Screen size: 65in (also available in 55in, 77in)
Type: QD-OLED
HDR formats: HLG, HDR10, Dolby Vision
HDMI inputs: x 4 (2 x 48Gbps HDMI 2.1)
Dimensions (hwd, without stand): 83 x 144 x 3.4cm
The A95L is one of the most impressive TVs from last year. It has all the features you would expect, stunning picture quality and it's one of the best-sounding TVs you can buy – for an appreciable sonic improvement, you'll need more than a budget soundbar. But it is still pricey...
For
- Stunning brightness, contrast and colours
- But even-handed and authentic, too
- Crisp, direct and spacious sound
Against
- Still only two HDMI 2.1 sockets
- Some gaming features coming later
- No UK catch-up apps
Screen size: 75in (also available in 85in, 65in in the US)
Type: QLED
HDR formats: HLG, HDR10, Dolby Vision HDR
HDMI inputs: x 4 (2x 48Gbps HDMI 2.1)
Dimensions (hwd, without stand): 96 x 167 x 4.8cm
On paper, the Bravia 9 has it all – immense brightness, more sonic grunt and extra features over and above the A95L. But a couple of picture bugs cost it dearly. If Sony can fix these – and we're sure it can – it could be the TV to beat. As it is, it's a solid though unremarkable four-star performer.
For
- Dazzling brightness and highlights
- Impressive height effects from built-in speakers
- Excellent local dimming on dark backgrounds
Against
- Buggy and compromised picture on some content
- Sound could be weightier
- User interface can be sluggish at times
