For instance, while the LG G1 tops out at around 890 nits in its most vibrant Vivid mode and around 750 nits in its Cinema and Filmmaker modes, the A90J gets around 915 nits in Vivid mode and around 790 nits in Cinema Mode. These look like relatively small differences on paper, but as we’ll see, they do matter – especially when married to Sony’s new video processing system. Overall, though, the A90J sounds better than you’ve a right to expect with such a beautifully designed screen. Sony A90J review: Design and usability Dolby Vision content compatible with streaming services or compatible content device connected via HDMI input (sold separately).

Information about whether the stand can be dismounted. Usually, this is required for wall mounting. Simulating sound from the centre of the screen with two Sound Positioning Tweeters, two front facing speakers and an integrated subwoofer so sound follows action for a truly immersive experience. Another key premium TV feature widely available on rival premium TVs not yet supported by the A90J is Variable Refresh Rate gaming. This was first supposed to have been added to 2020’s Sony X90H/X900H, but it still hasn’t arrived. In fact, Sony still can’t promise a definite date for its arrival. It's worth nothing that this feature was promised for the PlayStation 5 and hasn't arrived there either, so perhaps Sony will roll it out to all devices at some ill-defined point in the future. AFRIKAANS,AMH,ARABIC,ASSAMESE,AZE,BEL,BULGARIAN,BENGALI,BOSNIAN,CATALAN,CZECH,DANISH,DEU,GREEK,ENGLISH,SPANISH,ESTONIAN,BAQ,PER,FINNISH,FRENCH,GLG,GUJARATI,HINDI,CROATIAN,HUNGARIAN,INDONESIAN,ISL,ITALIAN,HEBREW,JAPANESE,KAZAKH,KANNADA,KOR,KIR,LAO,LITHUANIAN,LATVIAN,MACEDONIAN,MALAYALAM,MON,MARATHI,MAY,BUR,NOB,NEP,NLD,ORIYA,PANJABI,POLISH,PORTUGUESE,ROMANIAN,RUSSIAN,SOL,SLOVENIAN,ALB,SERBIAN,SWEDISH,SWAHILI,TAMIL,TELUGU,THAI,TGL,TURKISH,UKRAINIAN,URD,UZB,VIETNAMESE,SIMPLIFIED CHINESE,TRADITIONAL CHINESE ,ZULUaudio quality is well above average for a TV of this type and on par with the use of a mid-range soundbar Retested 1080p VRR range to see if there were still the same issues with latest firmware, and changed the PS5 VRR test to 'Yes' because it supports it. The new video processing I mentioned earlier is Sony’s Bravia XR processor. Sony describes this processor’s approach as ‘Cognitive’, which means, as succinctly as possible, that it breaks each incoming frame down into multiple constituents – colour, contrast, detail, object definition and so on – and then slightly manipulates everything to deliver a final image that more closely resembles the way our eyes perceive the real world.

We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test. There’s enough dynamic range available to deliver a really open sound, too, that comfortably avoids that thin, compressed feeling associated with many TV sound systems. There’s enough headroom in the sound, as well, to allow it to shift through a decent amount of gears as an action scene builds to a crescendo. It’s well worth noting, too, that the heat dissipation ‘layer’ of the new A90J panel should mean you can enjoy the screen’s extra brightness without having to worry about it being any more susceptible to permanent image retention in areas of static image content, such as channel logos and game HUDs.Great contrast often leads to great colours, and that’s true of the A90J – with bells on. Sony’s promise to deliver colours richly saturated enough to keep pace with the panel’s high brightness is fully delivered on, as the screen holds on to even the brightest of tones without even a hint of desaturation. We also measured the brightness in the 'Vivid' Picture Mode. It reached 777 nits in the Real Scene Highlight and 976 nits in the 10% window. Upscaling is also first-class on the Sony Bravia XR A90J, displaying excellent image quality with clear edges and superb details. Edges look solid and free from ringing with Reality Creation switched off. When switched on, it does add in some edge enhancement that gives the image a slightly digital but incredibly sharp appearance. Sony is moving on from Android TV as its preferred smart platform in favor of Google TV. It’s effectively an upgraded, streamlined version of Android TV, providing largely the same apps, services, and features, but with a friendlier interface that more readily aggregates and recommends content.

The Sony 65A90J’s combination of a new high-brightness panel and sophisticated new processing engine yields pictures that can consistently only be described as breathtaking. Or beautiful. Or maybe breathtakingly beautiful. Updated to Test Bench 1.7 with an updated HDR Brightness test that better reflects real world usage. We've also split the console compatibility boxes into separate PS5 Compatibility and Xbox Series X|S Compatibility tests. You can see our full changelog here. If minimalism is your thing, you’ll love the Sony A90J. Its 65-inch screen is surrounded by an incredibly thin bezel, while the support feet sit so flat in their ideal extreme bottom corner locations that you barely notice them. Sony describes the look as a ‘minimalist one slate design with a seamless edge bezel’. Which is actually pretty accurate as marketing descriptions go. ARABIC / BULGARIAN / CATALAN / CROATIAN / CZECH / DANISH / DUTCH / ENGLISH / ESTONIAN / FINNISH / FRENCH / GERMAN / GREEK / HEBREW / INDONESIAN / ITALIAN / JAPANESE / NORWEGIAN / PERSIAN / POLISH / PORTUGUESE / ROMANIAN / RUSSIAN / SLOVAK / SLOVENIAN / SPANISH / SWEDISH / THAI / TURKISH / UKRAINIAN / VIETNAMESE / SIMPLIFIED CHINESE / TRADITIONAL CHINESE The Sony A90J has good HDR brightness, good enough to make bright highlights pop. However, there isn't much consistency across scenes with different luminance levels due to the TV's Automatic Brightness Limiter (ABL). It performs similarly to the LG G1 OLED, but it's not as bright as the LG G2 OLED. Warming up the TV doesn't significantly impact the HDR brightness.

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A front-facing subwoofer provides powerful bass and ensures you won't miss anything that's happening on screen. Input lag time measured via 4K/120fps game HDMI input, may differ by real-time usage environment or specific conditions. Game title supporting 4K/120fps required. There are various panel technologies. Each has its own specific features - viewing angles, color reproduction, response time, brightness/contrast, production cost, etc. The image quality depends directly on the type of the display panel used. Deadpool also looks excellent on the A90J, with the red of Deadpool’s costume appearing vivid under the overcast light of the opening scene. The burning lab fight shows off the TV’s strong contrast, with shadow details coming through clearly in the darkness against the bright light of the flames.