Sony - 65" Class X950G Series LED 4K UHD Smart Android TV

Name: Sony - 65" Class X950G Series LED 4K UHD Smart Android TV
Brand: Sony
SKU: 6331578
Rating: 4.7 (1580 reviews)

Model: XBR65X950G

SKU: 6331578

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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: 65 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
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (The number of frames per second the device can produce natively without enhancement. Higher rates help produce smooth, seamless pictures.)
- Motion Enhancement Technology: Motionflow XR 240 (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
- Specific Manufacturer Technologies: XDR PRO Contrast 6X, Full-array Local Dimming, 4K HDR X1 Ultimate, TRILUMINOS, X-Motion Clarity, 4K X-Reality Pro (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.)
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (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: 65" Class X950G Series LED 4K UHD Smart Android TV
- Brand: Sony
- Model Number: XBR65X950G
- Model Year: 2019
Dimensions
- Product Height With Stand: 35.5 inches
- Product Width: 57 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: 13.1 inches
- Product Height Without Stand: 32.8 inches
- Product Depth Without Stand: 2.7 inches
- Product Weight With Stand: 54.9 pounds
- Product Weight Without Stand: 51.8 pounds
- Stand Width: 47.8 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.)
- 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: 64.5 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Size Class: 65 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 Ultimate
- LED Panel Type: Standard LED
- 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.)
- Motion Enhancement Technology: Motionflow XR 240 (Proprietary technologies produced in addition to the Refresh Rate that smooth out faster moving pictures to reduce blur and pixelation.)
- Closed Captioning: true (The text version of spoken audio displayed on the screen. Devices that can display closed captioning typically have the option to toggle the feature on or off.)
- Language(s) Displayed: English, French, Spanish (The available language options for displayed text or captions.)
Features
- Remote Control Type: Standard
- Specific Manufacturer Technologies: XDR PRO Contrast 6X, Full-array Local Dimming, 4K HDR X1 Ultimate, TRILUMINOS, X-Motion Clarity, 4K X-Reality Pro (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.)
- Screen Mirroring: true (Casts the screen of one device onto another wirelessly, using a common protocol (typically Bluetooth).)
- Screen Mirroring Technology: Chromecast, Miracast
- Indoor Or Outdoor Use: Indoor (Indicates the appropriate environment product was designed to be used in.)
- 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
- HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC): true
- HDBaseT Receiver: false (An input that receives uncompressed HDMI signals over a category cable point-to-point, up to 100 meters, from a transmitter.)
- 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): 3 (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: false (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: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (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
- Surround Sound Supported: Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus (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: 39 United States dollars (Predicted cost of operating the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Estimated Annual Electricity Use: 321 kilowatt hours (Predicted amount of electricity needed to operate the product under average conditions for one year.)
- Rechargeable Battery (Remote Control): false
Included
- Stand Included: true
Box Dimension
- Height: 37.71 inches
- Width: 61.22 inches
- Depth: 7.59 inches
- CubicDimension: 17522 inches
Other
- UPC: 027242915718

Bring movies to life with this 65-inch Sony 4K Ultra HD television. The Picture Processor X1 Ultimate detects and enhances hundreds of on-screen objects to produce a bright, clear picture, and the Sound-from-Picture Reality technology syncs with images for harmonious video.

Full-array local dimming: Boosting results in a dramatic increase in contrast and brightness.
X1 Ultimate processor: Adjusts the contrast, sharpness and color for a picture that looks like the real thing.
See the full spectrum of color: TRILUMINOS Display & 4K HDR Super Bit Mapping show you exactly what the creator intended. Sony reproduces the subtle nuances of color, light and gradation from video lens to living room.
Android TV with built-in Google Assistant for voice control: Just say "Hey Google" to quickly access entertainment, control smart devices, get answers on screen and more using your voice.
A genius TV, a smarter home: Find all the entertainment you can dream of, faster than ever. From movies and TV shows to thousands of apps including your favorite Android games, Sony's Android TV brings you everything in an instant.
Access to streaming services: Your favorite streaming apps like Disney+, Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu & HBO are built-in for easier access to your favorite content. Log on to Sony's Bonus Offer app for exclusive partner promotions and new content at discounted rates.
Enjoy studio quality Netflix content with Netflix Calibrated Mode: This mode was specially developed to enjoy Netflix originals and reproduce picture quality on a TV that is as brilliant as a studio evaluation master.
64.5" screen: Large enough to provide an immersive experience for everyone in the room.
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 an HDR-compatible 4K TV, you can enjoy HDR movies and TV shows, in addition to all your current content.
Control your Sony TV with Alexa: Control essential TV functions such as power, channels, volume and more. See visual responses on your TV for music and camera feeds.
LED TVs perform well in all lighting conditions: They also deliver plasma-like deep blacks and rich colors.
Advanced TV sound: Two 10W speakers, S-FORCE Front Surround Sound, Dolby Atmos and DTS Digital Surround.
4 HDMI inputs for the best home theater connection: High-speed HDMI delivers picture and digital surround sound in one convenient cable. HDMI cable not included.
3 USB inputs: Easily connect your digital camera, camcorder or other USB device.

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Sony 65" Class - LED - X950G Series - 2160p - Smart - 4K UHD TV with HDR
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Q: how are colors with Sony TVs like the X950G compare to Samsung's QLED TVs

A: The colors are awesome and Sony likes to use natural colors which I am a fan of. The other manufacturer jacks up colors and are unnatural. Just look outside and look at the TVs to see which is realistic. No fake colors for me.

Q: What's the difference between the x950g and x900f models?

A: the 950G is not a direct replacement for the 900F. It is an incremental step in between. I'd definitely get the 950G over the 900F!

Q: I see a negative comment posted on the 75" X950G when it comes to the quality of, what appears to be, the up-conversion from DirectTV 1080i (HD Lite) to 4K. Can I expect same problem on 65"??

A: You typically can't make something "better" with a lower original source but Sony does the best up-scaling of the current TV manufacturers. Each channel from your source could be different. I've tested content from OTA 480, 720 and 1080 and even channels differ from each of those resolutions. My Comcast box is set to 4K output (nothing is being broadcast in 4K BTW) and each channel is different, again based on source. DVDs look good from my Panasonic UHD BD player as well as BD discs, but that player is up-scaling.

Q: would this Sony be a good gaming tv compared to the Samsung Q-8 or Q-9, like the Q-9 but the price is high even compared to this Sony.

A: Input Lag Ratings 1080p @ 60 Hz: 19.7 ms 4k @ 60 Hz: 21.2 ms Yes! This TV is better than both Samsung models you mentioned for input lag, only the LG B8 performs better. I have the 65" Sony X950G and experience virtually NO input lag when playing online shooters. In "game mode" I disable all engine features such as motionflow and reality creation etc, but if your just trying to enjoy a single player campaign you can leave all the perks enabled for best picture quality. I would highly recommend this TV for gaming. It's amazing.

Q: Anyone else have issues with this TV when you turn the auto local dimming off? I get very bad uniformity, looks like some of the LEDs are brighter then others all over the screen during dark scenes.

A: All 950's have the worst local dimming ever. I went through 5!!!! All were so bad I returned. Sony being lazy so you'll want to buy their oled line which comes at the risk of burn in and summer picture but the picture is really good.

Q: Currently have Sony 65” XBR-9ZD (2017 model) which is the brightest TV I ever owned for watching 4K, HDR, & Dolby Vision. Would there be any reason I should think about upgrading to the x950G series to get better quality 4K, HDR, & Dolby Vision? Thanks

A: God that's a hard one. Z9d had the best backlighting system of any LED TV. That will definitely beat the 950g in terms of contrasting and blooming. 950g is going to have much more updated features lower input lag and I think a better all-around experience but you may be taking a step back in overall picture quality. Motion will be better. But contrasting will be just a bit lower than half and the z9d gets brighter. You would be better served maybe waiting maybe the Z9G if your budget allows.

Q: Does this model have HDMI 2.1 technology and support or have eARC?

A: It does allow for auto select of eARC and ARC of course corresponding audio gear must also be eARC for its function.

Q: does this tv have a web browser?

A: Hi devo129, The Android TV does not have a pre-installed web browser app. However, you can download and install third-party apps that function as a web browser through the Google Play Store. ~Ralph

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the exceptional picture quality, vibrant colors, and clear images of the 65" Class X950G Series LED 4K UHD Smart Android TV. Many users also appreciate its user-friendly setup process and affordable price point. However, some users have expressed concerns about blooming, limited viewing angles, occasional remote control issues, and software problems.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing TV!!!
So this review is a bit long so forgive me as I go thru the story of how I purchased the TV. I was looking for a 65 inch TV upgrade for my living room which had a 55 inch Samsung NU7100. I don't usually buy open box TV's but was on the Best buy site looking to see if anything was on sale on a whim and the TCL 8 series was on sale for 999, a 1000 savings. It said there was open box available so I clicked on the link and they had one for 599 at a store about 45 minutes from me. It was 3am so I figured I would call in the am to ask about it. Sure enough next morning it was gone. Mad at myself for just not buying it I started looking at other TV's. I always have loved the picture on the 900F/950G models seeing them in store but didn't want spend too much as I am currently on temporary furlough due to COVID19. The 900F was sold out and no open box in area and the 950G was on sale for 1399.00, I didn't want to spend that much right now but did have open box available. I clicked on the link and they were, two available in a store about 1.5 hrs from me (in satisfactory shape it said) for 839.00. I quickly called...one had no stand the other said minor scratches but screen was perfect so I bought it. Went and picked it up they brought it to the car wrapped in heavy duty bubble wrap. Got it home and looked over it with a fine tooth comb and I could not find any scratches of any kind, the TV was in prefect shape. So powered the TV up and to honest I was not blown away (at first). The picture was nice but did not wow me. It was much better than the 55 inch Samsung NU7100 4K TV it replaced but it should be as it is a higher end TV. Luckily I can honestly say after playing around and tweaking the settings this TV is amazing. I have ATT Uverse which gives a crappy 1080i signal and the way this TV handles upscaling is excellent and 4K content...all I can say is wow!! Everything about it just works. The way it handles, colors, contrast, brightness, motion handling, HDR content, Dolby Vision, local dimming is all top notch (they say it only has 60 dimming zones, who cares, I rather have 60 well controlled zones than 200 with crappy processing). The sound is ok, not great but more than acceptable and the Android OS is fine. For gaming its very good and I have had no issues but wish it had VRR. Overall I am completely happy with the purchase especially considering the price I paid.
Posted 5 years ago by Dj64
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best non OLED out there
I bought a 65" Sony OLED previously. While it looked phenomenal, and nothing does the deep perfect blacks of OLED, the brightness was not great. My house's great room has high ceiling with lots of tall windows and natural lighting. It was so jarring how the OLED during the day was just not bright enough. While I was sad to do so, it made me realize that they served better for maybe a home theater setup or a maybe a bedroom in the evenings. So, I returned it and got this TV instead. I am not disappointed at all with my purchase. The brightness is off the charts. The HDR pops amazingly. Properly setup, this TV just looks phenomenal. There is something about it that is just great. Even in a brightly naturally lit room on the middle of a Saturday afternoon at home and I can see everything so clearly. I had people over the house for Super Bowl Sunday to watch the game in 4k and I got a ton of compliments at how amazing this looked. So, I give you the caveat that I don't think this TV is superior to an OLED in terms of picture quality (though according to my wife she can't tell the difference lol), it is still worth mentioning that you should gauge your situation and your setup at home and if you have too much natural lighting, you may want to consider something that is still phenomenal quality yet has fantastic brightness. Oh and, on a positive note as well, the built in apps are super snappy and great. Runs just as good as my 2018 Nvidia shield did in terms of overall app performance and ARC setup to send 5.1 back to my receiver worked just fine so I didn't need to get anything extra, like a Roku, or Apple TV, or even use my old Shield. Everything built-in was perfect. Obviously this might not apply for a home theater people who want an atmos setup and ARC is insufficient, though it does come with eARC support too, but I am not well enough read on that. This also integrates nicely with so I can turn the TV on and Off with Alexa. No additional hardware needed. Very cool.
Posted 5 years ago by GeneticsGuy
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great TV to Upgrade to 4K
When it comes to 4K TVs there is a lot out there that place a large roll in determining which one is the right one for you. I had a 2009 Samsung 1080 tv that was 240 refresh rate which means zero motion blurring even with out the “soap opera” effect. The downside to that tv was that it was only 40 inches, which was fine since we didn’t set very far away from the tv so it was perfect. The problem was when we moved I needed bigger and I knew it was time to make the switch. I was looking at LG OLED which brings the best quality but there were a lot of little things about any OLED that worried me and at the price tag they come I don’t want any worries. When I went into Best Buy and looked at the 55 inch OLED I planned on purchasing it but even at 55 inch our new arrangement put us 12 feet from the tv and 55 still was quite small. So the employee pointed out this Sony TV and I was very skeptical that it would compare to my amazing 40 inch tv, but it was very cost affordable for 65 inch and the demo did a good job of showing how it operates out of the box.... now when you buy a TV even 4K you still need to fine tune it to get the TV to perform at its best so if it looked this good out of the box I knew there was hope. The performance of this TV is extremely respectable and a lot of the “bad” reviews I feel fall under a small number of people. I use an Apple 4K TV and this tv has Dolby vision. With my Apple TV with enhanced hdmi set, here is the ratings under Dolby vision calibration Color performance is 8.7 out of the box 10 with very little adjustments. The vibrant colors and spectrum is very good and has really impressed me. Has to be 4K quality to get the full range of color but it does upscale very well. Motion 7.7 out of the box 9 after calibrated based on personal preferences (minimal soap opera effect) there are still blurry parts I’ll explain more later on but it can handle high paced action Operating system 6.5 not a huge fan of android but I see the appeal, my low score is because it crashes a lot but the tv does do a good job of restarting. Most of the saving grace here is that through HDMI connectivity it can smartly sync the remote functions and power features to devices. Turn off the tv and the Apple TV turns off as well. Can control Apple TV through remote without and pairing. Clarity and sharpness 7.9 out of the box 9.3 after calibration When watching a 4K movie with Dolby vision the clarity is amazing there were moments when you might have actually thought the Actor was standing right there. 9.3 is actually a very high score for a large tv at 65 inches, what typically happens is larger TVs have larger zones and diodes which will degrade clarity and sharpness especially the closer you are, that is why OLED is the best. But this TV does a very good job with its size and features, Sony has its own features that maximizes color, clarity and motion. These features can sometimes effect certain movies and personal viewing preferences. Now motion blurring has occurred when a concentrated area of small objects like rain or splashing water or confetti it will pixelate and blur now this is very rare and very hard to notice and didn’t make me return the TV. Now it is hard for large TVs to work with small concentrated areas and most people do not realize that. This will be where 8K TVs will thrive. Upscaling feature from 1080 to 4K This was definitely something I would probably give a low score but actually very much impressed me! 10. I took two version of the same movie 1080 and the 4K Dolby vision versions and yes you can tell a difference but it came down to clarity and sharpness. On the 1080 version being upscaled it looked like 4K but didn’t have the crisp edges and clarity that 4K can provide and it will be hard for most to notice. Viewing angles A lot of people have complained that it has very limited viewing angles meaning if you set on the side of the tv it gets washed out because of back lighting and you can’t see anything other than white haze, the only thing I have noticed is the colors get a little more dull but you can still see everything the same. My tv is up on the wall, angled down a little and I have backlighting on the tv. Backlight helps your eyes from adjusting to darkness which helps make colors brighter looking and darks darker. Black color 9 out of box 9.5 after calibration Not OLED Black but it still a does really great job, whites might have a minor halo around them on a black screen but that is caused by settings, backlighting allows for contrasting to be a little lower and still getting that clean white, and by keeping blacks to appear darker. This tv is great for its price tag and it provides a great upgrade especially when you feel your 1080 tv looks way better than your friends 4K TV. It does a great job even at 65 inches and all the calibrations I performed were done from the regular settings menu. no fancy calibrating program was used. You will have to remember what you might think looks good others might not when it comes to calibrating it. Different devices might need to be adjusted differently, and this does have individual settings per source. Even though I state a 5 star rating I would give this a tv 4.8 mainly because of the operating system and the minor motion blur that has occurred. Also if you purchase this TV at bestbuy you have 14 days to put it through all the tests and if you seriously aren’t happy you can return it. Pictures don’t capture the quality of image but you can have a look.
Posted 6 years ago by Remcor