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Sony XBR65X850F 65 Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV
Last Updated: April 11, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
132
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
30
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4K
RESOLUTION
65 meters
SIZE
Yes
HDMI
2
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Review Analysis - 102 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Picture Quality
37tv, sony, 4k, quality, picture is great
+97%
-3%
" ... Best picture ever ... "
" ... I've been a longtime Sony TV owner and decided to stick with the brand for reliability and good picture quality. ... I am satisfied with the 4K picture quality. ... "
" ... The picture quality is so much better than the 82" DLP it replaced. ... "
" ... Anyway the picture is great and the price was right! ... "
" ... The picture quality is a great difference to my old 40in Sony! ... "
" ... his tv has a great picture and wonderful sound. ... "
" ... Pros: nice picture once you set each input port accordingly. ... "
" ... The picture quality is fantastic, who knew TV things could look so crisp?! ... "
Software Platform
20apps, android, google, android tv, app
+75%
-25%
" ... Hopefully they can fix it with a future firmware update because other than that it's really prefect. ... "
" ... I love that it comes preloaded with Netflix. ... "
" ... It has Android TV which really transforms the experience. ... You could very easily go internet-based TV on this with the included apps and app store far more easily than in the past. ... It's a true Android quality experience, while my 2014 model was a good start-- rather Linux-ish and not the breadth of app support. ... You do have to sign in to your Google account if you want to use all the functionality, but you don't have to sign in if you don't want to use that functionality. ... I don't know yet how much of the Android TV can be managed by voice but I eventually hope to figure that out. ... It does do HDR with the Apple TV and Netflix is absolutely stunning. ... "
" ... Tv seems great great size sony is neat with google home integrated. ... "
" ... The Roku box did everything I needed, and I still have to use it for programs from the Great Courses, which doesn’t have an app on this TV. ... I was very impressed that I could use my Android cell phone to set a lot of this up. ... Amazon gave me a link to my account and a short confirmation code, which worked fine. ... "
" ... The Android system is intuitive enough and all the main logins for streaming services was a snap. ... "
" ... Smart tv function leaves a lot to be desired so recommen a roku, amazon fire, or other app interface be added to purchase. ... "
" ... The built-in apps are very convenient and has just about all apps needed for cord-cutters. ... "
Resolution
16tv, content, hdr, apple tv, 1080p
+94%
-6%
" ... This SONY 85” 4K UHD LED TV is “Awesome” ... "
" ... I have to cut back on some graphics options at 4k so my card can keep smooth frame rates in some games so it's annoying. ... "
" ... My HD cable box was set to zoom in the settings and caused it to override the TV's normal aspect ratio -- took a quick YouTube search and a video to figure out. ... "
" ... 85 inches in 4K is the ultimate home theater experience. ... "
" ... This 4K TV is a part of my 1080i world , except for my Apple TV which is 4K, and it works just fine displaying my 1080i content without looking bad. ... It does do HDR with the Apple TV and Netflix is absolutely stunning. ... "
" ... I’ve watched a couple of 4K movies from Netflix and Amazon and can’t see much difference. ... "
" ... I really like the tv and impressed with the quality and considering I had a 49 inch 4k oled lg I think this is a step up and it compliments my ps4 pro well and on ultra settings with my pc games look great . ... "
" ... I enjoy the crsip look of the 4k HDR and the 1080p upscaling. ... "
Device Compatibility
14ps4, smart, problem, connected, set
+86%
-14%
" ... We use it with our PS4 and they sync with no problem ... "
" ... Or it's because I haven't owned a new tv set in over 12 years!! ... "
" ... I was very impressed that I could use my Android cell phone to set a lot of this up. ... However, the two devices sat communicating with each other for an hour. ... "
" ... This is absolutely great TV. ... "
" ... Tv seems great great size sony is neat with google home integrated. ... "
" ... Really like the TV. ... "
" ... Nice TV but expensive for an LED TV ... "
" ... If you use Google Home, then this TV integrates well with that, too. ... "
Sound Quality
13tv, system, bar, speakers, sonos
+77%
-23%
" ... I'm currently running the sound thru my older 7.2 surround system of same brand -- sound is set for cinema and it is fabulous. ... "
" ... (Yes, the Sonos Playbase provides amazing sound quality with this TV!) ... "
" ... I was even impressed with the overall sound quality, although we are going to pair this with our HomePods. ... "
" ... I like the picture quality but I do not like the sound ... "
" ... I love this tv, but I recommend you go for the sound system just to raise the bar a little more, why not right. ... "
" ... I can’t say much about the sound because I have an optical audio system. ... "
" ... Sound quality if good for TV this size, and placement of speakers at bottom helps especially with TV wall mounted. ... I would recommend a sound bar or connect to a home theater system for best sound quality/experience. ... "
" ... his tv has a great picture and wonderful sound. ... "
Apps
11android, bloatware, tv, download, app
+64%
-36%
" ... The Android system is intuitive enough and all the main logins for streaming services was a snap. ... "
" ... Android OS works great ... "
" ... The built-in apps are very convenient and has just about all apps needed for cord-cutters. ... "
" ... You could very easily go internet-based TV on this with the included apps and app store far more easily than in the past. ... It's a true Android quality experience, while my 2014 model was a good start-- rather Linux-ish and not the breadth of app support. ... "
" ... The Android powered apps are great. ... "
" ... I am transitioning from using physical media (e.g., Blu-Rays) into pure streaming media. ... "
Display Clarity
11tv, led, black, placed, one
+64%
-36%
" ... No screen glare problem like I’ve experienced with some Sony TVs in the past. ... "
" ... TV is beautiful. ... "
" ... I am using this TV in the family room and can read everything on the screen without glasses. ... I am so glad that I chose this size TV because it is an enhanced viewing experience. ... "
" ... Aside from the size of the screen I can’t tell a lot of difference-the pictures on both Sonys is superb. ... "
" ... OLED TVs are too pricey at this stage, so I decided to stick with an LED display. ... (Plus, I get a lot of daylight in the room, so I appreciate the brightness of the screen.) ... "
Marketplace
9picture, sent, replacement, picture is great
+78%
-22%
" ... I mounted it in my basement and it has a great picture. ... "
" ... Amazon service was flawless ... "
" ... I like going with amazon because thy are there for the consumer and a pleasure to work with. ... will buy again thank you. ... "
" ... Anyway the picture is great and the price was right! ... "
" ... Amazon quickly sent a replacement and it arrived alive. ... "
Color
8colors, blacks, vibrant colors, quality, details
+100%
" ... Gorgeous picture quality and color. ... "
" ... I've not had to do much tweaking (very little to almost none) and it has perfect blacks with default settings. ... "
" ... It's a good picture but there is some light bleed in the blacks due to lack of local dimming. ... "
" ... The colors are typical of Sony's true colors. ... "
" ... The picture and colors are the best. ... "
" ... I found the default auto settings and light sensing brightness adaptation work really well for me and I ended up reverting back to auto/defaults. ... "
" ... I enjoy the pristine, vibrant colors & details of a normal 4K movie. ... "
Remote
8control, voice, tivo, channels, universal
+63%
-38%
" ... Great picture, the remote is a bit too busy. ... "
" ... Ultimately may never need to learn it since I predominately use the cable remote and eventually will get a universal remote for all devices. ... "
" ... The remote and settings are Sony familiar, and usage is sony familiar. ... It fit in with my Logitech Harmony Universal RF blaster that controls everything, which is integrated with Alexa, so turning it on and off and changing channels is all automated and very little changing had to be done as my 60" from 2014 was in this spot previously. ... "
" ... There is also an IR remote "extender" that allows me to change channels using the Sony TV remote. ... Again, my current cable box is a TiVo and with this extender, I'm able to change channels using the remote. ... I haven't figured out how to activate the remote to "record" live tv without having to use the TiVo remote. ... Plus, I still need to use the TiVo remote to navigate to my recordings. ... "
Product Reliability
6first
+50%
-50%
" ... Warning, do not buy. ... "
" ... Waited a few weeks to see if anything would get better . ... "
" ... I'd only had it for about an hour and it failed completely within 15 minutes of watching it for the first time, so I insisted on returning it. ... "
Price
5worth, tv, money, buy
+100%
" ... Nice in a bright room for the price! ... "
" ... I highly suggest and recommend that you buy it well worth the money! ... "
" ... Oh and the price: unbelievable!! ... "
" ... It was worth the price. ... "
Video Playback
5movies, netflix, movie, like, issues
+60%
-40%
" ... It’s a game changer to Movie nights! ... "
" ... Movies and video games ... "
Delivery
5product
+80%
-20%
" ... After much research, delivered exactly as expected. ... "
" ... Delivery can be better but overall easy process great products ... "
" ... Plus delivery was literally 2 days and at the early side of the delivery window. ... "
" ... The shipping was really fast . ... "
Setup
4initial, wall, tv, set, process
+100%
" ... Setup was also easy, though more involved than before. ... "
" ... Dish services Aaron&Kenny did great job mounting and installation. ... "
" ... Overall, I'm happy with my purchase based on my current needs and setup. ... "
" ... Great picture, easy setup, and looks great mounted on the wall. ... "
Product As Described
4picture is great
+100%
" ... I mounted it in my basement and it has a great picture. ... "
" ... Anyway the picture is great and the price was right! ... "
Ease of Use
3easy
+100%
" ... Easy to set up and start watching. ... "
" ... Easy to use and set up. ... "
" ... the ease of operation ... "
Device Stand
3tv, stand, side, mounting
+67%
-33%
" ... If you’re wall mounting, particularly high up on the wall, trying to hoist 85 pounds grasp with your fingertips straight up over your head is probably not gonna happen unless you’re a star player for the LA Lakers. ... But once that sucker is up on the wall it’s worth it, I had a friend come over and help mount in master bedroom and now this TV thunders over the bed like an Apollo rocket taking off. ... "
" ... Measure your existing TV stand as I underestimated the width of our stand. ... "
Ports
3hdmi, unit, tv, terminals, picture
+100%
" ... the TV also switches HDMI inputs with no problem or indication from us when that machine is turned on (if we turn on our Nintendo Switch it automatically changes to the appropriate input) it’s a small thing but it’s nifty. ... "
" ... This comes with 1 HDMI cable so if you need more to connect a play system, karaoke, and/or DVD, please buy more. ... "
" ... Used optical port connection to eliminate any interference. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 65 meters
Connectivity
HDMI: Yes
Number of USB ports: 2
USB: Yes
Display
Resolution: 4K
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