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Sony BRAVIA KDL55HX800 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz 3D-Ready LED HDTV, Black (2010 Model)

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Screen Size 55 Inches
Brand Sony
Display Technology LED
Resolution 1080p
Refresh Rate 240
Special Feature Flat
Included Components Stand, TV
Connectivity Technology Wi-Fi, RF, USB, Ethernet, HDMI
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Product Dimensions 13.8"D x 50.4"W x 31.5"H

About this item

  • 55-inch Dynamic Edge LED-backlit HDTV with Full HD 1080p resolution, ready for you to enjoy 3D movies, sports and videogames with optional accessories
  • Motionflow 240Hz technology for smoothest motion in fast action sports and games, BRAVIA Engine 3 fully digital video processor
  • Wi-Fi ready (with optional dongle), access to BRAVIA Internet video, USB port for photos, music and video playback
  • Inputs , 4 HDMI, 2 component, 2 composite, 1 PC, 1 USB, 1 Ethernet, 1 optical digital audio output.
  • Includes removable stand, measures 50.4 x 31.5 x 13.8 inches with stand

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Visible screen diagonal

55" / 140 cm

What's in the box

  • Stand
  • TV

    • Product Description

    From the Manufacturer

    Designed to deliver dazzling Full HD 1080p resolution, this 55-inch BRAVIA HX800 Series HDTV (model KDL55HX800) features advanced dynamic LED backlighting technology for incredibly high contrast levels, deep blacks and bright whites. And get ready for a three-dimensional revolution in your living room with the HX800's 3D capabilities. Just add the optional Sony sync transmitter and active glasses to experience movies and video games in 3D like never before Full HD 1080p, or convert 2D to 3D with a push of a button on your remote.

    The HX800 boasts a Dynamic LED backlight with full array local dimming.

    Bravia Engine 3 (on right) produces a sharp, vibrant picture.

    Fast-action scenes look better than ever thanks to Motionflow PRO 240Hz refresh rate technology.

    Integrated BRAVIA Internet Video.

    All 3D BRAVIA TVs are supported by a rapidly increasing variety of 3D content, including the latest Hollywood movies on Blu-ray 3D disc; sport, music, natural history and entertainment from new 3D cable and satellite channels; even 3D games such as WipEout HD and MotorStorm Pacific Rift for the PlayStation3.

    Enjoy incredible contrast and sharp, vibrant images with the Dynamic Edge LED backlight plus see smooth motion detail during fast-action scenes with the Motionflow PRO 240Hz technology. Edge LED-backlit HDTVs consume less power than conventional LCD televisions and contain no mercury. The Deep Black Panel also provides incredible contrast and minimized reflections. Finally, the BRAVIA Engine 3 video processor produces superior, life-like image with amazing contrast and color.

    Go beyond your scheduled programming and connect to the internet to instantly stream a wide variety of movies, TV shows, videos and music from Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube, Slacker and more. You can even add a Wi-Fi adapter (sold separately) to wirelessly connect to your home network and access the internet without the mess of unsightly wires. Other features include 6 HD inputs (4 HDMI, 2 component), a USB port for photo, music, and video playback on the TV, an Ethernet port (for wired networking), and VESA compliant wall mounts.

    Key Features

    Full HD 1080p Resolution: Experience Full HD 1080p picture quality, the highest at-home resolution, and take full advantage of HD sources like a Blu-ray Disc Player or PlayStation3 gaming console via the 16:9 wide screen panel (1920 x 1080).

    Dynamic Edge LED backlight: Experience incredible contrast in a slim design with Dynamic Edge LED backlight technology.

    3D in Full HD: Enjoy an immersive, realistic movie and gaming experience in Full HD 1080p using Sony's 3D accessories (3D sync transmitter and 3D active glasses, both sold separately) and connecting a compatible 3D Blu-ray Disc Player or PlayStation3 gaming console. Convert standard 2D personal content into 3D with the push of a button on your remote.

    Motionflow PRO 240Hz Technology: Experience smoother motion detail and clarity with Motionflow PRO 240Hz technology. Motionflow PRO 240Hz technology increases the frame rate and applies Image Blur reduction to deliver a crisp, fluid viewing experience during fast-action scenes.

    Wi-Fi Adapter Ready: Enjoy the convenience of wireless connectivity for your home entertainment network and make accessing your online entertainment--including movies, photos, music, videos and more--even easier (Wi-Fi dongle required; sold separately).

    BRAVIA Internet Video: Instantly stream a wide variety of movies, TV episodes, videos and music from a large selection of entertainment apps including: Netflix, YouTube, Slacker, and more. (Learn More)

    BRAVIA Engine 3: Enjoy Sony's most advanced processing system for superior image detail, exceptionally vibrant, life-like images, reduced noise and optimized contrast and color with the BRAVIA Engine 3 fully digital processor.

    Ambient Sensor: Get a natural looking picture whether you are watching movies late at night or playing video games during the day with an Ambient Sensor that automatically adjusts the picture color based on a room's lighting.

    24p True Cinema: Movies consist of 24 images per second, and cannot be faithfully reproduced on conventional televisions, resulting in unnatural, jerky movements. But 24p True Cinema displays the 24 progressive images as they should be, in the same sequence as the original film source. Now, you can recreate the visual clarity of cinema-quality movies in the comfort of your own home.

    USB Input: Share your photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music. Simply connect your digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device directly to your HDTV's USB input.

    Deep Black Panel: Enjoy crisp, vibrant images, incredible contrast and minimized reflections with a specially coated Deep Black Panel display.

    Energy Saving Switch: Eliminate standby power consumption without having to unplug your TV. Simply turn the Energy Saving Switch to off position and the TV no longer draws energy from the power source.

    Key Specifications

    • Screen size: 55 inches
    • CineMotion Reverse 3:2 Pulldown Technology: Yes
    • 24p True Cinema Technology: Yes
    • 3D Comb Filter: Yes
    • TV Guide On-Screen: Yes
    • Deep Color: Yes
    • Live Color Technology: Yes
    • Auto Picture Setting w/ HDMI: Cinema, Sport, Music, Photo, Graphics, Game
    • Speakers: 2x 10W (20 watts of total power)
    • 5.1 Channel Audio Out: Yes
    • Dolby: Dolby Digital
    • USB Application(s) : Photo Viewer (jpeg), Photo Viewer (RAW), Music Player (mp3), Video Player (AVCHD), Video Player (AVC), Video Player (MPEG4)
    • Tuners: ATSC, NTSC, Clear QAM
    • VESA wall mounting pattern: 400 x 300
    • Warranty: 1 year labor and parts
    • Energy Star compliant: Yes
    Dimensions
    • TV with stand: 50.4 x 31.5 x 13.8 inches (WxHxD); 59.3 pounds
    • TV without stand: 50.4 x 30.1 x 2.8 inches (WxHxD); 49.8 pounds
    • What size TV should you get?
    Connections
    • HDMI: 4 (2 side, 2 rear; HDMI PC input capability)
    • Component: 2 (1 side, 1 rear)
    • Composite A/V: 2 (1 side, 1 rear shared with component)
    • Ethernet: 1
    • RF: 1 (rear)
    • USB 2.0: 1 (side)
    • PC input (15-pin, D-Sub): 1 (side)
    • Analog audio inputs: 3 (2 side, 1 rear)
    • Digital audio output: 1 optical

    What's in the Box

    BRAVIA HX800 Series HDTV, remote control (with batteries), AC power cord, table top stand, operating instructions

    Learn More

    Have your favorite internet content delivered to your TV screen with BRAVIA Internet Video. Stream movies, videos, music and more with BRAVIA Internet Video from a wide variety of sources and services, including:

    Amazon Instant Video provides instant access to over 50,000 hit movies and TV shows directly on your Sony BRAVIA HDTV. Watch new release movies as soon as they're on DVD and TV shows the day after they air, with thousands of titles available in HD--all commercial free. Netflix: Instantly watch thousands of TV episodes and movies streamed from Netflix right to your Sony BRAVIA HDTV--watch as much as you want, any time you want. (Netflix unlimited membership required for Netflix feature functionality.) Crackle: The next-generation video entertainment network with hundreds of movies, TV shows, and original series from the vast Sony Pictures library. Pandora Internet Radio: Free, personalized internet radio playing only music you love. Pandora brings an effortless personal soundtrack into your living room. Enter your favorite artists and enjoy stations created just for you. Rate songs as they play, because Pandora caters to your tastes and adapts stations to your feedback on the spot.

    With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience.

    If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get.

    • Minimum size = Viewing distance/3
    • Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

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    Sony BRAVIA KDL55HX800 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz 3D-Ready LED HDTV, Black (2010 Model)

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    Customer reviews

    3.6 out of 5 stars
    3.6 out of 5
    66 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, design and ease of setup of the television. They mention that it's a great product with a beautiful design. Customers are also impressed with the picture, saying that it looks great, is bright and crisp, and has breathtaking color and presentation. They appreciate the features, saying it has USB, PC, and other wondrous features. Customers also like the sound quality, saying the sound is adequate and the different picture settings are good. They also mention that the television is easy to wall mount.

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    9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the television. They mention that it has a beautiful design, the color and presentation are breathtaking, and the picture is still very good after more than 10 years. They also appreciate the different picture settings and the 3D and 2D is excellent.

    "...The picture is truer than life and the 3D functionality works very well...." Read more

    "This is a big tv with a great looking screen. I was very surprised by how light the entire unit was. It was also easy to wall mount...." Read more

    "...home, big screen, I have it for more than 10 years, the picture quality is still very good...." Read more

    "...Color and presentation are breathtaking - Blu-ray disc movies are awesome - and HDTV is sharp, clear, and enjoyable beyond words to watch..." Read more

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the television. They mention that it is a great product, the picture is bright and crisp, and it does not disappoint. They appreciate the USB, PC, and other wonderful features. They also say that the Blu-ray disc movies are awesome and enjoyable beyond words to watch.

    "...It was also easy to wall mount. The picture is bright and crisp, no disappoints!..." Read more

    "...Color and presentation are breathtaking - Blu-ray disc movies are awesome - and HDTV is sharp, clear, and enjoyable beyond words to watch..." Read more

    "Amazing TV. We set it up and connected it to our home theater system and love it...." Read more

    "Great product. Love it." Read more

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the television. They mention that the sound is adequate.

    "...No dead pixels. No sound problems. No wifi problems. Nothing...." Read more

    "...The sound is adequate and the different picture settings are good if you're using for games, movies, surfing, etc...." Read more

    "...Easy to set up and use. Sound is average for any TV, but if you get one of these, you likely have a sound system anyways...." Read more

    "Purchased 4 years ago through Amazon. Awesome picture, great sound, and still runs like new today 4 years later!" Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers find the setup of the television to be easy. They mention that it has a great picture and is easy to wall mount.

    "...The picture is bright and crisp, no disappoints! The setup is fast and easy, it connected to our wifi signal immediately and also synced with our..." Read more

    "...Easy to set up and use. Sound is average for any TV, but if you get one of these, you likely have a sound system anyways...." Read more

    "Easy set up. Great picture. Sound has stopped for a few minutes three times since I have had it...." Read more

    Still plugging along after THIRTEEN years!
    5 Stars
    Still plugging along after THIRTEEN years!
    Yes, this is an actual photo of this TV taken thirteen years after it was purchased in November 2010. Everything still works. It has survived six moves, including a 2200-mile cross-country move. No dead pixels. No sound problems. No wifi problems. Nothing. Sure, it lacks eARC, and I had to do some kludge wiring to get Dolby pass-through to my Sony soundbar, and it doesn’t support 4K, and the LED format can bury action with low-light cinematography (Game of Thrones was particularly painful to watch), but given today’s disposable televisions, I have to hand it to Sony — this TV has given me no valid excuse to upgrade to a 4K, eARC, 65”+ TV (even though I wish it would). My prior TV was a POS Vizio that lasted maybe 4 years before giving up.I owned an old Sony tube set back in the 1980s and it also lasted forever. I don’t know the quality of the latest sets, but Sony has bought my loyalty; my next set also will be a Sony, even if it costs 2x a TCL or a Samsung or whatever.
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    WillIAm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sony is the one and only
    Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2011
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    This Tv the Sony BRAVIA KDL55HX800 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz 3D-Ready LED HDTV, Black is amazing. The picture is truer than life and the 3D functionality works very well. I did order it used like-new condition and it was in great condition but they shipped it with the wrong screws and pieces were missing from the table stand. That was a bit frustrating because I wanted to watch it that evening but had to wait to get the right parts. Amazon did not help me attain the right parts so I had to go out and do it on my own. That did take a couple of days and amazon did credit me back the shipping costs which I thought would be free because it was well over the $25 that they advertise free shipping but to my surprise it did have shipping charges associated with it. But once I got it all setup it is beautiful. It is disappointing that you have to buy everything else individually as well and it is all very expensive. 2 pair of 3D glasses cost $300 the 3D emitter cost $50 and the wireless proprietary Sony usb WiFi adapter is $80. Sony it gets very expensive just to be able to watch 3D tv every now and then. It is a magnificent TV in 2D as well and I am totally impressed by the performance of the TV. A very happy consumer. Remember SONY IS THE ONE AND ONLY!!!! Sony BRAVIA KDL55HX800 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz 3D-Ready LED HDTV, Black
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    R. Marlowe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Still plugging along after THIRTEEN years!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023
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    Yes, this is an actual photo of this TV taken thirteen years after it was purchased in November 2010. Everything still works. It has survived six moves, including a 2200-mile cross-country move. No dead pixels. No sound problems. No wifi problems. Nothing. Sure, it lacks eARC, and I had to do some kludge wiring to get Dolby pass-through to my Sony soundbar, and it doesn’t support 4K, and the LED format can bury action with low-light cinematography (Game of Thrones was particularly painful to watch), but given today’s disposable televisions, I have to hand it to Sony — this TV has given me no valid excuse to upgrade to a 4K, eARC, 65”+ TV (even though I wish it would). My prior TV was a POS Vizio that lasted maybe 4 years before giving up.

    I owned an old Sony tube set back in the 1980s and it also lasted forever. I don’t know the quality of the latest sets, but Sony has bought my loyalty; my next set also will be a Sony, even if it costs 2x a TCL or a Samsung or whatever.
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    R. Marlowe
    5.0 out of 5 stars Still plugging along after THIRTEEN years!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023
    Yes, this is an actual photo of this TV taken thirteen years after it was purchased in November 2010. Everything still works. It has survived six moves, including a 2200-mile cross-country move. No dead pixels. No sound problems. No wifi problems. Nothing. Sure, it lacks eARC, and I had to do some kludge wiring to get Dolby pass-through to my Sony soundbar, and it doesn’t support 4K, and the LED format can bury action with low-light cinematography (Game of Thrones was particularly painful to watch), but given today’s disposable televisions, I have to hand it to Sony — this TV has given me no valid excuse to upgrade to a 4K, eARC, 65”+ TV (even though I wish it would). My prior TV was a POS Vizio that lasted maybe 4 years before giving up.

    I owned an old Sony tube set back in the 1980s and it also lasted forever. I don’t know the quality of the latest sets, but Sony has bought my loyalty; my next set also will be a Sony, even if it costs 2x a TCL or a Samsung or whatever.
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    L. A. Baker
    1.0 out of 5 stars Great if it worked
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2011
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    Gee, this TV was really amazing for the whole 3 hours that it worked... and then it didn't. It just wouldn't turn on anymore, so I had to return it. I tried contacting Sony's customer service, which was a complete joke too. I would have chanced trying another one but was ALSO extremely disappointed that Sony has chosen to gut the PIP function by only allowing it to work with an attached PC. Hellooooo marketing fools, guys don't want PIP so they can do their taxes and catch up on facebook while watching TV, they want it to keep track of two programs at once. Lame.
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    j-rob-82
    2.0 out of 5 stars Simply Average
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2010
    O.K. I already know whats coming since someone will see this review and say I need my eyes checked or probably no doubt worst. Most people take reviews of stuff they like as a personal attack which is very strange. A lot I find about t.v.s for the average consumer is more in the eye of the beholder. Personally after I bought this t.v. I found no professional reviews that actually had this t.v. at the top. It will be up to the individual to decide but some have different expectations for a t.v. that costs over two thousand dollars.

    Fist off I bought this t.v. from Best Buy for the bundle that was offered. The t.v. came with a Gran Turismo PS3 and the Alice in Wonderland 3d pack which was a fantastic deal for 2300 or whatever. I also based it on all the good reviews I have read and plus the picture in store was great. I think the overall deal of the bundle may of blinded me a little but nonetheless it was a fantastic deal. The issue I had the most is simply the picture quality since I just could not find the perfect picture that would make the scene pop out at you. I watched Transformers, Inception, Monsters Inc, Saving Private Ryan and basically every blu ray I had. The picture just would not get what I would say fantastic and never perfect no matter how much adjusting I did. I found the scene to be too bright or too dark but colors were great but detail never popped. I watched the beginning of Saving Private Ryan on my brothers 46 inch Samsung series 7 and the scene was simply amazing with just the amount of the detail where the beach scene begins and the camera is still on the hedgehog in the water. On the Sony the scene would not get anywhere close to that. In fact the Samsung made it almost look like it was coming out at you without 3d and almost like you could touch it. The issue I always had with my Sony Bravia 40 inch that I was upgrading from had the same problem. The picture simply would never get to a fantastic quality. After that I decided I would not buy another Sony t.v. but the bundle sold me and plus that was three years ago when I purchased it. I now think with Sony you simply pay for the name and not so much the quality unless you get the flagship models. I ended up taking it back and am now gonna go with either the Samsung C8000 or the Panasonic TC-PVT25 plasmas whenever a deal runs with a bundle and since its the holidays I am sure one will come around.

    The audio absolutely without a doubt sucks. For something costing twenty five hundred bucks you would think they would pack something decent in. My Sony 40 inch lcd from three years ago blows it out of the water. If you go with this t.v. than make sure you gotta something to push the sound to better quality than this.

    The screen did not reflect very much at all though and we have a relatively bright room. It did have a great selection of connections with 4 hdmi which I think now is pretty standard. The 3d was great but I did find I had no problems watching but my wife could not bear but about ten minutes and she was done. It was great since I had never watched 3d in anything before. To get the most I recommend sitting pretty close to get the full immersion. Our couch is around fifteen feet from the t.v. and you really don't get the most by sitting far away. I did notice there was still a lot of flashing on images in the movies we watched and I believe that may be called crosstalk.

    Overall if the picture looks good to you than have at it but my eye was not satisfied. The bundle is a great deal and if you get it and like it than you are fortunate in your own eyes and maybe those of others. As for me I will be getting something else.
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    Gerry
    3.0 out of 5 stars Nice until it dies
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2011
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    We were enjoying the TV for about 6 months now and then it died. I have always bought SONY because their products just keep on working. I guess Sony's reliability is sliding. Now we will see how good the Sony warranty is.
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    PD
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great picture, light unit
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2013
    Verified Purchase
    This is a big tv with a great looking screen. I was very surprised by how light the entire unit was. It was also easy to wall mount. The picture is bright and crisp, no disappoints! The setup is fast and easy, it connected to our wifi signal immediately and also synced with our cable providers remote with no steps at all. The sound is adequate and the different picture settings are good if you're using for games, movies, surfing, etc. it has ample hdmi ports on the backside which is helpful for our various peripherals.
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