Mac_Cat on Amazon 6 years ago
10/24/2016, 05:59 AM
Best Primary TV for serious TV watchers, streaming, and 4K content
I've been waiting for the 930D version and hopefully they have their bugs fixed by now.
HDR is the primary feature, 4K also. I have the 3D on my 800 series Sony and it worked great, most of the time.
I never really found good 3D content.
Pros:
Great picture
Simple menus
"Netflix" and "Amazon" dedicated keys on the remote.
Sound loud enough I didn't need a sound bar.
Very flat screen, minimal glare.
Bright enough for daylight rooms.
Fast power-up.
Stunning for sports, bright for Blu Ray movies, fast to streaming sources.
Ethernet port (direct cable to your router - faster than wifi)
Wall mounting h/w included (4 steel standoffs are needed, because the wall mount screws are deep in the chassis
Power/Vol/Ch buttons behind left corner (used to be on the right with other Sony TVs, but it's welcome when you can't find the remote)
Clearly marked connectors, tight fitting cable ports, full functions for multiple devices.
Sony devices (i.e. Blu-Ray disc player, etc.) change to the correct HDMI port when powered up. Nice feature, only with Sony branded products.
Simple, effective packaging and easily stored, re-used box.
Cons:
No wall mount included - since the instructions for one were included !!!
Stand took too many screws to assemble
Cable management is messy on this TV
Back panels can't be replaced after most cable insertions.
There are two rather large plastic covers, neither of which is needed on a wall mount, but for stand alone TV with a view from the back.
Little documentation - I had to download manuals from their web site.
Power brick with proprietary connector - never welcome (source of most failures - watch for loose cable connections)
3D requires separate glasses. (I have a 4 year old pair from my XBR 850 series, they worked, uncomfortable, hard to recharge)
Top Heavy, even with stand - needs safety wire (not included) IKEA does it, Sony should, too!