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Sony XBR85X950H 85-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV

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Experience Breathtaking 4K HDR Picture Quality The Sony X950H 85-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV delivers stunning picture quality with vibrant colors, deep contrast, and exceptional clarity. Powered by the Picture Processor X1 Ultimate, this TV brings content to life with advanced Full Array LED ...

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Overview

Experience Breathtaking 4K HDR Picture Quality

The Sony X950H 85-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV delivers stunning picture quality with vibrant colors, deep contrast, and exceptional clarity. Powered by the Picture Processor X1 Ultimate, this TV brings content to life with advanced Full Array LED technology and TRILUMINOS display. Smart features include Google Assistant, Alexa compatibility, and Apple AirPlay 2 support.

  • Processor: Picture Processor X1 Ultimate
  • Display: TRILUMINOS Display
  • Technology: Full Array LED with local dimming
  • Smart Features: Android TV with Google Assistant
  • Connectivity: Works with Alexa, Apple AirPlay 2, HomeKit
  • Audio: Acoustic Multi-Audio
  • Gaming: Dedicated Game Mode

Key Features

PICTURE PROCESSOR X1 ULTIMATE: Sony’s best processor analyzes content to boost color, contrast and clarity, bringing astounding realism to your content

TRILUMINOS Display: See exactly what the creator intended with advanced color and gradation

FULL ARRAY LED with local dimming: Experience brighter highlights and detailed dark scenes, plus incredible contrast with X-tended Dynamic Range PRO 6x

GAME MODE: Take your PlayStation experience to the next level with a Sony 4K gaming TV featuring dedicated Game Mode for a smoother, more responsive gaming experience

SMART ANDROID TV with GOOGLE ASSISTANT: Use your voice to control your TV and smart home devices, easily search for movies and shows, get answers, and manage tasks, all hands-free

WORKS WITH ALEXA – Through an Alexa enabled device, ask Alexa to change channels, adjust volume, and turn your TV on/off.

APPLE AIRPLAY 2 and HOMEKIT SUPPORT: Seamlessly integrate your iPhone and Siri devices with your Sony TV for effortless smart home management and content streaming

NETFLIX CALIBRATED MODE, DOLBY VISION, IMAX ENHANCED: Enjoy immersive and engaging cinematic content as the creator intended

ONE-SLATE DESIGN: Slim and flush design with thin bezel keeps you focused on the big picture. A 2-way stand allows for TV placement on wide or narrow consoles. (Available for 55" class, 65" class, 75" class)

ACOUSTIC MULTI-AUDIO: Two sound positioning tweeters at the back of the TV that enable sound to follow the action for a truly immersive experience

Specifications

Screen Size
85-Inch
Resolution
4K Ultra HD
Display Technology
Smart TV
Picture Processor
X1 Ultimate
Color Technology
TRILUMINOS Display
Backlight Type
Full Array LED with Local Dimming
Dynamic Range Enhancement
X-tended Dynamic Range PRO 6x
Gaming Features
Game Mode
Smart TV Platform
Android TV with Google Assistant
Voice Control Compatibility
Google Assistant, Works with Alexa (via Alexa enabled device)
Apple Ecosystem Support
AirPlay 2, HomeKit
Cinema Modes
Netflix Calibrated Mode, Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced
Audio Technology
Acoustic Multi-Audio (Two sound positioning tweeters)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Equipped with the Picture Processor X1 Ultimate, Sony’s top processor, which analyzes content to boost color, contrast, and clarity for astounding realism.
  • Features TRILUMINOS Display technology, which ensures that colors are seen exactly as the creator intended with advanced color and gradation.
  • Utilizes Full Array LED with local dimming and X-tended Dynamic Range PRO 6x for brighter highlights, detailed dark scenes, and incredible contrast.
  • Includes a dedicated Game Mode to enhance the PlayStation experience, providing a smoother and more responsive gaming experience.
  • Integrated with Smart Android TV and Google Assistant, offering hands-free voice control for the TV, content search, and smart home device management.

👎 Cons

  • The 2-way stand, designed for placement on wide or narrow consoles, is not explicitly stated to be available for the 85" class.
  • While it works with Alexa, an Alexa-enabled device must be acquired separately to utilize this feature for voice commands.
  • The "One-Slate Design" for a slim and flush appearance is a general aesthetic of the series, not a unique functional benefit of this specific model size.
  • "Netflix Calibrated Mode, Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced" are content features that rely on compatible source material for full utilization.
  • The mention of "Acoustic Multi-Audio" with two sound positioning tweeters aims to follow action but may not replace a dedicated home theater sound system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sony's Picture Processor X1 Ultimate analyzes content to boost color, contrast, and clarity, bringing astounding realism to your viewing experience on this TV.
Yes, it features a TRILUMINOS Display, which is designed to render colors with advanced gradation, mirroring the creator's intent.
It uses Full Array LED with local dimming and X-tended Dynamic Range PRO 6x to deliver brighter highlights and detailed dark scenes with incredible contrast.
Absolutely, it is an Android TV with Google Assistant built-in for hands-free voice control, and it also works with Alexa-enabled devices to change channels or adjust volume.
Yes, it features a dedicated Game Mode to provide a smoother, more responsive gaming experience, enhancing your PlayStation experience.