Samsung UE55J6240 55″ vs Sony KD55XD8005BU 55″ TV Comparison

Thanks for stopping by to read our review and product comparison of the Samsung UE55J6240 and the Sony KD55XD8005BU which are available from at the best price from Currys at just £569.98 and £799.

Samsung UE55J6240 55

Samsung UE55J6240 55″
Sony KD55XD8005BU 55

Sony KD55XD8005BU 55″
Brand

Samsung

Sony

Key Features
  • Full HD 1080p
  • Access content on Netflix & Amazon Prime
  • Tuner: Freeview HD
  • Connectivity: HDMI x 3
  • 4k Ultra HD picture is up to 4 times the resolution of HD
  • HDR displays brighter colours and greater contrast
  • Access 4k content on Netflix & Amazon Prime
  • Tuner: Twin Freeview HD & YouView
  • Connectivity: HDMI 2.0 x 4
  • Colour

    N/A

    Screen Type

    LED bottomlit

    LED edgelit

    Screen Size

    55″

    55″

    Resolution

    1920 x 1080

    3840 x 2160

    Motion Rate

    N/A

    N/A

    Connections

    – HDMI x 3 – USB 2.0 x 2

    – HDMI 2.0 x 4 (ARC compatible x 1) – SCART x 1 – SVGA x 1 – USB 2.0 x 2 – USB 3.0 x 1

    TV Tuner

    DVB-T2 Freeview HD Tuner

    DVB-T2 Freeview HD Tuner x 2

    Programme Guide

    N/A

    7-day EPG

    Speakers

    2

    2

    Audio Power

    20 W

    20 W

    Sound Enhancement

    Dolby Digital Plus

    tbc

    Other Features

    Eco Sensor

    tbc

    Energy Rating

    A+

    A

    On Mode Power Consumption

    83 W

    93 W

    Annual Power Consumption

    115 kWh

    129 kWh

    Box Content

    – Samsung 6 Series UE55J6240 Smart 55″ LED TV – Standard remote controller – User manual – E-manual – Power cable – Battery (for remote control)

    – Sony BRAVIA KD55XD8005BU Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR 55″ LED TV – Voice remote control – Batteries – AC power cable – IR blaster – Tabletop stand – User manual – Quick setup guide

    Dimensions

    – Unboxed: 718.4 x 1230.6 x 64.0 mm (H x W x D) – Unboxed with stand: 770.6 x 1230.6 x 310.5 mm (H x W x D) – Boxed: 820 x 1485 x 154 mm (H x W x D)

    – Unboxed: 717 x 1231 x 44 mm (H x W x D) – Unboxed with stand: 769 x 1231 x 262 mm (H x W x D) – Boxed: 825 x 1552 176 mm (H x W x D)

    Weight

    – Unboxed: 15.8 kg – Unboxed with stand: 16.7 kg – Boxed: 21.7 kg

    – Unboxed: 14.7 kg – Unboxed with stand: 18 kg – Boxed: 27 kg

    Guarantee

    1 year

    1 year

    Brightness

    N/A

    N/A

    Review Score

    N/A

    7.6 out of 10

    Price

    £569.98

    £799.00

    Buy

    Getting the best TV for your budget

    Clearly you want to get the most for your money. That’s the very reason for this comparison. Chances are you’ve nailed down your decision between the Samsung UE55J6240 and the Sony KD55XD8005BU and now just need to know which one to go for. The feature list above provides a side-by-side comparison of the two televisions to help you make that final decision. Features will of course be an important part of that decision, such as the screen resolution, whether it offers 4K and features such as smart TV functionality. We only provide comparisons on TV’s that we recommend, and also from suppliers that we trust.

    What do the Samsung UE55J6240 and the Sony KD55XD8005BU offer

    It’s pretty obvious at this point that both televisions are great value for money. The feature list above really helps to clarify that. But there are of course some features that one set has, and the other won’t. The Samsung UE55J6240 offers a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 with a screen that offers LED bottomlit. The sound system integrated into the set has 2 speakers with a 20 W power output. It also benefits from DVB-T2 Freeview HD Tuner and a range of connectors. The Sony KD55XD8005BU offers 3840 x 2160 resolution on LED edgelit. As part of the kit you get DVB-T2 Freeview HD Tuner x 2, 2 speakers with an audio output of 20 W.

    Total Dimensions and unit Weight

    Before you go ahead and click the buy button just make sure that you properly measure the area, surface or wall that your TV will be mounted or stood. It’s all very well going for a huge screen but it needs to be practical too, so ensure you have sufficient space first.

    Box content for UE55J6240 and KD55XD8005BU

    The Samsung UE55J6240 includes: – Samsung 6 Series UE55J6240 Smart 55″ LED TV – Standard remote controller – User manual – E-manual – Power cable – Battery (for remote control).

    The Sony KD55XD8005BU includes: – Sony BRAVIA KD55XD8005BU Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR 55″ LED TV – Voice remote control – Batteries – AC power cable – IR blaster – Tabletop stand – User manual – Quick setup guide.

    UE55J6240 and KD55XD8005BU Reviews

    Reading a customer review is one of the most influential factors for customers choosing an electrical item. When you click on the item above you will be directed to one of our trusted partners where you’ll be able to read tons of customer experiences, good or bad. We have also gathered the overall scores for each TV set based on verified owner reviews (verified by Revoo).

    Samsung UE55J6240 Scored: N/A.

    Sony KD55XD8005BU Scored: 7.6 out of 10.

    Energy efficiency rating

    Thanks to the introduction of LED technology in televisions over recent years, many of our TV sets now offer an A+ energy rating. The energy rating is important for those that are conscious of their environmental impact, and those that need to consider ongoing running costs. The Samsung UE55J6240 has an energy efficiency rating of A+ with an annual energy consumption of just 115 kWh, whereas the Sony KD55XD8005BU has a rating of A and an annual energy consumption of 129 kWh.

    Sony KD55XD8005BU 55″

    7.6 stars –
    based on 5 reviews
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