Expert Review: Sony Bravia 4K UHD LED Smart TV
Sony Bravia 4K UHD LED TV KD-49X7500E is our choice of product for the review session. You already know how much our team loves Sony 4K UHD TVs owing to the fact that it has some great features. Trust us, we are not bragging or exaggerating about our thoughts about Sony 4K UHD TVs. Hence, even after reviewing a gamut of 4K UHD TVs from other brands (they too have great features), we go back to say that Sony is the king of 4K UHD TVs.
So, what is there in Sony LED TV 49 inch which is not quite available in other brands? If you talk about the 4K UHD part, it is available in almost every brand. However, what makes it stand out in the crowd are the extraordinary features with which the TV is infused. However, you will definitely find most of the features quite repetitive including the design as well. So, does that make this TV worth the investment? We shall find it out in the review.
Product Description
- Display resolution: 4K Ultra HD with 3840 x 2160 Resolution
- Screen Size: 49-inches
- Total speaker power output RMS: 20W Audio Output
- Connectivity input: 4 HDMI and 3 USB Slot
Design
Buying a Sony 4K UHD TV is like bring home a slice of sophistication that is infused at every inch of the TV. As the experts say, the design is a pure inspiration from anything that flat or is a slate-like object- such as a picture on the wall, books on a shelf, or dishes on a table to give the TV a slate-like appearance. This clever concept has given the TV an ultra-sleek look which does disturb the modern interior setup of your living room. So, are you wondering how will your living room look like? Trust us, the TV will throw a dash of elegance to your living from it is a ‘piece of art’ in itself.
The sleek body and the thin bezel maximises the viewing area, thereby making the 49-inch screen look bigger simply by creating an illusion. The TV has a super thin frame which almost looks frameless, which further increases the viewing area. Furthermore, the frame has a classy aluminium effect which makes the TV look refined. Thus, the design will perfectly resonate with the design of your living room. Hang it on the wall to see your TV looking like a floating object in the air. Plus, the cables can be hidden or routed through the stand which gives a cable-free view from the front and this has marked a new standard in designing of TVs. Well, it is a complete bonus for the ones who already have or planning to buy this TV.
The frameless slate-like design from the front adds an essence of sophistication which allows the viewers to dive deep into the rich 4K UHD picture quality of the TV. The best part is that the back portion of the TV is not neglected by the talented designers. Even the back portion has a touch of elegance with geometric notes in form of grids which completes the look of the TV from all the sides. The brassy sheen which runs down the sides of the TV enhances the ultra-slim appearance of the TV.
Lastly, we focused on the stands of the TV which appeared as classy as the body of the TV. The TV flaunts an aristocratic front plate that lifts and angles the TV to create a sense of lightness while also guaranteeing stability. Finished in aluminium, the warm silver tone of the stand perfectly complements both the TV and your living space. No wonder, we are flattered by every inch of the design.
Picture Quality
We are not unaware of the fact that Sony 4K UHD TV picture quality is beyond imagination. With a standard 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160, the picture quality is supremely crisp and clear which will give you the vibe of watching something in real rather than on a TV screen. These televisions have been designed to produce a broader scale of brightness which will closely reflect the real world than most of the other TVs. Furthermore, your eyes will be welcomed with more detail and colours true to nature due to better contrast.
When we switched on the TV for the first time, the picture quality of the TV attracted us instantly apart from the design (we still cannot get over it). The picture quality of the product lives up to its claim or may be more than that. With the help of technologies like 4K X-Reality PRO, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO, and TRILUMINOS Display the quality of the picture has reached a different level where you will seriously feel being a part of the scene rather than watching it. Our team felt so! In addition, with the help of Backlight Master Drive technology, you will see deeper blacks and vibrant lights, backed by the 4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme for a better viewing experience.
There are more features (about which we will talk later) combined with the above mentioned features which are the reason behind the superior picture quality. As per our testing session is concerned, we did not go through any such adjustment with the picture quality. The darker scenes delivered beautiful clarity without any distortion or greyish appearance which is rarely found in other TVs. As per the coloured scenes are concerned, you will experience drowning yourself in the rich hues of the picture quality. The colour is vibrant but not overwhelming and true to its natural state. Also, it’s a fun viewing the TV from an angle as we did not notice any distortion in the picture quality.
Sound Quality
After a good treat for our eyes, it was time to treat our ears. If you are an individual who believes in good picture quality backed by stunning sound quality, then Sony KD-49X7500E is the answer. This TV is sure to treat your ears with some good quality sound. To start with, the TV is infused with High-Resolution Audio track whose quality is way better than CDs and MP3s. It will literally allow you to hear each and every note precisely. The High-Resolution Audio is backed by DSEE HX (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine). It is entitled to interpret the sound source, thereby expanding high frequencies and bit depth to near High-Resolution Audio Quality.
You will also experience richer and deeper sound with Bass Reflex Speaker. The bass reflex speaker is designed to produce harmonious sound from crisp highs to heavy lows which are well-suited for movies, sport, and music. The isolated box design is responsible to produce efficient and clear sound. Also, big thanks to the Clear Audio technology which will make listening to music a lifelike experience just like viewing. The ClearAudio+ fine-tunes TV sound for an in-depth experience that will seem to surround you from all the sides. Thus, greater clarity and separation of sound is guaranteed no matter whatever you are watching.
Other features like Clear Phase and Cinematic S-Force Front Surround doubles up the game of sound for this TV set. Overall, the audio version of this TV is pretty good compared to other 4K TVs available in the market and the sound quality should be performing even better in a large room. Thus, you can hear music, dialogue or surrounding effects with greater precision and separation.
Features
With that being spoken all about the picture and the sound quality, we are finally here to mention the features that complete the TV.
X-tended Dynamic Range PRO
A unique backlighting algorithm constantly reflects a far wider brightness range than a conventional LED TV for the most dazzling lights and deepest blacks.
4K HDR Processor X1
With Object-based HDR remaster and Super Bit Mapping, 4K HDR technology gives true colours at higher brightness levels for truly natural pictures. Hence, experience colours that are true to nature.
4K HDR
A High Dynamic Range (HDR) compatible TV will transform your viewing experience of this TV. Coupled with 4K Ultra HD resolution, HDR video content delivers an exceptional detail, colour, and contrast for a life-like viewing experience.
TRILUMINOS Display
A Triluminous Display with its specially-developed backlight selectively maps colours across a wider range and ensures that complex colours do not become oversaturated or unnatural, thereby killing the picture quality on the whole.
4K X-Reality PRO
It allows you to discover a magnificent world of extraordinary clarity with every single pixel enhanced beautifully.
Android TV
It just makes your smart TV a tad smarter. You can now enjoy your favourite smartphone and tablet contents on the big, beautiful BRAVIA screen. Android TV with advanced voice control lets you connect and access content, from movies, TV shows to thousands of apps, simply by talking.
Motion flow XR
This feature in Sony Bravia LED TV keeps the action smooth even in fast-moving sequences by creating and inserting extra frames between the original ones. It interprets the key visual factor on successive frames and then calculates the split second of missing action in the sequences.
Super Bit Mapping 4K HDR
It is responsible for creating a smoother, more natural picture by minimising its colour banding. With 14-bit powerful signal processing, it splits up the solid bands of colour of an 8-bit or 10-bit source, up-converting to 14-bit equivalent gradation, with 64 times more colour levels. It delivers exquisite photography of faces, sunsets and other such areas which have multiple colour scales.
Google Voice Search
Say what you want to see with voice search by which you can spend less time browsing and more time watching. Voice search on Android TV provides you with the capability of Google search, allowing you to find content across different services without the trouble of time-consuming text entry.
Content Bar
The humble content bar quickly lets you find the movie, TV show or video you’re looking for. Call up the Content bar and you can keep watching, while you browse through live TV, videos on demand, downloaded TV shows and much more.
Digital recorder USB HDD REC
Now you can store your favourite TV shows on an external USB hard disk drive to enjoy that content whenever you want. USB HDD REC allows one-touch and timer recording of a digital broadcast onto any USB HDD device up to 2TB in capacity. While viewing the show, press REC to start recording and it will automatically stop at the end of the programme.
HDR gaming with PlayStation
Sony’s 4K HDR televisions are perfect companions for PlayStation4 and PlayStation4 Pro consoles. Thus, engage yourself in an active, fun-filled gaming session with vivid textures and profoundly vibrant colours.
Connectivity
Now, this TV takes the biggest piece of cake when we focussed on the connectivity issue. Sony 4K UHD TV KD-49X7500E comes with Google Play, so you can spend less time browsing and more time watching. It’s even simpler now with a remote powered with voice search and Chromecast built-in — a feature that allows you to cast content from your mobile device to Sony LED TV 55 inch screen your TV without compromising on the picture quality. Thus, experience an endless entertainment with YouTube and Netflix at the press of a button with Sony’s new remote.
The TV is Chromecast built-in so you can easily experience your favourite entertainment like YouTube or Netflix from your own device on the stunning BRAVIA screen. You can cast it from your Android, iOS, or your laptop. Plus, the Google Voice Search feature has made things all the more simple as you will be able to skip the work of typing on the search bar which can be done with your voice.
Apart from that, you can now record your favourite show with the use of USB HDD REC feature which allows one-touch and timer recording of a digital broadcast onto any USB HDD device up to 2TB in capacity. While we tested the connectivity, we did not find any disturbance with the connecting issue and things went on quite smoothly. Furthermore, it has 4 HDMI and 3 USB slots which simply double up the dose of entertainment for you at home.
Warranty & Support
Warranty: 1-year warranty
However, in case any defects in the manufacturing or functioning of the product are found during its Lifecycle, you can get in touch with Sony Customer support. You can also register a service request with arzooo.com online and an authorized technician from the brand will visit and resolve the issue.
Price & Availability
Sony 4K UHD TV KD-49X7500E price in India is Rs.104900/- and you can find it at arzooo.com. Apart from that, if you need any further information about offers and EMI, then you can click here.
Our Final Thoughts
The Good: Everything about this TV is beyond ‘Good’. Starting from the design to the picture quality, sound quality and even the performance of the features of Sony 4K UHD TV KD-49X7500E is excellent. It is a smart TV in the true sense, thanks to the technology which is behind its genius performance.
The Bad: There is not even a single point about this TV which can be termed as bad.
The Bottom-Line: The bottom line is that we are in ‘LOVE’ with Sony 4K UHD TV KD-49X7500E. The TV has all the important features or maybe even more than that when compared to the price. We could not even find one flaw in the design or the technology of this TV. If you are looking for an affordable Smart TV, then without a second thought grab this one as soon as possible. You’ll not regret your decision.
