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Comparison between Samsung UN55AU8000 vs Sony KD-55XH8096

General Info
Model Number Samsung UN55AU8000 Sony KD-55XH8096
Price
Type TV TV
Year 2021 2020
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Series AU8000 XH80
Model Number UN55AU8000 KD-55XH8096
Alias UN55AU8000FXZA KD-55XH8077
Display
Screen Size Class 55" (inches) 55" (inches)
Diagonal Size 54.65 in
138.8 cm
1388 mm
4.55 ft
54.65 in
138.8 cm
1388 mm
4.55 ft
Screen Width 47.62 in
121 cm
1209.6 mm
3.97 ft
47.62 in
121 cm
1209.6 mm
3.97 ft
Screen Height 26.79 in
68 cm
680.4 mm
2.23 ft
26.79 in
68 cm
680.4 mm
2.23 ft
Display Type VA IPS
Display Bit Depth 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
Frame Rate Control Yes Yes
Max Number of Colors 1073741824 1073741824
Bits 30 30
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.494 mm 0.315 mm
Screen Pixel Density 80 ppi 80 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio 94.24 % 92.22 %
Backlight Source Edge LED Direct LED
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
HDR HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDR10+
HDR
HDR10
Dolby Vision
HDR10
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Depth 1.01 in
2.6 cm
25.7 mm
0.08 ft
2.8 in
7.1 cm
71 mm
0.23 ft
Case Weight 15.5 kg
34 lbs
16 kg
35 lbs
Case Width with Stand 48.51 in
123.2 cm
1232.1 mm
4.04 ft
48.94 in
124.3 cm
1243 mm
4.08 ft
Case Height with Stand 29.48 in
74.9 cm
748.8 mm
2.46 ft
30.79 in
78.2 cm
782 mm
2.57 ft
Case Depth with Stand 8.92 in
22.7 cm
226.6 mm
0.74 ft
13.39 in
34 cm
340 mm
1.12 ft
Case Weight with Stand 16.2 kg
36 lbs
16.8 kg
37 lbs
Case Color Black Black, Silver
Hardware
CPU Cores 4 4
Internal Storage 16
TV Tuner Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM)
ATSC
Clear QAM
Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM)
DVB-T
DVB-T2
DVB-C
DVB-S
DVB-S2
Built-in Camera No No
Network LAN
Wi-Fi
802.11a (IEEE 802.11a-1999)
802.11b (IEEE 802.11b-1999)
802.11g (IEEE 802.11g-2003)
802.11n (IEEE 802.11n-2009)
802.11n 5GHz
802.11ac (IEEE 802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Direct
DLNA
Bluetooth 4.2
LAN
Wi-Fi
802.11a (IEEE 802.11a-1999)
802.11b (IEEE 802.11b-1999)
802.11g (IEEE 802.11g-2003)
802.11n (IEEE 802.11n-2009)
802.11n 5GHz
802.11ac (IEEE 802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Direct
DLNA
Bluetooth 4.2
Connectivity 3 x HDMI 2.0
1 x Cable/Antenna In (F-type female)
1 x RS232 (C)
1 x Optical Audio Out
1 x USB 2.0
1 x Ethernet RJ45
4 x HDMI 2.0 (ARC; CEC)
1 x Satellite In (F-type female)
1 x Optical Audio Out
1 x Antenna (RF) (female)
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x AV Composite In (Video + L/R)
2 x USB
1 x CI+ 1.4
1 x Ethernet RJ45
Audio
Audio Speakers 2 x 10W 2 x 10W
Features
OS Tizen 6.0 Android 9.0 Pie
Cool Features Tap View
Mega Contrast
PVR
PC on TV
Alexa
Google Assistant
Filmmaker mode
Motion Xcelerator
InstaPort S (HDMI Quick Switch)
Ambient Mode
UHD Dimming
Crystal Display
Auto Motion Plus
Brightness Detection
Eco Sensor
Digital Clean View
LED Clear Motion
Bixby
V-Chip
SmartThings
Multiroom Link
TV Plus
Apple Airplay 2
3-side bezelless design
Dynamic Crystal Colour
ConnectShare
Accessibility (Enlarge / High Contrast / Multi-output Audio / Color Inversion / Grayscale / Sign Language Zoom / Slow Button Repeat)
Contrast Enhancer
Apple Airplay
Apple Homekit
Live Color Technology
Dynamic Contrast Enhancer
Google Assistant
Voice command
Object-based HDR remaster
Frame Dimming
Chromecast built-in
4K X-Reality Pro
Triluminos Display
Image Processor - X1 4K HDR Processor
Alexa
Light sensor
Extra Features AirSlim Design KD-55XH8077 - silver
KD-55XH8096 - black
Ergonomics
Case Width 48.51 in
123.2 cm
1232.1 mm
4.04 ft
48.94 in
124.3 cm
1243 mm
4.08 ft
Case Height 27.91 in
70.9 cm
708.8 mm
2.33 ft
28.27 in
71.8 cm
718 mm
2.36 ft
Vesa Mount Support Yes Yes
VESA Interface Standard Size 200 x 200 300 x 300
Removable VESA Stand Yes Yes
Height Adjustment No No
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support No No
Left or Right Swivel Support No No
Forward and Backward Tilt Support No No
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Screen Interpolation Technology Motionflow XR
Screen Interpolation Value 400
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit NULL XR
Accessories
Extras Smart remote control - TM2180A Voice remote control
Certificates and Standards
Licenses ENERGY STAR
RoHS
Usage and Storage Requirements
Safe Operating Temperature Level 0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
Safe Operating Humidity Level 10 % - 80 %
Samsung UN55AU8000 Sony KD-55XH8096