Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. ( See how we test everything we review (Opens in a new window).) The TV sits on a U-shaped silver plastic frame that holds it steady. A thin line of chrome runs along the sides, adding a small design flourish that won't catch the glare of lights in the room. The X800D ($798.00 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) is framed by a flat black bezel just a third of an inch on the sides and top, and half an inch on the bottom, with a metallic Sony logo in the middle. Besides the screen size difference, the $649.99 43-inch XBR-43X800D is identical in features, and we expect similar performance from this model. Įditors' Note: This review is based on testing performed on the Sony XBR-49X800D, the 49-inch model in the series. Unfortunately, its very poor contrast and black levels prevent us from recommending it, especially when there are so many compelling alternatives in the same price range like the LeEco Super4 X55 ( at Amazon) (Opens in a new window) and TCL 50UP130 ($624.99 at Tiger Direct) (Opens in a new window).

The 49-inch XBR-49X800D is a reasonable $749.99, making it appealing on paper for anyone looking to upgrade to 4K HDR. Sony's X800D line of 4K televisions is affordably priced, especially considering it features Android TV connectivity and supports high dynamic range ( HDR) content. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

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