Sony - 55" Class X900H Series LED 4K UHD Smart Android TV
- Key Specs
- Display Type: LED
- Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Screen Size Class: 55 inches (The group size measurement of a screen. This differs from a screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- High Dynamic Range Format: Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- LED Panel Type: Standard LED
- Backlight Type: Full Array Local Dimming (Edge-lit: lights are on the edges of the display with ~10 zones of vertical LEDs. Direct-lit: lights are on the edges and behind the screen for more light uniformity than Edge-lit. Full array: direct-lit with local dimming for greater contrast with up to 100 zones of LEDs.)
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Specific Manufacturer Technologies: 4K X-Reality PRO Engine, TRILUMINOS Display, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, X-tended Dynamic Range, Live Color Technology (This is technology that's specific to a TV brand (sometimes called proprietary technology). Here you'll see terms related to picture quality, brightness, processors and more.)
- Smart Platform: Android TV (Just like a computer, a smart TV needs an operating system (also called a smart platform) in order to access the Internet, connect with entertainment apps, and play streaming content. Some common TV smart platforms are; Roku TV, Android TV, and Chromecast.)
- Featured Streaming Services: Paramount+, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, SHOWTIME, STARZ, Sling TV, YouTube (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 4
- Works With: Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- General
- Product Name: 55" Class X900H Series LED 4K UHD Smart Android TV
- Brand: Sony
- Model Number: XBR55X900H
- Model Year: 2020
- Dimensions
- Product Height With Stand: 30.8 inches
- Product Width: 48.5 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth With Stand: 13.4 inches
- Product Height Without Stand: 28 inches
- Product Depth Without Stand: 2.88 inches
- Product Weight With Stand: 38.6 pounds
- Product Weight Without Stand: 36.4 pounds
- Stand Width: 41.5 inches (The horizontal measurement of the stand/base, or the distance from the outside of one leg to the outside of the opposite leg, as it is attached to the product.)
- Stand Depth: 13.375 inches
- Adjustable Stand Width: false (Whether the stand can adjust to have more than one measurement either between the legs or the base itself.)
- Display
- Display Type: LED
- Resolution: 4K (2160p) (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, used to capture video/images. The higher the resolution the finer the detail that can be seen.)
- Screen Size: 54.6 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Size Class: 55 inches (The group size measurement of a screen. This differs from a screen size measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): true (An HDR-compatible 4K TV or other HDR-compatible product displays HDR video content when it's available from sources like 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs and 4K streaming services.)
- High Dynamic Range Format: Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) (There are a few HDR formats that tell the TV or other HDR-compatible product how to best utilize its capabilities to display HDR content. HDR technology can support one or multiple formats, each with various benefits to picture quality.)
- Picture Quality Enhancement Technology: 4K HDR Processor X1
- LED Panel Type: Standard LED
- Backlight Type: Full Array Local Dimming (Edge-lit: lights are on the edges of the display with ~10 zones of vertical LEDs. Direct-lit: lights are on the edges and behind the screen for more light uniformity than Edge-lit. Full array: direct-lit with local dimming for greater contrast with up to 100 zones of LEDs.)
- Curved Screen: false
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Language(s) Displayed: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish (The available language options for displayed text or captions.)
- Features
- Remote Control Type: Voice control
- Specific Manufacturer Technologies: 4K X-Reality PRO Engine, TRILUMINOS Display, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, X-tended Dynamic Range, Live Color Technology (This is technology that's specific to a TV brand (sometimes called proprietary technology). Here you'll see terms related to picture quality, brightness, processors and more.)
- Smart Capable: true (Smart, or smart-capable devices are able to connect directly to your home network in order to stream content from the Internet, run Internet-based apps, or connect to other smart devices.)
- Smart Platform: Android TV (Just like a computer, a smart TV needs an operating system (also called a smart platform) in order to access the Internet, connect with entertainment apps, and play streaming content. Some common TV smart platforms are; Roku TV, Android TV, and Chromecast.)
- Featured Streaming Services: Paramount+, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, SHOWTIME, STARZ, Sling TV, YouTube (Streaming services and other programs are available on this device. Keep in mind, there may be more services supported than just those shown here.)
- Content Sharing: Mobile to TV (The device is capable of connecting to another device in order to send or receive streaming content. Share content from your mobile device to your TV or vice versa.)
- TV Tuner: Digital (The ATSC TV Tuner is a component built into conventional TV sets or other devices for receiving over-the-air broadcast TV without a cable/satellite box. Digital tuners may be purchased separately and connected to a device if it does not have one built in.)
- Connectivity
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 4
- HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC): true
- RF Antenna Input: true (This input is used to connect devices such as antennas or cable boxes to a TV via a coaxial cable.)
- Number Of USB Port(s) (Total): 2 (The total number of USB ports including all generations and versions.)
- Bluetooth Version: 4.2 (The Bluetooth specification formalized by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. All versions of the Bluetooth standard are backwards compatible with previous versions.)
- Headphone Jack: true (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- Compatibility
- VESA Wall Mount Standard: 300mm x 300mm (VESA wall mount standards refer to the spacing of screw holes built into a TV in order to fit with standard TV wall mounts. These standards are implemented into most TVs and monitors.)
- Works With: Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Google Assistant (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Audio
- Built-In Speakers: true
- Built-in Speaker Type: Downward firing (Backward, downward, and front-firing speakers direct sound into the room from those respective directions. A soundbar is typically long and rectangular, and designed to act as an all-in-one speaker with greater sound production than that of a TV alone. An acoustic surface is the result of small sound actuators embedded directly behind the screen, turning the entire screen's surface into a speaker.)
- Surround Sound Supported: DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio (Surround sound systems use multiple audio channels and speakers to create an immersive sound experience for the listener. There are also various proprietary technologies that imitate this kind of sound via a device's built-in speakers or soundbar.)
- Speaker Output: 20 watts
- Power
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: false (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- Estimated Annual Operating Cost: 21 United States dollars (Predicted cost of operating the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 170 kilowatt hours (Predicted amount of electricity needed to operate the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Included
- Stand Included: true
- Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Box Dimension
- Height: 32.81 inches
- Width: 53.12 inches
- Depth: 6.31 inches
- CubicDimension: 10997 inches
- Other
- UPC: 027242919747
Enjoy your favorite shows in eye-popping 4K with this 55-inch Sony 4K UHD TV. Images look sharp on the Sony Triluminos panel, and a powerful X1 Extreme processor delivers brilliant response. With Alexa and Google Home onboard, this Sony 4K UHD TV lets you find streaming services or channel surf using just your voice.
- 4K HDR Processor X1 and 4K X-Reality PRO: See glorious 4K pictures, rich with real-world detail and texture, powered by the 4K HDR Processor X1. Even images filmed in Full HD are upscaled close to 4K resolution by 4K X-Reality PRO using a unique 4K database.
- TRILUMINOS Display: By widening the color spectrum, reproduces more colors than a conventional television. It analyzes and processes data in every image to make colors even more natural and precise, so pictures are closer than ever to real life.
- Acoustic Multi-Audio beautifully matches picture and sound: The Acoustic Multi-Audio includes two sound positioning tweeters on the sides of the TV that enable sound to follow the action for a truly immersive experience.
- 2160p resolution for breathtaking HD images: Watch 4K movies and TV shows at 4x the resolution of Full HD, and upscale your current HD content to gorgeous, Ultra HD-level picture quality.
- Watch high dynamic range (HDR) content on your TV: With a HDR-compatible 4K TV, you can enjoy HDR movies and TV shows, in addition to all your current content
- Compatible with Google Home and Apple HomeKit: With Google Home compatibility, simply voice-control your TV and ask it to do things like control videos. Apple HomeKit and AirPlay 2 support seamlessly integrate your iPhone and Siri devices with the TV.
- Sony TV works with Alexa: Control essential TV functions such as power, channels, volume and more.
- Smart TV with access to streaming services for countless entertainment options: Your favorite streaming apps are built-in for easy access to your favorite content. Enjoy content from Disney+, Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Hulu, Showtime, HBO Max and more.
- Immersive entertainment just as the creators intended: With support for HDR, Dolby Vision, and Netflix Calibrated Mode, Sony TVs deliver picture-perfect reality, creating an immersive and engaging cinematic experience, as the creator intended.
- Enjoy the precision of true-to-life contrast: Full Array LED provides more realistic contrast by making light areas lighter and dark areas darker. Contrast is enhanced by X-tended Dynamic Range, which adjusts brightness for higher peaks in highlights and detailed blacks in shadow.
- Bright and clear motion: With X-Motion Clarity™ technology, even fast action stays smooth and clear. Moving images are precisely controlled to minimize blur so that pictures remain true with less loss in brightness during high speed scenes.
Whats Included
- AC power cord
- Operating instructions
- Quick setup guide
- Sony 55" Class - X900H Series - 4K UHD TV - Smart - LED - with HDR
- Table top stand
- Voice Remote Control with batteries
Q: You should mention the ATSC 3.0 tuner in this set. It truly sets it apart.
A: Yes, the ATSC 3.0 tuner is indeed worth mentioning in any new television in 2020 where it is available. Not all TVs in 2020 are shipping with ATSC 3.0, but Sony reports this one is. In the 2020 lineup, it appears LG and Samsung are only offering this new tuner technology in their higher end models. So this mid-range model by Sony is unique in that respect. ATSC 3.0 is also referred to as the next generation broadcast standard that was approved by the FCC. Unlike ATSC 1.0 (which became the television broadcast standard in 2009) (HDTV), this next generation tuner technology will enable the television to display 4k broadcasts (via over the air/broadcast television) as broadcasters adopt the new standard. The roll out will be slow, but (prior to COVID-19), it was announced that some stations (in the top 40 identified US markets) stated that they will begin broadcasting this new standard by the end of 2020. Please keep in mind, ATSC 3.0 is a voluntary, which means not all broadcasters may participate in the future. But given the level of reported interest, it appears many broadcasters will eventually adopt the standard. Televisions without the new ATSC 3.0 tuner will not be able to receive new 4K broadcasts (as they become available). So any current television (without this new tuner) will only be able to receive any future 4K broadcast signals with an external tuner. And most likely, that would only apply to newer TV sets. You can read more about this next generation broadcast standard (aka ATSC 3.0) in a number of articles published online. I am a cord cutter and broadcast enthusiast so this new tuner technology is important to me. I hope this feedback helps others in some way.
Q: Are you able to download the AppleTV app on this model?
A: Just got this tv yesterday and it says the Apple TV app is not available
A: Short answer is "Yes, but" Long answer is that the screen is capable of 120 FPS at 4K resolution, but the firmware won't support it until later in the year (presumably when the PS5 is released). Not that you'll miss the framerate until then, unless you're planning to also hook up a rather powerful PC and use it as a monitor in the meantime.
Q: What is the width between the stand legs?
A: 41 1/2 inch
A: Depth is 13 3/8", and width is 41.5". It is possible to buy aftermarket pedestal stands for $30-40 if these won't work for you - I use some on another TV, and they attach in the same way a bracket for wall mounting would.
Q: Has the firmware for HDMI 2.1 been released yet?
A: I am on the East Coast and the update was pushed to my TV last night.
A: 2 of the HDMI ports will be HDMI 2.1 capable once the firmware is released.
A: Hi David, Thank you so much for your inquiry. These will be supported on HDMI Input 3 and 4. We have already released an update that adds support for eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) and for the 4K 120Hz signal format to allow for PlayStation5 compatibility. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) will be added via a future firmware update. I hope this helps! ~Ralph
