Featured Products: Sony’s Entry Level 4K TVs
I know it’s a bit late in the year to be introducing 2022 TV models, but since I hadn’t done an article on these models, I decided to do it now. I apologize for the delay.
The models in this article include the X85K 4K HDR and the X80K 4K HDR TVs.
The X85K is available in 43” ($599.99), 50” ($699.99), 55” ($799.00), 65” ($899.99), 75” ($1,199.99) and 85” (1,699.99) screen sizes
The X80K is available in 43” ($449.99), 50” ($529.99), 55” ($579.99), 65” ($699.99), 75” ($999.99) and 85” ($1,499.99) screen sizes.
X85K
Sony X85K Product Features:
- 4K HDR Processor X1 – Intelligent TV processing that delivers picture quality full of rich colors and detailed contrast.
- 4K X-Reality Pro – Bring back lost texture and detail and see content upscaled to near-4K resolution
- TRILUMINOS Pro Display technology for a wider, more natural color palette
- Direct LED backlighting with frame dimming (no local dimming feature)
- Motionflow XR 960 motion blur reduction
- Native refresh rate -120Hz
- Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG HDR support
- Object-based HDR remaster dynamic contrast enhancer
- Google TV with Google Assistant
- Compatible with Amazon Alexa
- Compatible with Apple AirPlay 2 for wireless streaming from your Apple device
- Chromecast built-in
- X-Balanced speaker system
- Dolby Atmos audio support
- Game Mode – A dedicated Game Mode lets you enjoy ultra-smooth gaming on this TV with reduced input lag (less than 8.5ms) and support for 4K@120Hz, ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), plus VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) G-SYNC support
- NextGen ATSC 3.0 tuner for over-the-air 4K broadcast
Connectivity
- 4 HDMI (two 2.0b & two 2.1) all inputs are HDCP 2.3 compatible
- HDMI 3 and HDMI 4 inputs support 4K/120Hz, Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
- eARC support (HDMI input 3)
- 1 composite video input (3.5mm A/V minijack
- 1 digital optical output
- 1 RF input for antenna and cable signals
- 1 Ethernet input
- 2 USB inputs (one 3.0)
X80K
Sony X80K Product Features:
- 4K HDR Processor X1 – Intelligent TV processing that delivers picture quality full of rich colors and detailed contrast.
- 4K X-Reality Pro – Bring back lost texture and detail and see content upscaled to near-4K resolution
- TRILUMINOS Pro Display technology for a wider, more natural color palette
- Direct LED backlighting with frame dimming (no local dimming feature)
- Motionflow XR 240 motion blur reduction
- Native refresh rate – 60Hz
- Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG HDR support
- Object-based HDR remaster dynamic contrast enhancer
- Google TV with Google Assistant
- Compatible with Amazon Alexa
- Compatible with Apple AirPlay 2 for wireless streaming from your Apple device
- Chromecast built-in
- X-Balanced speaker system
- Dolby Atmos audio support
- NextGen ATSC 3.0 tuner for over-the-air 4K broadcast
- Game Mode with ALLM – A dedicated Game Mode lets you enjoy a smooth gaming experience. Plus, the TV supports ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) which lets the television automatically recognize when a gaming console or gaming PC is connected and in use.
Connectivity
- 4 HDMI (2.0b) all inputs are HDCP 2.3 compatible
- HDMI 3 and HDMI 4 inputs support Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
- eARC support (HDMI input 3)
- 1 composite video input (3.5mm A/V minijack
- 1 digital optical output
- 1 RF input for antenna and cable signals
- 1 Ethernet input
- 2 USB inputs (one 3.0)
Check out the Sony X85K and X80K at Amazon.com: