Sony KD-85ZH8 (German version)

Sony KD-85ZH8 was introduced in 2020. It has a LCD screen with 8K UHD (7680 x 4320) resolution and 100 Hz/120 Hz refresh rate. The TV is HDR compatible. It supports HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG and IMAX Enhanced. Its powerful X1™ Ultimate picture processor guarantees a high quality upscaling of any low resolution source to 8K UHD (7680 x 4320).

We give Sony KD-85ZH8 TV 87 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the display specifications, video, audio and other features, connectivity and format support.

In this section we highlight pros and cons of Sony KD-85ZH8.

The TV has strengths such as High Resolution, High Refresh Rate, Backlight Name, Wide Viewing Angle, Color Depth, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG, IMAX Enhanced, 4K HFR, 2K HFR, VRR, Speaker Channels, DSEE, Clear Phase, TV Center Speaker Mode, Dolby Atmos and DTS Digital Surround. And it has weaknesses sush as no 3D Capability, no HDR10+, no Advanced HDR by Technicolor®, no AMD Freesync™, no NVidia G-Sync, 8K FPS via HDMI, no HGIG Compatibility, Weak Picture Processor, no Filmmaker Mode and no WiSA Ready.

VA Panel

Sony KD-85ZH8 has a vertical alignment (VA) panel which is most commonly used in LCD TVs as it provides deeper blacks compared to the IPS panel. However, it is still limited with the viewing angle compared to the IPS panel or OLED display.

Full-Array Local Dimming

The TV has Full-Array Local Dimming technology with multiple zones throughout the display. Individual zones of LEDs can light up independently which enhances black levels, shadow details and decreases level of light bleed in dark parts of the image. This gives higher contrast with increased picture quality which is very important for HDR reproduction. Higher number of zones gives better control over local dimming and less blooming around the bright objects and subtitles.

In this section we present all the features and specifications available for Sony KD-85ZH8.

BASICS
Brand	Sony
Country Version	Germany
Series	Z8H
Model	KD-85ZH8
Release Year	2020
Size	85"
Bezel Color	Dark Silver
Smart TV	✔

DISPLAY
Actual Size (Diagonal)	84.6"
Resolution	8K UHD (7680 x 4320)
Refresh Rate	100 Hz/120 Hz
Screen Design	Flat
Display Technology	LCD
Panel Type	VA
Backlight Type	LED
LED Type	Direct LED
Backlight Dimming	Full Array Local Dimming
Backlight Name	Full Array LED
Color	TRILUMINOS™ Display
Viewing Angle	X-Wide Angle
Panel Bit Depth	10 bits
Color Depth	1.07 Billion
DCI P3 Color Space Coverage	100%

VIDEO
3D Capability	✖
HDR10	✔
HDR10+	✖
Dolby Vision	✔
Dolby Vision IQ	✖
HLG	✔
Advanced HDR by Technicolor®	✖
IMAX Enhanced	✔
High Dynamic Range	8K X-tended Dynamic Range™ PRO 20x XDR Contrast
AMD Freesync™	✖
NVidia G-Sync	✖
8K FPS via HDMI	✖
4K HFR	✔
2K HFR	✔
VRR	✔
HGIG Compatibility	✖
Picture Processor	X1™ Ultimate
Frame Interploation Technique	X-Motion Clarity
Black Frame Insertion	✔
Filmmaker Mode	✖
Dynamic Backlight Control	✔
X-Reality™ PRO	✔ 8K
Dual database processing	✔
Object-based Super Resolution	✔
Live Color™ Technology	✔
Precision Color Mapping	✔
Super bit mapping™ 4K HDR	✔
Contrast Enhancement	✔ Dynamic Contrast Enhancer
Object-based HDR remaster	✔
Auto Low Latency Mode	✔

AUDIO
Speaker Channels	4.2
Speaker Type and Configuration	Acoustic Multi-Audio™; Frame Tweeter
Speaker Power Rating	12.5 W + 12.5 W + 12.5 W + 12.5 W + 5 W + 5 W
DSEE	✔
Clear Phase	✔
Simulated Surround Sound	S-Force Front Surround
TV Center Speaker Mode	✔
Dolby Atmos	✔
Dolby Digital	✔
Dolby Digital Plus	✔
DTS Digital Surround	✔
WiSA Ready	✖

CONNECTIVITY
Ethernet Input	✔
Ethernet Standard	10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi	✔
Wi-Fi Direct	✔
Wi-Fi Frequency	2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Wi-Fi Protocol	IEEE802.11ac/a/b/g/n
Bluetooth	✔
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Smartphone Connectivity	Chromecast built-in
Chromecast	✔
Google Home	✔
Virtual Assistant	✔ Google Assistant
Works with Alexa	✔
HDMI Inputs	4
HDMI Version	2.1
HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC)	✔ eARC
HDCP Version	2.3
HDMI-CEC	✔ BRAVIA Sync
USB Inputs	3
USB 3.0 Ports	1
RF (Terrestrial / Cable ) Inputs	1
IF (Satellite) Inputs	2
Component Inputs	✖
Composite Inputs	1 via A/V 3.5mm input
RCA Audio Outputs	✖
3.5mm headphone Audio Output	✔
Optical Audio Output	✔
RS-232C Remote	✖
DLNA	✔

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

VIDEO FORMATS
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
AAC	✖
AC4	✖
AIFF	✖
ALAC	✖
APE	✖
aptX	✖
eAAC+	✖
EAC3	✖
FLAC	✔
HE-AAC	✖
LPCM	✔
M4A	✔
MIDI	✔
MP2	✖
MP3	✔
OGG	✖
RealAudio	✖
WMA	✔
WAV	✔

IMAGE FORMATS
BMP	✖
GIF	✔
JPEG	✔
JPS	✖
MPO	✔
PNG	✔

TUNER
Digital Tuner	✔ 2
SAT Tuner	✔
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+	✔ 1.4
FM Radio	✖

GENERAL
Energy Efficiency Class	C
Power Supply	AC 220 V - 240 V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption (Typical)	815 W
Power Consumption (In Standby)	0.5 W
Dimension Without Stand (W x H x D)	1,904 x 1,109 x 84 mm 75" x 43-3/4" x 3-3/8"
Dimension With Stand (W x H x D)	1,920 x 1,117 x 428 mm 75-5/8" x 44" x 16-7/8"
Stand Size	Width: 1,920 mm (75-5/8")
Dimension of Package (W x H x D)	2,020 x 1,241 x 258 mm 795/8" x 48-7/8" x 10-1/4"
One Connect Box	✖
VESA Wall Mount	✔
VESA Dimensions (W x H)	400 x 400 mm (15-3/4" x 15-3/4")
Weight Without Stand	65.6 kg (144.5 lbs)
Weight With Stand	67.8 kg (149.4 lbs)
Weight of Package (Gross)	81 kg (178.5 lbs)

ACCESSORIES
Remote	Premium Backlit Remote
Optional Accessories	Wall-Mount Bracket SU-WL450 (Terminal Access limitation), Depends on country selection

WARRANTY
Warranty	1 Year