Like another reviewer, I held off purchasing a 4k TV until Black Friday of 2017. I originally looked at purchasing a Samsung KS8000 based on reviews but those are super hard to find now. I looked at the MU8000, but a lot of sites recommended the X900E over most models in the medium budget range. I use rtings.com almost exclusively to compare different models and get the reviews on the major features I am looking for (HDR, wide color gamut, local dimming, and input lag). Based on what I was looking for, pretty much gaming with future potential for 4k Blu Ray, I went with the Sony XBRX900E. So far I am completely happy and satisfied with my choice. First off definitely research online and don't only base your decision from what you see at a local store. I always go into my local Best buy to get a first-hand look but you can't know what you are actually getting unless you research online (specs like brightness, HDR, input lag, wide color gamut, etc).
This TV is awesome when you have a PS4 pro or Xbox One (X) like me, and are going from no 4K and no HDR to this TV with those features. No lag, HDR is awesome, colors and brightness make games more immersive. The smart capabilities of this TV are great for streaming 4k content (Amazon and YouTube). If you have an Xbox One X, I recommend this TV over most in the range. This is definitely a great buy for what you get.
LIKES:
1: The specs - obviously it's a great TV. I won't go into much detail about the specs because you can find that info anywhere
2: The stand - I have a small-ish TV wooden desk/stand that I'm using, and most TV's have the stand on the far end of the TV. This was one of the very few with a center stand. It works great with virtually any size of desk or stand you're using. I didn't have to worry about measuring. That, and I would be afraid of someone/something knocking one of the stand legs off of my current stand if I got one with 4 legs.
3: Ease of use - it's a fairly simple system to use once you get used to it. This depends on what TV you're coming from
4: Plenty of inputs/outputs
5: Side-mounted inputs/outputs. If you're mounting this TV, this will be helpful. If you want your TV close to the wall....this will be helpful.
4: Compatibility with Xbox One X's amazing specs and HDR
5: Powers on quickly
6: Isn't laggy and is very responsive
7: Shipping - This puppy was packaged beautifully. One thing I hate about TV's these days is how cumbersome it is to physically set them up. The stand is put together in a GENIUS manner, making setup time about 5 minutes. Everything securely locks into place and gives the owner confidence. It came extremely well-packaged and protected, with multiple layers of packaging materials. Nothing could damage this thing in transit.
8: The cords can be routed through the stand legs, hiding them if you desire. Very neat.
DISLIKES:
1: I don't care for the remote; it's basic though and does the job - just lacks features
2: The sound quality is par/sub-par. I want to get a soundbar now.
3: The audio variants (i.e. voice vs theater presets) are interesting and helpful if you don't have a soundbar, but you can't change them when streaming content so you can hear the differences real time. It takes a second to change then you have to play whatever it was you're streaming to hear the changes. I don't understand why Sony didn't have them update it real-time to hear the changes. A small annoyance when first setting it up.
| Brand Name | Sony |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 41 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 27 x 43.1 x 9.4 inches |
| Item model number | XBR49X900E |
| Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color Name | 49-Inch |
| Special Features | Flat |
| Item Weight | 41 Pounds |
| Standing screen display size | 49 Inches |
