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Sony XBR55X900F 55 Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV with Alexa Compatibility
Last Updated: May 1, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
566
Old Reviews
10
Unverified
108
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4K
RESOLUTION
Yes
BLUETOOTH
55 meters
SIZE
Yes
HDMI
Review Analysis - 448 recent, verified reviews
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Picture Quality
183quality, tv, amazing, sony, sound
+98%
-2%
" ... Picture on this 900F is just unbelievably clear. ... "
" ... Quality picture and sound. ... "
" ... Picture is superb, they only thing I saw later in Store was the OLED which is off the charts, but price is too. ... "
" ... I’ve had this tv for about two months now and I’ve still not adjusted to how great the picture is. ... "
" ... The picture and sound is amazing. ... "
" ... Nice picture, does everything that it should do. ... Good picture does everything that it should do. ... "
" ... I love the picture. ... This Sony lets you view it from the side and the picture is just as sharp as if you sat right in front of it. ... "
" ... The quality of Sony with a great picture. ... "
Resolution
93tv, content, tvs, picture, 1080p
+89%
-11%
" ... We were ready to upgrade our living room tv to 4K, did extensive research, and determined this was the best choice for the very best price. ... "
" ... Excellent HDR picture quality from 4K Blu rays via an oppo udp 203. ... "
" ... I purchased the 49 inch Bravia TV. ... The Bravia found all available local channels with no problem. ... "
" ... Blu-rays look amazing. ... "
" ... Once completed I hooked the set to our HD cable box, an external Roku 2 media device and of course the internet via our 5G cable modem. ... I use the internal Android streaming apps for Amazon and Netflix to gain access to the 4K content they offer. ... I’ll soon replace my external Roku with a 4K capable device as my wife and I both prefer their user interface. ... We’ve viewed 4K content on Netflix and it is quite amazing. ... It’s easy to get spoiled watching it, kind of like when we first purchased a HD tv. ... It make you wish everything was in 4K but having said that regular HD looks great on this set also. ... Overall I’m very happy with this set and would recommend it for anyone looking to purchase a 4K smart TV. ... "
" ... I watched some 4K programs from Netflix and they were astonishingly clear. ... Someone at Comcast told me I needed a special cable for 4K. ... "
" ... Love this TV, my first 4k tv and couldn't have been happier. ... "
" ... Movies still looked like movies but the contrast and detail were far beyond what I could get on my 1080P television. ... I have a 4K Blu-ray player and some 4K Blu-rays and the picture and sound are the best I have experienced on home video but there is a downside. ... With a 4K television, it is very easy to tell the difference between a DVD and Blu-ray which makes watching your old DVD collection a lot less appealing. ... I'm not using the built-in Android TV streaming stuff because I prefer streaming with my Nvidia Shield but this television can be used to stream Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube and others without an external device--but if you are accustomed to using Roku you will probably want to keep using it because the channel selection is much larger than you can get on the Android TV platform (which is what Chromecast, Nvidia, and this television all use). ... "
Software Platform
88android, apps, netflix, google, alexa
+69%
-31%
" ... The interface could be modernized and better organized, however using the built in chromecast or an Apple TV solves this issue. ... "
" ... The app selection on the tv is more than adequate. ... "
" ... Next, smart TV - ok, I should have researched this more and learned that only 10% of people with smart TVs use smart features(!) ... "
" ... I've been able to download just about any App to this TV. ... "
" ... I'm still trying to figure out how to use the Mirroring feature (replicate on the TV whatever you have on your smartphone or iPad.) ... "
" ... Since I have Roku, lI don’t use the smart feature much so I can’t comment on that but Sony has always had the best quality of all the TVs I’ve ever owned. ... "
" ... Since I started using my xbox to run these apps, the TV hasn't required a reboot, and the content loads immediately (example: loading a Netflix show/movie on the tv would take 5+ seconds to load while the xbox is almost immediate). ... "
" ... Update: This is still an amazing TV. ... "
Device Compatibility
81alexa, smart, android, use, sony
+78%
-22%
" ... This is a great TV! ... "
" ... It played into my decision to keep the TV. ... "
" ... *Goes back to TV after casting! ... "
" ... It is a great TV. ... I'm still trying to figure out how to use the Mirroring feature (replicate on the TV whatever you have on your smartphone or iPad.) ... "
" ... I am satisfied with this TV. ... hope the 900F is as reliable as the old TV. ... everything worked seamlessly when connected. ... "
" ... I love this TV, but sometimes I think things are getting to smart. ... "
" ... I'm so glad I did my research on this TV. ... "
" ... Overall I'm very impressed with the TV. ... "
Sound Quality
59tv, bar, speakers, sony, quality
+98%
-2%
" ... A good sound bar would make a huge difference, but I am content with the internal speakers for my space for now. ... "
" ... The price for flat sreen is either a sound bar or external speakers. ... "
" ... I was pleased that there was an optical out for my SS receiver, although mostly I am using the tv speakers (sound quality was another big point for me). ... "
" ... I have a sound bar connected to it but the sound from it's own speakers is of good quality. ... "
" ... Was an easy set up I can't speak about the sound for I have a soundbar with a subwoofer. ... "
" ... The image quality is excellent, and equally important, the built-in speakers are high-quality and eliminate the need for a sound bar. ... "
" ... Did upgrade sound with the Yamaha YAS-207 Sound Bar with wireless Subwoofer. ... TV and Sound system go perfect together. ... "
" ... Sound isn't great but it functions well enough if you don't have a home theatre or sound bar. ... "
Display Clarity
55screen, display, panel, oled, lcd
+85%
-15%
" ... had one year started multi color vertical lines appeared bottom screen ... "
" ... Local dimming works well enough for me and off axis viewing doesn’t degrade the picture too dramatically. ... All in all, a well built display with a good selection of features. ... "
" ... with the brightness up it can really get bright. ... "
" ... I know it's only an LED display, but it is the best damn picture I have ever seen through my eyes and experienced in my life! ... "
" ... I sit at about 30 degrees off center in my living room and about 15 feet away from the screen. ... "
" ... Full Array / Local dimming - don't buy anything else unless you spend $$$ on OLED. ... "
" ... You can sit rather close to this screen. ... "
" ... The display is far improved over the comparable Samsung TV. ... It's really a perfect led panel. ... "
Color
49color, blacks, picture, brightness, black
+92%
-8%
" ... The local dimming technology really gives great, deep blacks. ... "
" ... great display and colors. ... "
" ... The blacks are great, and the best tv I have ever owned. ... "
" ... The depth and clarity of color is truly and unbelievably stunning. ... "
" ... The clarity is exceptional, colors are very accurate and can be dialed up using the Live Color setting to boost but not overkill the saturation if desired. ... "
" ... Blacks are quite good. ... *About the brightness. ... "
" ... Colors are so bright and sharp. ... "
" ... Colors and contrast, right out of the box, were well within what I normally prefer. ... "
Remote
44tv, control, sony, voice, button
+61%
-39%
" ... Love that I can program my set top box via the Sony remote. ... "
" ... It pairs seamlessly with my Sony 3.1 sound bar and the stock remote can control my Apple TV and the sound bar with zero configuration. ... "
" ... Why not put it on the top of the frame where you will always have an unobstructed line of sight from your remote to the sensor? ... "
" ... It has a voice-responsive remote. ... "
" ... Hi - love the TV, but the remote we received doesn't work. ... I can't use the smart features of the TV without the remote that is supposed to come with the TV. ... "
" ... I’m just not used to a Sony remote, otherwise this is a spectacular TV for the money! ... "
" ... The remote is easy to use but very cheaply made. ... "
" ... The TV remote is also big and bulky which is fine with me but if you're looking for a sleek modern style, look else where. ... "
Apps
43app, tv, android, netflix, google
+72%
-28%
" ... The Google voice control was quick and it got everything I threw at it correct the very first time. ... "
" ... I am actually very happy with the Android software and love the selection of apps available. ... I have come across this using Amazon Prime Video app and have read that it affects others as well (although Netflix and Vudu are not affected, for example.) ... "
" ... The smart features are overall decent and there are many apps to download. ... "
" ... You can use the apps button to load all your favorite streaming apps it’s so easy to set those up. ... "
" ... Prime video, Play Music and all of the other apps works efficiently. ... "
" ... Google Assistant integration is awesome. ... We are a Windows, iOS household and there’s been no problem for us at all getting used to Android. ... "
" ... Extremely easy set up, absolutely great picture and all the apps you could ever want. ... "
" ... Supports a few Android apps, all of Amazon Prime Video, can be controlled with Alexa. ... "
Ease of Use
42set, setup, use, easy to set, picture
+88%
-12%
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... Extremely easy set up, absolutely great picture and all the apps you could ever want. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... Takes a few minutes to come to grips w/ the settings but the menus are easy enough. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up and we love it! ... "
" ... Current setup is much easier than the various setup guides. ... "
" ... Great picture and easy to operate ... "
" ... The Roku was easy to set up. ... "
Price
39tv, money, worth, price point, sony
+97%
-3%
" ... They push Vizio and Samsung instead - at a much cheaper price. ... "
" ... In my opinion it is worth every penny I spent. ... "
" ... The size and quality for the sale price I found is excellent. ... "
" ... Price was right and I liked the Sony TV's that I saw at the local BX. ... "
" ... I Bought this set for under $1000 and I think at that price point it is a good value. ... "
" ... (Really wanted the related SONY OLED model, however I simply could not justify paying double the price.) ... "
" ... Money well spent. ... "
" ... This TV is well-worth the price! ... "
Marketplace
39picture, delivery, tv, customer, sony
+92%
-8%
" ... Delivery service from Amazon was exceptional? ... "
" ... The picture is great. ... "
" ... Picture was great dark spot was easy to identify. ... "
" ... Amazon customer support was awesome. ... "
" ... The picture I posted with my review don't even do justice as it looks way better in person. ... "
" ... The picture seems mostly the same. ... "
" ... I really like the picture. ... "
" ... Just right for my needs and a wonderful picture. ... "
Setup
38easy, set, tv, easy to set, easy to install
+87%
-13%
" ... This TV was so easy to set up, we had purchased a Samsung last year for another room and it was a nightmare to setup. ... This Sony took me about 10 minutes to setup. ... "
" ... The Roku was easy to set up. ... "
" ... YouTube has effective visits to help here. ... "
" ... It took only two days for the TV to come and when it got her it was easy to install. ... "
" ... Did my research and had some very helpful discussions (and a visual comparison at some retail stores). ... Eventually I went in and manually set everything up, which was a chore because I didn't realize setup was hidden in the home screen (Thanks Tom'sHardware for your installation tweaks). ... Setup YMMV, but definitely go through all the privacy settings and only agree to what you want. ... "
" ... Easy to install. ... "
" ... I just set it up last night and the installation was incredibly easy. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
Product Reliability
28weeks, tv, update, sony, stopped
+54%
-46%
" ... We’ve been watching the set for several weeks now and I’m quite pleased overall. ... "
" ... i've stopped going to the movies cause it seems to be the same quality i see in the best theater here in NYC where i live. ... "
" ... E model has had no issues. ... "
" ... This is the first non-Samsung I have purchased in many years. ... "
" ... lamp being replaced a couple of times. ... "
" ... It is working as advertised. ... "
" ... Trusted brand for tivi so many years! ... "
" ... Sony is just better than Samsung - which has circuit board issues. ... "
Features
25smart, use, tv, understand, still
+88%
-12%
" ... I love all the built in smart features. ... "
" ... Like all such sets, forget the preset modes. ... "
" ... LED is a well established technology and it shows in this set. ... "
" ... I don't use any of the smart features so cannot comment on those. ... "
" ... I received my new TV today and have been setting up different features. ... "
" ... All features are exactly what I expected. ... "
" ... Smart TV features are extensive. ... "
" ... I did worry after picking it up with that it may not be of good quality because it was so light. ... "
Product As Described
23better, review, looks, like, good
+100%
" ... Picture was great dark spot was easy to identify. ... "
" ... I really like the picture. ... "
" ... All that being said, the picture is awesome. ... "
" ... However, this picture seems even better than than before. ... "
" ... Product was like new and exactly as described. ... "
" ... The picture is tear-free. ... "
" ... I looked at them side by side-equal picture but $1000 less! ... "
" ... The picture is great. ... "
Delivery
23delivered, amazon, time, arrived, week
+96%
-4%
" ... The new model arrived a week later and works great! ... "
" ... Item arrived quickly and in good condition. ... "
" ... Delivery was fast and done carefully. ... "
" ... It was delivered extremely fast (within 2 days) through Amazon's scheduled delivery. ... "
" ... The delivery was quick, and the packaging was the best I've seen. ... "
" ... The physical delivery was great (although late) though scheduling the delivery was not smooth at all. ... "
" ... Hope the next one arrives undamaged. ... "
" ... Delivery service from Amazon was exceptional? ... "
Video Playback
22watching, video, 4k, tv, netflix
+91%
-9%
" ... Watching movies is awesome and there doesn't seem to be any motion blur while watching football (only watch a portion of one preseason game so far). ... "
" ... My Firestick already provides streaming. ... "
" ... Amazon Prime Videos has a lot of free 4K movies. ... "
" ... I have watched several productions through the Amazon video app. ... "
" ... Video games play well on this TV and look good. ... "
" ... One of the most perfect and beatyfull tv on the market I buy it for play videos game and watch movies on 4K is insane guy Sony 100 % Samsung I owner both brand but Sony is superior ... "
" ... Watching 4K content with Dolby Vision is just so striking. ... "
" ... Since then, I have watched 4k movies and other events and haven't looked back. ... "
Ports
22tv, port, cable, hdmi ports, component
+50%
-50%
" ... It also has an issue with the Sonos Beam forcing hard reboots when connected via HDMI. ... "
" ... Changed the cable just to be sure, but the problem was in the HDMI connectors --a ll of them. ... Then we switched to a streaming TV service and dropped cable, thus eliminating the HDMI issue. ... "
" ... Only port 2 and 3 accept the full HDMI 2.0 bandwidth which is also troublesome given that if you use port 3 for arc audio (your only option) you're out of luck if anything were to happen to port 2. ... Also does not support dvi input. ... "
" ... Could only watch internet based programming as I couldn't get any of the HDMI ports to work. ... I had a Comcast rep come out and he determined that all of the HDMI ports were dead, which he said wasn't that unusual. ... If one port was dead, lots of times all of them are dead because the issue is related to the board that controls the HDMI ports. ... "
" ... Just as i was about it give up, i randomly connect to another HDM outlet, and then the internet works. ... Turns out may be the connection of the first outlet wasn't good anymore? ... "
" ... I went through checking all cable connections, tried plugging it into a different outlet. ... "
" ... I have checked all timers nothing set to turn it off, When I turn it back on its set to hdmi 1 not the setting it was on when it turned off . ... "
" ... HDMI 2 port stopped working within 2 months. ... "
Gaming
18tv, game, games, ps4, gamer
+94%
-6%
" ... I'm not a gamer so i can't speak on that experience but football games are a pleasure to watch with the stutter free Sony motion flow processing. ... "
" ... Video games play well on this TV and look good. ... "
" ... This is the best set for games I have used personally. ... "
" ... If you want to play games, then you need to find reviews tailored for game players. ... "
" ... I’m not a huge sports fan but NFL games look great on this set. ... "
" ... Totally raised my television game! ... "
" ... It's good for gaming (I use a regular PS4) with impressive upscaling and motion clarity. ... "
" ... It is app driven, and really built for streaming services and gaming. ... "
Capacity
14room, living room, tv, bedroom, living
+86%
-14%
" ... Will buy another for the game room. ... "
" ... and hung it on the wall in our living room which definitely requires 2 people as the set weighs 50+ lbs. ... "
" ... Happy we bought it for our second home. ... "
" ... Great tv for my bedroom. ... "
" ... I have a limited space in my living room wall unit so 49 inch is the largest I can accommodate. ... "
" ... We were traveling so we had it delivered to the campground office and by dinner we had it installed in the trailer. ... "
" ... Happy we bought it for our second home. ... "
" ... We have a wide living room setup and it looks great from all seats. ... "
Build Quality
13plastic, nice, product, price, metal
+54%
-46%
" ... It was easy to unbox and put on the stand. ... "
" ... Bought the same device for another room recently and it came with the back casing popped open. ... "
" ... The construction is solid, heavy, and understated. ... "
" ... Great quality, and superb build. ... "
" ... Well, for me, it is all that and a bag of chips. ... "
" ... You should never buy cheap. ... "
" ... The built in speakers are actually decent and so are the legs. ... "
Design
11look, amazing, weeks, sure, plastic
+73%
-27%
" ... I used rtings to get my settings right and everything looks amazing. ... "
" ... it’s simply Beautiful! ... "
" ... The construction is solid, heavy, and understated. ... "
" ... Appearance, functionality, quality of image and materials. ... "
" ... It sure looks that way for me. ... "
" ... Standard blu rays look amazing as well. ... "
Controls
10button, remote, menu, way, tv
+40%
-60%
" ... Then you have to go thru the laborious process of getting back there again with a series of button-presses. ... "
" ... We either have to toggle sound features on/off or do a hard reboot to fix it, it’s not consistent. ... "
" ... One that has less buttons, and no ad buttons (like Netflix). ... Something besides a candy bar stick with a rubber membrane buttons. ... "
" ... It will take you a while to get used to the placement of the arrow buttons as it has another layer of buttons outside of it that you'll always instinctively click instead. ... Also, there is NO button for SETTINGS. ... You have to click a different button, scroll all the way down past ads and apps to click on the settings buttons. ... "
" ... Instead of being gullible I tried "button mashing" method. ... "
Overall performance
10fast, slow, job, far, excellent
+80%
-20%
" ... Gets the job done. ... "
" ... Fast action with ZERO blur or pixelation! ... "
" ... Plus the processor is better and the Sony X800/850 are only $150 less but don’t have this high end processor- must have ... "
" ... No lag on fast moving objects or ghosting. ... It’s easy to find options and the processor is very fast ... "
" ... I was concerned about the complexity of the operating system But it’s working well and fast. ... "
" ... Based on my experience so far it does an excellent job. ... "
" ... I was impressed with the deliver and handling back then and only trusted them to get the job done. ... "
Returns
10would, returned, one, amazon, started
-100%
" ... accept the privacy policy- I didn't. ... "
" ... Returned 2 already. ... "
" ... When I contacted Amazon to invoke a no questions asked return we started another sequence. ... I started the return on the computer and was told a call would be forthcoming and it was. ... What happened to the return by Jan 31 that Amazon says I am eligible for? ... "
" ... Returned and ordered another one, EXACT same problem on the replacement. ... "
" ... Maybe your luck will be better, but my luck was terrible. ... "
" ... i returned it same day I received it. ... "
" ... Forced to return the item for a refund and reorder it. ... "
" ... I almost returned it just for that defect. ... "
Device Stand
7mount, tv, able
+100%
" ... Easy to mount on wall above fireplace using EchoGear Tilt & Swivel Mount ... "
" ... Was working within 5 minutes of hanging it on the wall. ... "
" ... Looks great on my wall. ... "
" ... I have been waiting a while to purchase a LED tv to replace the 12 year plasma. ... "
" ... - It looks great and has the smallest bezels of any TV I've had (to the point that the lip on my Kinect mount actually covered a tiny part of the screen until I modified it). ... "
" ... Tv was received in very good packaging and was then easily mounted on the aeon wall mount. ... "
" ... It's super heavy, but manageable for a careful single person, I was able to unbox and mount it to the wall alone. ... "
Cables
6cord, wire, use, tv, tuner
+33%
-67%
" ... Changed the cable just to be sure, but the problem was in the HDMI connectors --a ll of them. ... "
" ... I went through checking all cable connections, tried plugging it into a different outlet. ... "
" ... The power cord is non-detachable, has no ground wire, and too short for a 65" panel. ... (I'm a cord cutter). ... "
Screen Protection
6cracks, received, one, dust, dead pixels
-100%
" ... The first unit I received was cracked along the bottom. ... "
" ... Turned it on to make sure there was no cracks in screen and it worked. ... "
" ... Yes, albeit very hard to notice thankfully (bottom part of the screen has several dead pixels). ... "
" ... Arrived with shattered screen. ... "
" ... 2nd one had even more dust particles and a large scratch on the coating that went under the border of the screen, so it was from the manufacturer for sure. ... "
Network
6antenna, signal, router, feet, channels
+67%
-33%
" ... Wifi performance, and network connectivity is very good. ... I had no issues connecting to my high end Netgear nighthawk 2018 router that was about 4 feet from the TV. ... "
" ... My old TV had lost the ability to tune in two of my local channels even though I use a large attic mounted antenna with an amplifier. ... "
" ... Wireless is close to 15 mbs. ... "
Viewing Angles
5viewing, viewing angles, tv
+80%
-20%
" ... The view angle, the black grade, and everything with this tv is just perfect!! ... "
" ... The viewing angles, which I was aware of before buying, are no joke. ... "
" ... We have two coaches at an angle to any tv we would get and I have to say the angle viewing is very good on this. ... I sit at a 25 degree angle and no problem. ... "
" ... Easy you can't see the pictures for a side viewing angle very well if at all. ... "
Wifi
5tv, network, wireless, signal, setup
+60%
-40%
" ... i use the personal hotspot on my phone for a wifi connection since I do not have another option. ... "
" ... Wireless is close to 15 mbs. ... "
Fit
5sony, seemed, fit, best
+60%
-40%
" ... I had mount it higher than expected and tilt it forward. ... "
" ... This Sony product seemed to be the best fit for my needs. ... "
" ... This one fit those requirements. ... "
Comfort
5+80%
-20%
" ... Do not buy into the widely-held belief that bigger is always better. ... "
" ... ( I lifted it with just my two hands). ... "
" ... Sound quality is so-so to good to my aging ears. ... "
" ... Looking forward to college football this fall. ... "
Lagging
4reboot, like, issue, unplugging, six
+50%
-50%
" ... I have had it less than six months and I ha e had a reboot issue twice. ... "
" ... Could not get it to restart no matter what I tried. ... "
ISP
4ethernet
+75%
-25%
" ... It can be setup that way. ... "
" ... Wireless is close to 15 mbs. ... "
" ... i can't find any info on how fast the ethernet actually is, but I'm guessing it's a 10/100 based on it's performance. ... "
Cleaning
4clean, tv, sure, one, make
+25%
-75%
" ... Just removing the Styrofoam and sticky plastic from the dusty TV caused frustration, and a big clean up. ... Out of the box, the TV had dirt on it (looked like desert dust you'd find in the Mojave desert). ... "
" ... First one had hairs/dust under antiglare coating and bright pixels. ... 2nd one had even more dust particles and a large scratch on the coating that went under the border of the screen, so it was from the manufacturer for sure. ... "
Camera
4+100%
" ... the images can be downright breathtaking. ... "
" ... I’m a Sony girl, I also use their cameras. ... "
" ... I know because it makes my security camera go crazy. ... "
" ... You need to take all that you have learned from photography and real cinema, and spend a lot of time setting the TV up, so that it looks natural. ... "
Wash Programs
3shows, sets, like, default, button
+67%
-33%
" ... Like all such sets, forget the preset modes. ... "
" ... Still playing with the settings. ... "
User Manual
3-100%
" ... Finally after three days of this nonsense I tried the hard reboot suggested in the manual. ... "
" ... As an aside, let me say that the owner's manual, such as it is, SUCKS. ... "
Defective Delivery
3received, cracks
+33%
-67%
" ... The first unit I received was cracked along the bottom. ... "
" ... Product came completely damaged. ... "
Weight
3+100%
" ... Light weight easy to put up ... "
" ... Get the PDF from Sony for the correct measurements and weight. ... "
" ... Lite weight, easy to use, quick to install, good picture, not a bad deal for the price I got it at. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 55 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
HDMI: Yes
Display
Resolution: 4K
Type: LED
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