellent take on Andro...
Published: 2017-12-01, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
The Sony XBR-X900E evinces excellent image quality, with deep black levels, accurate color, solid video processing and best-in-class high dynamic range performance. Its modern, minimalist styling is a cut above budget models. The Android TV operating syst
Costs more than Vizio and TCL TVs with similar image quality. Smart TV and voice control features can occasionally be slow to respond
The Sony XBR-X900E has the sweet style and superb picture quality to tempt midrange TV shoppers away from Vizio or TCL...
Published: 2015-05-22, Author: Stephen , review by: 4k.com
Excellent refresh rate, Superb contrast ratio, Very high color gamut, Truly beautiful, minimalist physical design, Full connectivity package, Excellent HD upscaling engine via X-Reality PRO tech
Poor vibrancy at off-angle viewing, No local dimming on screen, No planned HDR firmware update
The X900C is going to be a truly superb 4K TV when it comes out and as far as Sony TVs go, it's as fine a choice as any of the company's other top-shelf models.Check the Price of Sony XBR-X900C 65 inch 4K ultra HD TV3.2 - 6 Reviews...
Abstract: Although the Sony XBR-55X900A 4K Ultra HD TV has a widescreen 55-inch display, it is only 2.6 inches thick. This slim TV also weighs 52 pounds, stands 48.7 inches tall and measures 29.3 inches wide. This Sony TV has four HDMI and three USB 2.0 ports. Two...
Likes• Clarity and detail beyond reproach• Accurate color, grayscale and gamma• Excellent scaling of lower-res content• Sound quality is second to noneDislikes• Average native contrast• Image enhancements require careful tweaking for the best image• Confu...
Exceptional blacks and shadow detail, Excellent color and resolution, Impressive sound with optional subwoofer
Price, Small screen for 4K
Short of sitting very close, you'll need a screen bigger than 55 inches to see the full benefits of 4K resolution. But the XBR-55X900B is, nevertheless, a champion in all respects, including one we didn't anticipate: state-of-the-art edge-lit local dimm...
Published: 2014-07-07, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: Ultra HD (UHD or 4K) televisions still have a long way to go toward wide adoption, but companies like Sony are working hard to get the technology to where 1080p HDTVs are now. The Sony XBR-X900B series is one of the company's high-end, 4K television lines...
Published: 2014-06-24, Author: David , review by: cnet.com
The Sony XBR-X900B series provides the best picture quality of any 4K TV we've tested so far, competing well against the better plasmas. It also pumped out best sound of any TV we've heard, bar none. Its prominent speakers and high-end finish makes a uniq
Those speakers: you'll either love 'em or hate 'em. Most people won't love 'em. The X900B is also more expensive than most 65-inch 4K TVs. The high resolution doesn't provide a major boost in image quality, especially with non-4K content. The 3D image suf
If you can stand its speakers, Sony's XBR-X900B will reward you with the best combination of audio and video quality you've ever seen (or heard)....
The 4K Ultra HD Sony XBR-65X900A delivers top-notch picture quality with both HD and UHD content. The 65-inch TRILUMINOS quantum dot display can widen the color range and render rich, luscious colors. As a Smart TV, this Sony supplies over 200 streamin...
