Sony XBR-49X950H (USA version)

Sony XBR-49X950H was introduced in 2020. It has a LCD screen with 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) resolution and 100 Hz/120 Hz refresh rate. The TV is HDR compatible and can reach 1000 nits of peak brightness. 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 4K UHD (3840 x 2160).

We give Sony XBR-49X950H TV 76 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 XBR-49X950H.

The TV has strengths such as High Refresh Rate, Backlight Name, Color Depth, Contrast Ratio, HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG, IMAX Enhanced, 4K HFR, VRR, DSEE, Clear Phase, Dolby Atmos and DTS Digital Surround. And it has weaknesses sush as Limited Viewing Angle, no 3D Capability, no HDR10+, no Advanced HDR by Technicolor®, no AMD Freesync™, no NVidia G-Sync, no 2K HFR, no HGIG Compatibility, Weak Picture Processor, no Filmmaker Mode, Few Speaker Channels, no TV Center Speaker Mode, no WiSA Ready and no NEXTGEN TV (ATSC 3.0).

A predecessor of 2020 X950H series is 2019 X950G series. In this section we show major changes from the predecessor.

UPGRADES	Sony XBR-49X950H	Sony XBR-55X950G
4K HFR	✔	✖
VRR	✔	✖

DOWNGRADES	Sony XBR-49X950H	Sony XBR-55X950G
2K HFR	✖	✔

For this comparison we chose 55" version of the predecessor - model XBR-55X950G. For more detailed comparison between the two please visit Sony XBR-49X950H vs Sony XBR-55X950G where you can also choose different size and country models to compare.

VA Panel

Sony XBR-49X950H 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 XBR-49X950H.

BASICS
Brand	Sony
Country Version	USA
Series	X950H
Model	XBR-49X950H
Release Year	2020
Size	49"
Bezel Color	Black
Smart TV	✔

DISPLAY
Actual Size (Diagonal)	48.5"
Resolution	4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
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	✖
Panel Bit Depth	10 bits
Color Depth	1.07 Billion
Brightness	550 nits
Peak Brightness	1000 nits
Contrast Ratio	3000∶1

VIDEO
3D Capability	✖
HDR10	✔
HDR10+	✖
Dolby Vision	✔
Dolby Vision IQ	✖
HLG	✔
Advanced HDR by Technicolor®	✖
IMAX Enhanced	✔
High Dynamic Range	X-tended Dynamic Range™ PRO 6x XDR Contrast
AMD Freesync™	✖
NVidia G-Sync	✖
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	✔ 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
Speaker Channels	2.0
Speaker Type and Configuration	Bass Reflex Speaker
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
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	✖
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) Closed Caption (Digital) Closed Caption
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	✔ 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
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption (Typical)	182 W
Power Consumption (In Standby)	0.5 W
Dimension Without Stand (W x H x D)	1093 x 629 x 69 mm 43 1/8" x 24 7/8" x 2 3/4"
Dimension With Stand (W x H x D)	1093 x 699 x 261 mm 43 1/8" x 27 5/8" x 10 3/8"
Stand Size	Width: 998 mm (39 3/8")
Dimension of Package (W x H x D)	1186 x 748 x 185 mm 46 3/4" x 29 1/2" x 7 3/8"
One Connect Box	✖
VESA Wall Mount	✔
VESA Dimensions (W x H)	200 mm x 200 mm 7-7/8" x 7-7/8"
Weight Without Stand	13.3 kg (29.3 lbs)
Weight With Stand	14.4 kg (31.8 lbs)
Weight of Package (Gross)	19 kg (41.9 lbs)

ACCESSORIES
Remote	Standard Remote

WARRANTY
Warranty	1 Year