The A80J what we'd called a 'step-down flagship'. It's is less immediately striking than the A90J below, but it's a lot more affordable. In many ways it's almost as good as the awesome A90J. For general sharpness and detail, the A80J more or less matches the flagship A90J, and that puts it head and shoulders above most rivals in those regards. Every shot is magnificently crisp.
A seriously smart — and now Award-winning — buy. But what if Sony could produce a TV with most of those previously missing features, a more satisfying user experience, and a unique high-quality movie streaming app, all while raising the picture and sound quality to even greater heights? That's exactly what the company's done with the A90J. In performance terms, the Sony A90J is an absolute stunner.
It takes OLED picture performance to new, thrilling levels while maintaining the authenticity for which Sony is justifiably renowned. The new Google TV operating system means the user experience is better than that of any pre Sony TV, gaming features are top-notch and the exclusive Bravia Core streaming service is a genuine value-added feature. All in all, the X90J is simply one of the very best TVs you can buy right now. If you happen to be in the market for a Sony TV, so much the better.
Features include two HDMI 2. The picture is superbly natural, authentic and balanced, and while the sound is clear and direct.
If you want a bigger or smaller TV, the X90J is also available in inch, inch and inch sizes. We've not yet reviewed those versions but below you'll find the latest, lowest prices at the bottom of this page.
It's official: 48 is the new Others including Panasonic, Philips and Sony quickly followed. This petite TV boasts tiny bezels and a low profile pedestal stand.
It does have a rather large enclosure bolted onto the back to house the speakers, processing hardware and connections , but you'll only notice if you look at the set side-on. Sony's X1 Ultimate processor makes images suitably stunning; there's plenty of dark detail on show, and it serves up pretty much every streaming app you could hope for.
Motion control is still industry-leading, and in terms of sharpness and detail, there's never been a better TV at this size. That's bad news for gamers looking to hook up a PS5 or Xbox Series X , but it shouldn't a dealbreaker. Pound for pound, this is one the best Sony TV you can buy. Read the full Sony KDA9 review. Put simply, it's a great TV for those who want to max out their PS5 gaming experience.
But whether you make use of the gaming features or not, this is an awesome TV. And the picture quality? There are plenty of options to fiddle with, but just leave it on auto and you'll still be treated to a great experience visually. It's got good sound, too. A little lightweight compared to some, but it's clear, precise and well projected. An ideal option for both gamers and non-gamers alike. It's an attractive set from the front, with a slim brushed-metal bezel although make sure its wide feet can be accommodated on your TV stand.
It gets the same remote as Sony's more premium sets, which works particularly well, thanks to the fact it works over Bluetooth. The Android TV interface is quick to respond while Sony's made its on-screen menus cleaner and simpler to use. Options for placement are fewer too, though you can place the feet in the middle of the TV or at its end if your stand is smaller. It does come in more sizes than the X95J, with a and inch options making the X90J a better fit for smaller rooms.
The 4K X-Reality Pro picture processor helps to upscale sub-2K content to near 4K quality, with advanced noise reduction techniques aiming to produce a cleaner-looking image. The panel is a native Hz effort, and that should result in smoother motion. The panel drops down to a native 50Hz effort, so smoother motion is not on the table either. Sony continues to pump out HD sets for those who just need a small TV.
It vibrates the frame of the TV to emit sound, giving viewers the impression that the sound is coming directly from the screen itself. The Pixel Boosting Contrast is of most interest here, which enhances colour and contrast in bright areas for a more lifelike and richer image.
It comes with full-array backlighting with dimmable zones. The X-Balanced Speaker Unit, which Sony claims is able to produce a high-quality sound from a thin enclosure, is available on the , and inch screens. Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct.
We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. Founded in , Trusted Reviews exists to give our readers thorough, unbiased and independent advice on what to buy. If you already have other Google devices, like Google Nest speakers, they'll easily connect with the TV, and you'll be able to ask your speaker to play content directly on the TV.
The interface is clean and pretty simple to navigate. It's divided into multiple rows, and each row presents content from different apps. These rows can be customized to your liking or even disabled completely.
The interface isn't very fancy, which makes it much easier to navigate. While Android TV occasionally didn't have any ads and there was a way to disable them, Google TV pushes ads, and there's no way to disable them.
You'll see suggested content directly on the home page, and often it will be the first thing you'll see with a large banner in front. You can opt-out of suggested content, but that just means you'll see untargeted ads instead.
As expected, Google TV offers access to the Google Play Store, which offers a massive selection of apps to download, even more so than competing brands. You shouldn't have any issues finding your favorite streaming apps. You can also use it to change certain settings, like asking it to switch inputs or increase the brightness. The remote included with Sony is very similar to what used to be found with non-smart TVs. It features a full numpad, as well as a directional pad and player controls.
Nowadays, several remotes omit the number pad, and even the player controls entirely and instead use on-screen controls, so it's a nice touch if you like this stuff. Most of the included remotes are black, but the A90J has a silver backlit remote.
Aug 19, Updated text for clarity. Feb 25, Updated text for clarity and accuracy. While they tend not to be the cheapest available, Sony produces great TVs. They'll generally be quite versatile, which helps to make them suitable for most people. The smart features can take a bit of time to learn for some people, but the overall package offered by their TVs is still better than average.
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