Home Theater Systems Buying Guide
Product Information
Specifications
Specifications
- TV System
- TV System (Digital Cable): M
- On-board Storage (GB): VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-135
- Color System: ATSC/ ATSC3.0(NEXTGEN TV) depending on your country/area selection
- Color Space: VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69(2-13/14-36 for ATSC3.0)
- TV System (Analog): Clear QAM
- TV System (Digital Terrestrial): CATV: 1-135
- Tuner Channel Coverage (Digital Terrestrial): 1(Digital/Analog)
- Tuner Channel Coverage (Analog): NTSC
- Number of Tuners (Terrestrial/Cable): sRGB/BT709,BT2020,AdobeRGB,DCI
- Tuner Channel Coverage (Digital Cable): Google TV
- Operating System: 32GB
- Display Features
- Display type: Full Array LED
- Backlight dimming type: Local Dimming
- Display Specs
- Screen Size (inch, measured diagonally: 55"(54.6")
- Screen Size for WEB(diagonal, cm, integer or 1st decimal): 139 cm
- Backlight type: Direct(Full Array LED)
- Display resolution (H x V, pixels): 3840 x 2160
- Viewing Angle (Right/Left): 178(89/89) degree
- Viewing Angle (Up/Down): 178(89/89) degree
- Display Resolution: QFHD
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Video Features
- Object-based Super Resolution: XR Super Resolution
- Peak Luminance: XR Contrast Booster 10
- TRILUMINOS: XR Triluminos Pro
- HDR Remaster: XR HDR remaster
- Smoothing: XR Smoothing
- Features for PlayStation®5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping: Yes
- Features for PlayStation®5 Auto Genre Picture Mode: Yes
- XR Clear Image: Yes
- Precision Color Mapping: Yes
- Face Area Detection: Yes
- Picture modes: Vivid,Standard,Cinema,IMAX Enhanced,Game,Graphics,Photo,Custom,Dolby Vision (Vivid/Bright/Dark),Netflix calibrated, BRAVIA CORE calibrated
- Auto Wide: Yes
- Wide Mode: Wide Zoom/Normal/Full/Zoom,Normal/Full1/Full2 for PC
- 4:3 Default: Yes
- Video Processing: XR 4K Upscaling
- Motion enhancer: XR Motion Clarity
- 24p True Cinema: Yes
- Live Colour™ Technology: Yes
- PhotoTV HD / BRAVIA ??? for China: Yes
- CineMotion/Film Mode/Cinema Drive: Yes
- 4K Processor: Cognitive Processor XR
- HDR (High Dynamic Range) compatiblity: Yes(HDR10,HLG,Dolby Vision)
- Panel Refresh Rate (Native Hertz): 120Hz
- Dual database processing: Yes
- Dynamic Contrast Enhancer: Yes
- Audio Specs
- Channel: 2ch
- Audio Power Output: 10W + 10W + 5W + 5W
- Speaker Position: Down Firing + Side Back
- Bass/Treble/Balance: Balance
- Speaker Type: Acoustic Multi-Audio
- Speaker Configuration: Full Range (Bass Reflex) x 2, Tweeter x 2
- Digital audio out (Optical) format: Two channel linear PCM: 48kHz 16bits, Dolby Audio, DTS(Pass through mode only)
- Audio Features
- Acoustic Center Sync: Yes (S-CENTER SPEAKER IN)
- Ready for 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer: Y(with WLA-NS7)
- Vertical Surround Engine: Vertical Surround Engine
- Acoustic Auto Calibration: Room & User Position Compensation
- Speaker Type-2: Sound Positioning Tweeter, X-Balanced Speaker
- Clear Phase: Yes
- S-Master: S-Master Digital Amplifier
- Auto Surround: Yes
- DTS audio format support: DTS Digital Surround
- Sound modes: Standard, Dialog, Cinema, Music, Sports, Dolby Audio
- Simulated surround sound: S-Force Front Surround
- Dolby audio format support: Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos
- Voice Zoom: Voice Zoom 2
- HDMI Audio Return Channel(ARC): Yes (eARC/ARC)
- Advanced Auto Volume: Yes
- Auto Mute (on no signal): Yes
- HDMI input Audio format: 5.1 channel linear PCM: 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192kHz 16/20/24bits, Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS
- ARC output format: Two channel linear PCM: 48kHz 16bits, Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS(Pass through mode only)
- Network Features
- Control Menu: Yes
- ECO Dashboard: Yes
- Apple AirPlay: Yes
- Apple HomeKit: Yes
- Home Network Feature: Home Network Client, Home Network Renderer
- Wi-Fi Direct: Yes
- Wi-Fi Certified: Yes
- Screen mirroring(Miracast™): Yes (only for B2B purpose)
- Video & TV SideView (iOS/Android): Yes
- Related Info: Yes (US, Canada, Mexico)
- Wi-Fi Standard: a/b/g/n/ac
- Wi-Fi Frequency: 2.4GHz/5GHz(for Wi-Fi Direct: 2.4GHz Only)
- Codec for Home Network: MPEG1:MPEG1/MPEG2PS:MPEG2/MPEG2TS(HDV,AVCHD):MPEG2,AVC/MP4(XAVC S):AVC,MPEG4,HEVC/AVI:Xvid,MotionJpeg/ASF(WMV):VC1/MOV:AVC,MPEG4,MotionJpeg/MKV:Xvid,AVC,MPEG4,VP8.HEVC/WEBM:VP8/3GPP:MPEG4,AVC/MP3/ASF(WMA)/LPCM/WAV/MP4AAC/FLAC/JPEG,WEBM:VP9/AC4/ogg/AAC/ARW(Screen nail only)
- Wireless LAN: Integrated
- Convenience Features
- UVC/UAC support: Yes
- TalkBack: Yes
- Variable Refresh Rate (VRR): Yes (for HDMI3/4)
- Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM): Yes (for HDMI3/4)
- Features specified in HDMI2.1: 4K120/eARC/VRR/ALLM
- Built-in Mic switch: Yes(Center)
- Electronic Program Guide (EPG): Yes
- USB playback codecs: MPEG1:MPEG1/MPEG2PS:MPEG2/MPEG2TS(HDV,AVCHD):MPEG2,AVC/MP4(XAVC S):AVC,MPEG4,HEVC/AVI:Xvid,MotionJpeg/ASF(WMV):VC1/MOV:AVC,MPEG4,MotionJpeg/MKV:Xvid,AVC,MPEG4,VP8.HEVC/WEBM:VP8/3GPP:MPEG4,AVC/MP3/ASF(WMA)/LPCM/WAV/MP4AAC/FLAC/JPEG,WEBM:VP9/AC4/ogg/AAC/ARW(Screen nail only)
- Built-in Mic: Yes
- Screen Reader: Yes
- Audio Description: Yes
- Text Magnification: Yes
- Accessibility Shortcut: Yes
- Switch Access: Yes
- Auto Picture Mode: Yes
- Text Input Language: ENG / FRA / GER / HEB / ITA / RUS / SPA / VIE / JPN Yes Yes*1 Yes (Google Play Store) Yes Yes Yes Analog & Digital Yes(Digital&Analog) Yes Yes Yes Yes (Supported File System: FAT16/FAT32/exFAT/NTFS) AFR,AMH,ARA,ASM,AZE,BEL,BUL,BEN,BOS,CAT,CZE,DAN,DEU,GRE,ENG,SPA,EST,BAQ,PER,FIN,FRA,GLG,GUJ,HIN,HRV,HUN,IND,ISL,ITA,HEB,JPN,KAZ,KAN,KOR,KIR,LAO,LIT,LAV,MAC,MAL,MON,MAR,MAY,BUR,NOB,NEP,NLD,ORI,PAN,POL,POR,RUM,RUS,SOL,SLV,ALB,SRP,SWE,SWA,TAM,TEL,THA,TGL,TUR,UKR,URD,UZB,VIE,zh_CN,zh_HK,zh_TW,ZUL
- Chromecast built-in: Yes
- Voice Search: Yes
- Application Store: Yes (Google Play Store)
- BRAVIA Sync (including HDMI-CEC): Yes
- i-Manual: Yes
- Parental Control: Yes
- Channel Block (with password): Analog & Digital
- Show/Hide Channels: Yes(Digital&Analog)
- On Screen Clock: Yes
- Sleep Timer: Yes
- On/Off Timer: Yes
- USB drive format support: Yes (Supported File System: FAT16/FAT32/exFAT/NTFS)
- Display Language: AFR,AMH,ARA,ASM,AZE,BEL,BUL,BEN,BOS,CAT,CZE,DAN,DEU,GRE,ENG,SPA,EST,BAQ,PER,FIN,FRA,GLG,GUJ,HIN,HRV,HUN,IND,ISL,ITA,HEB,JPN,KAZ,KAN,KOR,KIR,LAO,LIT,LAV,MAC,MAL,MON,MAR,MAY,BUR,NOB,NEP,NLD,ORI,PAN,POL,POR,RUM,RUS,SOL,SLV,ALB,SRP,SWE,SWA,TAM,TEL,THA,TGL,TUR,UKR,URD,UZB,VIE,zh_CN,zh_HK,zh_TW,ZUL
- Auto Shut-off: Yes
- Sensing Features
- Sensor: Light
- Energy Saving & Efficiency
- SORPLAS: Yes
- ECO Friendly: Yes
- Dynamic Backlight Control: Yes
- Power Saving Mode / Back Light Off Mode: Yes
- General Features
- Smart TV: Google TV
- BRAVIA CORE Calibrated mode: Yes
- Auto Calibration with CalMAN: Yes
- Netflix Calibrated mode: Yes
- IMAX Certified Model: Yes
- Closed Captions (Analog): Closed Caption
- BRAVIA CORE: 5 credits /12 months
- Closed Captions (Digital): Closed Caption
- Demo Mode: Yes(e-POP only)
- Customizing Capability
- RS-232C Control: Yes
- Design Features
- Stand Position: 2way position (Standard position/Soundbar position)
- Stand Color: Dark Silver
- Bezel Design: Seamless edge
- Frame color: Dark Silver
- Stand Design: Aluminum Slim Wedged Stand
- Inputs and Outputs
- HDMI Signal: 4096x2160p(24,60Hz), 3840x2160p(24,30,60,120Hz)*2 , 1080p(24,30,60,120Hz), 1080i(60Hz), 720p(24,30,60Hz), 480p
- HDCP: HDCP2.3(for HDMI1/2/3/4)
- Bluetooth profile support: Version 4.2,HID/HOGP/SPP/A2DP/AVRCP
- 4K 60P High-Quality formats: HDMI IN1, IN2 ports for 4K(up to 18Gbps) signal, HDMI IN3, IN4 port for 4K(up to 48Gbps) signal
- AC Power Input: C8 INLET(REAR)
- RF (Terrestrial/Cable) Connection Input(s): 1(Side)
- Composite Video Input(s): Hybrid w/S-Center Speaker Input x1(Side, Mini jack)
- HDMI inputs total: 4(4Side)
- Analog Audio Input(s) (Total): 1(Side Analog Conversion)
- Digital Audio Output(s): 1(Side)
- USB ports: 2 (Side)
- Ethernet inputs: 1(Side)
- RS-232C Input(s): 1(Side)
- HDMI PC Input Format: 640x480(31.5kHz,60Hz), 800x600(37.9kHz,60Hz), 1024x768(48.4kHz,60Hz), 1280x1024(64.0kHz,60Hz), 1152x864(67.5kHz,75Hz), 1600x900(55.9kHz,60Hz), 1680x1050(65.3kHz,60Hz), 1920x1080(67.5kHz,60Hz), 3840x2160p(30Hz), 3840x2160p(60Hz, 8bits)
- Power
- Power Requirements (voltage): AC 120V for UL cUL AC 110-240V for other
- Power Requirements (frequency): 60Hz for UL cUL 50/60Hz for other
- Rated Power Consumption: 219 W
- Power Consumption (in Standby): 0.5 W
- Regulation and Standard Compliance
- VESA® Hole Spacing Compatible: Yes
- VESA® Hole Pitch(W x H): 11 7/8 x 11 7/8 inch
- Measurements (Approx.)
- Dimension of TV without Stand (W x H x D): 48 1/4 x 27 7/8 x 2 1/4 (1 5/8) inch
- TV with Stand (Standard position) (W x H x D): 48 1/4 x 29 1/8 x 13 5/8 inch
- TV with Stand (Soundbar position) (W x H x D): 48 1/4 x 30 3/4 x 13 5/8 inch
- Stand width (Standard position): 42 1/8 inch
- Stand width (Soundbar position): 42 1/8 inch
- AC Cable Length: 1600mm
- Weights (Approx.)
- Weight of TV without Stand: 37.3 lb
- TV with Stand (Standard position): 39 lb
- TV with Stand (Soundbar position): 39 lb
What's in the Box
What's in the Box
- XR55X90L 55" BRAVIA 4K HDR Full Array LED Smart TV with Google TV (2023)
- Table-top stand
- AC power cord
- Voice remote control
- Quick setup guide
- Operating instructions
Documents
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Sony XR55X90L 55" BRAVIA 4K HDR Full Array LED Smart TV with Google TV (2023)
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Unboxing and Initial Impressions
This television comes well packaged with a helpful stiff sheet over the screen to protect the panel. Having received broken screens in the past, this is a sensible addition.
The TV felt quite heavy and certainly not wafer thin but a full array backlight will be thicker than an edge lit screen. However, it's not overly thick.
The feet are very good and can be set up in 4 positions (2 separations and 2 heights) to allow a lot of flexibility in furniture and soundbars.
Setup and OS
I am new to Google TV but setup was brisk and simple. In use, the menus are quick and clear and all the most popular smart apps are present and correct. App load times are good and generally the TV is very responsive and pleasant to use.
Initial Picture Performance
Out of the box picture performance is really very good indeed. Colours are vibrant yet natural, contrast is good, and the black levels are great for an LCD panel. Of course other panel technologies are better but at this price point you would be very happy.
Motion handling is nearly the best I have ever seem. Details remain clear, and motion is smooth and natural. There is never any hint of soap opera effect.
The TV did not require much picture calibration at all and I think would be entirely satisfying as delivered.
The only slight issue I have, and it may not be an issue at all, was I felt when fed with Dolby Vision material, the TV set the general picture to a much warmer tone than I would prefer. Perhaps this can be adjusted.
If Sony were out to prove there is life in LCD yet, they have certainly achieved this.
Sound Performance
I don't expect much from the sound of a LCD TV and of course there was an absence of useful bass yet the rest of sound was pretty good and can go quite loud. What was impressive was the way the TV was able to extend audio effects way beyond the width of the screen.
Summary
At this price point, the X90L (55") is a winner. A combination of quality and features that I think is hard to beat.
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You notice the lovely virtually zero bezel screen with a brushed dark aluminium frame and the now standard Sony chequerboard patterned back. You also notice the Matt finish anti-glare/anti-reflective screen covering.
The TV measured 122.2cm wide and 74cm tall on its feet. This full array LED TV I believe has around 80 separate dimmable zones, and contains the latest "Cognitive Processor XR" to give an excellent quality picture.
Initial set up was simple but the TV did not connect to my WiFi network initially but this was because the WiFi was set to "Off" by default on my model. Once turned On, it connected within seconds. App set up (YouTube,iPlayer,Amazon Prime) took around 30 minutes ( software updates etc).
This model comes with 2 remotes. Both fairly standard feeling in the hand. One more comprehensive type and a smaller nicely weighted everyday remote with direct access buttons for streaming services such asNetflix, Prime, Disney+ and "Bravia Core"- more on that later!
Initial disappointments when watching TV: Although the sound is "good" for a rather slimline 55" TV, it lacks any real base. Not a problem for me as I was able to plug the TV in to my 5.1 speaker surround set up, and then it was excellent as expected. Only 2 out of the 4 provided HDMI inputs are the full "2.1" type which is still a bit of a disappointment in 2023. And bizarrely this 55" model has the worst efficiency in the range, coming in at Grade G. Bizarrely the 65" is Grade F and the 78"-98" versions Grade E. Not a biggie in the grand scheme of things in terms of running costs but still a surprise.
Now for the Good Bits: Gaming is available at 4K/120fps with VVR available and a low latency mode for instant response and no lag. The "XR Surround" mode gives 3D like effects from the built in speakers.
4K footage is the best I have seen on a TV so far. Not just the clarity and smooth motion but the phenomenal HDR, so specular highlights are not blown out and blacks/overall contrast are excellent. "The Matrix" in 4K has never looked better! This is what it's all about! Linked with a decent surround sound system it becomes totally immersive. The menus and remote response are snappy with barely any lag so it has a good processor on board.
Terrestrial TV is also excellent. Watching Wimbledon tennis with fantastic sharpness, colour and sound is a pleasure.
"Bravia Core": This is included with my particular X90L model. This is Sony's own high quality streaming service and provides lossless 4K streaming at around 80Mb/sec. This is a far higher bitrate than Netflix etc that tend to be around 20Mb/sec. My full fibre broadband connection supports this higher stream speed easily. It is meant to be as good a picture and sound as on a physical 4K disc. The package includes many of Sony's back catalogue of films and even newer "IMAX Enhanced"/Dolby Atmos encoded films. You sign up for free and get 24 months unlimited access for these movies but some of the newer Sony films you need to use a "credit". But I have been provided with 10 free credits to use- 1 per film, also for the duration of the 24 month membership. Sony have not yet announced how much it will cost at the end of the 24 month period as it has only just been released. Or if I can renew my credits and at what cost, there is no information as yet.
I decided to watch Brad Pitt's "Bullet Train" movie using one of the credits and I have to say I was slightly blown away with the picture and sound quality. It really is high quality 4K like streaming. This package was the final cherry on top of the cake. I am looking forward to many more hours of TV and movie watching on this TV.
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