Rating of the best Sony TVs of 2022

A person who comes home after work wants to rest and relax. This is easily helped by watching your favorite shows. At the same time, the choice of a TV should be taken seriously, because at the moment the market for technical devices is oversaturated.

The Sony brand is known not only for TVs. Initially, the company positioned itself as a manufacturer of phones, but then there was a change in direction. The Japanese corporation produces technical devices in absolutely all price segments. We'll take a look at Sony's TV offerings in each one.

How to choose a TV

Before buying, you should understand which diagonal is needed.To do this, determine the location of the future unit. It is important to maintain a healthy distance from the sofa to the screen - so the eyesight will not be overstrained. The larger the diagonal, the farther the TV should be.

Manufacturers offer models with Smart TV. Having added the functionality of voice control, at the output the buyer receives almost a personal computer. Such devices are convenient and, as a rule, have qualitative characteristics in terms of resolution and reproduction.

Models without Smart TV will suit unpretentious people who do not need another computer in the house, and the goal is to watch their favorite programs. These devices have standard functions in the form of a timer shutdown, as well as child protection. Since 2012, the basic digital television standard has been DVB-T2, which is present in all device models.

The best of the cheapest

The list includes four options with a budget of 17,000 to 39,900 rubles. The selection was built on the basis of the overall rating of products and user reviews. In addition, models released two years ago have already established themselves in the market.

Sony KDL-43WF805

Not a bad LCD device in its segment in 2018 with a diagonal of 42.5 inches or 108 cm. There is a built-in Edge LED backlight.

The screen format assumes an aspect ratio of 16:9, a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The manufacturer awarded the brainchild of Full HD 1080 p and HDR. Watching TV is convenient: the picture is of good quality, the viewing angle of 178 ° allows you to be slightly to the left or right of the screen.

It uses a rather weak Motionflow XR processor with a frequency of 400 Hz. Installed 2 speakers, giving stereo surround sound at 10 watts. If you suddenly switch from one channel to another, the AVL function will automatically adjust the volume.

The user has the ability to control the device by voice. Smart TV will allow you to use the KDL-43WF805 as a computer. You can also connect a phone to work with the Android operating system.

There are 2 independent TV tuners, which makes it possible to watch a picture in a picture. You can record interesting programs on a flash drive. Child protection, sleep timer are present. The unit weighs 9.4 kg without stand, 9.9 kg with stand. Mounting type means VESA 200x100 mm in size. Average price: 39,990 rubles.

• build quality;
• sharp image;
• fast internet.

• few applications are available in the Play Market;
• weak processor.

Sony KDL-40RE353

Budget model with an average diagonal of 40 inches or 102 cm.

The 16:9 aspect ratio screen has 1080p Full HD resolution. 1920x1080 resolution allows you to watch video content in high quality. Compared to 4K, the TV shows worse, but the price is 4 times cheaper.

The sound is stereo, surround, from two speakers it produces a power of 10 watts. Average in quality - little bass, but through the 3.5 mm input, users solve the problem by connecting good acoustics. Processor based on Motionflow XR at 100 Hz.

There is no possibility of parallel viewing of 2 channels - the number of independent TV tuners is limited to one unit. You can record your favorite video to a USB drive. Since there is a headphone input, the user has the opportunity to watch movies without disturbing the household with unnecessary noise. The device supports any audio and video formats: MP3, WMA, MPEG4, Xvid, MKV, JPEG.

Some buyers note the slowdown of the TV, for example, after setting up TV channels.The problem is solved only by rebooting the device, after which the loading of photos, icons, etc. starts much faster.

This model does not provide Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Smart TV, but there is a built-in FM radio. Therefore, it is suitable for those who are not ready to overpay for modern functions or have an Android TV set-top box. The backlight is Direct LED, so there are highlights of the image on a white background.

Child protection and a sleep timer are standard. KDL-40RE353 is installed on the legs or hung on the wall using mounts. TV weight with stand 6.9 kg, without - 6.5 kg. Compared to larger models, the KDL-40RE353 is not heavy. Average price: 29,990 rubles. Warranty: 1 year.

• input 3.5 mm;
• light weight;
• price.

• slows down after prolonged use;
• flimsy stand;
• little bass in the sound;
• one USB output.

Sony KDL-32WD603

Small device measuring 31.5 inches or 80 cm. Comes with a metal stand.

The manufacturer has provided a wide viewing angle of 178 degrees, so the model is suitable for any room, and especially in the kitchen and bedroom. This is where customers spend a lot of time and are forced to look at the screen with their heads turned.

The colors are saturated and natural, the contrast is sufficient. Most users note the ease of perception and the absence of fatigue in the eyes after a long viewing of programs. Although the manufacturer promises only HD quality instead of the more expensive Full-HD, the image quality is excellent.

It would be incorrect to compare the KDL-32WD603 model with a regular smartphone, because on the second device it will be faster to find a video on YouTube and watch it.When you turn on the technology, the software automatically starts updating applications, and the process cannot be canceled. Thus, the first couple of minutes the equipment will not be in working condition. In addition, typing the name of the video on the remote control is not as fast as on the phone keyboard.

The remote control is inconvenient due to its rectangular shape - most users take it on the other side. The sound is average and suitable for an area of ​​20 m², separate speakers are required for large rooms. The input is USB 2.0 instead of 3.0, which is puzzling to buyers. The computer mouse and keyboard may not be detected when connected. Bluetooth is not provided in the model.

Smart TV is generally convenient, but occasionally buggy. Communication with the phone is supported. Channels switch quickly without a black screen. The model is suitable for placement in the kitchen, because it has standard functions and Wi-Fi support. It is possible to record movies on a flash drive, as well as set an alarm.

If you do not think that KDL-32WD603 will replace a desktop computer, users definitely recommend this model. Average price: 23,990 rubles

• bright colors;
• good contrast;
• clear picture.

• Applications are not updated
• awkward remote.

Sony KDL-32RD433

The model is practically an old man, because it was created in 2016. The device with a diagonal of 32 inches or 81 cm, he managed to gather a circle of loyal customers during this time.

Users note decent image quality for this price. The resolution of 1366x768 pixels and HD-format allow you to watch any movies on the big screen. The sound quality is average, the power of 10 W from two speakers is enough for a bedroom or living room. There is surround sound.The viewing angle is 178 degrees, and the backlight uses Direct LED.

Smart TV and Wi-Fi are not provided here. But you can connect the CAM module and enjoy digital TV. Among the functions available are child protection, a sleep timer, the ability to record video on a USB flash drive.

At a budget price, the KDL-32RD433 shows excellent build quality. There are no backlashes, squeaks and other problems. You can keep the device on a stand, the total weight in this case will be 5.5 kg. We also allow the option of hanging the device to the wall - without a stand, the weight will be 4.9 kg.

Some buyers note slowdown in the operation of the device. Obviously, the 200Hz Motionflow XR processor is not powerful enough. For example, when you press the Guide button, a reboot occurs, and when you try to turn off the TV, the ward freezes. However, these cases are isolated and are solved by contacting a service center or updating the software. Average price: 17,000 rubles.

• quality assembly;
• image;
• light and thin;
• good sound.

• does not play all files;
• the stand does not tilt;
• remote control quality;
• awkward menu.

Average in price

This includes models priced from 60,990 to 69,990 rubles.

Sony KD-55XF7005

A nice and big TV on two legs with an aspect ratio of 16:9 and a screen resolution of 3840x2160. Created in 2018, the operating system is embedded Linux. The screen diagonal is 54.6 inches or 139 cm.

It uses 4K UHD resolution, HDR and Direct LED backlighting, which provides uniform light support at the edges without blowouts in dark scenes. Picture brightness 350 cd/m² and a contrast ratio of 3300:1 give a comfortable image without eye strain.

With a large diagonal, the weight of the device without a stand is 16.2 kg, with a stand - 17.4 kg. The manufacturer has thought of a screen size that is comfortable for perception and the use of less load on the brackets when placing the TV.

The sound from the two speakers is average in quality and produces 20 watts. Users do not have enough surround sound. The defect is corrected only by the acquisition of a home theater. Coupled with a large diagonal, there will be no need to even go to the cinema - SONY will replace paid sessions.

Smart TV provides stable performance at good speed thanks to Motionflow™ XR 200Hz processor. Users can switch channels using the remote control, as well as control the equipment with their own smartphone.

You can pause the TV broadcast and record your favorite program to a USB drive using the TimeShift function. The filling includes standard chips of modern technical means: FM radio, sleep timer and child protection.

When connecting the wires to the device, they will hang down from the side, since it is on this side that the connectors are located. A certain inconvenience is experienced by users who expect to hang the TV on the wall. Average price: 69,990 rubles.

• the weight;
• uniform illumination;
• sorting channels on a computer;
• convenient menu;
• build quality;
• image quality;
• reading by the player of all formats.

• sound;
• connector location.

Sony KD-49XF7077

Compared to its giant brothers, this 2018 model is quite suitable for a small room. The diagonal here is 48.5 inches or 123 cm. The dimensions are average: the width of the device is 110.1 cm, the height is 64.5 cm, the depth is 27.9 cm.

A high-quality picture is provided by 4K and HDR resolution with a number of pixels of 3840x2160.On a screen with an aspect ratio of 16:9, watching TV is comfortable, there is no feeling of image stretching. The 400Hz Motionflow XR processor is responsible for productivity.

The model has Smart TV, and periodically the built-in computer slows down. This manifests itself in the long loading of pages and the slow operation of the browser as a whole. The operating system is Android. Available to control via phone and tablet.

The app store has a small number of programs available for download, which is also not always convenient. Wi-Fi is stable.

Pure 20W sound is provided by two surround sound speakers. Naturally, it is not necessary to compare with an online cinema, but the manufacturer guarantees average characteristics. Also, the TV is equipped with volume equalization technology, which will help out when changing channels abruptly.

Customers like the presence of a large number of connectors on the device panel. So, there are HDMI, AV, USB outputs. Thus, you can easily insert a USB flash drive and record your favorite movie during your absence. Of the standard chips, there is a sleep timer, FM radio, child protection, the ability to combine home devices into one network.

You can put the TV on the metal legs that come with the kit and fit the model in appearance - the weight of the device in this case will be 12.6 kg. We also allow the option of hanging on the wall and without a stand KD-49XF7077 will “lose weight” by 600 grams and will weigh exactly 12 kg. Average price: 60,990 rubles.

• quality image;
• functionality;
• build quality;
• convenient management;
• stable;
• Plenty of USB and HDMI inputs.

• few applications to install;
• slow browser.

Sony KD-49XF8096

Neat TV in metallic colors on the bottom stand, created in 2018. In size, it has a diagonal of 48.5 inches or 123 cm. The aspect ratio assumes 16:9 parameters.

The backlight uses Edge LED, which is worse than Direct LED in quality. Pleases with a good viewing angle - 178^about. Screen resolution 3840x2160 and 4K HDR. When playing a widescreen image, there will be black bars at the top and bottom of the frame, but this is not the case in full screen mode. The matrix type is TFT IPS. Compared to the VA matrix, the KD-49XF8096 wins.

The filling uses a Motionflow XR 400 Hz processor. There is a Smart TV, which is controlled using the remote control and voice. The operating system is Android. There are very few apps available for download in the Play Store. You can record your favorite programs directly to a flash drive, as there is a TimeShift mode.

The manufacturer has increased the amount of internal memory to 16 GB, which distinguishes the model from other, cheaper options. The player supports all possible formats, among which the most popular are MP3, MPEG4, WMA, JPEG.

The device can stand on a stand or be wall-mounted. Weight with stand 12.9 kg, without stand 12.2 kg. Average price: 69,990 rubles.

• clear picture;
• individual settings;
• beautiful view;
• stylish design;
• natural image.

• plastic stand;
• no smoothness in wide format;
• few available applications;
• inconvenient sorting of channels;
• the gap between the matrix and the display;
• rear headphone jack;
• awkward remote.

Premium segment

The list includes three models costing from 119,000 to 170,000 rubles.

Sony KD-65XF9005

It is a large rectangular TV on special stops. The model is new and released in 2018, consumes 292 watts of power.

The diagonal is 64.5 inches, which is equivalent to 164 cm. The screen is wide and low, the aspect ratio is 16:9. On the rear panel there are connectors for HDMI, AV, flash drive, headphones. Of communications, the device supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Signal processing speed is fast.

The resolution of 3840x2160 is responsible for the image quality, which is suitable for viewing ultra-high quality content. The LED backlight is installed behind the screen using Direct LED technology. The picture is good, the Dolby Vision standard, HDR 10 make the colors rich and the playback easy to read. The speakers are ordinary, give a pleasant sound.

The manufacturer has provided a brightness of 500 cd / m², at which you can watch your favorite programs even in the dark. A contrast ratio of 6000:1 gives good reproduction of dark colors. So, for example, black is almost black. There are slight edge bleeds in light gray scenes, but this can only be saved by the OLED screen, which is not here. Also, the model provides a progressive scan and a viewing angle of 178 °.

The device has a built-in SMART TV. Thus, the user can download programs and use various services directly on the screen. The operating system is Android. Some note a slight slowness in the work of the filling.

Built-in memory contains 16 GB of free space. The user can record movies from the screen directly to the flash drive. The device supports DLNA: you can combine all supported devices into your home network - phone, tablet, TV. Wireless connection can be established using the Miracast function.

The functionality includes a sleep timer, child protection and voice control. The weight of the device without a stand is 24.5 kg, with a stand - 25.5 kg. The legs are considered unsympathetic by most users, so wall mounting becomes the way out. The most inconvenient in the model is the remote control. It can be taken upside down in the dark, the nearby buttons are often confused. To get into the IR coverage area, you need to clearly aim the remote control.

Average price: 119,000 rubles. At the same time, almost all users agree that the KD-65XF9005 is the best TV in a given segment.

• fast and stable Wi-Fi;
• juicy colors;
• high index of dynamic scenes;
• large diagonal;
• Nice picture.

• uncomfortable remote control;
• unattractive legs;
• sometimes slows down android.

Sony KD-55XF9005

Attractive 54.6-inch or 139cm wide-screen TV with thin bezels, created in 2018. Width-to-height ratio is 16:9, the screen is elongated and narrow. Provides HDR and 4K UHD resolution at 3840x2160 pixels.

Sounds are reproduced with 20W of power in stereo using two speakers and NICAM technology. Feels average, three-dimensional picture requires at least the level of home theater. The user can play any file format on the TV - MP3, WMA, MPEG4, Xvid, DivX, MKV, JPEG.

Image quality is excellent, brightness is 600 cd/m² and a contrast ratio of 6000:1 give vivid color reproduction. In addition, automatic brightness is adjusted. Glare and spots are absent. The model has a viewing angle of 178°, which allows you to watch TV from the side without losing color quality. There is a light sensor.

Motionflow XR processor at 1000 Hz. The operating system is Android, the user has access to SMART TV. The latter sometimes freezes, so in these cases the TV is rebooted. If you work with an Android-based phone, the connection will be simple, with iOS, buyers have overlays.

It is possible, using the TimeShift function, to stop the playback of the program and continue viewing at any time. From the moment you stop, the program will be written automatically to the USB drive. It is recommended to watch movies not from a flash drive, but from an external hard drive - so the tape will not jam.

The TV has a built-in Direct LED backlight, child protection, sleep timer. Management is carried out through the remote control and voice. All available gadgets are combined into one network using DLNA. The device weighs 18.2 kg without the stand and 19.1 kg with the stand. The user can either hang the TV on the wall or use the legs. Average price: 132,490 rubles.

• deep black;
• perfect image.

• uncomfortable remote control;
• smart TV slows down;
• jams video from a flash drive and when viewing online;
• uncomfortable leg design.

Sony KD-65XE9305

Our rating is completed by a large black TV with a metal stand. The model was created in 2017, so some users have already noted the quality of the Sony brand. There will be something to admire here - a diagonal of 65 inches or 165 cm.

The image with a resolution of 3840x2160 pixels is clear, and the colors are natural. Black color is displayed in natural black, it is most noticeable when watching movies at night.

Due to the Edge LED backlight, there are small highlights along the contour, which are visible when switching applications and a static gray-white picture, as well as when the TV is turned on. Otherwise, this detail is completely hidden from the eye by local dimming.

Video content in 4K or Ultra High Definition resolution is pleasant, bright and realistic to watch. The viewing angle is 178 degrees. The device plays all available file formats, including pictures. Powerful 1000Hz Motionflow™ XR processor delivers fast performance.

The sound quality is at its best, 60 W power is enough for a large room, since 6 speakers with a subwoofer are built into the KD-65XE9305 at once. There is good surround sound, so you do not have to buy an additional home theater.

The built-in Smart TV computer runs on Android. No slowness detected in the browser. Wi-Fi and voice control are present. The app store offers a small selection of programs to install. The solution is to download the necessary programs to a USB flash drive, but not all options may be suitable.

Most users note the convenience when using the remote control. However, you should know that it is desirable to direct it towards the sensor. In this case, the switching will take place instantly.

The biggest drawback is the weight of the device, which is 38.2 kg without a stand, and 42.4 kg with a stand. Otherwise, buyers are satisfied with the model, and minor shortcomings are compensated by numerous pluses. Average price: 170,000 rubles.

• picture quality with high detail;
• fast video processing;
• voice control;
• many speakers;
• convenient remote control.

• light on the screen;
• heavy;
• few apps in the store.

TV Specifications

The table below shows the main features of devices that are convenient to navigate when choosing. The Sony brand likes to use the Android operating system in its devices, less often Linux. As for the backlight, the choice falls on both Direct LED and Edge LED.

Characteristic	KD-49XF8096	KD-65XF9005	KD-55XF9005	KD-65XE9305	KDL-32RD433
Diagonal, d.	48.5	64.5	54.6	65	32
Backlight	Edge LED	Direct LED	Direct LED	Edge LED	Direct LED
Oper. system	Android	Android	Android	Android	−
Weight without stand, kg.	12.2	24.5	18.2	38.2	4.9
Average price, rub.	69990	119000	132490	170000	17000

Characteristic	KDL-43WF805	KDL-40RE353	KDL-32WD603	KD-55XF7005	KD-49XF7077
Diagonal, d.	42.5	40	31.5	54.6	48.5
Backlight	Edge LED	Direct LED	Direct LED	Direct LED	Edge LED
Oper. system	Android	−	−	linux	linux
Weight without stand, kg.	9.4	6.5	4.9	16.2	12
Average price, rub.	39990	29990	23990	69990	60990

Sony TVs are of high quality and pleasant prices from 17,000 rubles. The stores offer models for every taste and budget - with and without SMART TV, with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. The larger the diagonal and the weight of the device, the more impressive its cost becomes. Having determined for yourself the most important selection criteria, in the manufacturer's lineup it is quite possible to choose the appropriate budget, medium or premium option.