Sony introduces 2014 BRAVIA 4K TVs

Following the initial launch of its 84-inch 4K TV a couple of years back, Sony adds five new screen sizes in the lineup. These Ultra High Definition TVs sport the company’s proprietary technology like the 4K X-Reality PRO engine, TRILUMINOS Display, and X-tended Dynamic Range PRO to deliver only the most immersive viewing experience.

The five new variants come from the X9500B and X8500B series. The former is available in an 85-inch screen size while the latter is available in 70-inch, 65-inch, 55-inch, and 49-inch displays. Below is a list of their key features.

X9500B Series 4K TV

• The reference standard in 4K Ultra HD
• Immersive 4K Ultra HD picture quality with four times the resolution and clarity of Full HD 1080p
• X-tended Dynamic Range PRO driven by direct LED arrays delivers brilliant picture quality
• 4K X-Reality PRO picture engine for best picture from any source
• TRILUMINOS Display for breathtaking color, clarity and detail
• Motionflow XR 960 produces lifelike movement
• HDMI 2.0 and 4K 60p with newly developed HEVC codec for support of future 4K content
• ClearAudio+ Digital Sound Processing (DSP) with S-Force Front Surround projects clear vocals and wide sound range (optional subwoofer SWF-BR100)
•  Built-in Wi-Fi for streaming connectivity, including Sony Entertainment Network
• Screen Mirroring via NFC OneTouch Mirroring
• MHL 3.0-enabled for mirroring second screens
• 3D capable with 2 pairs of glasses included
• Screen sizes include 85-inch class (85X9500B)

X8500B Series 4K TV

• Brilliant colors, unprecedented 4K quality
• Immersive 4K Ultra HD picture quality delivering four times the resolution and clarity of Full HD 1080p
• 4K X-Reality PRO picture engine for best picture from any source
• TRILUMINOS Display for breathtaking color, clarity and detail
• Motionflow XR 240 produces lifelike movement
• ClearAudio+ Digital Sound Processing (DSP) with S-Force Front Surround projects clear vocals and wide sound range (optional subwoofer)
•  HDMI 2.0 and 4K 60p with newly developed HEVC codec for support of future 4K content
• Built-in Wi-Fi for streaming connectivity, including Sony Entertainment Network
• Screen Mirroring via NFC OneTouch Mirroring
• MHL 3.0-enabled for mirroring second screens
• 3D capable with 2 pairs of glasses included
• Screen sizes include 70-inch class (70X8500B), 65-inch class (65X8500B), 55-inch class (55X8500B), and 49-inch class (49X8500B)

Sony compared their 4K UHDTVs (left) against “Brand S” (right) to show the difference in detail and contrast of the images.

The 85-inch X9500 is up for purchase starting October 2014 and will retail for Php1.2M. The 70-, 65-, and 55-inch X8500B, on the other hand, will be available in August; while the 49-inch variant will come in September. We’re still waiting on the local SRPs for the smaller screen sizes so watch this space as we’ll update it once we have the details.

Update: According to Sony, tentative prices for the 70-, 65-, 55-, and 49-inch displays are Php320K, Php280K, Php190K, and Php100K, respectively.