Sony 4.9mm TV Review: Ultra-thin appearance is more amazing than results




The Sony X9000C series is Sony's thinnest 4K TV so far. It was first debuted at CES in early January of this year. Once launched, its thinnest thickness of 4.9mm is bright. The X9000C series currently includes 65-inch and 55-inch models. This time we received the 55-inch model. The 55-inch Sony 4K TV has three major characteristics worthy of attention: 1. The thinnest point is only 4.9mm, the whole machine is very thin, Sony TV's face value is still not bad; 2 is the first to carry Android 5.0 smart TV , The new Android TV system has a wealth of features; 3. The price of 1,999 yuan, compared with the same size 4K TV has a clear gap. So what does this television bring us? Is it worth buying? This is the focus of the following.

Appearance


Stunning and ultra-thin appearance

Sony's first impression of the 55X9000C is its slimness and unimaginable thinness. As an LCD TV that requires a backlight, it is more slimmer than some ultra-thin OLED TVs; it also uses a black narrow The frame and delicate silver base make the whole machine more light. Sony indicated that it has adopted edge coating technology, made new improvements in the optical module, and adopted a brand new glass light guide plate to ensure optical diffusion while achieving a certain hardness. By using this material, the thickness can be reduced by more than 75%.


In fact, TV products have been developing toward ultra-thin in recent years and have become an irresistible trend. Therefore, most of the TVs on the market will use ultra-thin as a selling point, slowly, consumers are also somewhat numb, but Sony 55X9000C can be said to truly achieve ultra-thin, and its thickness of 4.9mm compared to mobile phones Thin, with a narrow black border, although not a curved surface, it can also make the screen in the screen extend better and have a larger viewing angle.


In addition to the ultra-thin thickness, Sony KD-55X9000C in the overall appearance of the ultra-thin have made a corresponding design, this is not only reflected in the ultra-narrow black frame and delicate silver base, as well as its simple power breathing lamp, And hide the tedious interfaces and buttons on the back of the TV. Combining Sony's outstanding industrial design, the workmanship is also very fine.


Also because of the thinness, everyone here will have problems. First of all, if it is too thin, it will not result in insufficient toughness. It will easily bend or even break during use. For this reason, I tried to do a corresponding test in the experience. Although I didn't use my best efforts, I also tried my best, but the panel was not affected and it was still tough. Second, if the panel is too thin, it will not lead to instability. We can also rest assured that although the thinnest point is 4.9mm, the thickness of the lower part is increased for the purpose of accessing the control circuit and adding external interfaces. At the same time, two herringbone brackets are used. The separate base is also more stable.


Extensive functionality

This very stylish 4K TV is currently priced at CNY 1,999. For such a high-end TV, what attachments are random will be more concerned. In fact, when you open the packing box, you will find that the TV's random accessories are not as much as we think. There are only two remote controls, two 3D glasses, various connectors, connectors, and instructions.


However, the machine's interface extension is still very rich, including 4 HDMI (one of them supports MHL), 3 USB (one of which is USB 3.0 specification), 2 AV input, 1 network card interface, 1 component input (Y/Pb/Pr) and common interfaces such as TV antennas, of course, also support wireless networks.


We can see that most of the Sony X9000C's interfaces are facing the side, which adds convenience to the wall hanging of the TV. At the same time, thanks to its ultra-thin design, the wall-mounted TV is somewhat inlaid on the wall and is very beautiful. My suggestion is that this is a TV that is suitable for wall hanging. Not only because of its beautiful appearance, but also when you watch the program, you will have a feeling of floating in the air. The visual effect is good.


Functional articles


A variety of quality enhancement techniques


We already said in front, Sony 55X9000C uses a ultra-narrow frame design, the resolution also reached the 4K standard 38602140. And not only that, the TV is also equipped with a professional 4K image processing chip X1. Provide 4K sharp image processing engine PRO: built-in powerful image information database, find the corresponding optimization algorithm for 2K to 4K, provide sharp and delicate low-noise high-quality image; use Terri charm color display technology: has a wide color gamut performance , can get appropriate saturation without color cast, and effectively improve the sharpness, color and contrast.


Equipped with Android 5.0 system


Sony 55X9000C not only uses a lot of technologies on the screen, display effects, but also joined the new Android 5.0 system. Sony calls it Android TV. Compared to before, the app store has a lot of different types of APP content. The design of the main interface has also changed, but Sony still maintains its original concise style and is very convenient to use.


Since the Android system is adopted, the possibilities for the expansion of the TV are increased. In addition to downloading and installing applications through the application store, external USB flash drives are also supported for installing related applications.


Touchpad remote control


The Sony 55X9000C is equipped with two remote controls, one is a traditional multi-key remote control, and the other is a touchpad remote control. The remote control button of the touchpad is very concise. The shape is similar to a square shuttle. It can control the TV by sliding up and down and left and right, and has the function of exchanging the shortcut menu. At the same time, it supports voice control, is equipped with an NFC module, and supports one-click transfer of mobile devices. Screen function.


Multi-screen interconnection


As long as your TV, mobile phone, tablet, computer and other mobile devices are in the same network environment, you can use the wireless transmission function to transfer photos, videos, etc. to Sony 55X9000C to share with you, and you can also share the original size of your device. The pictures, including 4K content, also support the use of mobile devices as TV remote controls to facilitate content input.


Football mode


Since last year's World Cup, larger TV manufacturers have introduced the "soccer model", Sony is no exception, the new 55X9000C also built this feature. It is understood that after entering the football mode, when we watch a football game, the television can optimize the picture and sound effects, so that the picture is smoother without tailing, the sound can also enhance the ambient sound, and can enhance the sense of presence.


Experience
Boot quickly and run smoothly

Different from other TV companies in promoting smart TVs, the Sony 55X9000C does not place too much emphasis on hardware configuration. It has only mentioned its own 4K image processing chip X1. From my actual experience, this TV is very quick to start up, and at the same time, the fluency in the operation is also very high, especially in the process of menu switching and application opening.

The redesigned main interface has no hierarchy, all content is in it, the top is the video content, and the input source selection, recommendation application, application store, and settings are in descending order. This kind of benefit is very intuitive and straightforward; the drawback is that the main interface is a bit tedious and not simple enough.

In addition, the video content on the Sony 55X9000C main interface will be selectively pushed according to the user's usage habits and the latest content. Moving the cursor to the upper left corner or pressing the voice button on the remote control also supports the voice search function.

Android 5.0 more content


The biggest difference between the Sony 55X9000C TV and the previous one is that it is equipped with an Android 5.0 system. Although the overall UI has not changed much, compared to the original application store, the number of applications has been greatly improved, and the playability has also been correspondingly improved. At the same time, the video still uses the content of China TV, and the application interface has also been optimized. Compared with the previous appearance, it is suitable for large-screen display.

Open the application store, we found the interface icon is still very beautiful, the overall layout is also very beautiful. In addition to the prominent focus maps, the specific categories include rankings, search, my apps, games, apps, and more.

The video content part still uses the resources of Hua Digital TV. The main interface is search, history, recommendation, on-demand, and individual sections. The first page comes in is the recommendation page, including VIP event center, TOP list, and related recommendations for movies, TV dramas, variety shows, cartoons and other programs.

Quick menu interaction

As we said before, the Sony 55X9000C's main menu integrates all the commonly used functions used daily: including video on demand, input source selection, mainstream applications, application store portals, and settings. Very intuitive, at a glance, easy to use.

In addition, in the non-primary interface menu, 55X9000C can also call up two shortcut functions at any time through the floating window: First, a shortcut window, providing screen, sound related settings and TV program switching; Second, interest exploration, it will pop up Recommended video program (provided by Wah TV) and music content (supported by Domi Music).

I personally think that the idea of ​​this feature is very good, and the content can be directly called up without interrupting the current program. The method to achieve this effect is to slide up and down in the corresponding area on the touch remote control, and the operation and learning is also very simple.

Speaking of touching the remote control, its touch feedback is still very sensitive during operation, and it is very smooth both up and down; at the same time, it is compact, with appropriate weight, and feels good; it has basic console and volume adjustment functions, but it also supports voice control but not Supports empty rats.

High sensitivity of speech recognition

In fact, from my past experience with smart TV products, all of their voice control applications are still plausible. Basically, as long as you are in a relatively quiet environment, you can easily cope with overly complex voice instructions. However, due to the use of habits and the speed of feedback, popularity has always been low. I believe that the vast majority of users in actual use and will not go directly to the remote control to speak, and ultimately make the already fairly easy to use function has become a tasteless.

Back to the Sony 55X9000C, just like the previous product, you just press and hold the voice button on the remote control. You can quickly identify the content you want to search by pointing to the remote control. It's really convenient.

Applying rich details needs improvement

Due to the adoption of the new Android 5.0 system, the number of applications for the Sony 55X9000C has been greatly improved compared to before. According to incomplete statistics, there are 97 games and the number of applications is 75. Most of them are casual games, but they are optimized for large screens.

However, in the actual experience, the author also found a problem that can not be ignored. The most popular game in the application list is the "fruit Ninja" which actually requires a somatosensory remote control, and the Sony 55X9000C remote controller does not have a sense of body. functional. The reason is that Sony originally used LeTV's app store, but it didn't make any optimization. The advantage of doing so is that the application is indeed more abundant, but the details also need to be improved based on the actual.

Video playback test



Excellent image quality

In fact, what intelligent systems and touch controls are not new to us. Sony's 55X9000C is the most compelling, but its ultra-thin appearance, and Sony TV's outstanding image quality. Sony 55X9000C uses a 55-inch 4K screen with a resolution of 38402160, equipped with Sony's professional 4K image processing chip X1. What is the actual display effect?

We used the external U disk to read the 4K source to perform a simple image quality test on this Sony TV. In the actual experience, the 4K ultra-high-definition file does not get stuck in the decoding process. In the picture, we find that it is very delicate in the display of characters. The characters' skin is smooth and the hair is full of details. At the same time, the grasp of multi-color images is also in place. , no color cast, sharpness, contrast, color saturation and other aspects have performed well.

In addition to U disk, the Sony 55X9000C USB player can also identify mobile hard disk, playback pictures, music are also no problem, but in the video file support, the actual measurement of the current mainstream MKV, AVI, RMVB, MP4, MOV and other video formats Basic can be played smoothly.



There are 4K areas but the quality is uneven

Nowadays, if a TV is not equipped with a 4K screen, it's embarrassing to give greetings. The concept of 4K TV is basically universal, but the general question is where does the source come from? First of all, not to mention the few 4K videos that can be downloaded at the moment. Even if you find out, the vast majority is just a short demonstration video. There is hardly a complete film work. In addition, it is similar to this TV. Online 4K video, with a dedicated 4K area, but in the actual experience, the quality is uneven, basically can not reach the 4K resolution. Besides, even if we really have 4K online video, our current bandwidth is not playable.

However, then again, 4K is indeed an important trend in the development of TV in the future, and the current international implementation of 4K video is also more positive, such as the World Cup is being held there will be 4K level broadcast, but even if we have 4K TV, because there is no 4K signal, we can't watch it. In addition, domestic companies currently have music, excellent friends Pollock and other companies are committed to build a 4K ecosystem, the future of film sources should be slowly alleviated.



Pay more for paid content to challenge audiences

The Sony X559000C uses the video resources of Hua Digital TV. According to the official introduction, it has more than 35,000 episodes of genuine TV dramas, more than 1,500 genuine movies, 1,000 hours of music content and 600 latest online sports events. I also saw a lot of video resources in the above experience. Online on-demand and fast-forward time are also very smooth, and the resolution is also good.

However, one thing to note is that most of the video resources need to be paid separately. Otherwise, you can only try 5 minutes. In terms of movies, most of the resources are priced at 5 yuan or 8 yuan, while the annual subscription is 269 yuan. Compared to LeTV's 490 yuan annual fee, although a lot cheaper, but LeTV is there to "send" two years of membership services; after buying the TV also need to specifically spend money to buy online video VIP, which for most consumers Words are still unacceptable, and there will be some challenges to users' consumption habits.

Slim screen gives a reason for high prices


From the above series of tests, we can see that the Sony 55X9000C can be said to be sufficiently rich in functionality as a smart TV product. It not only has common voice control, smart remote control, but also joins a new Android 5.0 system. Has been greatly enriched. The ultra-narrow bezel screen with 4K resolution and the 4K image processing chip X1 equipped with it also make the picture quality very good.

However, the price of up to 1,999 yuan is not too expensive? For this kind of question, I will have it at the beginning of my heart, but when I think about it, this price is actually justified. We do not say that the Sony brand itself in the minds of the majority of consumers, from its 4.9mm screen thickness point of view, in today's TV products have also been listed as one of the best, this alone is enough to be able to support the high prices The reason. As for those who compare the price of the Sony 55X9000C with other brands of 55-inch 4K TVs, I admit that the price of 1,999 yuan is not cheap, even too expensive, but I advise you to compare it with other TVs before Take a look at the store first and then come to the conclusion.

Indeed, the ultra-thin thickness and overall slim design are stunning, impressive, and impressive; similarly, the outstanding image quality adds a lot of color to it. But it is not without problems, and the problem is mainly focused on the Android system. In the actual experience, I found that the details of the machine need to be improved. First, the Lexus application store is not optimized, and some recommended applications cannot be used normally. Second, the basic video resources of the built-in HUAWEI TV are basic. All need to pay, consumers will not be accustomed to. And this problem from the Android system is actually owned by other models, and even worse.

In general, this Sony 55X9000C is indeed a product that allows people to be "shocked" at a glance, coupled with excellent display, the price of 1,999 yuan is even more expensive, but it can be said to be expensive Convincing. Therefore, I think this is not a TV that everyone will buy, but it must be a TV that everyone wants to buy.

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