Sony BRAVIA X9005A vs Sony BRAVIA X9005B

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BRAVIA X9005A compared with BRAVIA X9005B

	SonyBRAVIA X9005A	SonyBRAVIA X9005B
Overview
Released
Released	July 2013	May 2014
Display
Panel
Panel	LED LCD	LED LCD
Panel detail
Panel detail	Sony Triluminos LCD with LED backlight, X-tended Dynamic Range and passive 3D. Motionflow XR 800 is a processing label rather than a native panel refresh rate.	Triluminos LED LCD with X-tended Dynamic Range. The 55- and 65-inch models use active 3D glasses; Sony lists passive TDG-500P glasses for the 79-inch model. Motionflow XR 800 is a processing label, not a native refresh rate.
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
HDR formats
HDR formats	None	None
Picture processing
Picture processing	4K X-Reality PRO upscaling, Triluminos colour, Advanced Contrast Enhancer and Motionflow XR 800.	4K X-Reality PRO upscaling, Triluminos colour, X-tended Dynamic Range and Motionflow XR 800.
Picture modes
Picture modes	Cinema, Custom, Standard, Game, Sports, Photo and Graphics presets.	Cinema, Custom, Standard, Game, Sports, Photo and Graphics presets.
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	55, 65″	55, 65, 79″
Largest size
Largest size	65″	79″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)	4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	None	None
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	Four HDMI inputs with MHL and PC compatibility. The UK specifications list 4K 24/25/30p input; AVForums reports one port gained HDMI 2.0 compatibility through a firmware update.	Four HDMI inputs. HDTVTest verified 3840 × 2160 at 50/60 Hz on all four inputs of the 55-inch model, but found limited high-chroma bandwidth; HDMI 1 and 2 support HDCP 2.2.
Input lag
Input lag	–	HDTVTest measured 41 ms with a Leo Bodnar tester in Game mode on the 55-inch model.
Game features
Game features	–	4K Game mode and SimulView 3D gaming with optional glasses.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	Sony Entertainment Network	Sony Entertainment Network
Processor
Processor	4K X-Reality PRO	4K X-Reality PRO
Speakers
Speakers	65 W	65 W
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Built-in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct	Built-in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	Side-mounted Magnetic Fluid speakers, with two 12.5 W and two 20 W outputs, 65 W total, plus S-Force Front Surround 3D processing.	Side-facing Magnetic Fluid speaker array with two 12.5 W and two 20 W outputs, 65 W total. A wireless subwoofer was optional.
Casting
Casting	Sony Entertainment Network apps, Opera web browser, DLNA, screen mirroring and NFC-assisted One-touch Remote pairing; original online services may no longer operate.	Sony Entertainment Network apps, built-in HEVC 4K streaming, Opera browser, DLNA, screen mirroring and One-Flick Entertainment with NFC remote; original online services may no longer operate.
TV tuners
TV tuners	UK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite, with analogue and CI+ support.	Twin DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, analogue tuner and CI+.
USB
USB	Three USB inputs with USB hard-drive recording and media playback.	Three side USB 2.0 inputs with USB hard-drive recording; Sony supplied a port replicator.
Ethernet
Ethernet	One wired Ethernet input.	One rear Ethernet input.
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	One optical digital audio output and a side headphone connection.	One optical digital audio output and a combined side headphone/audio/subwoofer output.
Design and power
Size
Size	Sony UK, without stand (W × H × D): 55-inch 146.3 × 74.9 × 10 cm; 65-inch 168.2 × 87.5 × 10 cm. With stand: 55-inch 146.3 × 77.8 × 40.5 cm; 65-inch 168.2 × 90.3 × 40.5 cm.	Sony UK, without stand (W × H × D): 55-inch 149.3 × 75.2 × 9.9 cm; 65-inch 171.5 × 87.8 × 9.9 cm; 79-inch 202.9 × 105.4 × 11.1 cm. With stand: 55-inch 149.4 × 79.1 × 32 cm and 38.1 kg; 65-inch 171.6 × 91.6 × 32 cm and 46.6 kg; 79-inch 203.1 × 110.9 × 44.2 cm and 60.9 kg.
Stand
Stand	Circular chrome-finished central stand; Sony UK lists 300 × 300 mm wall-mount holes for the 55-inch model.	Wedge-shaped cabinet with a pair of metal feet that can mount near the edges or closer together on the 55- and 65-inch sets.
Power use
Power use	Sony UK annual energy estimate: 215 kWh for 55 inches and 268 kWh for 65 inches, based on four hours of daily use; standby 0.40 W for both.	Sony UK on-mode estimates: 149 W (55 inches), 180 W (65 inches), 229 W (79 inches); 0.30 W standby across the three sizes.
Energy class
Energy class	B for both sizes under the historical EU television energy scale.	Historical EU television energy classes B for 55 and 65 inches, A for 79 inches.
In the box
In the box	Standard and NFC One-touch remotes, four passive 3D glasses, stand, batteries and mains lead.	Port replicator, standard and One-Flick touchpad remotes, two pairs of 3D glasses, table stand and IR blaster. Glasses type differs by size.