2015 Sony 4K TV Screen Size & Feature Guide

CES 2015 proved to be a very interesting year for Sony’s 4K television line. With the company announcing a heavier focus on PlayStation with less reliance on mobile and its TV business, it was unclear what we could expect from Sony. With the show now over, we have a clear picture of Sony’s 4K ambitions for 2015. Though the company has done a much better job at simplifying its TV lineup, there still remains many choices for consumers, including screen size options. With each line that Sony offers, say X900C vs. X930C, Sony not only offers different features like Magnetic Fluid Speakers versus onboard speakers, but different screen sizes as well.

After the jump, we have a 2015 Sony 4K TV screen size and features breakdown to hopefully help remove some of the confusion.

For the purpose of this article, I’ll be breaking down the TV lineup with a list of highlighted features that are important enough to note. Not all of the TV functionality or specs will be included in this piece as it’s meant to be more of a general overview to give you a pulse on the lineup. As more detailed information becomes available on the 2015 Sony 4K TVs, I’ll be able to put together a more comprehensive article on each line. Also please note that I’m breaking down the TV lineup in terms of Good, Better, Best, and Elite but the truth is that all these TVs deliver phenomenal picture and that you can’t go wrong. Equally, just because something is under the ‘best’ category does not mean it’s the right television for you. Still, I figured this way will also help you see where the TV you’re eyeing sits in Sony’s lineup.

Elite –

Series:

X950B

Size:

65-inch (XBR-65X950B)
85-inch (XBR-85X950B)

Features & Notes:

X-Reality PRO
Motionflow XR 960
Backlight: Direct LED
Dimming: Local
3D – Active
Wireless a/b/g/n
As of CES 2015, Sony has opted to not renew its ‘elite’ line of 4K televisions which include the ultra large 85X950B. We’ll likely see an update to this TV series later this year.

Best –

Series:

X930C and X940C

Size:

55-inch (KD-55X9305C) (Europe Only)
65-inch (XBR-65X930C)
75-inch (XBR-75X940C)

Features & Notes:

Android TV
Magnetic Fluid Speakers
Hi-Res Audio
4K Processor X1
- 55-inch – X-tended Dynamic Range (HDR Unclear)
- 65-inch – X-tended Dynamic Range (HDR)
- 75-inch – X-tended Dynamic Range Pro (HDR)
Motionflow XR 1440
Backlight:
- 55-inch – Edge LED
- 65-inch – Edge LED
- 75-inch – Direct LED
Dimming: Local
3D: Active
Wireless a/b/g/n/ac
Since the series includes Hi-Res audio, you’ll be able to bypass the screen and use the TV’s speakers without needing to keep your TV screen on.

Better –

Series:

X900C and X910C

Size:

55-inch (XBR-55X900C)
65-inch (XBR-65X900C)
75-inch (XBR-75X910C)

Features & Notes:

Android TV
4K Processor X1
Motionflow XR 960
Backlight: Edge LED
Dimming: Frame
3D:
- 55X900C – Passive
- 65X900C – Passive
- 75X900C – Active
Wireless a/b/g/n/ac
Sony’s thinnest LED TV yet at 4.9mm (.2-inches thick)

Good –

Series:

X830C and X850C

Size:

43-inch (XBR-43X830C)
49-inch (XBR-49X830C)
55-inch (XBR-55X850C)
65-inch (XBR-65X850C)
75-inch (XBR-75X850C)

Features:

Android TV
4K Processor X1
Motionflow XR 960
Backlight: Direct LED
Dimming: Frame
3D:
- 43X830C – N/A (Unclear if information is unavailable or no 3D support)
- 49X830C – N/A (Unclear if information is unavailable or no 3D support)
- 55X850C – Active
- 65X850C – Active
- 75X850C – Active
Wireless a/b/g/n/ac