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Sony X800H Review

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Michael Iaboni
Michael Iaboni is a Canadian Freelance Writer and Editor. He graduated from York University with a Degree in English and Creative Writing and then attended Queen’s University where he obtained a Professional Editing Standards Certificate. He is a member of Editor’s Canada and, in his spare time, enjoys reading, writing, soccer, and gaming.
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Updated Jan 31, 2024 11:58 AM

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The Sony X800H is a great choice for people who want to host a viewing party. It’s held back by a bad contrast ratio, its proclivity towards glare, and no advanced gaming features like an HDMI 2.1 port or a variable refresh rate.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Sony X800H is the brand’s entry-level LCD Android TV released in 2020. It promises to deliver a greater viewing experience over other LCD TVs and entry-level televisions thanks to its wide viewing angles. It’s a fantastic Android TV for anyone looking to host a viewing party. The X800H boasts a 4K display that’s great at upscaling, a great, overall HDR experience, and includes Google Play, which provides access to a wide variety of streaming apps.

Keep reading our Sony X800H review to learn more about what top experts said and don’t forget to check out the top rated TVs available right now.

Consensus

our Verdict

The Sony X800H has great peak brightness and wide viewing angles, making it a great choice for watching sports with friends. The wide color gamut and low input lag make it great for gaming, but it’s held back by a bad contrast ratio, glare, and no advanced gaming features. It’s similar to the Sony X750H 4K TV.

ReasonS to Buy

  • Fantastic Peak Brightness
  • Low Input Lag
  • Good Color Gamut
  • Wide Viewing Angles

Reason to Avoid

  • Bad Contrast Ratio
  • No VRR
  • Doesn’t Support HDMI 2.1
  • Prone to Glare

Sony X800H Specs

Backlight TypeBacklight TypeDirect Lit
Display TypeLED
HDMI Inputs4
HDR FormatHDR10
LED Panel TypeLED Panel TypeIPS
Max Resolution3840 x 2160 (4k)
Refresh Rate60 Hz
Screen size85"
Smart PlatformSmart PlatformAndroid TV
Sync TechnologySync Technologyn/a
VRRVRRn/a

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Test Results

These are the most important criteria to test for TVs based on our comprehensive Testing Methodology.

Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy)85.98
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv)93.09
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy)63.62
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv)71.63
Color Gamut % (sRGB)0
Color Gamut % (Rec 709)0
Color Gamut % (BT.2020)0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB)0
Color Gamut % (BT.709)0
Contrast Ratio (x:1)1,083
SDR Brightness (nits)443
HDR Brightness (nits)532
Input Lag (ms)9.8
Response Time (ms)14.7
Color Washout (Degrees)42
Color Shift (Degrees)60
Brightness Loss (Degrees)44
Reflections (%)5.7
Low-Freq Extension (Hz)100.79
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db3.03
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db3.06
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db0.091
Intermodulation Distortion @80db14.25
EOTF (600 nit delta)0
EOTF (1000 nit delta)0
EOTF (4000 nit delta)0

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

79

*.75

We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

C

Customer Score

86

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

82

Any product with a True Score above 70 is a Mixed Reviews

Expert Scores

Publications with higher Trust Ratings are given more weight.

  • Rtings
    101.4

    Category Trust Rating

    71
    The Sony X800H is a decent overall TV. It can get bright in SDR and… Read More

    By:

    Alexander Tozzi
  • Apple Insider
    36.95

    Category Trust Rating

    80
    PROS: Mid-tier price with high-end features., Perfect HomeKit & AirPlay 2 support., Great color and… Read More

    By:

    Andrew O’Hara
  • Techhive
    47.1

    Category Trust Rating

    70
    Sony’s X800H is a very good TV for the price, and the interface and newly… Read More

    By:

    Jon L. Jacobi

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