I recently upgraded to a 55” Sony X900H 4K television for my living room, along with a new Sony 4K UHD Blu-Ray player. Up to this point in time, I’ve been primarily using a 49” Samsung HD-TV and a regular-old Blu-Ray player, and they served their purpose well for many years. (Although I have admittedly been buying 4K/Blu-Ray combos for some time knowing I’d eventually upgrade.) But I felt it was time to finally go 4K this year, and had heard predominately good things about this set, so I went with it.
I’m still extremely new to 4K, and don’t yet understand all the bells and whistles and features and whatnot. I don’t quite know what the refresh rate does yet, nor do I really understand what HDR is, other than the fact that it boosts colors. So this review is definitely going to be geared towards other newbies who don’t understand these things either and just want a bottom-line opinion.
And my bottom line opinion?
On the whole, the X900H blows my old HD-TV out of the water. Especially when watching 4K titles through the 4K Blu-Ray player. Colors are lusher. Blacks are darker. And sharpness is greatly increased. I tested the TV and 4K Blu-Ray player out the day they arrived by sticking in my 4K discs of “Blade Runner 2049,” “The Mummy (1999),” and “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets,” and they were quite the sight to behold. It felt like the next-best-thing to seeing them on the big screen. And heck… even regular Blu-Ray discs seem slightly boosted in quality when displayed on-screen. (Particularly sharpness and color being greatly improved.) 4K streaming on the TV also works like a dream using apps like YouTube and Disney+.
I don’t have the money to invest in a decent surround sound system or sound bar at this point in time (since most of my budget went to the TV and 4K player), but the audio from the TV’s built-in speakers is also a pretty fantastic upgrade over what I was used to. The audio is clearer, and the bass is very deep.
I’ve also had no issue whatsoever with watching cable through our cable box or using our Firestick, which are only regular HD devices and not 4K enabled. They look pretty solid on the TV, albeit they obviously don’t measure up to the 4K discs or streaming titles I’ve watched.
In terms of function, the TV works very well, and it’s easy to use most of the features. Navigating menus was simple enough, and tweaking picture settings was easy and intuitive. I’m not a fan at all of the preset “motion smoothing/soap opera effect,” and was pleased that I could disable it with relative ease. (Although the TV did once seem to randomly turn smoothing back on even though it was disabled. But turning the TV off then back on again seemed to fix it.)
As for downsides? There aren’t many for me. The only one I can really think of is that the screen is somewhat reflective, so you’ll get some glaring during daytime viewing. I’ve also heard other people complain that the screen isn’t particularly bright compared to other 4K TV’s, but I can’t really comment on that as I lack experience. Just know that that may be an issue for you. (Although it’s not for us- it’s brighter than our Samsung ever was.)
As I said, I’m a complete newbie when it comes to 4K, so if you’re more experienced than I am and know of any benefits/problems I didn’t list, feel free to leave them in comments below. But as my first dip into the 4K pool, the Sony X900H is everything I could have wanted. It’s a good TV that offers great AV quality for a pretty decent price. And for me, it’s a perfect 5.
AUGUST 17, 2020 EDIT:
I would like to mention that the issue I had with the motion-smoothing effect being applied despite being turned off has been happening a bit more. It's happening a few times a day, either when I first turn the TV on, or when I switch inputs. Usually turning motion-smoothing back on and off again fixes the issue. I did a little digging and found out I'm not the only person having this problem-- it seems to be some sort-of software bug.
Hopefully it will be fixed in a future update. But I would like to put it out there that this may be an issue if you don't like the motion-smoothing/soap-opera effect. It certainly has become a minor nuisance for me. (But like I said, it's solvable by playing with the settings for a few seconds.)
AUGUST 27, 2020 EDIT:
The Motionflow bug has continued (if anything, it has gotten worse), but according to a post on Sony's help forum, it is being worked on. So hopefully this issue will be resolved soon in a software update.
DECEMBER 26, 2020 EDIT:
The Motionflow bug seems to have been corrected. It's been well over a month since it's happened. And I'm very relieved about that.
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- 4K HDR PROCESSOR X1: See premium 4K pictures, rich with real-world detail and texture. Upscale everything you watch to near-4K with 4K X-Reality PRO.
- TRILUMINOS Display: See exactly what the creator intended with advanced color and gradation.
- FULL ARRAY LED with local dimming: Brighter highlights and detailed dark scenes along with realistic contrast enhanced by X-tended Dynamic Range.
- GAME MODE: Take your PlayStation experience to the next level with a Sony 4K gaming TV featuring dedicated Game Mode for a smoother, more responsive gaming experience.
- HDMI 2.1: Get the most out of your next-gen gaming console with the latest HDMI 2.1 standards featuring ALLM, VRR and 4K at 120fps for reduced input lag, increased frame rate and ultra-smooth motion. (Firmware update required, available Winter 2020 and Spring 2021.)
- SMART ANDROID TV with GOOGLE ASSISTANT: Use your voice to control your TV and smart home devices, easily search for movies and shows, get answers, and manage tasks.
- WORKS WITH ALEXA: Stream smart camera feeds with your voice. Through an Alexa enabled device, just ask Alexa to play music, launch video apps, turn up the volume, and more.
- APPLE AIRPLAY 2 and HOMEKIT SUPPORT: Seamlessly integrate your iPhone and Siri devices with your Sony TV for effortless smart home management and content streaming.
- BRIGHT and CLEAR MOTION: On-screen action and motion look better than ever with X-Motion Clarity technology.
- NETFLIX CALIBRATED MODE and DOLBY VISION: Enjoy immersive and engaging cinematic content as the creator intended.
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- Ultimate Home Theater Upgrade with 3.1ch Dolby Atmos DTS: X and Vertical Sound Engine
- Seven sound modes for enhanced movies, music, gaming, news and sport
- 4K HDR compatible
- Voice enhancement for greater clarity
- Built-in Wi-Fi and easy BLUETOOTH streaming
- High-resolution Audio capable
- Stream music, online radio, and podcasts from your Amazon connected device directly to your Z9F soundbar. Just ask Alexa.
- Stream and control audio content with your favorite smart devices
- In the box: Remote (RMT-AH400U), Batteries for remote, HDMI Cable, Wall Hanging Bracket (with screws x 2), Wall Mount Template
- Wireless Subwoofer included
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Detailed picture, enhanced contrast.
X900H 4K HDR LED TV WITH ALEXA COMPATIBILITY
Power to upscale to a more natural picture.
See glorious 4K pictures, rich with real-world detail and texture, powered by our 4K HDR Processor X1. Even images filmed in Full HD are upscaled close to 4K resolution by 4K X-Reality PRO using a unique 4K database.
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Incredible contrast with Full Array LED
Full Array LED provides more realistic contrast by making light areas lighter and dark areas darker.
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Bringing you all the world’s colors
See exactly what the creator intended with the advanced color and gradation of TRILUMINOS Display.
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Watch what you love, control it with your voice
Use your voice to access content, services, devices, and more with Android TV and Google Assistant.
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Bright and clear motion
On-screen action and motion look better than ever with X-Motion Clarity technology.
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Ultra-high resolution and HDR video content
HDR, Dolby Vision, and Netflix Calibrated Mode bring dazzling detail and color.
1 Full Array LED 2 TRILUMINOS Display 3 Android TV 4 X-Motion Clarity 5 4K HDR
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Take your PlayStation experience to the next level
Dedicated Game Mode for a smoother, more responsive gaming experience.
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Minimal design immerses you in the picture
Beautiful design immerses you in the picture with a slim, aluminum frame and minimalist stand.
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Available on 55"/65"/75"
Mount your Sony TV like a work of art
Hang your TV flush to the wall with the SU-WL855 ultra-slim wall-mount bracket (sold separately).
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Available on 65"/75"/85"
Acoustic Multi-Audio
An array of speakers that enable sound to follow the action for a truly immersive experience.
1 Game Mode 2 Narrow Bezel 3 Ultra-slim wall-mount 4 Acoustic Multi-Audio
Sony 4K HDR TVS
 X900H Series |  X950H Series |  Z8H Series |  A9G MASTER Series |  A9S MASTER SERIES |  A8H Series |  X800H Series | |
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Screen sizes
| 55" / 65" / 75" / 85" | 49" / 55" / 65" / 75" / 85" | 75"/ 85" | 55" / 65" / 77" | 48" | 55" / 65" | 43"/ 49"/ 55"/ 65"/ 75"/ 85" |
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Display Technology
| LED (Full-Array) | LED (Advanced Full-Array) | LED (Advanced Full-Array) | OLED | OLED | OLED | LED |
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Display Resolution
| 4K HDR | 4K HDR | 8K HDR | 4K HDR | 4K HDR | 4K HDR | 4K HDR |
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Picture Processor
| X1 4K HDR | X1 Ultimate (Best of Sony) | X1 Ultimate (Best of Sony) | X1 Ultimate (Best of Sony) | X1 Ultimate (Best of Sony) | X1 Ultimate (Best of Sony) | X1 4K HDR |
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Contrast
| X-tended Dynamic Range | X-tended Dynamic Range Pro 6x | 8K XDR Pro 14x | OLED + Pixel Contrast Booster | OLED + Pixel Contrast Booster | OLED + Pixel Contrast Booster | Dynamic Contrast Enhancer |
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Refresh Rate
| X-Motion Clarity - 120HZ | X-Motion Clarity - 120HZ | X-Motion Clarity - 120HZ | MotionFlow XR - 120HZ | X-Motion Clarity - 120HZ | X-Motion Clarity - 120HZ | MotionFlow XR240 - 60HZ |
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Sound Technology
| Acoustic Multi-Audio (No 55") | Acoustic Multi-Audio (no 49") | Acoustic Multi-Audio | Acoustic Surface Audio+ | Acoustic Surface Audio | Acoustic Surface Audio | — |
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Netflix Calibrated Mode
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Dolby Vision & Atmos
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Viewing Angle
| — | X-Wide Angle (Excluding 49") | X-Wide Angle | OLED Wide Angle | OLED Wide Angle | OLED Wide Angle | — |
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Android TV w/ Google Assistant
| Yes | Yes (Hands Free) | Yes (Hands Free) | Yes (Hands Free) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Alexa/AirPlay/HomeKit Compat.
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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