Hi, welcome back. The AQUOS XLED 65-inch FV1X launched this year by SHARP is quite interesting. It directly uses 65-inch Mini LED to achieve 2160 light control zones , and the price is very attractive. It is priced at 74,900 yuan for a Japanese high-end model. It’s really a bit sincere. In addition, the mainstream manufacturers’ Mini LEDs at the same price range only have 6-700 zone SHARP at most. The specification directly reaches 2160 zones, which is considered luxurious. After our actual SHARP test, this XLED directly pushed the peak brightness to over The brightness performance of 2600 is very strong , and the 2500 nits can be held and maintained. If I want to buy a top-grade Mini LED, what I want is this high brightness. After a preliminary test of the specifications, the performance is really beautiful. However, the specifications of Mini LED are definitely not enough to be accurate until the actual experience. I am very much looking forward to the actual performance of SHARP, the AQUOS XLED 2023 flagship , and it is more than that. Look at what it is below. The large piece of SHARP above is directly connected to a set of 85W surround array with a total of 11 monomers and the sound performance There are at least entry-level soundbars around 8-9000. The performance is really good with built-in speakers at this price. If you just want to watch it, the built-in speakers are enough . And my favorite is this one that can rotate left and right. The base design can be said to be a must-have in Japanese restaurants. Friends who have seen it must think it is very easy to use. Sit on the sofa next to you and turn around to take a closer look . What is the real performance of this 65-inch SHARP AQUOS XLED 2023 model? How about we take a look together? As usual, let’s look at the appearance design first , but I won’t talk nonsense and talk about the key points. This time we are unboxing the AQUOS XLED 2023 model. The model is 4T-C65FV1X. Sharp’s XLEDs all have the same name , so remember to recognize the model number. The most accurate and top one this year is the FV1X with its tail, which adopts the mainstream standard three-narrow bezel design on the front , and it is really narrow. It is only 6mm without the frame and close to 8mm with the frame . There is no way around the bottom because there is the entire front speaker module underneath. So it extends directly downwards for a full circle. There is a battery indicator light in the center area of the bottom. It is red for power off and green for power on. There is a Google Assistant display light on the right side. However, this device does not support a hands-free microphone stand and uses a mainstream center-mounted tablet base. The entire front is completely black and is easy to integrate into the design of your home . The best thing is that the base of this TV has a hinge design. You can easily turn the entire TV to the direction and angle you want, such as turning it to the dining table or to the dining table when eating. When resting, turn it sideways to face the massage chair. It is very practical and practical. The back is more exciting. It provides a 400x400 wall mount. The top part is full of speaker module power jacks. On the right side of the front, there are various jacks. On the left side you are looking at, there are two USB 2.0 inputs including a set of traditional audio and video inputs that need to be transferred. There are a total of four sets of HDMI. Two sets 1 and 2 on the right side only support the maximum 4K@60Hz screen input . If you want to connect a game console or The computer needs to be plugged into HDMI 3 and 4. It can reach up to 4K@120Hz and supports VRR, variable update rate and ALLM automatic low latency. Then there is also a headphone fiber optic network hole. The physical switch is here , but the thickness is due to the backpack speaker array. Everything is on the back of the fuselage , so it is not slim. In addition, the weight of the 2160 partition Mini LED module is also very significant. Official data indicates that the whole machine plus the base is about 37 kg. In particular, SHARP comes directly with two remote controls and one smart phone. There is a traditional version. For the smart version, you can see that there are various shortcut keys at the bottom. The voice assistant buttons can directly command Google Assistant to search for videos or control smart homes. You can turn on and off the phone using infrared. For general operations, use Bluetooth. So you don’t have to face the TV, you can control it even if you hold it backwards. Let’s go straight to the actual test without any nonsense. The resolution of the AQUOS XLED 4T-C65FV1X tested this time reaches 3840x2160 standard 4K UHD . It uses VA technology and supports up to 120Hz screen update. The actual measured rate of HDMI 3 and 4 can achieve 4K 120Hz picture input color rendering using Deep Chroma QD color rendering technology. Simply put, it is the most common quantum dot technology in the Mini LED camp . It is simple and effective to provide larger color gamut coverage and improves spectral saturation. It is also one of the current best solutions. On the processor where Mini LED is very important, AQUOS XLED 4T-C65FV1X uses the X5 Partition : What does Mini LED mean? Let me give you a quick refresher. Simply put, TVs that use LCD backlight technology need to have light points behind them to light up the entire panel. Mini LED is currently the latest and most powerful backlight technology that can light up the panel. Mini LED The main advantage is that the volume of each lamp bead is much smaller than the traditional LED module. It is dozens of times smaller. It is very small, so in the same area, more Mini LED small lamp units can be stuffed behind the Mini LED TV. As the number of beads increases, it will be clear from our animation. The backlight of Mini LED can be divided into more light-controlling partitions, and the contrast between light and dark in the picture can be presented more delicately, because each partition can independently and accurately control the brightness to restore a more realistic picture. The characteristic of simultaneous partition light control is that it can be independently controlled and turned off in the dark, allowing the picture to achieve a higher static contrast. The most powerful part of SHARP AQUOS XLED is here. This year, they directly made the light control partition to exceed 2000 partitions. This specification is comparable to that of various partitions. The flagship model is still very powerful. Compared with the one or two hundred zones of direct-lit light control zones in the past, it has directly increased by more than ten times. Even compared with the Mini LED series models, it is still very strong. Many first-tier manufacturers sell machines worth hundreds of thousands. There are only 700-800 partitions. Although the number of partitions does not fully represent the performance , it is also related to a series of algorithm adjustments behind it. I only know it after testing. But with the number of partitions and the price, at least the specifications are really sincere and sufficient . And this Mini The LED array is not virtual either. We actually measured the HDR brightness performance when the light control was adjusted to high in HDR vivid mode. At 9% of the display area, it can actually reach over 2600 nits. The peak brightness is really fierce, but the brightness after more than 25% falls below the conventional performance of over 1,000 nits. However, the full screen is close to 700 nits, which is very sufficient. We also provide the actual brightness measurement under SDR for your reference. We also briefly measured it here. If the light control is adjusted to medium, the peak value can reach nearly 2600 nits under 9% area. However, at this time, the halo control will be lower than The overall light control strategy of many high -end manufacturers will be relatively conservative . We also tested the XLED 4T-C65FV1X. The halo control under black background is also OK. After all, half of the 2160 partitions have not been adjusted yet , plus the high contrast scene is currently According to the test, the adjustment of SHARP is quite good with the active light control strategy , so the halo situation is considered to be the performance of the previous class for Mini LED. Also, I guess you are also curious whether 2000 partitions can be used to produce full text with white characters on a black background. The answer to the scenario is... No, it's really too difficult , but it's really enough for daily viewing of albums. However, compared to models with hundreds of partitions, the XLED 4T-C65FV1X, which has relatively large black and white text, is slightly inferior. The brightness or the halo of this high-contrast scene are still within the acceptable range, but the halo control of AQUOS XLED 4T-C65FV1X under gray background and white text is relatively ordinary , especially if you happen to adjust the mode to vivid light control in the system interface. Adjust it to high . Now we can test white text on a black background and test various high-contrast scenes. It ’s OK. It’s OK when we test dimness and grayscale. So the dimming strategy is OK. But in the system interface, as long as we encounter a scene with white characters on a gray background, everything will be fine. There will be a halo next to each option. Didn't I mention that the light control test is OK? What's going on here? The reason is actually very wonderful . The system just happens to increase the brightness of the gray background . The default special effect of Android Google TV is that the option will There is a full circle of halo, and the text is white, so when you adjust the light control strategy to high, Mini LED directly helps you actively dim the light and the three-layer superimposed halo appears . To solve this problem, it is also very simple to control the light. When adjusted to medium or low, the performance becomes normal and feels much SHARP. In the future, we can optimize the dimming strategy of the system interface because the settings menu of XBOX also has similar settings and I will encounter a similar situation. Otherwise, I will encounter a similar situation when I turn it on for the first time. I’m really a little scared to say what’s wrong with this halo. Fortunately, after watching the video, the halo test was all normal. At this stage, it seems to be a calibration problem of the interface design. We also put a fast-moving white circle and moving square test here for everyone. The performance of the reference light-controlled XLED 4T-C65FV1X is up to standard. In terms of color rendering, the XLED 4T-C65FV1X provides seven display modes. We selected four of the more commonly used ones for actual testing. We can see that SHARP follows the mainstream in the standard three-level game. A CCT that pleases the eyes. It has over 10,000 degrees of cold adjustment. The measured vivid mode color gamut can reach 99% of sRGB, 94% of NTSC, 98% of Adobe RGB and 92% of DCI-P3 coverage. It reaches mainstream high-end performance but the default Delta E It's a bit high , 31. The value of 31 is completely wrong. But it has to be accurate. It's actually very simple. SHARP is already hidden in the system. We adjusted the white balance from the preset cold color to warm color. Then we measured it again and reached 99% sRGB 93% NTSC. The key point of 98% Adobe RGB and 92% P3 is that the Delta E at this time directly reaches the top level of 1.4. This value has taught everyone <2. It means high level and very good. In the movie mode, the color gamut coverage is also OK Delta. The E default is accurate and can directly reach the good performance of 1.8. If you want to be accurate and want the original taste, choosing movie mode is the right answer. But back to the topic, I think objectively speaking, TV will become more and more personalized viewing tool mode in 2023. I think there is no good or bad choice. It is absolutely right to choose the adjustment style you like. To some extent , almost none of the default modes of mainstream brands are accurate. This is a bit of a historical factor and the public’s viewing habits. In the past, this After looking at the cooler adjustment for a long time, it gradually becomes a habit , so you will intuitively know that it looks good and you like the color rendering, so usually in the default mode, the brand will still provide a set of adjustments that you will find good-looking and comfortable for your eyes. Sometimes the most direct influence on consumers when choosing a TV is its adjustment , or if the brand's understanding of color is more systematic, it will become its own set of color science. But at the same time, for professional players, what we need The brand can provide a set of calibrated models that can best present the original flavor of film and television works and convey the director's feelings. Let me choose. I think having both is the best interpretation of 2023 TV . Really , the panel technology of 2023 has evolved. There are so many panels with high color rendering performance and good quality , so we are focusing on details, experience, adjustment , and of course, sincerity. In addition, because XLED 4T-C65FV1X uses VA technology , the viewing angle is generally 60 degrees from the side to the center. The halo and color shift will be more obvious at left and right degrees . But the base can be rotated. Can it be used directly ? Someone mentioned that you need to look sideways. You don’t need to look sideways. Just turn me over. The direction of the sound will also turn around. Oh, my little friend. Have you learned it? In the HDR part, SHARP AQUOS XLED supports HLG, HDR10 and Dolby Vision HDR. We have also tested that Dolby Vision can be successfully triggered in NETFLIX, Disney+, and PrimeVideo. Under Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ is vivid and deep . There are three modes to choose from , and HDR can be successfully triggered on YouTube . There are seven HDR modes for you to choose. At the same time, AQUOS XLED also supports dynamic compensation, which is officially called motion enhancement. We play a test screen and you can see that the left side is slightly smaller before turning it on. Some afterimages are blurry , but after turning them on, they become much clearer and smoother. Sharp's motion compensation algorithm this time is also on par. For those who like smoothness, it is OK to turn on ordinary YouTube albums. However, if you are watching action movies, there are more fast-moving pictures. It is recommended to turn off this function to reduce tearing. If you are a movie fan, you should turn it off on your own so that you can enjoy the purest 24FPS motion blur. What’s more special is that this year’s AQUOS XLED also uses N-Black technology, which is called in Chinese Simply put , the obsidian panel means that Sharp has added a layer of coating on the surface of the panel that can absorb external light sources to achieve the effect of reducing reflection. What are the benefits? The most intuitive is that it reduces the interference of external light sources, so you can watch TV on the panel. Doesn’t it look very dark? Secondly, even if you turn on the lights and watch TV or leave the windows open and sunlight comes in , this obsidian black panel can also reduce external reflections. You will no longer see half of the TV due to reflections , and you will always see yourself on the TV. Next , I would like to specifically mention the built-in speaker part . monomer and a centrally placed subwoofer. But I think the best thing is that SHARP puts a higher priority on sound performance. The speakers on both sides of the bottom are directly facing the front, so the sound source is very direct . Paired with the design of the top two groups that are tilted forward about 20 degrees, in addition to the luxurious performance of the hardware itself, it can also achieve truly impressive surround simulation. Plus , there are 6 groups of preset modes to turn on Dolby audio and other There are five groups of options, including concentrated and broad, with emphasis on mid-range and heavy bass. This is very interesting. You can choose according to your habits and the type of movie. In addition, if you are watching a music-type movie, it is highly recommended to use the user customization option. The preset vocal performance is surprisingly good with customized settings. The built-in speaker can handle Atmos. The actual source test can light up NETFLIX, PrimeVideo, but Diney+ is not supported yet. In terms of sound support, XLED 4T-C65FV1X also supports eARC in the HDMI 4 position of the Soundbar . The connection is better and supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Then we continue to look at the smart functions of the TV. 4T-C65FV1X uses the Android TV 11 operating system. The hardware uses MediaTek’s MT5889 SoC specially designed for TVs. It has four The A73 core frequency is up to 1300MHz. The GPU is Mali-G52 with 3GB of RAM. The remaining available storage space is about 5 to 6GB, which is enough for streaming and installing apps. The operating experience of XLED 4T-C65FV1X is very smooth . It only takes two or three seconds to turn on and off. The operation interface is basically the same as the familiar Google TV. It has the same authentic feel . The advantage of using Google TV is that almost all streaming platforms can support it. I have also downloaded a few here. Mainstream Apps for you to refer to should be familiar platforms. All of them have Google TV. Of course, since it is Google TV, Google Voice Assistant is indispensable. Press and hold the Google Voice Assistant button to search for content or control the smart home at home. This device Although Dingli has a hands-free wake-up function , since there is no built-in microphone on the machine, you still need to use the remote control to wake up Google Assistant. In terms of smart functions, XLED 4T-C65FV1X supports mobile phone connection to Android. Here you can use Chromecast to cast videos such as YouTube. , NETFLIX can press this cast button to cast directly to the TV . If you want to mirror the entire phone, you can also cast it directly on a mobile phone that supports Google Cast. If you have not downloaded the Google Home app , find your SHARP AQUOS XLED and press cast. On the iOS side, it only supports Chromecast. All mainstream apps can be cast through this magical little button . If you want to mirror this device, it does not have built-in AirPlay 2 , so you can only use a little trick to install AirScreen. This app can cast the screen. I cast it on the TV , but the picture quality and latency of AirScreen are very poor. The network environment is not as good as the orthodox AirPlay 2. It is recommended to use Chromecast directly to cast the original video. In terms of the connection experience between computers and game consoles, let’s test it through Windows first. Connecting to HDMI 3 and 4, you can successfully turn on 4K 120Hz and trigger VRR variable update rate. By the way , if you are connecting to a computer document and turning on dark mode, don’t be embarrassed. No Mini LED can do this. The standard way to deal with this kind of situation is to reduce the brightness and control the halo. The experience will not be very good. If you move the mouse at high speed, it will cause the mouse to eat. My suggestion is to directly turn off the area dimming in the menu or use it for daily use. The correct solution is to adjust to a conservative low experience and then turn on light control when watching movies and TV shows. We also tested the support status of game consoles , mainly testing XBOX and PS5 Switch. There must be no problem, so I won’t waste everyone’s time. We also tested the PS5 The support is very simple . The main thing is to see if it can support 4K 120Hz VRR and VRR. ALLM, which will be turned on at the same time, has passed the actual test. Then let ’s look at the more complicated XBOX Series It is comfortable to trigger HDR10 and Dolby Vision. In the video mode, you can also see that the game Dolby Vision ALLM automatic low latency and VRR variable update rate are successfully triggered. In the game display mode of the TV, it will be turned on by default. Assuming that ALLM is turned on , game mode and ALLM are selected to be enabled. Overall , the three key points that impressed me most about SHARP The light is delicate enough and at the edge of the screen, compared to machines with 500 or 600 divisions, the light and shadow transition at the edge of light and dark is much less haloed. It is also less easy to see the light control grid effect of Mini LED and its brightness performance is very strong. This is Choosing Mini LED, the performance you want is of course the key specifications. It has everything you need , including HDR format, Dolby Vision system, Android TV and built-in speakers. The performance is outstanding. And my favorite is the rotating stand design. What are your expectations? I think SHARP can further optimize the system, such as the interface halo mentioned earlier , or add automatic display mode switching , or support AirPlay to be more versatile, etc. But overall, this is the same price range with specifications. A luxurious flagship choice And it provides a three-year warranty. 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