K-65XR70 HDR 120Hz Smart Google TV
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Review Summary
Product Name: Sony K-65XR70
Product Description: Mini-LED backlighting | XR Backlight Master Drive | Sony XR Processor | XR TRILUMINOS Pro | Dolby Vision | XR Clear Image | Google TV | ATSC 3.0 tuner | QLED display
Brand: Sony
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Sony Bravia 7 Mini-LED
Performance Summary - 65" model
Note: For the most accurate picture quality, use the “Professional” mode. This setting is a recommendation. Use the picture mode that appeals most to your eyes.
Pros
- Mini-LED backlighting with local dimming powered by XR Backlight Master Drive for outstanding contrast and more precise control over the TV’s 480 local dimming zones (65” model)
- QLED display for better color performance
- Excellent contrast and mini-LED backlighting allow for deep black levels
- Very good shadow detail in dark scenes
- Excellent black screen uniformity
- *High peak brightness – SDR 10% window 1,821 nits / HDR 10% window 1,949 nits
- High brightness output – Great for watching TV shows and sporting events in a brightly lit room
- HDR peak brightness output is superb and brings out the brightest highlights in HDR content for optimal viewing
- Excellent 4K upscaling
- Sony’s XR TRILUMINOS Pro display technology offers a wide color gamut and a more natural color palette with great out-of-box color accuracy, in addition to excellent color volume
- Motion handling is smooth and blur-free with fast action content
- Great low-quality content smoothing
- Google TV smart TV interface is intuitive and easy to use with huge amounts of entertainment options
- Great gaming TV: 4K@120Hz, VRR, ALLM, G-SYNC Compatible, HDMI Forum VRR
- In game mode the TV has low input lag: approx. 17.9 ms with 1080p @ 60Hz and 4K @ 60Hz signals | approx. 9.0 ms with 1080p @ 120Hz and 4K @ 120Hz signals
- It has decent sound quality for a flat panel TV thanks to its dual full-range bass reflex and side-mounted tweeters x2 drivers Dialogue is clear
Cons
- Narrow viewing angles – not ideal for rooms with wide seating arrangements. Picture quality will suffer from contrast and color saturation loss
- Only two HDMI 2.1 ports (one is used for HDMI eARC)
- There is some minor blooming around subtitles or bright objects in dark scenes. But overall the blooming suppression is very good.
- Screen glare can be distracting in bright rooms
The Bravia 7 QLED mini-LED TV is a very good all-around performing 4K TV. It’s part of Sony’s limited number of TVs for 2024 models and sits above the entry-level Bravia 3 LED TV and below the Bravia 8 OLED and flagship Bravia 9 mini-LED TVs.
It’s available in 55”, 65”, 75”, and 85” screen sizes. The 65” model reviewed here recently had over a $800 price drop and is now available for under $1,499 at Amazon.com.
Its standout performance features are exceptional brightness, outstanding contrast and black levels, and vibrant and accurate color rendering.
Design & Features
Model year: 2024
The Sony B7 has excellent build quality. The TV is well-built and made primarily of plastic. The metal feet give the TV good support. The TV’s slim borders are also made of metal. The TV screen has a semi-gloss finish.
Product Features:
- Mini LED backlight powered by XR Backlight Master Drive for precise brightness control (local dimming)
- Supports enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC), VRR, ALLM, and 4K at 120Hz
- XR Motion Clarity blur reduction
- High Dynamic Range (HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG) extends picture contrast and brightness when viewing HDR content
- XR TRILUMINOS Pro display technology for a wider, more natural color palette
- XR Processor uses powerful real-time processing based on a human perspective for a true-to-life picture
- XR Contrast Booster 20 balances light output across the screen for great brightness and contrast
- XR Clear Image upscales lower-res content to re-create lost texture and detail
- IMAX Enhanced certification for improved performance with IMAX Enhanced 4K/HDR content
- Studio calibrated modes for Netflix, Prime Video (with future firmware update), and Sony Pictures Core
- Google TV interface lets you browse live TV, movies, and TV shows from across many streaming services all in one place
- Includes access to exclusive content on Sony Pictures Core
- Remote has built-in Google Assistant to control basic TV functions and compatible smart home gear, search TV’s streaming services, set timers, and more
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) provides fast, reliable wireless streaming
- Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast built-in for wireless streaming from compatible devices
- 2-channel audio system (50 watts)
- Acoustic Multi-Audio system uses sound-positioning tweeters at the back of the TV so the sound follows the action
- Acoustic Center Sync synchronizes TV speakers with compatible Sony sound bars for fuller, more immersive sound
- Voice Zoom 3 makes dialogue easier to understand
- Supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
- Voice remote with a built-in microphone
- Multi-position stand has wide, narrow, and sound bar settings
Stand Positions
Connectivity
- 4 HDMI inputs, two support the full 2.1 bandwidth of 48Gbps | 4K@120Hz – all inputs are HDCP 2.2 compatible | HDMI 3 input supports enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
- 1 RF input for antenna, cable, satellite
- 1 Digital optical audio output
- 1 Ethernet input
- 2 USB inputs (one USB 3.0)
- Tri-band Wi-Fi support – 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz | a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming to a compatible speaker or set of headphones
- ATSC 3.0 NEXTGEN TV tuner for over-the-air 4K broadcast
Rear Ports
Rear Panel
Dimensions:
With stand: (W x H x D) 57” x 33 ¾” x 13 5/8” (standard position)
Without stand: (W x H x D) 57 x 32 7/8 x 2 1/4
Weight:
With stand: 62.4 lbs.
Without stand: 59.7 lbs.
Conclusion
The Sony Bravia 7 QLED 4K min-LED is an impressive TV. It offers great performance and features including advanced gaming features and the Google TV smart TV platform. This premium-class display is highly recommended by HDTVs and More and is worthy to be put on your shortlist.
Nevertheless, if you want similar performance at a much cheaper price, check out the Hisense U8N and the TCL QM8 4K min-LED TVs.
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