Description
Features
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz (Native)
- Backlight: LED (Edge-Lit)
- Smart Functionality: Yes - Skype, Twitter, Internet Browser (Opera)
- Dimensions (W x H x D): TV without stand: 57.5'' x 34.5" x 4'', TV with stand: 57.5'' x 36'' x 12.71''
- Inputs: 4 HDMI, 3 USB, MHL
- Accessories Included: Remote, 2 3D Glasses, Touchpad Remote Control, IR Blaster, Table Top Stand
Customer Reviews
Great picture, poor black levelsWade
I bought this tv as soon as it came out as last year's model (KDL55W900A) was getting great reviews, so I figured I'd pick up the latest and greatest from Sony. The trouble is, they completely switched up the panel for 2014 and unfortunately it took a turn for the worse. The backlight brightness and consequently the black level on this tv are nothing short of disappointing. They are on the same level as my 6 year old XBR4 which is unimpressive. There is also significant clouding of the backlight as well (a common issue for LED/edge light screens) which doesn't help the perception of poor black level performance. The upside to this new panel is that the daylight performance is quite good and the viewing angles seem to be reasonable. If you can get over the black levels this television can be coerced into producing a pretty good looking picture as long as there aren't large areas of black. The colors and sharpness are very very good and are definitely a big improvement over my old XBR. The picture depth was also noticeably improved which under the right circumstances looks almost 3D. The new wedge enclosure for this year looks good but mounting it to a wall requires stand-offs that add a gap behind the tv that a more traditional design wouldn't require.The takeaway is that if you don't necessarily care about black levels, this tv is fantastic. If you want the blackest blacks in a dark room, look elsewhere.Update: revised star rating to 4 (from 3) as this TV is quite good other than the poor black level.
Mixed feelings about this TVJ. A. Torres
I will save the long winded back story and just layout the pros and cons.Pros:Black levels are not as good as they were on the W850a but are definitely acceptable (after some tweaking)Colors are rich and pop because of the TRILUMINOS display technologyAccurate colors except for green which seems only slightly off IMOSound is clear and full thanks to wedge shaped design and the added sub-wooferViewing angle has greatly improved over the 65W850A and the 70W850B (SONY Changed the Panel which was good and bad)PRO CalibrationPlenty of HDMI and USB connections in the backSemi-Matte screenNo dark edges around the screens borders. No dirty screen effect. Very little banding and whats there is barely noticeable.Cons:Back light bleed. A lot of it. Forget about having this TV in a dark basement like setting. Watching dark movies was awful and if the movie was letterbox it was worse.Not a fan of the wedge design. Makes you feel like the TV is never standing straight and just looks funky. Not to mention it is a pain to wall mount.Did not like the chrome finish on the feet (looks cheap).Most of the bezel of the TV except for the brushed steel sides feels like cheap plastic especially the back. The back of the case flexes easily especially at the top.Slow response from the GUI (maybe an update can fix) (No update was available as of 5/29/14)Game mode scene select was slightly worse than the 65W850A but much better than the 70W850B (Multi-player FPS was doable)The KDL65W950B comes with a camera at the top of the TV for Skype and possibly other apps. Unfortunately is looks like something that can easily break as SONY choose to not integrate it as part of the TV case.Read more ›
Please Read This Sony 3D ReviewAndrew Arthur Dawson
Let me say right off the bat that I'm not some television guru and never proclaimed to be one. I may not understand all the terms and technology that other reviewers put forth in their reviews, but I am an avid television show and movie watcher.I began my journey of finding a new television to own by reading all the reviews on Amazon for 3D TVs about two months ago. I eliminated the entry level brands because I truly believe you get what you pay for. So I initially decided to go with Samsung and I bought the 7150 from a local store that claimed it was the best television out there on the market for 3D that was within my price range. 26 days into owning it, it went into a boot loop and was completely unusable. I figured I had a lemon and went through the same store who promptly ordered me a new one. When it was finally connected again, just five days passed before it too went into the same boot loop. After much research I discovered that Samsung had a software issue on their whole television line that as of just a few weeks ago had still not been fixed. Through various combinations of menu clicking, it basically crashed the television and I never did quite figure out what that combination of buttons was. I was simply using it as I might any television.Instead of giving up and resorting to a non 3D Smart based television, I switched companies and went with the new Sony 950B. I read the earlier reviews and although hesitant, my gut was to stick with Sony as I've never had any problems with them. It's been over two weeks now since I've had this television. The 3D is far superior than the Samsung was and I can also use the movie theater glasses instead of having to buy new ones (it's passive technology).Read more ›
No comments:
Post a Comment