{"id":129212,"date":"2021-04-22T04:39:23","date_gmt":"2021-04-22T03:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=129212"},"modified":"2024-04-08T17:00:23","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T17:00:23","slug":"sony-kd-43xh8077-review-powerful-image-quality-at-an-affordable-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/tv\/sony-kd-43xh8077-review-powerful-image-quality-at-an-affordable-price\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony KD-43XH8077 : Powerful image quality at an affordable price"},"content":{"rendered":"

Normally the\u00a0Sony<\/strong>\u00a0brand\u00a0offers us excellent televisions that stand out from the rest for the quality they handle in each line.\u00a0However, this detail makes its costs higher than its competition, therefore, before acquiring any of its models we must know what it really offers.\u00a0Today we are going to detail what the\u00a0Sony KD43XH8077<\/strong>\u00a0includes\u00a0.<\/p>\n

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To begin with, we can say that it is a computer with the necessary characteristics to meet most of the expectations generated by the common user.\u00a0We are also not saying that it is the most spectacular television of today, since it will also have its low points.\u00a0However, let’s get into the operation of the\u00a0Sony KD-43XH8077.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Exterior design of the Sony KD-43XH8077<\/h2>\n
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An attractive design that stands out for presenting a fairly fine appearance<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The first thing we highlight is that it has a good design that fits easily in the place where it is placed, in addition, we are talking about the smallest version, therefore, it\u00a0can look good in rooms or medium-sized rooms<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0It comes in a silver color that usually combines well with the decoration that is in the place of its position.<\/p>\n

Another relevant detail is found in its front that presents us with thin bezels that give it a more elegant appearance regardless of the angle from which it is viewed.\u00a0Likewise,\u00a0this allows the screen to be wider<\/strong>\u00a0, therefore, the content that we see will have a better space to be reproduced without any type of hindrance or interference.<\/p>\n

Let’s move on to talking about the back that in other televisions usually shows a wider thickness, however, in this case it is not quite like that,\u00a0since we have a finer style that shows cleanliness<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0The same can be perceived if we see the television from its sides, as if that were not enough, some quite resistant construction materials are integrated.<\/p>\n

Connectivity<\/h3>\n

We are going to have a few connectors that will be of considerable contribution for a better experience, to begin with, we have four\u00a0HDMI 2.0<\/strong>\u00a0inputs\u00a0that will be enough to connect different devices such as\u00a0laptops<\/strong>\u00a0,\u00a0consoles<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0players<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0It also has two\u00a0USB 2.0<\/strong>\u00a0that among all its benefits we have the possibility of recording content, although for the version there will be a slightly slow data transfer.<\/p>\n

Other options that will also be available to us are its Ethernet port, its headphone output, its audio output, its IF input and a composite video input.\u00a0In addition, they have an interesting variety of tuners that you can check in the specification table.\u00a0At the wireless level we also have what is necessary for a pleasant experience, here we will have the three best options\u00a0Wi-Fi Direct<\/strong>\u00a0,\u00a0Bluetooth<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0DLNA<\/strong>\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Image quality and general functions of the Sony KD43XH8077<\/h2>\n

The\u00a0Sony KD43XH8077<\/strong>\u00a0is mid-range, therefore it does not include the most current image enhancement technologies, however, this does not mean that the visual experience is bad, on the contrary,\u00a0we will receive an acceptable quality<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0First, we have a\u00a04K<\/strong>\u00a0resolution\u00a0that seeks to fill us with more realistic and precise details.<\/p>\n

It offers an\u00a0LED<\/strong>\u00a0panel\u00a0that, as many may know, is not the most powerful, so we\u00a0must pay attention a little to the placement of the television<\/strong>\u00a0, since in very dark or bright environments we can receive some losses in quality.\u00a0This is reduced a bit with the implementation of some enhancement technologies that provide greater input.<\/p>\n

The most notable is\u00a0Triluminos Display<\/strong>\u00a0that allows us to visualize a much wider color reproduction with more natural tones that are translated into more vivid and intense that are perfect to enjoy better details.\u00a0Thanks to the\u00a0X1 processor<\/strong>\u00a0we will receive an interesting noise reduction to enjoy fluid movement.<\/p>\n

Enough content already offers compatibility with HDR, so with this model we will be able to take advantage of this circumstance a lot, since it has\u00a0HDR10<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Dolby Vision<\/strong>\u00a0that provide better details at the level of contrast, which will look sharper and avoid lighting become a problem.<\/p>\n

Sony KD-43XH8077: Sound<\/h3>\n

If this equipment has a weakness in something, it is in its sound quality that is not as expected to enjoy a completely clear audio.\u00a0The main problem is located in its speakers that offer us a total power of 20W<\/strong>\u00a0, something really common in the mid-range, however, there will be more demanding content that this television does not support.<\/p>\n

At least there are some improvement technologies that are going to bring a lot of benefit, in addition, it integrates current options such as\u00a0Dolby Atmos<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0DTS Digital Surround<\/strong>\u00a0that try to give us a more immersive and clean experience that in our opinion in this case mainly benefits dialog .\u00a0In any case, it is still its weak point<\/strong>\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Smart TV \/ software review and more highlights<\/h2>\n
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We have the advantage of being able to use the Android TV system that offers us great possibilities<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The most valuable thing about the\u00a0Sony KD-43XH8077<\/strong>\u00a0is that it has\u00a0Android 9.0 Pie,<\/strong>\u00a0a fairly complete system at a general level that offers us great benefits.\u00a0To begin with, it has an acceptable optimization that makes it flow quite well, likewise,\u00a0it is an intuitive platform that any user can use<\/strong>\u00a0, since everything is in sight.<\/p>\n

As if that were not enough, it offers the most extensive catalog of applications that exists today, and we are not lying when we say that we can install more than 5,000 options, yes, not all of them are as functional as they seem.\u00a0Obviously we will have the most popular ones like\u00a0Netflix<\/strong>\u00a0,\u00a0Prime Video<\/strong>\u00a0,\u00a0YouTube<\/strong>\u00a0,\u00a0DAZN<\/strong>\u00a0,\u00a0Movistar +<\/strong>\u00a0,\u00a0Disney +<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Orange TV<\/strong>\u00a0.<\/p>\n

Nor can we forget that the\u00a0Google Assistant<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Amazon Alexa<\/strong>\u00a0assistants are included,\u00a0which are great to have better control of the TV, since we will be able to perform certain functions using only the voice.\u00a0With the\u00a0Apple AirPlay 2<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Apple HomeKit applications<\/strong>\u00a0we can stream photos, videos and music from an iPhone or iPad.<\/p>\n

Sony KD43XH8077: Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n
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