Screen sizes 43, 55 (size tested) and 65 inches
Type Quantum Dot LCD
Backlight Direct LED (104 dimming zones in 55-inch model)
Resolution 4K
HDR formats HLG, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Operating system Sky OS
HDMI inputs x 3
Gaming features ALLM
ARC/eARC eARC
Optical output? No
Dimensions (hwd, without stand) 78 x 123 x 4.8cm (55-inch model)
With full-array local dimming delivering stronger contrast and a built-in Dolby Atmos sound system that produces a bigger, more immersive soundstage, Sky Glass Gen 2 is the superior TV here. It costs noticeably more than the Air, but if you want the most cinematic picture and audio performance from Sky, it’s the better choice.
Pros
- Super-bright and punchy
- Auto Viewing Mode works surprisingly well
- Good sound for a TV at this level
Cons
- Speakers are no match for a cheap soundbar
- Doesn’t deliver true black
- Banding issue with external sources
Screen size 43, 55 and 65 (size tested) inches
Type Quantum Dot LCD
Backlight Direct LED (no local dimming)
Resolution 4K
HDR formats HLG, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Operating system Sky OS
HDMI inputs x 3
Gaming features ALLM
ARC/eARC eARC
Optical output? Yes
Dimensions (hwd, without stand) 72 x 123 x 6.9cm (55-inch model)
Sky Glass Air is the cheaper route into Sky’s integrated TV platform, offering the same Sky OS experience and surprisingly solid picture and sound for the price. It can’t match the Gen 2’s contrast or Atmos-enabled audio, but if affordability is the priority, it’s an impressively capable alternative.
Pros
- Surprisingly balanced and natural picture quality
- Ridiculously good value
- Full Sky OS
Cons
- Black levels are only average
- Unhelpful picture set-up system
- Limited gaming features
