The 4K television line that Sony introduced at the recent 2014 CES consists of 3 series (up from 2 last year) with 9 total models. Screen sizes range from 49 inches all the way up to 85 inches. According to a Sony spokesperson, the new sets offer a number of improvements over the 2013 models, including HEVC decoding (for upcoming Netflix 4K streaming), HDMI 2.0 inputs and HDCP 2.2 content protection.
On the features front, the big picture quality news includes a return to full-array LED backlighting with true local dimming on the XBR 950 Series, and X-tended Dynamic Range Pro processing, a feature that delivers up to 3 times the brightness range of regular displays on both the 900 and 950 Series models.
More information plus prices after the break.
Another new feature found on the 900 Series is a wedge-shaped frame that increases the internal volume of the TV for improved audio dynamic range.
On the pricing front, we find the under-$9000 cost for the 79-inch model intriguing. This is the first 4K TV with a 79-inch screen size, and it represents a huge price drop compared with Sony’s 85-inch X950 model($25K). Could 79-inch-plus UHDTVs constitute a new “Luxury Television” category? Perhaps. What we do know is that a screen this size can really bring out the detail in 4K content—it’s something you need to experience first-hand.
The 2014 Sony 4K TVs will start shipping to dealers by June.
850 Series
XBR-49X850B (49-inch): $2199.99
XBR-55X850B (55-inch): $2999.99
XBR-65X850B (65-inch): $4499.99
XBR-70X850B (70-inch): $5999.99
Features: 4K Ultra HD display, HD content upscaled to 4K, 3D, Triluminos wider color gamut reproduction, HDMI 2.0 support for next-gen 4K players and streaming services, built-in Wi-Fi.
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900 Series
XBR-55X900B (55-inch) $3999.99
XBR-65X900B (65-inch) $5499.99
XBR-79X900B (79-inch ) $8999.99
Features: 4K Ultra HD display, HD content upscaled to 4K, 3D, Wedge TV design with front-facing speakers, X-tended Dynamic Range for up to 2x brightness range, Triluminos wider color gamut reproduction, HDMI 2.0 support for next-gen 4K players and streaming services, built-in Wi-Fi.
950 Series
XBR-65X950B (65-inch) $7999.99
XBR-85X950B (85-inch) $24,999.99
Features: 4K Ultra HD display, HD content upscaled to 4K, 3D, X-tended Dynamic Range Pro with up to 3x brightness range, Triluminos wider color gamut reproduction, HDMI 2.0 support for next-gen 4K players and streaming services, built-in Wi-Fi.
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