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Sony KD-50X85J Overview
Experience smoother, crisper, and lifelike pictures with the new 50″ Sony KD-50X85J Smart TV.
The Sony TV includes a bulk load of features for the price. While the gamers will enjoy features like Variable Refresh Rate, Auto Low Latency Mode the TV has much more to offer.
KD-50X85J comes with a smart remote, Chromecast built-in, Voice search, Google Assistant, and works with Alexa. It offers above-average connectivity features like Bluetooth, eARC. Also, check the Sony XBR-75Z8H review.
Features
- 4K X-Reality Pro
- Alexa
- App Store – Google Play
- Apple Airplay
- Apple Homekit
- CALMAN Auto Calibration
- Chromecast
- Dynamic Backlight Control
- Dynamic Contrast Enhancer Object-based HDR remaster
- Frame Dimming
- Google Assistant
- Light Sensor
- Netflix Calibrated Mode
- Triluminos Pro Display
- Voice Search
- XR Super Resolution
- ARC
- ALLM
- eARC
- VRR
Inclusions
- Quick Start Guide
- AC Power Cord
- Batteries
- Operating Instructions
- Table Top Stand
- Voice Remote Control
Pros
- 50″ 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
- Bluetooth, WiFi, Ethernet
- eARC, ALLM, VRR
- Triluminos Pro Display
- Voice Search
- Chromecast Built-in
- Smart Remote
Cons
- No HDR10+
Specifications
| Brand | Sony |
| Country | USA |
| Series | X85J |
| Model | KD-50X85J |
| Release Year | 2021 |
| Size | 50 inch |
| Smart TV | ✔ |
| DISPLAY | |
| Actual Size (Diagonal) | 49.5 inch (139 cm) |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) |
| Refresh Rate | 40 Hz – 120 Hz |
| Backlight Type | LED |
| Color | 30 bits |
| Color Depth | 1.07 billion |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Display Area | 93.01% |
| LED Type | Direct LED |
| Panel Bit Depth | 8 bits + FRC |
| Frame Rate Control (FRC) | ✔ |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Screen Design | Flat |
| Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| VIDEO | |
| 2K HFR | ✖ |
| 3D Capability | ✖ |
| 4K HFR | ✖ |
| Advanced HDR by Technicolor® | ✖ |
| AMD Freesync™ | ✖ |
| Auto Low Latency Mode | ✔ |
| Black Frame Insertion | ✖ |
| Dolby Vision | ✔ |
| Filmmaker Mode | ✖ |
| Frame Interploation Technique | Motionflow XR |
| Frame Interpolation Value | 800 |
| HDR10 | ✔ |
| HDR10+ | ✖ |
| High Dynamic Range Processing | ✔ |
| HGIG Compatibility | ✖ |
| HLG | ✔ |
| IMAX Enhanced | ✖ |
| Noise Reduction | ✔ |
| NVidia G-Sync | ✖ |
| Upscaling | 4K HDR processor X1™ |
| VRR | ✔ |
| AUDIO | |
| Speaker Power Rating | 10W + 10W |
| Dolby Atmos | ✔ |
| Dolby Audio | ✔ |
| Dolby Digital Plus | ✖ |
| DTS Digital Surround | ✔ |
| DTS StudioSound™ | ✖ |
| DTS TruSurround | ✖ |
| Room Compensation | ✔ |
| WiSA Ready | ✖ |
| CONNECTIVITY | |
| Ethernet Input | ✔ |
| Wi-Fi | ✔ |
| Wi-Fi Frequency | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Protocol | 802.11ac 2×2 Dual Band (support 2.4GHz & 5GHz) |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 |
| DLNA | ✔ |
| Chromecast | ✔ |
| Google Home | ✖ |
| Google Assistant | ✔ |
| Works with Alexa | ✔ |
| 3.5mm headphone Audio Output | ✔ |
| Component Inputs | ✖ |
| HDCP Version | 2.3 |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) | ✔ |
| HDMI Inputs | ✔ |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| HDMI-CEC | ✔ |
| IF (Satellite) Inputs | ✖ |
| Optical Audio Output | ✔ |
| RF (Terrestrial / Cable ) Inputs | One |
| USB 3.0 Ports | ✖ |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| OTHER | |
| Advanced PQ Setting with Mobile App | ✔ |
| Closed Captions | ✔ |
| CPU Cores | 4 (ARM Cortex-A73) |
| RAM | 4GB |
| Storage | 16GB |
| Mobile App | ✔ |
| On-Screen Display Languages | English, Spanish, French (60+ other languages) |
| Operating System | Android 10 |
| Parental Control (V-Chip) | ✔ |
| Teletext | ✖ |
| VIDEO FORMATS | |
| 3GPP | ✖ |
| Accessible Menu System (CVAA) | ✖ |
| ASF | ✖ |
| AV1 | ✖ |
| AVCHD | ✖ |
| AVI | ✔ |
| DivX | ✔ |
| Flash Video | ✖ |
| GIFV | ✖ |
| H.263 | ✔ |
| H.264 | ✔ |
| H.265 | ✔ |
| M2TS | ✔ |
| MKV | ✔ |
| MOV | ✖ |
| MP4 | ✔ |
| MPEG-2 | ✔ |
| MPEG-4 | ✖ |
| OCG | ✖ |
| QuickTime | ✔ |
| RealVideo | ✖ |
| RM | ✖ |
| TS | ✖ |
| VC-1 | ✖ |
| VOB | ✖ |
| VP7 | ✖ |
| VP8 | ✖ |
| VP9 | ✖ |
| VRO | ✖ |
| WEBM | ✔ |
| WebM | ✖ |
| WMV | ✔ |
| Xvid | ✔ |
| AUDIO FORMATS | |
| 3GP | ✖ |
| AA | ✖ |
| AAC | ✖ |
| AAX | ✖ |
| AC4 | ✖ |
| AIFF | ✖ |
| ALAC | ✖ |
| APE | ✖ |
| aptX | ✖ |
| AU | ✖ |
| CDA | ✖ |
| DSS | ✖ |
| DVF | ✖ |
| eAAC+ | ✖ |
| EAC3 | ✖ |
| FLAC | ✔ |
| GSM | ✖ |
| HE-AAC | ✖ |
| IVS | ✖ |
| LPCM | ✔ |
| M4A | ✔ |
| MIDI | ✔ |
| MP2 | ✖ |
| MP3 | ✔ |
| OGG | ✖ |
| OPUS | ✖ |
| ORG | ✖ |
| RAW | ✖ |
| RealAudio | ✖ |
| SLN | ✖ |
| TTA | ✖ |
| VOC | ✖ |
| VOX | ✖ |
| WAV | ✔ |
| WMA | ✔ |
| IMAGE FORMATS | |
| BAT | ✖ |
| BMP | ✖ |
| CGM | ✖ |
| EPS | ✖ |
| Exif | ✖ |
| GIF | ✔ |
| GIF | ✖ |
| HEIF | ✖ |
| JPEG | ✔ |
| JPS | ✖ |
| MPO | ✔ |
| PNG | ✔ |
| PPM | ✖ |
| RAW | ✖ |
| SVG | ✖ |
| TIFF | ✖ |
| WebP | ✖ |
| TUNER | |
| Number of Tuners | 1 |
| Tuner Channel Coverage (Analog) | VHF: 2-13/UHF: 14-69/CATV: 1-135 |
| TV System (Digital Terrestrial) | ATSC/ATSC 3.0(NEXTGEN TV) |
| Tuner Channel Coverage (Digital Terrestrial) | VHF: 2–13/UHF: 14–69 (14–36 for ATSC 3.0) |
| TV System (Digital Cable) | Clear QAM |
| GENERAL | |
| Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption (In Standby) | 0.5W |
| Dimension Without Stand (W x H x D) | 44.05 x 25.55 x 2.76 inch (111.9 x 64.9 x 7 cm) |
| Dimension With Stand (W x H x D) | 44.06 x 28.15 x 11.26 inch (111.9 x 71.5 x 28.6 cm) |
| Package Dimension | 48.23 x 30.79 x 5.55 inch (122.5 x 78.2 x 14.1 cm) |
| VESA Wall Mount | ✔ |
| VESA Interface | 300 x 300 mm |
| Weight With Stand | 29.32 lb (13.3 kg) |
| Weight Without Stand | 28 lb (12.70 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C – 40 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 10% – 80% |
| WARRANTY | |
| Warranty | 1 year limited warranty |
Final Verdict
We performed the KD-50X85J review by testing and analyzing each aspect carefully. If you’re looking for an 85″ Sony TV, do read our review of the Sony XR-85Z9J.
The beautifully designed Sony KD-50X85J offers 4K UHD along with several features making it a good choice for home entertainment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the Sony KD-50X85J manual?
You can get the KD-50X85J user manual here.
Does Sony KD-50X85J have Bluetooth?
Yes, it has Bluetooth version 4.2.
Is Sony Bravia worth it?
Definitely! With Sony, you’ll find every penny you spent worth it.
