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Sony XBR-55X850C 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Smart LED TV

March 15, 2015 by  
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Sony XBR-55X850C 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz 3D Smart LED UHDTV

Sony XBR-55X850C 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Smart LED TV

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*New for 2015. The top rated Sony XBR-55X850C X850C series is Sony’s 4K Ultra HD 55-inch 3D LED backlit TV. 4K TVs have four times the resolution of Full HD (8 megapixels of resolution vs. 2 megapixels for regular HD). 4K is the same resolution as a movie movie theater, only now you can view it at home. Its new 4K X-Reality Pro™ Image Processor and TRILUMINOS™ Panel (Sony’s version of Quantum Dots ) will provide for best picture quality. Sony is a leader in 4K TV technology, and has Sony 4K Projectors installed at most movie theaters. MotionFlow XR960 Features include 3D ready capability, Frame dimming (local dimming), 24p True Cinema®, Sony’s 120Hz with upgraded Motionflow® XR 960 high framerate technology which increases the framerate for a sharper and smoother image compared to regular 60Hz hdtvs for Sports and fast moving action. Sony’s new Android TV with Google Cast, voice search & Play Store apps, TV shows, online videos, games. Content includes Netflix, Amazon Prime, Youtube, Facebook, HuluPlus, Twitter, news, sports, weather and more. Access the internet with an ethernet cable, or by using the upgraded Built-in WiFi adapter Dual Band (a/b/g/n/ac). The TV is 3D Ready, uses Active 3D Glasses (sold separately). 3D content is available from cable, satellite, games, and Blu-ray disc. The XBR55X850C offers Ultra HD 4K resolution (3840×2160). Plug in up to 4 HDMI devices (HDMI 2.0). Google Cast-Ready & Miracast Mirroring.


Sony 4K X-Reality Pro Chip

Sony's 4K image processor upscales HD to 4K Ultra HD

Sony’s best 4K X-Reality Pro Processor upconverts standard HD to 4K. Sound is provided by the S-Force Front Surround 3D which provides a virtual surround experience using only two front speakers (20 watts total). Presence Sensor, can turn off the picture when you leave the room. Ambient sensor adjusts brightness according to brightness of the room. Three USB 2.0 ports to connect USB drives to view videos and pictures, or listen to music. Sleep Timer. DLNA Certified connectivity to your PC. ENERGY STAR® compliant. Wi-Fi Direct (connect to your smartphone/tablet directly to the TV), MHL, Screen Mirroring, Headphone Jack. The 55X850C includes Two Remote Controls.


4K Ultra HD Latest 4K TV Standards: The Sony XBR-X850C Series has the latest 4K standards including the HEVC (H.265) decoder. HEVC is the latest compression technology which allows streaming video and 4K video to fit in a much narrower bandwidth, allowing for higher framerates (up to 60fps). This will allow Netflix and other providers to give you 4K quality video using current systems. This model also has the latest HDMI 2.0 standard, which can also support the highest framerates in 4K. This will allow action movies, 4K camcorder video, and sports to operate at the higher 60fps for smoother image quality. This set was upgraded with the latest Dual Band WiFi (2.4GHz/5GHz) a/b/g/n/ac for the fastest wireless streaming of 4K content.


Dimensions: 48.75″ x 30.0″ x 8.75″ (46.3 lbs.) with stand
Dimensions:48.75″ x 28.5″ x 2.625″ (43.9 lbs.) without stand

Available Sizes: 75-inch, 65-inch, 55-inch


Smart-Review Commentary: For 2015, Sony’s top rated 55-Inch 4K XBR X850C Series is one of the best LED TVs made by Sony. The new model has been slimmed down, and weighs substantially less than previous models. This 4K TV will give you 4 times more pixels than normal HD TVs (8 megapixels of resolution vs. 2 megapixels for regular HD). This allows you to sit much closer to the TV without seeing the individual pixels. By sitting closer, you will have an immersive movie theater experience. Sony has over 10 years of experience with cinema 4K Projectors, as most theaters today have a Sony projector installed. We previewed the X850C series at CES 2015, and the picture was outstanding. This TV is also a 3D TV and uses active 3D glasses (sold separately). It has the latest Dual Band WiFi standards for fast 4K video streaming and Smart TV function, Android TV, a TRILUMINOS™ Display (Sony’s version of Quantum Dots ) , Motionflow® XR960, and Sony’s 4K X-Reality™ Pro Engine.

The XBR-X850C Series 4K TV has a TRILUMINOS™ Panel

The X-Reality pro engine can upconvert all of your regular HD up to near 4K quality. The new Android TV interface provides internet content such as Netflix®, Amazon Prime, YouTube™, Pandora, Facebook, Skype, and a browser. You can also install Apps from Google Play. The TV comes with 2 remotes. A regular remote, and a Touchpad Remote for Smart TV and Web browsing functions. Netflix, Amazon, Dish, DirecTV and others have 4K content available in 2015, and this TV is ready with its built-in HEVC (H.265) decoder. The X850C series is Sony’s lowest priced 4K TV with a TRILUMINOS™ panel which was previously only available on Sony’s high end TVs. The Frame Dimming LED backlighting provides local dimming for best contrast. These upgrades provide exceptional colors, higher contrast and unformity, as well as energy savings. As usual, Sony has produced a very striking and stylish set, along with a very strong feature set. This set has HDMI 2.0 (the latest standard), which will allow the highest frame-rates of 4K video. It is future ready and supports next generation 4K players and services. The XBR-55X850C is an exceptional 4K TV, a great value, and is a Smart-Review top pick for 2015 for 4K TVs.


Sony XBR X850C 4K Ultra HD TV Series 55-inch 65-inch 75-inch
    HDTV Features

  • *New 2015 Model
  • 4K Ultra HD TV
  • 3D Ready TV
  • Smart TV w/Touchpad Remote
  • 2160p (3840×2160)
  • 178 degree viewing angles
  • TRILUMINOS™ Display
  • Four HDMI 2.0 Connections
  • HEVC (H.265) Decoder
  • 20 Watt Sound System
  • Android TV System
  • Latest Wi-Fi Standards
  • Infinite Dynamic Contrast Ratio
  • Motionflow® XR 960
  • DLNA Certified
  • 4K X-Reality™ Pro

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