1-on-1 Comparison
Side-by-Side Comparison
Sony KD-49XF8596
Sony KD-43XF7000
Highlights
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) LED Display
- HDR10, HLG support
- TRILUMINOS™ Display
- X1™ Processor
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Highlights
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) LED Display
- HDR10, HLG support
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi
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Content
Overview
Here we are comparing Sony KD-49XF8596 to Sony KD-43XF7000 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. Both models have the same 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution and they both support HDR.
We have evaluated the TVs from available features and specifications. Sony KD-49XF8596 gets higher overall score in our ranking system which is based on the display specifications, video, audio and other features, connectivity and format support.
Sony KD-49XF8596
Sony KD-43XF7000
Advantage of Sony KD-49XF8596
This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony KD-49XF8596 over Sony KD-43XF7000.
Sony KD-49XF8596 | vs | Sony KD-43XF7000 | |
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Higher Refresh Rate | 100 Hz/120 Hz | vs | 50 Hz/60 Hz |
Color | TRILUMINOS™ Display | vs | |
Higher Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits | vs | 8 bits + FRC |
Higher Rec.2020 Color Space Coverage | 65% | vs | 50% |
Higher DCI P3 Color Space Coverage | 85% | vs | 70% |
Higher Brightness | 300 nits | vs | 250 nits |
Higher Contrast Ratio | 3500∶1 | vs | 1100∶1 |
Lower Input Lag | 13 ms | vs | 19 ms |
More Powerful Picture Processor | X1™ | vs | |
Higher Frame Interpolation Frequency | 1000 Hz | vs | 200 Hz |
Dual database processing | vs | ||
Precision Color Mapping | vs | ||
Super bit mapping™ 4K HDR | vs | ||
Object-based HDR remaster | vs | ||
Bluetooth | vs | ||
Chromecast | vs | ||
Google Home | vs | ||
Virtual Assistant | Google Assistant | vs | |
Works with Alexa | vs | ||
More HDMI Inputs | 4 | vs | 3 |
More IF (Satellite) Connection Inputs | 2 | vs | |
Component Inputs | 1 (Hybrid with Composite) | vs | |
RS-232C Remote | 1 | vs | |
More Storage | 16 GB | vs | |
Content Bar | vs | ||
Voice Command | vs | ||
Light Sensor | vs | ||
More Tuners (Terrestrial/Cable) | 2 | vs | 1 |
More Tuners (SAT) | vs |
Advantage of Sony KD-43XF7000
This section shows the features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony KD-43XF7000 over Sony KD-49XF8596.
Sony KD-49XF8596 | vs | Sony KD-43XF7000 | |
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Dolby AC-4 | vs |
Common Strengths and Weaknesses
STRENGTHS |
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High Resolution |
Color Depth |
HDR10 |
HLG |
DSEE |
Clear Phase |
DTS Digital Surround |
Wi-Fi |
HDCP 2.3 |
WEAKNESSES |
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Edge LED |
No Full-Array Local Dimming |
Limited Viewing Angle |
No HDR10+ |
No Dolby Vision |
No IMAX Enhanced |
No AMD Freesync™ |
No NVidia G-Sync |
No 4K HFR |
No 2K HFR |
No VRR |
No Dolby Atmos |
Selected Features
VA Panel on Sony KD-49XF8596
Sony KD-49XF8596 has a vertical alignment (VA) panel. Such panels are most commonly used in LCD TVs as they provide deeper blacks compared to the IPS panels. However, they are still limited with the viewing angles compared to the IPS panels or OLED displays.
HDR10
Sony KD-49XF8596 and Sony KD-43XF7000 support HDR10 which was announced on August 27, 2015, by the Consumer Technology Association and uses the wide-gamut Rec. 2020 color space. It is not backward compatible with SDR. It sends static metadata via video stream to the TV which calibrates its screen brightness and color according to that. HDR10 is technically limited to a maximum of 10,000 nits of brightness and uses 10-bit color which corresponds to 1024 shades of the primary RGB colors.
Specifications
And in the end we display all the specifications which are present for both models.
Note: The following table shows only those details which are applicable for both models and excludes the ones that are applicable for only one model. If you want to see a full list of specs for each model please visit their individual pages here - Sony KD-49XF8596 and here - Sony KD-43XF7000.
BASICS | Sony KD-49XF8596 | Sony KD-43XF7000 |
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Brand | Sony | Sony |
Series | XF85 | XF70 |
Model | KD-49XF8596 | KD-43XF7000 |
Size | 49" | 43" |
Country | UK | UK |
Release Year | 2018 | 2018 |
Smart TV |
DISPLAY | Sony KD-49XF8596 | Sony KD-43XF7000 |
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Display Type | LED | LED |
Actual Size (Diagonal) | 48.5" (123.2 cm) | 42.5" (108.0 cm) |
Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) |
Refresh Rate | 100 Hz/120 Hz | 50 Hz/60 Hz |
Screen Design | Flat | Flat |
Panel Type | VA | IPS |
LED Type | Edge LED | Edge LED |
Backlight Dimming | Frame Dimming | Frame Dimming |
Color | TRILUMINOS™ Display | |
Viewing Angle | ||
Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits | 8 bits + FRC |
Color Depth | 1.07 Billion | 1.07 Billion |
Rec.2020 Color Space Coverage | 65% | 50% |
DCI P3 Color Space Coverage | 85% | 70% |
Brightness | 300 nits | 250 nits |
Peak Brightness | 450 nits | 450 nits |
Contrast Ratio | 3500∶1 | 1100∶1 |
Input Lag | 13 ms | 19 ms |
VIDEO | Sony KD-49XF8596 | Sony KD-43XF7000 |
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3D Capability | ||
HDR10 | ||
HDR10+ | ||
Dolby Vision | ||
HLG | ||
Advanced HDR by Technicolor® | ||
IMAX Enhanced | ||
AMD Freesync™ | ||
NVidia G-Sync | ||
4K HFR | ||
2K HFR | ||
VRR | ||
HGIG Compatibility | ||
Picture Processor | X1™ | |
Frame Interploation Technique | Motionflow™ XR 1000 | Motionflow™ XR 200 |
Frame Interpolation Frequency | 1000 Hz | 200 Hz |
Black Frame Insertion | ||
Filmmaker Mode | ||
Dynamic Backlight Control | ||
X-Reality™ PRO | 4K | 4K |
Dual database processing | ||
Object-based Super Resolution | ||
Live Color™ Tech0logy | ||
Precision Color Mapping | ||
Super bit mapping™ 4K HDR | ||
Contrast Enhancement | Dynamic Contrast Enhancer | Dynamic Contrast Enhancer |
Object-based HDR remaster | ||
Auto Low Latency Mode |
AUDIO | Sony KD-49XF8596 | Sony KD-43XF7000 |
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Speaker Type | Bass Reflex Speaker | Bass Reflex Speaker |
Speaker Power Rating | 10 W + 10 W | 10 W + 10 W |
DSEE | ||
Sound Processing | ClearAudio+ | ClearAudio+ |
Clear Phase | ||
Simulated Surround Sound | S-Force Front Surround | S-Force Front Surround |
TV Center Speaker Mode | ||
Dolby Atmos | ||
Dolby Digital | ||
Dolby Digital Plus | ||
Dolby Pulse | ||
Dolby AC-4 | ||
DTS Digital Surround | ||
WiSA Ready |
CONNECTIVITY | Sony KD-49XF8596 | Sony KD-43XF7000 |
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Ethernet Input | ||
Ethernet Standard | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX |
Wi-Fi | ||
Wi-Fi Protocol | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11b/g/n |
Bluetooth | ||
Smartphone Connectivity | Chromecast built-in Screen mirroring (Miracast™) Video & TV SideView (iOS/Android) | Screen mirroring (Miracast™) Media Connect Photo Sharing Plus |
Chromecast | ||
Google Home | ||
Virtual Assistant | Google Assistant | |
Works with Alexa | ||
HDMI Inputs | 4 | 3 |
HDMI Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) | ||
HDCP Version | 2.3 | 2.3 |
HDMI-CEC | BRAVIA Sync | BRAVIA Sync |
USB Inputs | 3 | 3 |
USB 3.0 Ports | 1 | 1 |
RF (Terrestrial / Cable ) Inputs | 1 | 1 |
IF (Satellite) Inputs | 2 | |
Component Inputs | 1 (Hybrid with Composite) | |
Composite Inputs | 1 (Hybrid with Component) | 1 |
RCA Audio Outputs | ||
3.5mm headphone Audio Output | ||
Optical Audio Output | ||
RS-232C Remote | 1 | |
DLNA |
OTHER | Sony KD-49XF8596 | Sony KD-43XF7000 |
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Storage | 16 GB | |
Operating System | Android | Linux |
Internet Browser | Vewd | Vewd |
Content Bar | ||
Voice Command | ||
Light Sensor | ||
Electronic Program Guide (EPG) | ||
Application Store | Google Play Store | Vewd Store |
Teletext | ||
Picture-In-Picture | ||
Closed Captions | (Analog) (Digital) Subtitle | (Analog) (Digital) Subtitle |
USB HDD Recording | ||
USB Drive Format Support | FAT16 / FAT32 / exFAT / NTFS | FAT16 / FAT32 / NTFS |
VIDEO FORMATS | Sony KD-49XF8596 | Sony KD-43XF7000 |
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3GPP | ||
AV1 | ||
AVI | ||
ASF | ||
DivX | ||
Flash Video | ||
H.263 | ||
H.264 | ||
H.265 | ||
MKV | ||
M2TS | ||
MP4 | ||
MPEG-4 | ||
QuickTime | ||
RealVideo | ||
TS | ||
VC-1 | ||
VP7 | ||
VP8 | ||
VP9 | ||
VOB | ||
VRO | ||
WebM | ||
WMV | ||
Xvid |
AUDIO FORMATS | Sony KD-49XF8596 | Sony KD-43XF7000 |
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AAC | ||
AC4 | ||
AIFF | ||
ALAC | ||
APE | ||
aptX | ||
eAAC+ | ||
EAC3 | ||
FLAC | ||
HE-AAC | ||
LPCM | ||
M4A | ||
MIDI | ||
MP2 | ||
MP3 | ||
OGG | ||
RealAudio | ||
WMA | ||
WAV |
IMAGE FORMATS | Sony KD-49XF8596 | Sony KD-43XF7000 |
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BMP | ||
GIF | ||
JPEG | ||
JPS | ||
MPO | ||
PNG |
TUNER | Sony KD-49XF8596 | Sony KD-43XF7000 |
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Digital Tuner | 2 | 1 |
SAT Tuner | ||
Analog Tuner | B/G,D/K,I | B/G,D/K,I |
Digital Terrestrial TV System | DVB-T/T2 | DVB-T/T2 |
Digital Cable TV System | DVB-C | DVB-C |
Color system | PAL / SECAM / NTSC3.58 / NTSC4.43 | PAL / SECAM / NTSC3.58 / NTSC4.43 |
CI+ | ||
FM Radio |
GENERAL | Sony KD-49XF8596 | Sony KD-43XF7000 |
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Energy Efficiency | A | A |
Power Supply | AC 220 V - 240 V, 50 Hz | AC 220 V - 240 V, 50 Hz DC 19.5 V |
Power Consumption (Typical) | 160 W | 95 W |
Power Consumption (In Standby) | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
Dimension Without Stand (W x H x D) | 1098 mm x 644 mm x 58 mm | 970 mm x 571 mm x 58 mm 38-1/4" x 22-1/2" x 2-3/8" |
Dimension With Stand (W x H x D) | 1098 mm x 703 mm x 279 mm | 970 mm x 630 mm x 278 mm 38-1/4" x 24-7/8" x 11" |
Stand Size | Width: 741 mm | Width: 696 mm |
Dimension of Package (W x H x D) | 1188 mm x 776 mm x 148 mm | 1070 mm x 695 mm x 148 mm |
One Connect Box | ||
VESA Wall Mount | ||
VESA Hole Pitch (W x H) | 200 mm x 200 mm | 100 mm x 200 mm |
Weight Without Stand | 13.2 kg | 9.8 kg (21.6 lbs) |
Weight With Stand | 13.7 kg | 10.4 kg (23 lbs) |
Weight of Package (Gross) | 19 kg | 14 kg |
Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
ACCESSORIES | Sony KD-49XF8596 | Sony KD-43XF7000 |
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Optional Accessories | Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL450 (not supplied) | Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL450 (not supplied) |