Sony BRAVIA K-55XR8B 55"
Over 8 million self-lit OLED pixels, controlled by the XR Processor, deliver pure blacks and real-time enhanced color and clarity. Exclusive PS5 features like Auto HDR Tone Mapping and studio-calibrated modes for Netflix and Prime Video ensure creator-intended picture accuracy. This renewed model is best for console gamers and home theater enthusiasts who prioritize cinematic contrast and seamless Google TV streaming.
Screen 55"
Resolution 4K
Panel OLED
Refresh 120 Hz
HDR Dolby Vision
smart platform Google TV
dolby vision Yes
dolby atmos Yes
43 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong smart (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average connectivity (35th percentile)
- Below average social proof (35th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 55" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED |
Picture Quality
| Motion Tech | XR OLED Motion |
| Processor | XR Processor |
HDR
| HDR Formats | Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | No |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Screen Mirroring | AirPlay 2, Google Cast |
| Works With | Google Home |
Audio
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | DTS:X |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ |
| Ethernet | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony BRAVIA K-55XR8B 55" | LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA | Samsung Neo QLED QN990F | TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG | Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 55 | 55 | 75 | 75 | 99.5 | 55 |
| Resolution | 4K | 3840x2160 | 7680x4320 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | Mini-LED | QLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 | 120 | 144 | 165 | 60 |
| Hdr | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Google TV | webOS | Tizen | Google TV | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | - | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony BRAVIA K-55XR8B 55" | 55.7 | 63.5 | 72.8 | 64.1 | 50.1 | 34.5 | 34.8 | 36.1 |
| LG C5 Series OLED55C5PUA Compare | 96.9 | 94 | 90.6 | 98 | 88.5 | 98.7 | 93.8 | 93.2 |
| Samsung Neo QLED QN990F Compare | 84.6 | 99.8 | 93.7 | 88.4 | 99.5 | 99.9 | 99.6 | 83.8 |
| TCL QM8K Series 75QM8K Compare | 91.2 | 92.6 | 99 | 93 | 89.7 | 92.9 | 87.2 | 99.3 |
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG Compare | 91.2 | 98.4 | 96.1 | 94.7 | 94.7 | 86.3 | 75.6 | 98.8 |
| Roku Plus Series 55R6C7 Compare | 76.3 | 82 | 99.8 | 57 | 77.8 | 89.2 | 93.8 | 36.1 |
Usage Scores
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