Sony KD-43XH8196 (UK version)

Sony KD-43XH8196 was introduced in 2020. It has a LCD screen with 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution and 50 Hz/60 Hz refresh rate. The TV is HDR compatible. It supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and HLG.

We give Sony KD-43XH8196 TV 65 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the display specifications, video, audio and other features, connectivity and format support.

A predecessor of 2020 XH81 series is 2019 XG81 series. In this section we show major changes from the predecessor.

UPGRADES	Sony KD-43XH8196	Sony KD-43XG8196
Dolby Vision	Yes	No
Dolby Atmos	Yes	No

For this comparison we chose 43" version of the predecessor - model KD-43XG8196. For more detailed comparison between the two please visit Sony KD-43XH8196 vs Sony KD-43XG8196 where you can also choose different size and country models to compare.

In this section we highlight pros and cons of Sony KD-43XH8196.

IPS Panel

Sony KD-43XH8196 has an in-plane switching (IPS) panel which is not commonly used in LCD TVs as they suffer from light leakage which lead to the lower contrast and poor HDR experience. However, this type of panel can provide better viewing angle and color accuracy compared to the VA panel.

In this section we present all the features and specifications available for Sony KD-43XH8196.

BASICS
Brand	Sony
Country	UK
Series 2	XH81
Model	KD-43XH8196
Release Year	2020
Size	43"
Bezel Color	Black
Smart TV	Yes

DISPLAY
Actual Size (Diagonal)	42.5"
Resolution	4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
Refresh Rate	50 Hz/60 Hz
Screen Design	Flat
Display Type	LCD
Panel Type	IPS
Backlight Type	LED
LED Type	Edge LED
Backlight Dimming	Frame Dimming
Color	TRILUMINOS™ Display
Viewing Angle	No
Panel Bit Depth	8 bits + FRC
Color Depth	1.07 Billion

VIDEO
3D Capability	No
HDR10	Yes
HDR10+	No
Dolby Vision	Yes
Dolby Vision IQ	No
HLG	Yes
Advanced HDR by Technicolor®	No
IMAX Enhanced	No
AMD Freesync™	No
NVidia G-Sync	No
4K HFR	No
2K HFR	No
VRR	No
HGIG Compatibility	No
Picture Processor	X1™ 4K HDR
Frame Interploation Technique	Motionflow™ XR 400
Frame Interpolation Frequency	400 Hz
Black Frame Insertion	Yes
Filmmaker Mode	No
Dynamic Backlight Control	Yes
X-Reality™ PRO	Yes 4K
Dual database processing	No
Object-based Super Resolution	No
Live Color™ Tech0logy	Yes
Precision Color Mapping	No
Super bit mapping™ 4K HDR	No
Contrast Enhancement	Yes Dynamic Contrast Enhancer
Object-based HDR remaster	Yes
Auto Low Latency Mode	No

AUDIO
Speaker Channels	2.0
Speaker Type	Full Range Bass Reflex x2
Speaker Power Rating	10 W + 10 W
DSEE	Yes
Clear Phase	Yes
Simulated Surround Sound	S-Force Front Surround
TV Center Speaker Mode	No
Dolby Atmos	Yes
Dolby Digital	Yes
Dolby Digital Plus	Yes
DTS Digital Surround	Yes
WiSA Ready	No

CONNECTIVITY
Ethernet Input	Yes
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes
Wi-Fi Frequency	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Wi-Fi Protocol	IEEE802.11ac/a/b/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Smartphone Connectivity	Chromecast built-in
Chromecast	Yes
Google Home	Yes
Virtual Assistant	Yes Google Assistant
Works with Alexa	Yes
HDMI Inputs	4
HDMI Version	2.0b
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)	Yes
HDCP Version	2.3
HDMI-CEC	Yes BRAVIA Sync
USB Inputs	2
USB 3.0 Ports	1
RF (Terrestrial / Cable ) Inputs	1
IF (Satellite) Inputs	1
Component Inputs	No
Composite Inputs	1 via A/V 3.5mm input
RCA Audio Outputs	No
3.5mm headphone Audio Output	Yes
Optical Audio Output	Yes
RS-232C Remote	No
DLNA	Yes

OTHER
CPU Cores	4
Storage	16 GB
Operating System	Android
Internet Browser	Vewd
Content Bar	No
Voice Command	Yes
Light Sensor	Yes
Electronic Program Guide (EPG)	Yes
Application Store	Yes Google Play Store
Teletext	Yes
Auto Calibration with CalMAN	Yes
Picture-In-Picture	No
Closed Captions	(Analog) No (Digital) Subtitle
USB HDD Recording	No
USB Drive Format Support	FAT16 / FAT32 / exFAT / NTFS

VIDEO FORMATS
3GPP	No
AV1	No
AVI	Yes
ASF	No
DivX	Yes
Flash Video	No
H.263	Yes
H.264	Yes
H.265	Yes
MKV	Yes
M2TS	Yes
MP4	Yes
MPEG-4	No
QuickTime	Yes
RealVideo	No
TS	No
VC-1	No
VP7	No
VP8	No
VP9	No
VOB	No
VRO	No
WebM	Yes
WMV	Yes
Xvid	Yes

AUDIO FORMATS
AAC	No
AC4	No
AIFF	No
ALAC	No
APE	No
aptX	No
eAAC+	No
EAC3	No
FLAC	Yes
HE-AAC	No
LPCM	Yes
M4A	Yes
MIDI	Yes
MP2	No
MP3	Yes
OGG	No
RealAudio	No
WMA	Yes
WAV	Yes

IMAGE FORMATS
BMP	No
GIF	Yes
JPEG	Yes
JPS	No
MPO	Yes
PNG	Yes

TUNER
Digital Tuner	Yes 1
SAT Tuner	Yes
Analog Tuner	B/G,D/K,I
Digital Terrestrial TV System	DVB-T/T2
Digital Cable TV System	DVB-C
Digital SAT TV System	DVB-S/S2
Color system	PAL / SECAM / NTSC3.58 / NTSC4.43
CI+	Yes 1.4
FM Radio	No

GENERAL
Energy Efficiency	A
Power Supply	19.5 V DC with AC adapter AC 220 V - 240 V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption (Typical)	Standard: 66 W Vivid: 108 W
Power Consumption (In Standby)	0.5 W
Dimension Without Stand (W x H x D)	970 x 570 x 57 mm 38 1/4 x 22 1/2 x 2 1/4"
Dimension With Stand (W x H x D)	970 x 630 x 286 mm 38 1/4 x 24 7/8 x 11 3/8"
Stand Size	Width: 544 mm 21 1/2"
Dimension of Package (W x H x D)	1070 x 695 x 141 mm 42 1/4 x 27 3/8 x 5 5/8"
One Connect Box	No
VESA Wall Mount	Yes
VESA Hole Pitch (W x H)	100 mm x 200 mm 4" x 7 7/8"
Weight Without Stand	9.4 kg (20.7 lbs)
Weight With Stand	9.8 kg (21.6 lbs)
Weight of Package (Gross)	14 kg (30.9 lbs)

ACCESSORIES
Remote	Premium Remote
Optional Accessories	Wallmount Bracket (SU-WL450(Terminal access limitation))Depends on country selection

WARRANTY
Warranty	1 Year