I spent more than a dozen hours reviewing the specifications of Sony TVs for this roundup. I evaluated each on its size, resolution, cost, and overall quality. I also saw the TVs on this list in person and was able to compare them to other models.
The X80J offers a terrific balance of features at a reasonable price. Live large with the big screen on the A80J.
The OLED technology allows for excellent contrast with pure blacks and lifelike brightness. The A80J uses Google TV to power your smart experience, which is my favorite way to navigate all the streaming possibilities. This smart TV is among the cheapest models that Sony offers, and it skimps on the specs with sub-par resolution and weak sound. Most people will be better served with a more expensive model, but this could be the one for you if you are looking for an inexpensive second TV or are watching your budget.
The picture is surprisingly sharp and clear despite its older technology. This model pushes the boundaries of what LED technology can do. Expect a bold, bright picture and surprisingly good sound with the built-in speakers. The screen refreshes at Hz, which is faster than similar models and allows for smoother video playback. The A90J is among the best TVs for most people on the market if you can afford the high price tag.
The OLED screen offers dramatic blacks and vivid colors. Sony boasts high-quality motion processing for fast-moving, blur-free pictures. This feature was particularly noticeable while watching sports and action-packed movies. If you want to live large, the XH has you covered with a bright, gorgeous inch screen.
It means that there's no blooming around bright objects in dark scenes. Since each pixel emits light in all directions, it has wide viewing angles, which is great if you have a large seating area because the image remains accurate when viewing from the side. Like most Sony TVs we've tested, it has excellent out-of-the-box color accuracy, and it doesn't have any issues upscaling lower-resolution content.
Sadly, OLEDs have the risk of permanent burn-in, and this one is no exception. Although we don't expect this to be an issue for those who watch varied content, it can be problematic if you leave it on the news all day or use it as a PC monitor. That said, Sony has included a few settings to help reduce this issue, like 'Pixel Shift' and 'Panel Refresh' options. This TV also lacks any gaming features like variable refresh rate VRR support, but that's supposed to come in a future firmware update.
Still, it has low input lag and a near-instantaneous response time for gaming. Overall, this is one of the best Sony TVs we've tested. LED TVs have an advantage over OLEDs because they appear to be immune to the risk of permanent burn-in, so you can leave it on your favorite news channel all day and not have to worry about damaging the screen. Another advantage is that it gets much brighter, and combined with its excellent reflection handling, visibility shouldn't be an issue in even the brightest of environments.
This TV is great for watching movies in dark rooms because it has a VA panel with good contrast and an excellent local dimming feature that improves the picture quality in dark scenes.
Unfortunately, its native contrast ratio is lower than most VA panel TVs because it has Sony's 'X-Wide Angle' technology that aims to improve the viewing angles at the cost of the contrast.
Blacks look gray without the local dimming, so it's best to enable it for the best movie experience. HDR content also looks great because it has amazing peak brightness in HDR, and even though it doesn't display a wide color gamut according to our testing standards, it's still good. It has two HDMI 2. It's a premium TV that can get costly, so if you prefer something cheaper with better value, the Sony X90J is also a good choice. It's their entry-level model in the lineup, and although it's too expensive to be considered a budget model, it still offers great performance as a PC monitor.
Its IPS-like panel provides wide viewing angles, so the image remains accurate no matter where you sit. It displays proper chroma with 4k and p signals at 60Hz, which is important for reading clear text, but it can't do it with p signals. It also has low input lag for a responsive desktop experience. Unfortunately, it might be best to avoid using it in a well-lit room because its reflection handling and SDR peak brightness are just decent, meaning glare might be an issue in really bright rooms.
Despite displaying a wide color gamut, it's not a good choice for watching HDR content either because it has low HDR brightness, a low contrast ratio that makes blacks look gray, and it lacks a local dimming feature. However, this shouldn't be an issue if you're using it as a PC monitor, and the gray uniformity is good. It's available in many sizes, including a small 43 inch model, but keep in mind the 50 inch variant has a VA panel, so it performs differently than the 55 inch model we tested.
Samsung TVs have a picture quality comparable to Sony TVs, and in general, they're pretty competitive with each other. A big difference is that Samsung has better gaming features, but if you don't need that, either brand should be a good choice.
However, Sony's LED models are far better than LG because they get brighter, have better uniformity, and usually have better contrast.
As a rule of thumb, it's pretty hard to go wrong when buying a Sony TV, especially if you don't need it for competitive gaming.
Their more entry-level offerings aren't great, but any of the Bravia branded models are a pretty safe bet. Their Google TV smart platform offers a ton of apps to download. You might pay a slight premium over competing models, but you'll usually end up with a good TV. Sony's lineup of TVs isn't the widest. Their focus is mainly on mid-range and high-end models. The TV has three actuators and two subwoofers to give you an immersive experience. The TV can also work as a centre channel in your home theatre setup eliminating the need for you to invest in a centre channel.
When left in standby mode you can switch on and off the TV from the comfort of your voice. Sony has customized the settings options in the TVs UI to offer a more user-friendly experience. It comes with a Google Assistant enabled remote control. The TV also comes with far field mics so you can control the TV by simply using your voice.
It also supports Dolby Atmos. The TV can also get quite bright. It also supports Apple AirPlay and Chromecast as well.
The TV has two wide feet when kept on a tabletop and also has a convenient cable management system at the back.
The TV comes with a voice enabled remote control and also supports the Google Assistant. The TV also supports AirPlay 2. The TV comes with a voice enabled remote control to give you access to the Google Assistant. You can also control the TV using an Alexa enabled smart speaker. It also has a voice-enabled remote control. The TV supports Chromecast letting you enjoy wirelessly stream content from your smartphone to the TV. Specifications Screen size: 65in also available in 50in, 55in, 75in.
Backlight: Direct LED. Dimensions hwd, without stand : 33 x 57 x 2. Reasons to avoid - Limited blacks and viewing angles - Fairly rough standard-def - Missing UK catch-up apps. Sony KDA9. Specifications Screen size: 48in. Operating system: Android TV 9.
Dimensions hwd, without stand : 62 x x 5. Sony KDXH One of the best performance-per-pound Sony TVs you can buy in Specifications Screen size: 65in. Backlight: Full array. Dimensions hwd, without stand : Reasons to avoid - Lightweight sound - Could be more PS5-ready. Operating system: Google Android TV 9. USB inputs: 3. Optical output: 1. Dimensions HWD, with stand : Reasons to avoid - Same design as last year - Some backlight bloom. Sony KDZH8. Resolution: 8K.
Sony KDZF9. A massive 4K Sony TV with suitably top-of-the-range performance. Operating system: Google Android TV. Reasons to avoid - Lacks brightness and black depth - Uneven backlighting. Sony KDAG9. A talented Sony TV, especially where sound quality is concerned.
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