Sony 55-inch 4K TV review: Beautiful interface and excellent workmanship

Nowadays, televisions are becoming more and more powerful and popular, catching up with mobile phones and becoming the second hottest topic among people. After all, the changes brought about by installing smart systems on large-screen devices such as TVs are really not to be underestimated, and old manufacturers will naturally not lag behind in this. Sony, which is known for its black technology, has also frequently launched new smart TVs. What we are reviewing today is a 55-inch TV with 4K resolution. Next, let us take a look at this TV in our lives.

Sony 55X8500B: 11999 yuan

QA time is up!

Now we all basically know what 4K means. It means ultra-high resolution. The question is, with such a high resolution, are there really any videos that can be watched online?

The videos in the Sony zone are already high quality

Unfortunately... there really isn't one. I've handled countless smart TVs, but none of them have real 4K online video! First of all, 4K video has high requirements for video recording, so apart from blockbusters and big-budget dramas, there are few opportunities to see videos with a resolution of 4K. In addition, even if it is achieved, the Internet speed at home is basically difficult to support the requirements of online viewing, so there is basically no online 4K at present, and it is also difficult to have it.

But speaking of it, Sony has a 4K player, which has online 4K videos. You can choose to watch them in cache or directly play them. If you have a 100M bandwidth at home, you can try it. As for the masses with 10M or 20M bandwidth, it is better to give up. However, the fee for this player is a bit expensive, and you only have 72 hours of viewing time after purchasing the video.

What is the deepest impression this Sony TV leaves on you?

Well, maybe it's because it looks good? It's true that this TV is really powerful in all aspects, but the first impression is still based on the appearance. Once you are poisoned by the appearance, there is really no cure. The fine workmanship, the materials are also in place, plus the pleasing UI, the first impression of this 55X8500B is so good that it is easy to overlook other aspects.

To be honest, this kind of white background picture can only show the shape but not the temperament.

Can you please give a brief overall review of the TV?

OK, OK, buy, buy, buy! Just kidding, of course, I can't be so irresponsible. In general, in terms of picture quality, apart from the ultra-fine picture quality of 4K, the color can only be said to be average, which should be said to be enough, but relatively speaking, it will not make people feel too obvious in daily use. The sacrifice in this aspect is exchanged for a gorgeous interface and exquisite appearance. It can be said that as a living room TV, this 55X8500B can definitely add a lot of points to the whole room.

Shocking workmanship Sony 55X8500B appearance analysis:

As I just said, the appearance of this TV is quite unforgettable. What is the reason? Let's take a closer look at the details to find out~

First, the front appearance:

Sony 55X8500B front appearance

The front looks neat and tidy. If you think the two bases are too close and feel weird, don't worry, because the bases can be moved! You can also move them to the corners of the TV. In other words, it is beautiful because it is versatile.

Side appearance display

Does it look tall and classy when viewed from the side? The overall thickness is well controlled, and it looks very symmetrical, with a little wedge-shaped design inside.

This TV also comes with a camera located just above the body for online video chats.

The camera can be retracted when not in use

There are buttons on the back, although they are rarely used in practice. Remote controls are much more convenient.

Button design display

In terms of ports, the TV uses 4 HDMI and 3 USB configurations, which are sufficient for external players, game consoles and other high-definition devices or mobile hard disks. At the same time, one of the HDMI ports is also compatible with the MHL interface, so whether it is a mobile phone, digital camera, digital video camera or portable multimedia player, it can directly transmit the complete media content to the TV without damaging the high-resolution effect of the film, which is also a trend in the current TV interface.

The interface is on the side.

Sony KD-55X8500B uses a dual remote control configuration, including a traditional multi-button remote control and a smart remote control. The conventional remote control buttons are soft and comfortable to touch. The new smart remote control has the most commonly used shortcut keys set separately and supports touch operation, which is simpler and faster.

Another great benefit of a smart remote control is that you don’t have to point it at the TV to operate it!

3D glasses are also included

Of course, a 3D-supported TV must have 3D glasses.

Appearance summary: Super fine workmanship, elegant and exquisite appearance, you deserve it!

Ultra-clear 4K Sony 55X8500B picture quality analysis:

After testing with the professional instrument BM-7, the specific picture quality performance parameters of Sony 55X8500B are shown in the following table. When the camera is turned on with the best picture quality, the brightness is 176.2cd/㎡, the contrast ratio reaches 902, and the color gamut value is 72.50%. Overall, the performance is average.

Sony 55X8500B picture quality performance

As a 4K ultra-high-definition TV, the performance of picture details is also worthy of attention. Below is a set of real-shot high-definition pictures. Screen shots are inevitably slightly distorted, but the accuracy of color performance and natural transition can still be seen through the comparison of different pictures.

4K video playback real shot

When playing local 4K, this Sony 55X8500B demonstrated good decoding capabilities. Several test films used can be played normally. Only when facing files with higher bit rates will occasional freezes occur.

Summary: The overall color performance is average, but considering the fine effects of 4K, the overall effect is still excellent.

Atmosphere interface is easy to use and intelligent to use analysis:

Sony 55X8500B boots up very quickly and without any ads. It only takes about 2 seconds to boot up. The main UI design of this TV is very fresh, simple and intuitive. It uses Sony's own cross-border navigation design. The first-level menu is on the top and the second-level menu is arranged with large icons below. The operation is very intuitive. There is also a shortcut function menu at the bottom of the screen, which is more convenient for users.

Main interface display

The interface is also divided into four major sections, from left to right: video, photo album, music and application. Basically, each section provides a function such as video on demand, picture display and music on demand. In addition, there is also a quick entrance to the media player in these three interfaces to play content shared by USB devices or local networks.

Album interface display

First, let me introduce the video interface. The video partner of Sony 55X8500B TV is Wasu TV, which contains a large number of genuine video resources.

Video interface

According to preliminary statistics, there are about a thousand movies, of which 700 to 800 are free movies and TV series, with smooth, clear and high-definition options. There are also some paid movies, priced at 5 yuan per movie. Compared with the current mainstream smart TV brands, online video is lacking in both the number of movies and the aesthetics of the interface.

Support playback progress memory

Video shooting

Slide and touch the bottom of the remote control to pop up popular recommendations and other content

Wasu also has Sony exclusives, which are mostly movies produced by Sony Entertainment.

The video quality in Sony's exclusive version is indeed much higher

Wasu TV has now set up a 3D zone and will give you a reminder before watching.

There are not many free 3D videos, most of them are behind-the-scenes videos. Normal ones are usually charged 8 yuan per video.

All videos can be fast-forwarded, replayed or paused, and the operation is relatively convenient, which can be achieved using the built-in remote control.

The photo album and music interface are placed in relatively important positions, which shows that Sony attaches great importance to home entertainment sharing and the sound effects of the TV itself. Both are in cooperation with Baidu, including Baidu Cloud Album and Baidu Music, and the music provider also includes Duomi Music.

Duomi Music interface

In line with the current market trend, Sony's 55X8500B TV has also joined the smart platform. Users can not only use the various pre-installed commonly used APPs (the icons are beautified and specially customized for large-screen TVs), but also enter Sony's application store to download some APP programs.

Simple mini games

Summary: Sony 55X8500B is equipped with very practical online video function, the video quality is also good, and it also pays more attention to the home entertainment sharing function. However, the smart application still needs to be strengthened.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.