Sony · BRAVIA

BRAVIA X9005A

Released July 2013

Sony's first 55- and 65-inch 4K BRAVIA LCD series, with Triluminos colour and integrated side speakers.

Sizes: 55–65″
Panel: LED LCD
Refresh: –
HDR: None
HDMI 2.1: 0 of 4
Software: Sony Entertainment Network

What reviewers say

AVForums and Les Numériques praised the exact 55-inch X9005A's accurate colour, contrast and upscaling of HD material. Both liked its integrated sound. AVForums saw some screen non-uniformity and found passive 3D detail reduced; Les Numériques also noted that the limited supply of 4K content constrained its advantage.

From avforums.com and lesnumeriques.com

Specifications

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Display

Panel: LED LCD
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.
Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K)
HDR formats: None
Picture processing: 4K X-Reality PRO upscaling, Triluminos colour, Advanced Contrast Enhancer and Motionflow XR 800.
Picture modes: Cinema, Custom, Standard, Game, Sports, Photo and Graphics presets.

Sizes

Sizes: 55, 65″
Largest size: 65″

Gaming

HDMI ports: 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate: None
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.

Smart TV and sound

Smart TV platform: Sony Entertainment Network
Processor: 4K X-Reality PRO
Speakers: 65 W
Wi-Fi: Built-in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct
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.
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.
TV tuners: UK DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite, with analogue and CI+ support.
USB: Three USB inputs with USB hard-drive recording and media playback.
Ethernet: One wired Ethernet input.
Optical audio out: One optical digital audio output and a side headphone connection.

Design and power

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.
Stand: Circular chrome-finished central stand; Sony UK lists 300 × 300 mm wall-mount holes for the 55-inch model.
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.
Energy class: B for both sizes under the historical EU television energy scale.
In the box: Standard and NFC One-touch remotes, four passive 3D glasses, stand, batteries and mains lead.

Sizes

Size	Model	Weight without stand
55″	KD-55X9005A	34.5 kg
65″	KD-65X9005A	46.4 kg

Pros and cons

Pros

3840 × 2160 display with local dimming
Integrated 65 W side-mounted speaker system
Passive 3D with four pairs of glasses supplied

Cons

No HDR playback
4K input was initially limited to 30 Hz before an HDMI firmware update
Wide cabinet due to side-mounted speakers

Closest rivals

Model	Sizes	Panel	Refresh	HDR	HDMI 2.1	Software	Released
HisenseA7S	43–65″	LED LCD	60 Hz	Dolby Vision, HDR10+	0 of 3	VIDAA	Jan 2026
PanasonicVIERA AX902	55–65″	LED LCD	–	None	0 of 4	my Home Screen	2014
PanasonicVIERA CX802	40–65″	LED LCD	–	HDR10	0 of 3	my Home Screen	2015

Newer model: BRAVIA X9005B.

Sources

Photo: hotline.ua

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