{"id":161975,"date":"2023-05-28T11:18:33","date_gmt":"2023-05-28T10:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=161975"},"modified":"2024-06-04T17:22:39","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T17:22:39","slug":"sony-x85l-review-impressive-state-of-the-art-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/tv\/sony-x85l-review-impressive-state-of-the-art-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony X85L: Impressive state of the art TV"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sony released the KD-65X85L in 2023.\u00a0This is a quality mid-range TV that features a Triluminos Pro 4K display, variable frequency up to 120Hz and full local dimming.\u00a0The X85L will be of interest to both home theater enthusiasts and gamers.<\/p>\n

Equipped with Google TV and HDMI 2.1, Sony KD-65X85L meets almost all modern requirements.\u00a0The Sony X85L series LED TVs are available in three screen sizes.\u00a0What are the X85L TVs capable of, and are they worth the money?\u00a0In the Sony KD-65X85L 4K HDR review, we will try to answer these and other questions.<\/p>\n

Sony X85L review<\/h2>\n

Design<\/h3>\n

The design of the Sony Bravia KD-65X85L TV is perfect.\u00a0At the same time, it has no frills.\u00a0The body of the TV is made of scratch-resistant plastic.\u00a0The included metal T-legs can be attached either outside or towards the middle of the bottom of the case.<\/p>\n

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In addition, the legs can be adjusted in height so that the soundbar can fit under the TV.\u00a0The back panel, with its typical tile look, also looks very nice.\u00a0With a cabinet depth of 5.7 cm, the design of the KD-65X85L is not very flat.\u00a0At the same time, this depth is very well suited for wall mounting.<\/p>\n

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With this mounting, you can use the appropriate mounting system Sony SU-WL450 or use the VESA mount 300 x 300 mm (for 65 inches diagonal).\u00a0In some countries, the TV comes with two remote controls at once.\u00a0This is a smart remote with the most important buttons and another remote for system settings.<\/p>\n

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Equipment<\/h3>\n

In recent years, Sony has been using Google TV as its operating system in most of its models, with many applications and streaming services.\u00a0The interface of this OS is a bit like an Amazon Fire TV Stick with a distinct tiled look.\u00a0The system is pretty easy to use.\u00a0Moreover, Google TV OS has access to all known applications and streaming services.<\/p>\n

Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ or SkyQ apps are ready to use.\u00a0Many others can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.\u00a0In addition to control using the buttons, you can control the TV using voice commands.\u00a0To do this, press the microphone button on the remote control and say the command.<\/p>\n

The Sony KD-65X85L TV supports both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa.\u00a0To record TV programs via satellite, cable and DVB-T2 antenna, an external hard drive must be connected to the TV.\u00a0However, it is not possible to record one program and watch another program at the same time.<\/p>\n

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Sound quality<\/h3>\n

With the sound on the Sony 65X85L TV, everything is in order, but you should not expect miracles either.\u00a0This model does not have such a complex sound system as the top-end TVs of the same brand.\u00a0The sound is played only by two speakers.\u00a0The power of each speaker is 10W.\u00a0The 2.0 sound scheme\u00a0can sound even better if you pre-calibrate the sound.<\/p>\n

Automatic Acoustic Calibration reproduces test tones that are recorded by a seated viewer through the microphone on the remote control.\u00a0After that, the sound automatically adapts to the spatial conditions.\u00a0After calibration, the sound may become deeper and sound more natural.<\/p>\n

In any case, this will be enough to watch TV.\u00a0But this is not enough for lovers of home theater or music viewing.\u00a0Multi-channel audio requires an external sound system.<\/p>\n

Image quality<\/h3>\n

The KD-65X85L TV has almost everything you need for a good picture in this price range.\u00a0It features a variable frequency panel from 40 to 120 Hz for quality images and smooth movements, FALD\u00a0local dimming\u00a0for quality blacks, and a\u00a0Triluminos\u00a0Pro display with nanoparticles for flawless and vibrant colors.<\/p>\n

But this is not all the benefits.\u00a0The 65X85L has the peak brightness needed to play HDR movies in HDR10 and dynamic\u00a0Dolby Vision\u00a0.\u00a0When watching HDR content from most streaming services, you will notice a noticeable improvement over the SDR standard.<\/p>\n

Even in the darkest scenes, image detail appears that is usually hidden in the traditional SDR version.\u00a0The effect of spatial depth also increases markedly.\u00a0Peak brightness of around 740 candelas per square meter limits the display to only the brightest lighting effects such as explosions and blindingly bright sunbeams.<\/p>\n

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But the overall impression is very convincing.\u00a0As far as contrast goes, the X85L really does look black, not just dark grey.\u00a0This is because the TV is equipped with\u00a0a VA matrix\u00a0, FALD local dimming and Quantum Dot Triluminos Pro 4K technology.<\/p>\n

It is also worth noting that the TVs of this company have always been famous for their excellent scaling.\u00a0On the Sony KD-65X85L TV screen, not only high-definition 4K movies, but also ordinary TV programs are clearly viewed.\u00a0However, it is better to give preference to HD channels.<\/p>\n

The 4K HDR X1 image processor has its own issues with low resolution SD content.\u00a0When viewing such content, you can sometimes observe blurry edges on the screen and other artifacts.\u00a0In addition to scaling, Sony has always been famous for processing dynamic scenes.\u00a0Such scenes can be seen especially in sports broadcasts such as football matches and motorsports.<\/p>\n

Despite the built-in VA matrix, the Sony 65X85L TV has relatively good viewing angles.\u00a0If anything, they are much wider than entry-level VA TVs.\u00a0Colors and brightness remain stable not only when viewed from the center and when deviated more than 40\u00b0 from the center.\u00a0In general, the image quality can be called very good.<\/p>\n

Connections<\/h3>\n

Equipping the Sony X85L TV with various connections can be called quite modern.\u00a0With a total of 4 HDMI inputs, the TV offers enough options for a Blu-ray player, set-top box, and game console such as the Sony\u00a0PlayStation5\u00a0.<\/p>\n

The latest HDMI 2.1 standard with 4K@120Hz, VRR and ALL is supported by two of the four ports.\u00a0The manufacturer even thought of an analog composite input.\u00a0Thus, it is possible to connect old game consoles or VCRs without detours.<\/p>\n

Also pleased with the presence of a 3.5 mm jack for linear connection of headphones.\u00a0Wireless communication is represented by Bluetooth v.\u00a04.2 and Wi-Fi 5. In addition to all of the above, there are two USB connectors, antenna inputs, an Ethernet port, an optical digital output and a CI + 1.4 slot for paying channels on board.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n

The series in question is a top-tier model in the middle class, second only to TVs with\u00a0Mini-LED\u00a0technology .\u00a0The X85L has just about everything you need for good image quality.\u00a0With local dimming, variable frequency up to 120Hz and high peak brightness, the Sony Bravia X85L TV delivers impressive HDR images.<\/p>\n

The hardware with Google TV, voice control and fast triple tuner is also state of the art.\u00a0For the vast majority of users, this TV leaves nothing to be desired.<\/p>\n

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Sony X85L Specifications:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Brand<\/td>\nSony<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Series<\/td>\nX85K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Line \/ variants<\/td>\nKD-55X85K, KD-65X85K, KD-75X85K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Image<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard<\/td>\nUltra HD (UHD) \/ 4K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matrix type<\/td>\nVA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aspect Ratio<\/td>\n16:9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Permission<\/td>\n3840 x 2160<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Matrix bit depth<\/td>\n8 bit + FRC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Backlight<\/td>\nDirect LED (FALD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brightness<\/td>\n500 (740) nits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Update frequency<\/td>\n40 to 120 Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Input lag<\/td>\n4 .. 11 ms (19 ms input lag)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDR standards<\/td>\nHDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3D \/ Up-Scaling<\/td>\nNo Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Video<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard TV tuner (analog)<\/td>\nNTSC, PAL, SECAM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Standard TV tuner (digital)<\/td>\nDVB-T\/T2, C, S\/S2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Video codecs<\/td>\nAVI, DivX, H.263, H.264, H.265, MKV, QuickTime, M2TS, MP4, WebM, WMV, XvidVP8, VP9, \u200b\u200bVOB, VRO, WebM, WMV, AV1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Connections<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HDMI<\/td>\n2 x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC) + 2 x HDMI 2.1 (ALLM, VRR)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
USB<\/td>\n2 x USB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reception of TV signals<\/td>\n1 x RF (air\/satellite antenna)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
WiFi<\/td>\n802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Audio output<\/td>\nOptical (audio), 3.5 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Internet<\/td>\nEthernet RJ-45 \/ LAN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additionally<\/td>\nWi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.2, RCA input<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sound<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Power<\/td>\n2 x 10W<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
System<\/td>\n2.0CH<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Support<\/td>\nBass refex speaker, X-Balanced speaker, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, Room Compensation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Smart TV<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OS<\/td>\nGoogle TV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CPU<\/td>\n4K HDR Processor X1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SoC<\/td>\nARM Cortex-A73<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Voice assistant<\/td>\nGoogle Assistant Alexa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory<\/td>\n4 \/ 16 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Remote controller<\/td>\nVoice remote control<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Other<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nVESA 300 x 300 mm (65″)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n*some parameters may require clarification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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