10 best Sony TVs

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

The Japanese company Sony has been making TVs for many years. She started back in the days of CRT 'boxes'. And even then, it was its products that were distinguished by the highest quality – customers appreciated the color rendering and the number of connectors. Since then, the situation has not changed much. Now the Japanese are making LCD TVs, and many people still believe that it is Sony products that produce the best picture quality. However, this does not apply to all devices. In this article, we will talk exclusively about those models that are the best of their kind.

Best Sony TVs

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best Sony TVs under 39 inches	1	Sony KDL-40WE663	RUB 31,090
	2	Sony KDL-32WD756	RUB 24,810
Best Sony 40-49 inch TVs	1	Sony KD-49XE9005	RUB 74,990
	2	Sony KD-43XE8077	RUB 57,500
	3	Sony KD-43XE7096	RUB 35 900
The best Sony TVs with a screen of 50-55 inches	1	Sony KD-55XE9005	RUB 65 640
	2	Sony KD-55XE8096	RUB 50,990
The best Sony TVs over 65 inches	1	Sony KD-75XE9005	RUB 223 850
	2	Sony KD-65XE9305	RUB 179,999
	3	Sony KD-65XD7505	RUB 88 310

The best Sony TVs under 39 inches

Sony KDL-40WE663

Rating: 4.8

Delightful LCD TV with eye-catching design. Side frames are kept to a minimum here – they are barely noticeable even in good lighting around. Only the area under the display is slightly wider – this is where most of the electronics are hidden. The stand also looks elegant – an unknowing person will not immediately understand how exactly the TV is kept in a stable position. It is impossible to find fault with the 101-centimeter display. He squeezes out all the juices from permission Full HD. There is even support for HDR technology here! That is, while watching the relevant content, you can enjoy realistic colors that cheaper TVs cannot produce. Recall that a similar picture is displayed, for example, modern game consoles from Microsoft or the same Sony.

Of course, the screen of such a device has maximum viewing angles. That is, you can watch a movie from anywhere in the room. Content does not need to be played from an external hard drive. Instead, you can go to one or another online cinema using the corresponding Smart TV functionality. But it seems much more likely that a TV owner will launch YouTube. The transition to this service is carried out almost instantly – it is felt that this client has a certain amount of RAM reserved. And the rest of the applications work very quickly, but that should be thanked by the powerful processor.

Of course, the TV has some limitations. They could not do without them, because 35 thousand rubles. – this is far from the highest price tag for Sony products. The buyer will have to come to terms with the lack of support for the DVB-S2 standard. This means that you will not be able to connect a satellite dish directly to your TV, you need a receiver. The rest of the digital TV standards are supported without any problem. Some buyers may also be disappointed with the built-in speakers. It consists of two 5W speakers. Chances are good that you will soon want to use the coaxial audio output to connect speakers or soundbar.

Otherwise, this is a typical mid-range TV. With such an appearance, he could not fail to get into our rating.

Advantages

• Maximum viewing angles;

• Weighs no more than 8.7 kg;

• Power consumption does not exceed 60 W;

• Headphone jack is not forgotten;

• There are two HDMI sockets and two USB ports;

• Built-in FM radio;

• Very fast transition to YouTube;

• Smart TV available;

• Nice design with very narrow bezels;

disadvantages

• Standard refresh rate;

• No support for satellite DVB-S2 standard;

• Weak acoustics;

• Missing Bluetooth;

• Display resolution – only 1920×1080 pixels;

Sony KDL-32WD756

Rating: 4.7

The smallest TV in our ranking. The diagonal of its screen is only 31.5 inches (80 cm). At the same time, the product also has an extremely thin bezel, since almost all the electronics are located in the area under the display. And if the previous instance was running Opera TV, then a modified version Linux is used here. However, the buyer is unlikely to notice any significant differences – the capabilities of the two systems are about the same. Unless this option is updated less often.

This model is sold for 28-30 thousand rubles. As you might guess, the Japanese giant offers only Full HD panel for this money. The display shows very well, there are no complaints about the color rendition and viewing angles. The sweep frequency is standard. You can watch both terrestrial digital TV and cable. If you are going to buy a satellite dish, you will have to purchase a receiver in addition to it, since there is no DVB-S2 support here. There are also two USB ports to which you can connect an external hard drive or a regular flash drive. But it seems much easier to watch videos online using Wi-Fi. Among the list of other connectors are a pair of HDMI-jacks, SCART and optical audio output. The latter is quite capable of being useful, since the total power of the built-in acoustics is only 10 watts. By the way, the Japanese manufacturer did not forget about the headphone jack.

The Sony KDL-32WD756 is probably well worth the money spent on it if you don't want to add some extra money to buy a 4K TV. This model was included in our rating not only due to its chic appearance and minimal weight, but also due to the light sensor – it is rarely found in such compact TVs.

Advantages

• Weight is only 6.9 kg;

• Stylish design with minimal bezels;

• There is Smart TV;

• Light sensor built in;

• Connection of wired headphones is possible;

• Maximum viewing angles;

• There is a fairly large number of connectors;

disadvantages

• Permission – only Full HD;

• Support for satellite TV is not implemented;

• Missing Bluetooth;

• Low power of the speaker system;

Best Sony 40-49 inch TVs

Sony KD-49XE9005

Rating: 4.9

A very large TV with fairly thin bezels around the display. They ask for more than 89 thousand rubles for such a device. In connection with such a price tag, it is not at all surprising that there are three TV tuners here at once. You can connect to them both an over-the-air antenna and satellite “dishes” – support for the corresponding standard is available here. You can also watch content through a USB drive – the TV has three ports at once. Why so many? First, to power some kind of electronic device (like the NES Classic Mini game console). Secondly, for connecting peripherals. That is, USB ports will definitely come in handy if you have an operating system here Android.

This TV displays the picture using a very large screen. Its diagonal is 48.5 inches (123 cm). Of course, with such dimensions, the buyer will have a 4K resolution. But this is not even pleasing. And not even support for HDR technology, which makes colors more realistic. Most of all, the impression (and the price tag too) was influenced by the sweep frequency increased to 100 Hz. This means that the action scenes on this TV will appear smoother. The differences will be noticeable in games too.

Two speakers with a power of 10 watts are used as a speaker system. There are four HDMI sockets and other connectors for connecting external equipment. You can also use Bluetooth. Wi-Fi is used to access the Internet, and among the supported standards is high-speed 802.11ac. There is also a light sensor, thanks to which the brightness of the screen backlight is automatically adjusted.

It remains to add that the TV weighs 13.8 kg. It will be very difficult for a fragile girl to cope with its installation.

Advantages

• Great 4K screen with HDR support

• All digital TV standards are supported;

• A huge number of connectors;

• Relatively good acoustics;

• Smart TV works without strong brakes;

• Built-in wireless modules Bluetooth and Wi-Fi;

• There are three TV tuners;

• Sweep frequency increased to 100 Hz;

disadvantages

• Very high cost;

• There is no slot for the CI + card;

• A large power supply is used;

Sony KD-43XE8077

Rating: 4.8

Another Japanese TV with a very thin bezel. The diagonal of its screen is 42.5 inches – in terms of the metric system it is 108 cm. It is impossible to call this model particularly expensive, although it is 65 thousand rubles. not every inhabitant of our country can spend. This unit includes two TV tuners. This allows you to simultaneously watch both terrestrial and satellite television. Of course, the Japanese have introduced support for all digital TV standards here. They also endowed their creation with three USB ports. It is recommended to download only movies saved in the best quality to a USB flash drive or external hard drive. The fact is that it uses a 4K-resolution screen. And when you connect certain equipment and view special services, the HDR mode is also activated, which will significantly increase the realism of colors.

Finding fault with the TV is also difficult about its other characteristics. This model was included in our rating thanks to the stable working 'android'. With this operating system, you can watch content from online cinemas. The connection to the router is carried out via Wi-Fi 802.11ac. And if we talk about wireless modules, then the TV has and Bluetooth. Most often, the 'blue tooth' will be used to connect headphones. As for all kinds of external equipment, four HDMI jacks are intended for its connection.

Of course, the Sony KD-43XE8077 couldn't do without its drawbacks. But finding them is very difficult. The acoustics used here have a total power of 20 W, and this should hardly be considered an insufficient parameter. The weight of the TV is also within reasonable limits, amounting to 10.8 kg. Perhaps, you can only complain about the screen refresh rate – it is equal to the standard 50 Hz.

Advantages

• A large number of connectors;

• Great design;

• There is a light sensor;

• Loud enough speakers;

• The screen is capable of boasting 4K resolution and HDR support;

• Built-in Bluetooth and high-speed Wi-Fi;

• Smart TV available;

• All digital TV standards are supported;

disadvantages

• The cost is not low;

• Not all people find the remote control comfortable;

• Standard display refresh rate;

Sony KD-43XE7096

Rating: 4.8

Another TV with a display diagonal of 108 cm. It was also created using IPS technology, and therefore you can count on soft color reproduction and maximum viewing angles. The device cannot be called cheap; more than 40 thousand rubles are asked for it. In this regard, the product received a 4K resolution. The relevant content will look great here! And it is not necessary to search for it on the Internet and then copy it to a USB drive. This model has support for Smart TV, which means that there is an operating system Opera TV, which allows you to watch content online. In particular, the user can easily launch YouTube, which contains tons of 4K videos. Some of them even allow you to appreciate the work of HDR technology.

Of course, the built-in screen here could not be perfect, because the TV does not belong to the top-end price segment. You can find fault with the sweep frequency of 50 Hz. But, perhaps, any serious disadvantages of the display end there. And the rest of the TV is made at a very good level. An acoustic system with a total power of 20 W is used here, which, with such a price tag, will certainly delight the buyer. The device supports absolutely all digital TV standards, including terrestrial DVB-T2 and satellite DVB-S2. The set of connectors on the rear and side panels, which consists of three HDMI-sockets and the same number of USB-ports, also seems gorgeous. The manufacturer is even generous with a couple of TV tuners!

Of course, the Japanese wouldn't be themselves if they hadn't saved on the little things. Firstly, the Wi-Fi module installed here supports only the 802.11n standard, which is not the fastest. Secondly, the manufacturer refused to implement support for Bluetooth – devices. Thirdly, he did not embed a light sensor into his creation. Most of the shortcomings are quite okay. Although you need to understand that when watching 4K content online, you will have to give up Wi-Fi – you will have to use a wired connection.

Advantages

• All digital TV standards are supported;

• Quite a reasonable price tag;

• Great appearance;

• There are a large number of connectors;

• Built-in two independent TV tuners;

• Not the worst acoustics;

• The screen has 4K resolution and support for HDR;

• Smart TV available;

disadvantages

• No light sensor;

• The Wi-Fi module does not have support for the 802.11ac standard;

• Missing Bluetooth;

The best Sony TVs with a screen of 50-55 inches

Sony KD-55XE9005

Rating: 4.9

Very large TV. The diagonal of its screen is 55 inches (140 cm). But they also ask for quite a lot of money for the device – about 94 thousand rubles. What does the buyer get for this amount? First of all, a gorgeous screen. It has 4K resolution, making individual pixels difficult to see even when close to the device. When playing on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One S, HDR technology will become noticeable – colors are as close to reality as possible. Finally, the buyer will be delighted with the refresh rate of the screen, increased here to 100 Hz. Not a record high, but even it makes games and action movies smoother.

Four HDMI connectors are provided for connecting external electronics. Importantly, these jacks belong to the HDMI 2.0 standard. This means that they are capable of receiving 4K video at 60fps. You can also find three USB ports on the case, which are needed to use all kinds of peripherals and drives. Somewhere inside the TV are Wi-Fi 802.11n and Bluetooth wireless modules. The first is needed for work Android, while the second allows you to connect, for example, wireless headphones. Of course, this model recognizes signals of all popular digital TV standards without any problems. It can be argued that such TVs do not need receivers and digital set-top boxes. The device also got into our rating thanks to the presence of three TV tuners. The guests of our country should be delighted most of all. It turns out that they can connect a terrestrial and two satellite antennas (for watching Russian and, say, Armenian television). The light sensor installed here, which allows the system to automatically adjust the brightness of the backlight, cannot but rejoice.

Only acoustics can cause opposite feelings in the buyer. Its total power is 20 watts. Yes, that's a lot. But not so much, especially for this diagonal and such a high cost. I would like to get more speakers, even if they would remain 10-watt.

Advantages

• Built-in three TV tuners;

• There is a light sensor;

• The operating system is installed Android;

• Sweep frequency increased to 100 Hz;

• Large 4K screen with HDR support

• There are a large number of connectors;

• Available Bluetooth;

• All digital TV standards are supported;

disadvantages

• Wi-Fi does not support the high speed 802.11ac standard;

• Not the best speaker system;

• The menu sometimes slows down;

• Very high cost;

Sony KD-55XE8096

Rating: 4.8

This 4K TV is quite large. Its IPS display has a 55-inch diagonal. In this regard, the TV is recommended to be used only in a room with a large area, where there would be at least a three-meter distance between it and the sofa.

What else does the device, estimated at 70 thousand rubles, offer? First, a standard speaker system consisting of two speakers with a total power of 20 watts. Secondly, support for all digital TV standards – from terrestrial to satellite. Third, the Smart TV feature based on Android. The 'green robot' works without much slowdown, although at some moments the insufficient amount of RAM is still felt.

There are four HDMI jacks and three USB ports on the rear and side panels of the LCD TV. In fact, this is the maximum number of connectors. Optical audio output is used for audio output. An Ethernet port is used to connect to the router. Wireless communication is also possible, but when viewing 4K content online, the Wi-Fi module may not have enough bandwidth.

In short, the Sony TV turned out to be very good. Thin bezels, a couple of TV tuners, smart functionality, an excellent screen – there is everything that an ordinary consumer needs.

Advantages

• The display has 4K resolution and HDR support;

• Great design;

• Light sensor built in;

• Available Bluetooth;

• A large number of connectors;

• There are two TV tuners;

• Support for all digital TV standards has been implemented;

• Very large sizes;

disadvantages

• Standard refresh rate;

• The operating system isn't working perfectly;

• Inconvenient remote control;

• With this size, I would like to get more powerful acoustics;

The best Sony TVs over 65 inches

Sony KD-75XE9005

Rating: 4.9

The screen size for this TV is 74.5 inches (189 cm). This makes the device a good choice for a bar or a huge living room. Most often, buyers hang the device on the wall. By the way, for such an operation you will have to attract help, because the TV weighs 33.2 kg. However, the set comes with a stylish stand, thanks to which the product can be placed on a spacious cabinet.

Of course, such a large TV could not fail to get a 4K-resolution screen. Although, to be honest, with a price tag of 270 thousand rubles. I want to see an 8K picture already. Also, the display of this device is capable of boasting an increased scanning frequency up to 100 Hz. This has a positive effect on games, where the display competently 'draws' additional frames, as a result of which the picture looks very smooth – no worse than that produced by a bunch of several top-end video cards. Also, the high refresh rate will appeal to football fans – the feeling becomes as close as possible to what the fans get at the stadium. But, of course, you need to look for 4K-resolution broadcast. By the way, there is also HDR support here. Content using this technology will surely delight the user with realistic colors.

But this TV is not one good screen. The manufacturer has endowed it with a decent amount of RAM and a powerful processor. This allows the operating system Android to function without serious slowdowns. With its help, you can easily watch movies online using certain clients of Internet cinemas. If paid viewing does not suit you, then you can launch YouTube, where you can easily find a lot of 4K videos. The user can also connect all kinds of external equipment – game consoles, action cameras and other devices of this kind. For this, four HDMI sockets and three USB ports are used. Wireless headphones are connected via Bluetooth. As for the router, it is not necessary to pull a network cable from it – the TV supports the high-speed Wi-Fi 802.11ac standard, the bandwidth of which is quite enough for watching 4K video.

If we talk about television, then the device includes three TV tuners. Of course, the Sony KD-75XE9005 understands all digital TV standards, including satellite DVB-S2. That is, it is quite possible to insert a 'cable' and wires from two satellite 'dishes' here.

Alas, even such an expensive TV has one serious drawback. And it's not even about energy consumption, which reaches 331 W – it is unlikely that a person who bought such an expensive device will save on electricity bills. Disappoints the TV with its sound. Sony didn’t trick by introducing the simplest acoustics, consisting of two 10W speakers. Where is the subwoofer? And why is there only two speakers? Competitors have long been working not only on the picture, but also on the sound, while the owner of the Sony KD-75XE9005 will also have to purchase speakers.

Advantages

• Huge 4K screen with HDR support

• Implemented local dimming of the display;

• The screen refresh rate is 100 Hz;

• Light sensor is not forgotten;

• Three TV tuners have been introduced;

• All digital TV standards are supported;

• There are a large number of connectors;

• There is a stable working Android;

• Built-in wireless modules Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 802.11ac;

disadvantages

• Astronomical price tag;

• In terms of sound, the TV lags behind the competition.

Sony KD-65XE9305

Rating: 4.8

Slightly less expensive, but also noticeably smaller TV. It has a 65-inch screen at its disposal. Its resolution is 3840×2160 pixels, which means that 4K video content will look perfect. Costing 200 thousand rubles. the TV could not help but receive an increased scanning frequency. The buyer is waiting for a full 120 Hz, and this is not some kind of advertising gimmick that involves only software improvement. The IPS display used here also has HDR support for more lifelike colors. Another Sony product, the PlayStation 4 game console, will help you to appreciate the work of this technology. And its Pro version will also delight you with games in 4K resolution. However, our separate article is devoted to the best game consoles.

On the side and back of the TV there is a zoo of all kinds of connectors. Most of all, the four HDMI-jacks needed to connect external equipment should please. Also, this model received three USB ports – they are necessary for connecting peripherals, external hard drives and flash drives. The coaxial audio output comes in handy for using speakers or a soundbar. However, I do not want to connect external acoustics at all, because the built-in one has no serious drawbacks. The fact is that it consists of six speakers, two of which are low-frequency ones. As a result, the total power of the built-in acoustics reaches 60 W. A wonderful parameter for such a large TV! In fact, it is a rare case that a Japanese company has thought not only about the image, but also about the sound.

Of course, such a device has support for absolutely all digital TV standards. The user can easily insert the cable from the satellite dish into the corresponding socket without any problems without buying a receiver. In total, the product has three independent TV tuners, which is sufficient in one hundred percent of cases. The TV uses Android as the operating system. Perhaps this is one of the few disadvantages. The fact is that this operating system is not well adapted for such a technique, and therefore from time to time from all, albeit quite rarely, there are slowdowns. As for the rest, it is very difficult to find fault with the device, the Japanese manufacturer has tried his best this time. But be sure to evaluate the performance of the TV before buying it! Some customers have noticed flashing around the edges, which is striking when displaying static, dark scenes. Please note that for comfortable viewing of 4K content online, you will need a modern router that supports the Wi-Fi 802.11ac standard. You can also connect to the router using a network cable – the Ethernet port is easily found on the back panel.

Advantages

• Great screen with HDR and 4K resolution;

• Stylish appearance;

• Excellent acoustics;

• There is a light sensor;

• There are Bluetooth and high-speed Wi-Fi;

• Three TV tuners have been introduced;

• Support for all digital TV standards has been implemented;

• There are a huge number of connectors;

• Smart TV available;

• Sweep frequency increased to 120 Hz;

disadvantages

• Very high cost;

• Weight reaches 38 kg.

Sony KD-65XD7505

Rating: 4.8

One of the most inexpensive 65-inch TVs from a Japanese manufacturer. For its creation, the Japanese company Sony asks for no more than 107 thousand rubles. At the same time, this product even outperforms more expensive models in some parameters. For example, Sony KD-65XD7505 is much lighter than the device discussed above – the weight of this TV does not exceed 21.5 kg (excluding the stand). Also, the device is not very scary in terms of power consumption. And in terms of the supported digital TV standards, it is impossible to find fault with this model – it recognizes DVB-T2, DVB-C, and DVB-S2. That is, the TV is quite capable of detecting the signal coming from the satellite dish. Two TV tuners, as it seems, will be enough for most buyers, and this is exactly how many of them are installed in the TV that concludes our rating.

The screen of this model has 4K resolution. HDR support is also implemented here – a technology that makes colors closer to reality. You can only find fault with the refresh rate of the screen. Do not expect to see 800 Hz here, indicated in the characteristics on all sorts of price aggregators – this is the so-called refresh rate index, achieved by the software method. Technically, the frequency is, most likely, slightly higher than the standard – you need to wait for 100 or 120 Hz. Which, however, is also very good – cheaper TVs cannot boast of this either. By the way, this model involves not only watching television. On the body of the device, you can find three USB ports to which external hard drives and flash drives with pre-recorded content are connected. You can also use Android. Just try to connect the TV to the router with a wire – this will provide more stable data transmission. But if you only watch YouTube, then the Wi-Fi capabilities may be enough.

You can scold the Sony KD-65XD7505 TV only for the acoustics used here. It consists of two speakers, the total power of which does not exceed 20 W. Of course, the sound can be output to the speakers or soundbar using the optical audio output. But you need to spend extra money on such equipment, which many TV owners do not want to do. However, we do not scare you – you still cannot call the sound bad. Otherwise, this model simply would not have found a place in this rating.

Advantages

• Smart TV available;

• There is a subwoofer output;

• Weight does not exceed 21.5 kg;

• There are a large number of connectors;

• It's impossible to find fault with the design;

• Built-in wireless module Bluetooth;

• Introduced a pair of independent TV tuners;

• Support for all digital TV standards has been implemented;

• Not the smallest refresh rate;

• Large screen with HDR and 4K resolution;

disadvantages

• Not the fastest Wi-Fi;

• The acoustics consist of only two speakers.

Conclusion

This is the ranking of the best Sony TVs. As you may have noticed, there are no sinless devices. Any Japanese product has some disadvantages, even the most expensive one. Nevertheless, it is quite possible to consider the option of buying such devices, especially if you agree to pay some extra for the brand.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.