Sony KD-55AG8 user review

  • AG8

    I picked this against all the other oled's due to the innovative sound system using the screen. I am very happy with this, and have been able to pass on my soundbar and ugly subwoofer to my son with old tv.
    The minimalist design that results looks really good wall mounted.
    Once Android is updated it is an easy to use tv.
    I can't review the picture performance as not had another oled before, but I am very pleased with it overall.
    Youview is a waste of time though. If it is left in place as the tv default, it prevents the tv from recording. I found the you view playback of poorer quality than if I record and play back fro a pvr. I also intensely dislike the icon it puts up on the screen when used. I have disabled it, and can now set up recordings. This works but I will use my pvr by preference. It can always be quickly enabled again should I have inadvertently missed a programme I want to watch. One annoyance though is that I can't press pause, as I could on my previous Sony if I am watching live tv, eg when the phone rings. This option is strangely not available on a Sony.
    This item was purchased for 2099 from Richer Sounds in 2019 . The reviewer still owns this product.

    Pros

    • The innovative use of the screen for impressive sound
    • The minimalist design when mounted on a wall
    • Every input I could need

    Cons

    • With YouView set as per the default, recording is not possible
    • Shipping with old Android 7 which is appalling to use
    • The power cable is far too short for wall mounting and is fixed to set so can only be extended by cutting off the plug and adding an extender
    • Costs a lot more than the AF8 yet same performance.

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    7

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Sony KD-55AG8

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