Sony launched the KD-43XF7005 in 2018. In the budget series of models of the seventh series, the TV takes its rightful place in image quality. I prepared a detailed review of the model and compared it with the characteristics of other Sony TVs, which will help to better understand its features.
This model is involved in ranking of the best Sony TVs and in ranking of the best 4K UHD TVs.
Screen
Sony KD-43XF7005 with a diagonal of 42.5 "(108 cm) has a resolution of 3840 × 2160 px. Supports 4K UHD, HDR10. 4K X-Reality PRO technology increases resolution to bring it closer to 4K and increase clarity. The development of details takes place online. For comparison: Sony KDL-40WD653 at 1080p Full HD cannot produce content in enhanced quality. The TFT IPS matrix provides a viewing angle of 178 °. When viewing with a strong deviation from the center, the clarity is practically not lost, only the brightness of the colors decreases slightly. Sony KDL-40WD653 colors significantly lose in brightness.
The color depth is 8 bits. Color - 350 cd / m2. At Sony KD-49XF7596 this figure is higher - 400 cd / m2. But the model with a larger diagonal loses in contrast - 1500: 1, while the Sony KD-43XF7005 - 3300: 1. Image refresh rate is 50 Hz. Motionflow XR technology increases the index to 200 Hz, which significantly reduces the likelihood of breaks in action scenes, although it does not allow for perfect smoothness.
The Edge LED backlight provides for the placement of LEDs on the sides of the matrix, due to which there is a possibility of the occurrence of light. Sony KDL-40WD653 with Direct LED backlight does not have such a problem, when the diodes are evenly distributed behind the screen. But the side illumination allows you to make the screen as thin as possible - 58 mm (66 mm for KDL-40WD653).
Appearance
The TV is made in black, its dimensions are 970 × 571 × 58 mm, weight - 9.8 kg. The case is thin, the frame is made of a material that imitates an aluminum coating. Cables can be carefully laid in special compartments, which are also provided in a stand with two legs. Dimensions with stand are 970 × 630 × 279 mm. For wall mounting, VESA 200x100 mm fasteners are provided.
Connectors
The TV is equipped with a sufficient number of connectors: AV, 3 HDMI, 3 USB, Ethernet, Miracast, WiDi, optical output, headphone jack. There is wifi. At Sony KDL-40WD653 only two HDMI and USB ports, and KD-49XF7596 - 4 HDMI, there is Bluetooth.
Sound
Sound power is provided by 2 speakers of 10 watts each. In this, the TV surpasses the 2016 model KDL-40WD653 with speakers of 5 watts. Dolby Digital, DTS decoders increase the realism and depth of sound.
Functions
Smart TV Platform - Linux. KD-49XF7596 already equipped with the Android platform, which provides more advantages: the Google Play store, Chromecast for playing content from a smartphone. Plug & Play technology displays videos, photos and other information on the screen when you connect a smartphone or other external source. The internal memory is 4 GB, the Sony KD-49XF7596 has 16 GB.
It is possible to record to external media. The Time Shift function allows you to stop viewing the broadcast channel, and start playback from the moment it stops. You can connect PCs, other devices to a single network via DLNA.
Management is carried out by the remote control on which there are buttons of fast transition (YouTube, applications). Voice control capabilities, like the KD-49XF7596, are not provided. Because of this, it is not very convenient to use the search, to type queries. Equipped with a timer, has a child lock. Consumes 100 watts. Energy efficiency loses Sony KDL-40WD653 (59 watts).
Advantages and disadvantages
Benefits:
- good color reproduction, saturated deep colors, image sharpness;
- movements are smooth and well-trained. Suitable for games in HDR quality;
- many color settings to accurately set the image;
- the sound is good, but for music lovers you need additional acoustics;
- moderately smart Smart. Quick and clear menu;
- Easy Wi-Fi setup.
Disadvantages:
- Too small pitch for adjusting the sound;
- ineffective Smart: except YouTube, Netflix and a browser, there is nothing to use. New software is not installed;
- large legs do not add appeal.
Verdict
The price of the model KD-43XF7005 is . Quite reasonable price for high-quality realistic image in 4K. A TV without such an opportunity with a smaller diagonal is (Sony KDL-40WD653) But the cheaper model lags behind in smooth playback of dynamic scenes and brightness. A significant disadvantage of the TV in question is Smart TV on Linux, but Sony KD-49XF7596 on Android will cost already . The last one loses in contrast. In general, the model is more than worthy taking into account the detail and realism of the picture, but you should not expect much from the outdated Smart TV.
