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Sony XBR-79X900 Series 4K HD TV

Sony XBR-79X900 Series 4K HD TV

22 reviews

Nov, 2024

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size (6)
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price (5)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 reviews of Sony XBR-79X900 Series 4K HD TV. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the size and usability are on the whole positive. The design and sound are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony XBR-79X900 Series 4K HD TV is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony XBR-79X900 Series 4K HD TV

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Sony XBR-79X900 Series 4K HD TV from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the reliability and size. The usability and sound also get good comments, whereas reviews about the price and design are mixed.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Will Greenwald (pcmag.com)

Sony XBR-79X900B

With a robust built-in sound system, the Sony XBR-65X900B is one of the best 4K HDTVs you can buy right now, but until 4K content becomes widely available, it's not worth the high cost.

Bright picture with accurate colors. Attractive design. Powerful sound system. Lots of features.

Expensive. Poor black levels for the price. 4K content selection isn't compelling yet.

Jul, 2014

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Expert review by : Stephen (4k.com)

A Review of the Sony XBR79X900B 79-Inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz 3D Smart LED TV

Sony's Braiva line of 4K ultra HD TVs is already well known among 4K TV fans and tech watchers for its overall quality and feature rich specifications. The Sony XBR79X900B 79-Inch 4K ultra HD 120Hz 3D Smart LED TV is no exception to this and in fact...

Excellent visual display ; Best built-in speakers on the 4K TV market ; Full connectivity ; Includes access to the Sony 4K media player ; Exceptional color vibrancy with Triluminous Display

One really heavy, bulky TV ; Off-angle viewing could use work ; Overly expensive ; Less than intuitive smart TV interface

If you're willing to pay a little bit more than might be the fairest possible price for this TV, then the Sony XBR79X900B will give you one fantastic 4K TV system with the best sound you'll find on the market.

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : hdtvuniverse.com (hdtvuniverse.com)

Sony XBR-79X900B Review – 79-inch 4K Ultra LED HDTV

Let's begin with the innovative Wedge Design, which remained as the talk of the town for so many weeks after it's introduced. It's thin at the top and grows thicker to have enough depth for the side mounted front-facing speakers. This kind of design...

May, 2014

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Wow!

Beautiful picture and features easy to use and navigate. Love the side speakers.

Jun, 2015

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Excellent TV

4K video is very good, the TV upscale is perfect. There are review saying that the black level is "grey". I think they did not change the default setting from standard to vivid. This is the best black level TV I have ever see. The build in speaker and...

Jan, 2015

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

kind of a let down

After the 4th replacement unit it has been working most of the time. I am just tired of dealing with the horrible Sony Customer Service.

Dec, 2014

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Best tv ever

This TV is so clear the picture feels like your right in there love love love it.

Dec, 2014

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Disappointed

I bought this TV unseen from a dealer who is also a trusted friend. He had recently seen it at a trade show, and he was impressed with it. I needed a new large screen TV for a den at my home. He was told the Sony brand had been surpassed in the...

Nov, 2014

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Awesome!

This TV is over the top excellent. The picture is bright, sharp, and crisp. We use it to watch TV, Netflix, and as a monitor for the gaming computer. Playing video games in 3D like Tomb Raider is fantastic. We run the HDMI cable output through the sony...

Sep, 2014

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Consumer review (walmart.com)

Oustanding Colors; Easy NetFlix & Skype functions

Have been an XBR fan for years, and the Reality Pro chip deliver phenomenal colors. Blacks have improved and are very good -- it's only when compared to the top line 950B that this TV underpeforms slightly (but it's $17,000 less than the 84". I...

Sep, 2014

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