Sony X720E-Series 55"-Class HDR UHD Smart LED TV

Sony’s cheapest 4K HDR TV range of 2017 certainly has shelf appeal with its aggressive price and attractive design. Its pictures sometimes look strong, too. However, if you were hoping to get a convincing high dynamic range picture for so little money, you’re out of luck – Sony's X720E Series...

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  SDR pictures are good, Simple, Android-free menus, Attractive, space-saving design, It’s SUPER affordable

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  Poor HDR black levels, Limited HDR colour performance, Lacks brightness with HDR, Relatively limited smart services

If you’re looking for an entry level 4K TV that won’t break the bank, the Sony X720E is the one. It’s one of the lowest priced televisions that supports HDR10, making it up to date with all of the latest standards.

As described, but Beware: Speakers face the back on this t.v., making the sound inferior unless you have a specific acoustic plan, e.g. placing it directly against a wall and having confidence that your acoustics would work that way.