Sony KD55SD8505BU 55″ vs Sony KD55XD8577SU 55″ TV Comparison

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Sony KD55SD8505BU 55

Sony KD55SD8505BU 55″
Sony KD55XD8577SU 55

Sony KD55XD8577SU 55″
Brand

Sony

Sony

Key Features
  • 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
  • 4k Ultra HD picture is up to 4 times the resolution of HD
  • HDR displays brighter colours and greater contrast
  • 1000 Hz processing rate
  • Smart: Catch up TV & App Store
  • Tuner: Twin Freeview HD & YouView
  • Colour

    Black

    Screen Type

    LED edgelit

    LED edgelit

    Screen Size

    55″

    55″

    Resolution

    3840 x 2160

    3840 x 2160

    Motion Rate

    N/A

    N/A

    Connections

    – HDMI 2.0 x 4 (ARC compatible x 1) – SCART x 1 – SVGA x 1 – Component input x 1 – Composite input x 1 – Optical x 1 – USB 2.0 x 2 – USB 3.0 x 1

    – HDMI 2.0 x 4 (ARC compatible x 1) – SCART x 1 – SVGA (via HDMI) x 1 – Component input x 1 – Composite input x 1 – USB 3.0 x 1 – USB 2.0 x 2

    TV Tuner

    DVB-T2 Freeview HD Tuner x 2

    DVB-T2 Freeview HD Tuner x 2

    Programme Guide

    7-day EPG and 7-day catch up with YouView

    7-day EPG and 7-day catch up with YouView

    Speakers

    2

    2

    Audio Power

    20 W

    20 W

    Sound Enhancement

    N/A

    Clear Audio +

    Other Features

    N/A

    tbc

    Energy Rating

    A

    A

    On Mode Power Consumption

    112 W

    103 W

    Annual Power Consumption

    155 kW

    143 kWh

    Box Content

    – Sony BRAVIA KD-55SD8505BU Smart 4k Ultra HD HDR 55″ Curved LED TV – Voice remote control – AAA batteries x 2 – AC power cord – IR blaster – Operating instructions – Quick setup guide – Table top stand

    – Sony BRAVIA KD55XD8577SU Smart 4k Ultra HD HDR 55″ LED TV – Smart remote control – User manual – AC power cable – AAA batteries x 2 – IR blaster – Table top stand

    Dimensions

    – Unboxed: 718 x 1238 x 84 mm (H x W x D) – Unboxed with stand: 772 x 1238 x 262 mm (H x W x D) – Boxed: 862 x 209 x 1559 mm (H x W x D)

    – Unboxed: 717 x 1231 x 44 mm (H x W x D) – Unboxed with stand: 770 x 1231 x 263 mm (H x W x D) – Boxed: 825 x 1552 x 182 mm (H x W x D)

    Weight

    – Unboxed: 21.4 kg – Unboxed with stand: 24.7 kg – Boxed: 32 kg

    – Unboxed: 15.1 kg – Unboxed with stand: 18.6 kg – Boxed: 27 kg

    Guarantee

    5 years

    5 years

    Brightness

    N/A

    N/A

    Review Score

    N/A

    8.5 out of 10

    Price

    £1,099.00

    £899.00

    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 Sony KD55SD8505BU and the Sony KD55XD8577SU 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 Sony KD55SD8505BU and the Sony KD55XD8577SU 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 Sony KD55SD8505BU offers a screen resolution of 3840 x 2160 with a screen that offers LED edgelit. 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 x 2 and a range of connectors. The Sony KD55XD8577SU 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 KD55SD8505BU and KD55XD8577SU

    The Sony KD55SD8505BU includes: – Sony BRAVIA KD-55SD8505BU Smart 4k Ultra HD HDR 55″ Curved LED TV – Voice remote control – AAA batteries x 2 – AC power cord – IR blaster – Operating instructions – Quick setup guide – Table top stand.

    The Sony KD55XD8577SU includes: – Sony BRAVIA KD55XD8577SU Smart 4k Ultra HD HDR 55″ LED TV – Smart remote control – User manual – AC power cable – AAA batteries x 2 – IR blaster – Table top stand.

    KD55SD8505BU and KD55XD8577SU 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).

    Sony KD55SD8505BU Scored: N/A.

    Sony KD55XD8577SU Scored: 8.5 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 Sony KD55SD8505BU has an energy efficiency rating of A with an annual energy consumption of just 155 kW, whereas the Sony KD55XD8577SU has a rating of A and an annual energy consumption of 143 kWh.

    Sony KD55XD8577SU 55″

    8.5 stars –
    based on 11 reviews
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