Sony KD-55XH8096BU review
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- 55-inches
- LCD
- 4K Ultra-HD
There’s a big step up in features from Sony’s most basic 4K sets to this mid-range 55-inch KD-55XH8096BU (also known as the KD55XH8096BU). More advanced HDR formats, the Android operating system and an app store: those will help it to a higher score, but it needs to look and sound good too. Is this just a basic TV with a few more features? Let’s find out.
- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What’s the picture quality like?
- What about the sound?
- What’s it like to use?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
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Currys | £849.00 | Go to store | |
Conrad UK Not rated | £1,099.00 | Go to store |
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