Sony BRAVIA KD55XH9005BU XH90 | 55" Full Array LED 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart Android TV

SHS The Score - XH90 4K Full Array LED TV

Recommended For: Film Buffs and Netflix Lovers

Branded an “excellent mid-range 4K TV” by tech reviewers T3, the XH90 goes above and beyond what we’d typically expect from an LED 4K TV. Offering superb X-Motion Clarity thanks to it’s Full Array LED Display and specialised Netflix calibration, the XH90 gets the best out of both TV and film.

Acoustic Multi-Audio will also pinpoint the exact spot at which audio should emanate from to give you the most true-to-life listening experience. Both high octane sports and fast-paced Hollywood action sequences will be handled expertly by the XH90, offering minimal blur and exceptional acoustic performance.

Choose between a 55”, 65”, 75” or 85” screen to suit the size & layout of your room. Read our handy blog on choosing the right screen size for your room here.

SHS Top Sony XH90 Features (Explained)

1. 4K HDR Full Array LED TV: The XH90’s HDR Full Array LED screen offers superb fully backlit 4K performance for crisp contrast and a wider viewing angle. 
2. Dolby Vision Atmos: The XH90 will perfectly pass through Atmos recorded content via e-ARC into a connected soundbar and Dolby Vision quality picture from connected devices. Acoustic Multi Audio will also make your listening experience more immersive. (65, 75, 85” models only)
3. Sony X1 HDR Processor: This class-leading Processor offers first-rate movement clarity and colour realism by reducing image grain and offering exceptional contrast from a 4K HDR colour spectrum. Imagine a car chase rushing across the screen or a ball flying across the pitch; the X1 will prevent these visuals from being anything other than crisp, clear and true to life. 
4. Smart Features: Access all your favourite entertainment in record time with Android TV, featuring Google Play Store and Chromecast. A separate processor enables all Sony TVs to launch apps, such as Netflix, 3 times faster than a conventional smart television. Works with Apple Homekit and Airplay. 
5. Netflix Calibrated Mode:  This preset can be activated to ensure the best range of picture settings are automatically selected when viewing Netflix Original Content.

Similar TV Comparison

Model Below: Sony BRAVIA XH85 - Motion is smoothed and brightened using Motionflow XR and a 100Hz Native Panel, making this great for Gamers and Sports Fans who need a smaller screen. 

Model Above: Sony BRAVIA XH95 - Featuring Sony’s class-leading X1 Ultimate Processor, the XH95 will offer crisper visuals combined with wider viewing angles thanks to X-Wide Angle technology which is perfect for TVs placed in a corner. Experience a more immersive listening experience courtesy of Bi-Amp Acoustic Multi-Audio.

Even Better: Sony BRAVIA A8 - The jump up to OLED will offer exceptional contrast, brightness and blur free visuals for a remarkable viewing experience from any angle.  

Jargon Buster: Breaking Down The Spec

4K X-Reality Pro: The XH90 X1 Processor will upscale pixels in any image to bring them closer to true 4K definition. This is achieved through image noise reduction techniques and AI detail enhancement.

 Triluminos Display: Sony TVs reproduce more colours than conventional televisions by analyzing and processing data in every image to make colours more precise.

Acoustic Multi-Audio - 65, 75, 85” MODELS ONLY - Sound positioning tweeters on the side bezels of the TV deliver precisely controlled audio from the exact point it happens ion screen, such as a shot being fired in a game or a ball being hit in a tennis match. 

X-tended Dynamic Range - The luminosity of  XH90s LEDs has been heightened to give a brightness range that’s 3x wider than standard LED TV. This will improve colour and contrast. 

X-Motion Clarity - X-Motion Clarity technology improves illuminance and optimises the duration of each frame to make the picture smoother, brighter and blur free. 

Best Matched Soundbars

Sonos Beam - The compact yet powerful Sonos Beam will add great surround sound functionality to your XH90. Pair this with a Sonos Sub and 2x Sonos One SLs for a full 5.1 system.

Sonos Arc - The eARC connection on the Sony XH90 will pass on Dolby Atmos sound content to your sound bar, allowing Arc to play in Dolby Atmos and use its upward firing speaker drivers for a more immersive home-cinema experience.  

Sony HT-X8500 - 2.1 channel soundbar with built-in dual subwoofer offers an all-in-one upgrade for your TV with support for Dolby Atmos and Bluetooth.

Sony HT-G700 - 3.1 channel soundbar and subwoofer package with support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Bluetooth 5.0 for hassle-free connection. Designed to enhance your TV audio with cinematic surround sound and impressive vocals.

Lens To Living Room

Sony is used across a vast array of film production houses, meaning it’s very likely that Sony equipment was used to shoot and develop many of your favourite films and TV shows. As a product of this, Sony TVs are expertly calibrated to match the filming and audio equipment used to create the content you watch, ensuring that what you see is exactly what the director or producer intended. 

Netflix Calibrated Mode will allow you to watch Netflix originals exactly as the creator intended. Alongside this, the XH90 and all other 2020 Sony TVs are recommended by Netflix due to their better performance, easier app access and new features that ensure a better TV watching experience.