XBR-55X850Cby Sony

TECHWALLA
VERDICT
Clearly above average. Only a couple of issues keep this from being best in class.
87 %
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PROS

  • The 55X850C delivers impressive black levels for a set lacking a full-array backlight with local dimming.
  • Sony's Triluminos system yields rich, detailed colors.
  • The 55X850C's relatively low lag and ability to accept 120Hz input signals makes it a good option for PC gamers.

CONS

  • This Sony has limited light output compared with the competition, making it best for viewing in dark rooms.
  • The edge-lit backlight on this set makes letterbox bars in movies look dark gray instead of deep black.
  • The 55X850C's Android Smart TV interface makes things cluttered and confusing.
Sony's XBR-55X850C boasts impressive black-level performance for a set with an edge-lit backlight, and its Triluminos system delivers rich, eye-catching color. The set’s ability to accept 120 hertz input signals, combined with relatively low input lag, makes it a good choice for gamers. However, limited light output on the XBR-55X850C means you'll get the best performance when viewing in dim or dark rooms. Its Android Smart TV GUI tends to clutter up the screen and make navigation confusing.
Name XBR-55X850C M65-C1 UN55JS8500 UNHU8550 P502ui-B1
Manufacturer Sony Vizio Samsung Samsung Vizio
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100%

The Colors are...Incredible and beautiful.

The Colors are...Incredible and beautiful.

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92%

Color rendition is realistic and not over-saturated while grayscale uniformity is very good yielding a very smooth picture.

Color rendition is realistic and not over-saturated while grayscale uniformity is very good yielding a very smooth picture.

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85%

This TV delivers a winning trio of looks, features, and picture quality, and it does so for a very fair price.

This TV delivers a winning trio of looks, features, and picture quality, and it does so for a very fair price.

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80%

The Sony XBR-55X850C has a pretty good active 3D system, with very little crosstalk.

The Sony XBR-55X850C has a pretty good active 3D system, with very little crosstalk.

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77%

This TV is able to accept and display a 120 hz input, which not too many TVs can do. There are TVs with less blur and lower input lag, but P…

This TV is able to accept and display a 120 hz input, which not too many TVs can do. There are TVs with less blur and lower input lag, but PC gamers in particular should consider the X850C.

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Positive Reviews
Android issues a thing of the past-Amazing TV.
by Patrick Lyons6/5/2016
Previous issues swept aside in spectacular style. Don't write it off your Demo list. Fantastic picture quality-91% DCI standard, good sound with adjustment. Triluminos colours are more realistic than you will see on any other brand. For the money even at £1200 rrp, its hard to fault after the Android OS was updated and Netflix arrived. The best mid-range UHD TV bar none. Android takes a little getting used to, flick control works with a knack.

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