Sony XBR-43X800H (USA version)
Highlights
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) LCD Display
- HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG support
- TRILUMINOS™ Display
- X1™ 4K HDR Processor
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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Sony XBR-43X800H Overview
Sony XBR-43X800H 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 and can reach 550 nits of peak brightness. It supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and HLG.
We give Sony XBR-43X800H TV 70 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the display specifications, video, audio and other features, connectivity and format support.
Pros and Cons
In this section we highlight pros and cons of Sony XBR-43X800H.
The TV has strengths such as Color Depth, Contrast Ratio, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG, DSEE, Clear Phase, Dolby Atmos and DTS Digital Surround. And it has weaknesses sush as LED Type, Limited Viewing Angle, no 3D Capability, no HDR10+, no 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 Filmmaker Mode, Few Speaker Channels, no TV Center Speaker Mode, no WiSA Ready and no NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0).
PROS |
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| Color Depth | 👍 | ||||
| Contrast Ratio | 👍 | ||||
| HDR10 | 👍 | ||||
| Dolby Vision | 👍 | ||||
| HLG | 👍 | ||||
| DSEE | 👍 | ||||
| Clear Phase | 👍 | ||||
| Dolby Atmos | 👍 | ||||
| DTS Digital Surround | 👍 | ||||
CONS |
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| LED Type | 👎 | ||||
| Limited Viewing Angle | 👎 | ||||
| No 3D Capability | 👎 | ||||
| No HDR10+ | 👎 | ||||
| No 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 Filmmaker Mode | 👎 | ||||
| Few Speaker Channels | 👎 | ||||
| No TV Center Speaker Mode | 👎 | ||||
| No WiSA Ready | 👎 | ||||
| No NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0) | 👎 | ||||
Major Changes from its predecessor
A predecessor of 2020 X800H series is 2019 X800G series. In this section we show major changes from the predecessor.
| UPGRADES | Sony XBR-43X800H | Sony XBR-43X800G |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Vision | ✔ | ✖ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✔ | ✖ |
For this comparison we chose 43" version of the predecessor - model XBR-43X800G. For more detailed comparison between the two please visit Sony XBR-43X800H vs Sony XBR-43X800G where you can also choose different size and country models to compare.
Selected Features
IPS Panel
Sony XBR-43X800H 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.
Detailed Specifications
In this section we present all the features and specifications available for Sony XBR-43X800H.
BASICS |
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| Brand | Sony |
| Country Version | USA |
| Series | X800H |
| Model | XBR-43X800H |
| Release Year | 2020 |
| Size | 43" |
| Bezel Color | Black |
| Smart TV | ✔ |
DISPLAY |
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|---|---|
| Actual Size (Diagonal) | 42.5" |
| Resolution | 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) |
| Refresh Rate | 50 Hz/60 Hz |
| Screen Design | Flat |
| Display Technology | LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Backlight Type | LED |
| LED Type | Edge LED |
| Backlight Dimming | Frame Dimming |
| Color | TRILUMINOS™ Display |
| Viewing Angle | ✖ |
| Panel Bit Depth | 8 bits + FRC |
| Color Depth | 1.07 Billion |
| Rec.2020 Color Space Coverage | 70% |
| DCI P3 Color Space Coverage | 95% |
| Brightness | 400 nits |
| Peak Brightness | 550 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1100∶1 |
| Input Lag | 10 ms |
VIDEO |
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| 3D Capability | ✖ |
| HDR10 | ✔ |
| HDR10+ | ✖ |
| Dolby Vision | ✔ |
| Dolby Vision IQ | ✖ |
| HLG | ✔ |
| Advanced HDR by Technicolor® | ✖ |
| IMAX Enhanced | ✖ |
| AMD Freesync™ | ✖ |
| NVidia G-Sync | ✖ |
| 4K HFR | ✖ |
| 2K HFR | ✖ |
| VRR | ✖ |
| HGIG Compatibility | ✖ |
| Picture Processor | X1™ 4K HDR |
| Frame Interploation Technique | Motionflow™ XR 240 |
| Frame Interpolation Frequency | 240 Hz |
| Black Frame Insertion | ✔ |
| Filmmaker Mode | ✖ |
| Dynamic Backlight Control | ✔ |
| X-Reality™ PRO | ✔ 4K |
| 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 |
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| Speaker Channels | 2.0 |
| Speaker Type and Configuration | Full Range Bass Reflex x2 |
| Speaker Power Rating | 10 W + 10 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 |
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|---|---|
| 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 | 2.0b |
| HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) | ✔ |
| HDCP Version | 2.3 |
| HDMI-CEC | ✔ BRAVIA Sync |
| USB Inputs | 2 |
| USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| RF (Terrestrial / Cable ) Inputs | 1 |
| IF (Satellite) Inputs | ✖ |
| 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 |
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| 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) Closed Caption (Digital) Closed Caption |
| USB HDD Recording | ✖ |
| USB Drive Format Support | FAT16 / FAT32 / exFAT / NTFS |
VIDEO FORMATS |
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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 |
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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 |
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|---|---|
| BMP | ✖ |
| GIF | ✔ |
| JPEG | ✔ |
| JPS | ✖ |
| MPO | ✔ |
| PNG | ✔ |
TUNER |
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| Digital Tuner | ✔ 1 |
| SAT Tuner | ✖ |
| Analog Tuner | NTSC-M |
| NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0) | ✖ |
| Digital Terrestrial TV System | ATSC |
| Digital Cable TV System | Clear QAM |
| Color system | PAL / SECAM / NTSC3.58 / NTSC4.43 |
| FM Radio | ✖ |
GENERAL |
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| Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption (Typical) | 97 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 | ✖ |
| VESA Wall Mount | ✔ |
| VESA Dimensions (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 |
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| Remote | Standard Remote |
WARRANTY |
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| Warranty | 1 Year |
