Sony K55XR55BUKA
Published date: 14/Sept/2026
Published date: 14/Sept/2026
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Sony K55XR55BUKA
Key Features
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What Customers Say
Reviewers praise the Bravia 5's picture processing, describing meticulously controlled brightness and black levels that hold up well against Sony's pricier Bravia 7. Blooming and clouding around bright highlights are kept impressively in check for a mid-range Mini-LED set, and testers say Sony's local dimming performs intelligently even with a relatively modest number of dimming zones. Sound quality also draws praise, with reviewers calling the built-in speakers strong for the price. Gaming and everyday use are highlighted as strengths too, with a fast, slick smart TV interface.
The most consistent criticism is HDR format support: reviewers across multiple outlets note that the Bravia 5 supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 but not HDR10+, unlike some rival brands that support every major format.
The overall verdict is very positive: reviewers call it an excellent all-rounder and one of the best-value mid-range TVs Sony has made, particularly well suited to living rooms with some ambient light rather than a fully darkened home cinema room.
Who Should Buy This
- Film fans wanting Dolby Vision and HDR10 support,
- Gamers wanting a high native refresh rate with VRR,
- Buyers wanting a 4-speaker Acoustic Multi-Audio system built in,
- UK viewers wanting a built-in terrestrial, cable and satellite tuner,
- Buyers wanting a wide range of accessibility features built in.
Who Should Skip It
- Buyers wanting HDR10+ support,
- Buyers wanting a stated energy efficiency class listed,
- Multi-console households wanting VRR on every HDMI port.
What Experts Says
Overall Assessment and Positioning
The Sony K55XR55BUKA BRAVIA 5 is Sony's mid-range Mini LED TV for 2026, sitting below the step-up BRAVIA 7 and BRAVIA 8 OLED ranges. At 55 inches with 4K resolution, it's aimed at buyers who want Sony's picture processing and a bright, contrast-rich Mini LED panel without paying for Sony's flagship sets.
Key Strengths and Standout Features
Its XR Backlight Master Drive and XR Processor deliver Sony's picture processing on a Mini LED panel, and a 120Hz native refresh rate with VRR gives it genuine gaming credentials. Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG cover the main HDR formats, and a 4-speaker Acoustic Multi-Audio system with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support is built in. Android TV runs the smart platform, with Chromecast and AirPlay both built in for casting.
Value Proposition and Who It's Best Suited For
This is a strong choice for buyers who want Sony's picture and sound processing at a more accessible price than its OLED ranges, particularly for a bigger, brighter living room screen. Its five-year guarantee is among the longest offered on any TV in this price range, though buyers who specifically want HDR10+ support should look at a rival brand instead, since Sony does not support it on this model.
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ChoiceWise Scores: 82 Out Of 100
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, it supports Dolby Vision, HDR10 and Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG), though it does not support HDR10+.
Yes, it has a 4-speaker Acoustic Multi-Audio system with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support.
Yes, it has a built-in tuner covering terrestrial, cable and satellite reception, plus a CI+ slot for pay-TV access.
Sony states a 5-year guarantee for this model.
It runs Android TV, with Chromecast and AirPlay both built in for casting.
Yes, VRR is supported on two of its four HDMI ports, alongside ALLM for automatic game mode switching on all four.
It includes a screen reader, TalkBack, Switch Access, text magnification, audio description and colour inversion.
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