Sony KD-55AF8

55", OLED, 4K, 2018
24Ratings
Test reportsVery good based on 7 tests
Energy Label B
Currently out of stock

Product details

See how the latest Sony OLED screen, processor and sound technologies come together for breathtaking 4K HDR TV entertainment. True reality comes to life with deep black and natural colour.
Over 8 million self-illuminating pixels are precisely and individually controlled by the X1 Extreme processor. Sony's 4K OLED TV creates exquisite, unprecedented contrast. Unlike most TV speakers, sound comes to you from the entire screen, immersing you in exciting new entertainment experiences. It's pictures and sound in perfect harmony. See vivid real world colours all around you. A Triluminos Display maps colours from a wider palette, faithfully reproducing every shade and hue in the umbrellas. This TV brings you the excitement of movies and games in 4K HDR. It handles a variety of HDR formats, including HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma and Dolby Vision. Find all the entertainment you can dream of, as fast as you can talk. With advanced voice control, this 4K HDR TV with Android TV brings you movies and TV shows from apps or broadcast in an instant. This 4K HDR OLED TV has a clean, minimalist design that keeps you focused on what's important - the picture.

Key specifications

Display size (inches)
55"
Screen technology
OLED
Display resolution
4K
Native refresh rate
50 Hz
Dynamic range
Dolby Vision, 
HDR, 
HDR10
Video connections
Composite Video (1x), 
DVB-C (1x), 
DVB-S2 (1x), 
DVB-T (1x), 
DVB-T2 (1x), 
HDMI (4x)
Weight
18.70 kg
Documents
Assembly instructions.pdf, 
Assembly instructions.pdf, 
Manual.pdf, 
Review.pdf
Item number
7767389

General information

Manufacturer
Sony
Category
TV
Manufacturer no.
KD55AF8BAEP
Release date
15.2.2018
External links
Manufacturer's site (de)

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

TV properties

TV type
OLED TV, 
Smart TV
Model year
2018
Design
Flat

Display properties

Display size (inches)
55"
Backlight
self-luminous
Screen size (cm)
139 cm
Screen technology
OLED
Display resolution
4K
Image resolution
3840 x 2160 Pixels
Dynamic range
Dolby Vision, 
HDR, 
HDR10
Native refresh rate
50 Hz
Aspect ratio
16:9
Input lag
21 ms

Features + Functions

Audio output
50 W
Operating system
Android
memory
16 GB
TV tuner
DVB-C
Built-in speakers
Built-in loudspeaker
Picture modes
Cinema, 
Game, 
Graphics, 
Photo, 
Photo - Custom, 
Photo - Standard, 
Photo - Vigorous, 
Sports, 
Standard, 
Strong, 
User defined
Image setting
Live Colour Technology
Further features
Recording function

Mounting

VESA wall mount type
300 x 200 mm

Connections

Video connections
Composite Video (1x), 
DVB-C (1x), 
DVB-S2 (1x), 
DVB-T (1x), 
DVB-T2 (1x), 
HDMI (4x)
Audio Connections
Audio Out (1x), 
Headphones, 
Optical TOSLINK (1x)
USB ports
USB-A
Exact USB ports
USB-A 2.0 (2x), 
USB-A 3.0 (1x)
Network connections
RJ45 (1x)
Wireless transmission
Wi-Fi
HDMI features
HDMI CEC
Number of CI+ slots
1 x

Power supply

Power consumption
149 W
input voltage
220 - 240 V
Energy consumption per year
207 kWh

Energy declaration

Energy efficiency class
B

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Batteries, 
Power cord, 
Power supply, 
Remote control with voice command, 
Table-Top Stand

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Google Assistant
Smarthome communication standard
Google Assistant

Display dimensions

Width
1226 mm
Height
712 mm
Depth
55 mm
Weight
18.70 kg

Product dimensions

Width
1226 mm
Height
717 mm
Depth
255 mm
Width of stand
255 mm
Weight including stand
22.20 kg

Package dimensions

Length
132 cm
Width
18 cm
Height
82 cm
Weight
21 kg

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «TV» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 5.Samsung
  • 6.Panasonic
  • 6.Sony
  • 8.TCL
  • 9.Toshiba

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 6.TCL
  • 8.Philips
  • 9.Sony
  • 10.LG
  • 10.Sharp

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «TV» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Sony
  • 2.LG
  • 3.Samsung
  • 4.Sharp
  • 5.Toshiba
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good92/100
No rating
CT Magazin Logo
CT MagazinTest | LCD versus OLEDReleaseNovember 2018
  • Positiveausdrucksstarkes Bild
  • Positiveguter Sound
  • Negativechaotische Favoritenverwaltung
  • Negativeunübersichtliche Bedienung

OLED oder LCD? Kommt auf den Einsatz an! Wer häufig Filme schaut und dabei gern auch HDR-Inhalte, kommt um ein OLED-TV kaum herum. Unsere beiden Testkandidaten sind im Frühjahr mit 2500 Euro gestartet und kosten Mitte August noch 1900 Euro (Sony 55AF8) beziehungsweise 1700 Euro (LG 55C8)...

Very good98/100
SFT Logo
SFTSingle testReleaseSeptember 2018
  • PositiveCleveres Designkonzept
  • PositiveKlares und detailreiches Bild
  • PositiveSehr großes Kontrastspektrum
  • PositiveErstklassiger Sound mit toller Räumlichkeit
  • NegativeGoogle aufdringlich; Fernbedienung mit flachen Knöpfen

Sony hat sich bei seinem Vorzeige-Modell noch mal richtig ins Zeug gelegt. Den A1 bewerteten wir bereits mit einer sehr starken 1,2. Der AF8 packt die nötige Schippe Qualität obendrauf. Das Design ist zwar nicht mehr fußlos, dafür ist das Standelement so flach, dass es aussieht, als würde der Bildschirm bis zum Unterbau reichen – clever und stylish!...