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The Sony X850G is a Bravia TV from the current Sony lineup, which actually belongs to the more affordable side of the series. The TV scores with some features that can also be found on expensive Sony TVs. We explain all strengths and weaknesses in thorough detail.
Workmanship and design of the Sony X850G
The TV’s design fits in well with the design line of the series, making it similar to the Sony X950G and Sony X800G. Since there are two feet on either side, the footprint must be large enough to hold the TV – depending on the size you want, this should be taken into account. Basically, the TV is very thin, which is chic, but sometimes a bitThe color depth is measured in Bit. 8 Bit stands for 28 different values for each color channel, for TVs those are red, green and blue. By combining the 3 rgb channels 28*28*28=16.777.216 colors are possible. HDR10 or the dynamic HDR formats work with 10 or even 12 Bit. cheap, as the X850G is made entirely of plastic. The feet are thin, but keep the TV very solid. It hardly wobbles at a light touch. On the wall, however, it makes an even better impression due to its sparse thickness.
Sufficient picture quality for bright rooms
Since the Sony X850G has an IPSIn-Plane Switching, type of LCD Panel panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS., it is basically more suitable for bright rooms. Deep and uniform black is not one of its strengths, as the Edge Lit backlight is more visible on IPSIn-Plane Switching, type of LCD Panel panels than it is on VAVertical Alignment, type of LCD Panel panels. In addition, there is no Local Dimming. But the brightness is high enough for bright rooms. Nevertheless, the contrast range is not large enough to display HDRHigh Dynamic Range - image/video with more dynamic range (contrast range) content impressively. However, Dolby VisionDynamic HDR-format with a color depth of up to 12 Bits and Mastering of up to 10,000 Nits is supported.
A distinct advantage of IPSIn-Plane Switching, type of LCD Panel panels, however, is the very wide viewing angle. Even when viewing at an angle, colors do not lose their luminosity. So if you have a wide couch and watch TV with lots of people in a bright room, IPS panels are the better choice. However, if your room is dark or can be darkened and you’re always looking straight at the TV, VA panels are better. The Samsung RU8000 or the Hisense H8F might be the better choice.
Attention: The largest model of the Sony X850G with 85 inches has a VAVertical Alignment, type of LCD Panel panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS.. Black levels and contrast are significantly better here, but the viewing angle is more limited.
Great Motion HandlingDisplaying fast moving objects
In terms of motion handlingDisplaying fast moving objects, the Sony X850G is very good. The backlight hardly flickers – only when Black Frame Insertion is used for motion interpolationArtificial calculation of more frames than the source material has to offer. Although the TV has a 120 HzHertz is the derived SI-unit of frequency with 1Hz=1/s - When talking about TVs this means how many different pictures a TV can display in one second. panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS., it can only reproduce interpolated content at 120 HzHertz is the derived SI-unit of frequency with 1Hz=1/s - When talking about TVs this means how many different pictures a TV can display in one second.. The response timeTime it takes for a pixel to change color is 4.3ms, so there’s hardly any motion blur in fast motion. Unfortunately, stutterStatic Frames being displayed too long on the screen - no fluid motion is possible with content at 24 HzHertz is the derived SI-unit of frequency with 1Hz=1/s - When talking about TVs this means how many different pictures a TV can display in one second., as is the case with cinema films. However, stuttering is only noticeable during particularly slow panning shots. The Sony X850G is also capable of removing JudderInconsistent time frame due to the input frequency not mismatching the TV's frequency (e.g. 24p via 60Hz) from any source, which is amazing.
Gaming on the Sony X850G
If you are looking for a an affordable TV for gaming, the Sony X850G is a fantastic device. As with movies and series, it fits better in bright rooms than in dark ones. As far as performance is concerned, it delivers very good performance.
The input lagTime it takes for the input signal to appear on the screen (delay) is very low, lower than any other Sony TV. 14.7ms at 1080p @ 60 HzHertz is the derived SI-unit of frequency with 1Hz=1/s - When talking about TVs this means how many different pictures a TV can display in one second. and 14.6ms at 4K @ 60 HzHertz is the derived SI-unit of frequency with 1Hz=1/s - When talking about TVs this means how many different pictures a TV can display in one second.. Unfortunately there is no gaming at 120 HzHertz is the derived SI-unit of frequency with 1Hz=1/s - When talking about TVs this means how many different pictures a TV can display in one second.. Also FreeSync is not available in any variant. In addition an Auto Low Latency Mode is missing.
Sound quality of the Sony X850G
The basic sound of the Sony X850G is basically not bad. Sony has equipped it with the marketing term Sony Acoustic Multi Audio. As to be expected due to the architecture of a flat screen TV, the lows are particularly weak, as there is hardly any room to unfold them. Dialogues are clearly understandable and the TV becomes loud enough – so far, so good. But if you want more and want to integrate a soundbar or a surround system, for example, you should be pleased that the TV has HDMI eARC, which allows Dolby Atmos to be transmitted uncompressed. DTS:X and DTS are also supported.
Great Smart TV Features
Like all Sony TVs, the X850G runs on Android TV 8.0 Oreo, which is a very good Smart OS. Operation is very simple and extremely fluid, so that all programs and apps can be reached quickly. Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube or other streaming services are pre-installed. Netflix and YouTube can also play their content in HDRHigh Dynamic Range - image/video with more dynamic range (contrast range). Unfortunately, there is advertising by default, which cannot be turned off. This is a pity, but with most OS of many manufacturers so. Voice control via Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa is also supported, the same applies to Apple AirPlay 2.
Variants of the Sony X850G
Sony X800G
The Sony X800G is a cheaper TV than the X850G. In comparison, it has a weaker processor, no audio solution, no Dolby Cinema package and no aluminium frame. Also, the panelThe panel is the actual screen of a television. There is different types of panels like OLED, LCD or Micro LED and different sub-types of LCD like VA or IPS. is only 60 HzHertz is the derived SI-unit of frequency with 1Hz=1/s - When talking about TVs this means how many different pictures a TV can display in one second.. It’s more aimed at beginners who don’t need any special features.
Affordable LCDLCD = Liquid Crystal Display - a type of screen using liquid crystals for creating the image TV for bright rooms with many extra features
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