{"id":237,"date":"2023-10-24T19:42:15","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T19:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newreviews.co.uk\/?p=237"},"modified":"2023-10-24T19:42:35","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T19:42:35","slug":"sony-43-inch-kd43x85kpu-smart-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newreviews.co.uk\/reviews\/sony-43-inch-kd43x85kpu-smart-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony 43 Inch KD43X85KPU Smart TV Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are shopping for a good 43 inch 4K TV that\u2019s not too expensive, we highly recommend the Sony Bravia 43\u201d KD43X85KPU smart 4K TV.<\/p>\n

The Sony Bravia X85K is a mid-range smart TV packed with lots of features to enhance your watching and gaming experience. These include Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, HDR10, 120Hz refresh rate and more. It can even double up as a monitor for your computer.<\/p>\n

Read on for our in-depth review including what we like and don’t like about the Sony X85K TV.<\/p>\n

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Sony 43 Inch KD43X85KPU Smart TV Review<\/h2>\n
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What Are You Buying?<\/h2>\n

1. 43 inch LED 4K Smart TV<\/h3>\n

This 43 incher is the smallest in the X85K series. If you are looking for something bigger, options go all the way up to 85 inches.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0 43\u201d KD43X85KPU is perfect for smaller living rooms or if you want a second TV for your bedroom. Because of its smaller screen, it also works great as a PC monitor. So you can set it up in your living room or home office and easily switch between entertainment and work. You can even use it for video chats with the separately sold Bravia Cam.<\/p>\n

Sony has designed the X85K with a super thin bezel, which enhances the brilliance of the display. The TV frame itself is also pretty slim, so it will look great on a TV stand or mounted on the wall .<\/p>\n

2. 4K Resolution With Upscaling<\/h3>\n

The X85K offers 4K picture quality. Combined with the LED backlight technology plus micro dimming (dimming specific sections of the TV), the display is bright and vibrant. Colours are well defined with excellent contrast to bring out the best in movies and games.<\/p>\n

By the way, it\u2019s not just native 4K content that will look great on the X85K TV. The TV can upscale HD and 2K content closer to 4K resolution without any noticeable deterioration in image quality.<\/p>\n

3. 120Hz Refresh Rate<\/h3>\n

If you watch a lot of fast paced TV such as sports or you play video games on your TV, then you will appreciate the 120Hz refresh rate on the Sony Bravia X85K.<\/p>\n

It delivers much smoother motion and transitions compared to cheaper 60Hz TVs. The 43 inch X85K Tv also comes with Motionflow\u2122 XR<\/b> technology to further improve your viewing and gaming experience. It works by inserting additional frames to create a smoother watching experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is called motion smoothing or interpolation. It\u2019s a controversial feature in many TVs with many experts saying it degrades the watching experience and creates a soap opera effect.<\/p>\n

But Sony is one of the few TV brands that does<\/a> motion smoothing really well. But it\u2019s up to you whether you want to use it or not. Play around with the Motion Flow settings when watching different kinds of content and gaming and see how the TV feels. In some cases, you might find it better to dial it down or completely turn it off.<\/p>\n

4. Dolby Vision + HDR10<\/h3>\n

To complete the 4K cinematic watching experience, the 43\u201d Sony X85K TV comes with built-in Dolby Vision and HDR10.<\/p>\n

Dolby Vision is a type of high dynamic range (HDR) technology that improves colour depth, brightness and contrast. In other words, Dolby Vision further enhances image quality and makes movies and images more vibrant and real-life.<\/p>\n

The X85K also comes with its own built-in HDR technology called HDR10. HDR10 and Dolby Vision work together to make your movies and gaming even better.<\/p>\n

5. X-Balanced Speaker With Dolby Atmos Surround Sound<\/h3>\n

Sound quality is just as important as the picture quality when it comes to watching and gaming. While many people opt to connect a soundbar to their TV, you don’t have to with the X85K. Its built-in X-balanced speaker is a match for most entry level to mid-range soundbars.<\/p>\n

On top of that, the X85K is equipped with Dolby Atmos to deliver rich surround sound.<\/p>\n

6. Excellent Gaming TV<\/h3>\n

The Sony X85K is a pretty good gaming TV with several features purposely designed to improve your gaming experience. The 4K resolution and the 120Hz refresh rate are especially suited to gaming. The Dolby Atmos speakers also enhance gaming sounds.<\/p>\n

Here are other gaming-specific features.<\/p>\n