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Sony XBR65X900C 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D LED TV

3.4 (53 reviews)
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A 65-inch 4K Ultra HD smart TV with 3D capability, 120Hz native refresh rate, and HDR for a cinematic living room experience.

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Overview

The Sony XBR65X900C brings cinematic scale and 4K Ultra HD resolution together in a 65-inch LED display designed to serve as the centerpiece of a home entertainment system. With a native 120Hz refresh rate and Sony's Motionflow XR 960 processing, it handles fast-moving content — from live sports to action films — with impressive smoothness and minimal blur. HDR compatibility allows the panel to take advantage of high dynamic range content for richer highlights and deeper shadows, while Sony's proven upscaling engine ensures that standard HD and Full HD sources look their best on the 4K panel.

Connectivity is well provisioned with four HDMI inputs featuring HDCP 2.2 compliance, ensuring compatibility with Ultra HD Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices that require copy protection for 4K output. Three USB ports provide additional flexibility for media playback. The built-in smart TV platform offers access to streaming services, though as an older model, app availability may be limited compared to current Sony televisions. The XBR65X900C also includes 3D display support, a feature Sony and the broader industry have since moved away from. For buyers seeking a large, high-quality 4K display and who are comfortable with a previous-generation model, it offers strong core picture performance at a potentially attractive price point.

Key Features

Refresh Rate: 120Hz (Native); Motionflow XR 960 (Effective)

Backlight: LED (Edge-Lit)

Smart Functionality: Yes; HDR Compatibility: Yes

Dimensions (W x H x D): TV without stand: 57.3" x 32.9" x 1.6", TV with stand: 57.3" x 35.4" x 10.1"

Inputs: 4 HDMI (HDCP 2.2), 3 USB

Sony strongly recommends that the customer have a professional installer wall mount their TV

Specifications

Screen Size
65 Inches
Resolution
4K Ultra HD (3840 x 2160)
Panel Type
LED
Native Refresh Rate
120Hz
Effective Motion Rate
Motionflow XR 960
HDR
Yes
3D
Yes
Smart TV
Yes
HDMI Ports
4 (HDCP 2.2)
USB Ports
3
Brand
Sony
Model
XBR65X900C

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 65-inch 4K Ultra HD panel delivers sharp, detailed images with impressive screen presence
  • Native 120Hz refresh rate provides smooth motion for sports, gaming, and action content
  • 4 HDMI ports with HDCP 2.2 support accommodate multiple 4K sources simultaneously
  • HDR compatibility enhances contrast and color detail in supported content
  • Sony's X1 processing and upscaling technology improves the quality of non-4K sources

👎 Cons

  • This is an older model that lacks newer standards like HDMI 2.1, Dolby Vision, and VRR
  • The built-in smart TV platform no longer receives updates and may lose app support over time
  • 3D TV technology has been discontinued industry-wide, limiting the usefulness of that feature
  • As a discontinued model, replacement parts and manufacturer support may be difficult to obtain

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, the XBR65X900C is HDR compatible, allowing it to display a wider range of brightness and color detail in supported content.
The native panel refreshes at 120Hz, meaning it physically displays 120 frames per second. The Motionflow XR 960 is Sony's effective motion rating that combines the native refresh rate with backlight manipulation and frame interpolation to reduce perceived blur.
It has 4 HDMI inputs, all supporting HDCP 2.2, which is required for playback of protected 4K content from sources like Ultra HD Blu-ray players and streaming devices.
Yes, it includes 3D display capability, though 3D content availability from broadcasters and streaming services has become extremely limited in recent years.
Yes, it has built-in smart TV functionality for accessing streaming apps and online content directly without an external device.