Hey everyone! So much I wanted to get to in this video that just didn’t make the cut! The off angle viewing is worth talking about, the sound quality was also impressive. More high frame rate gaming needs to be tested. What else do you want to hear about in the follow up review? Reply here!
Definitely more XSX|S and PS5 gaming performance testing - especially with VRR enabled (whenever PS5 VRR update goes live). Hoping your initial findings of no noticeable ABL continues. 2021 Sony OLEDS really suffered from it due to there not being a way to disable the static imaging ABL like LG offers.
If you want an OLED TV in 83 inches, should you get the A90J on discount or wait for the A95K to come in larger size. Another words, can you compare the A90J vs A95 K?
@@1JLegend I’m definitely curious about that too. I’m planning on getting the G2 this year, so I’m definitely curious how it stacks up against Sony’s QD OLED.
Unfortunately no numbers, ie, peak brightness, colour gamut, gradient etc....for all we know it's just brighter but that might mean annoying ABL interruption.
They have connections. Let's hope they didn't sell their integrity for those connections. btw. Never trust reviews that don't list pros and cons. Design is always trade off.
I've been working to get access to this TV since I learned it was a thing! The support of viewers and readers has been a huge boost and I was honored to be able to put my hands and eyes on these TVs a little early. More coming soon!
Yup review season is going to be fun this year for sure! Not only reviewing TVs myself but watching great videos like this one from Caleb. Gotta say this A95K looks so promising! I just love the stand gives me old Sony A1E vibes.
I am speechless, not expecting the review of A95K so fast! It looks and the colors are just gorgeous! Can’t wait to own one! Thank you for this Caleb 🙏🙏
You are 100% correct! I purchased the 65” for my LR, and after watching for a week, I rushed right down to get a second 55” for the bedroom. The anti reflective coating works exceptionally well, even when the shades directly facing the screen are open. It was like going from an old tube set to the first 4K flat screen. The details in the grays and blacks are now visible. You hit the nail when you said that you’ve never seen that many different colors before. I have nothing bad to say about this television. I also like how functions can be accessed in more than one way, making operation a breeze.
If you don’t mind me asking what tv did you come from before it? I currently have a 55 inch Bravia X90J in my family room in my apartment.. thinking of going with the 65 inch version of thus tv in the next 3-4 months and moving 55 to the bedroom. Or if budgets tight by then the 65 X95K or 55 inch version of this. You recommend the 55 or 65 of this?
This TV was purchased to replace an aging Sony XBR-65X900A, which was purchased 10 years ago. The sound on the A95K is as good or better than the old TV with the big built in speakers on the sides of the screen, and at the time the XBR had the best sound of any flat screen TV I had the opportunity of auditioning, which was a huge selling point. Every day I am still amazed as to how good this picture looks when compared with other televisions.
I've been using an LG OLED from 2016, waiting for the next big leap. Glad to hear this is living up to the hype! Hopefully the pricing comes down for black Friday or something
I had a 2015 oled and the cx seems much more mature now and nicer. If you can afford this go for it. But at $1800 or $1700 when in sale the 65 inch c1 is a really good deal
@@cestseb Yeah I have a B7 I purchased in 2018 and I thought it was a great picture until I bought my 65 C1! The difference was light night and day! It's insane how much technology can upgrade in so little time.
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Bought the A95K and absolutely love it! It’s finally given me a reason to move my Plasma out of my primary viewing room. My only complaint is that the power toggle is not working properly with my old school Logitech Harmony One remote.
It’s been a year since I saw your review and have been drooling over the A95K every day. It was a dream I thought would never come true! My 92 year old father recently came to live with me and my wife and surprised me about a month ago by ordering an A95K after I showed him your review. It arrived a few days later at 9:30am and a friend came over and we had it hung on my wall by noon. My dad and I are amazed how great it looks straight out of the box. Even my wife, whom I could never sell on the idea of spending our retirement funds buying one, admits she’s really impress at the image. Thank for all your great reviews which help so many of us choose what equipment to buy. Im deeply grateful for all your work.
This has got me very hyped for the A95K. Will wait for the continued/full review from you guys as well as RTings, but it honestly sounds borderline perfect.
The bravia cam got my attention. I really miss the feature older TV's had. It was more immersive to see and talk with my family members on a big tv screen.
So happy to see a review so quickly. My only issue with the TV is only 2 HDMI 2.1 ports. And since one is the eARC port, so if you have a sound bar/receiver you only have 1. Sony needs to start having all ports as 2.1. For the price that this TV will cost, that is not an unreasonable request.
@@GamingWithAce85 Yes, the ARC or eARC port is a way to have your sound from what ever source you are watching to the soundbar/receiver. The main difference is the amount of data that can move through, eARC is capable of passing through Dolby Atmos/DTS-X/3D audio. ARC is limited in the amount of sound channels that can pass through. While you can use an optical cable to free up an HDMI 2.1 slot but you are only able to have 5.1 audio if using an receiver and no 3D audio. If using a a basic soundbar this would work fine but you would be limited to just that. I hope that helps to understand.
@@GamingWithAce85 That is correct. Now if you are out of HDMI ports on your TV you can use an optical cable. You also have the ability if your soundbar has an HDMI in and out you can plug 1 device into the soundbar and the soundbar to the ARC port on your TV.
Your videos are always EXCELLENT, Caleb - Informative, engaging, and entertaining, with just the right balance between objective measurements and subjective impressions. I'm already quite certain that the Sony A95K QD-OLED is the TV I've been waiting for. Believe it or not I'm still watching a 1080p Plasma TV from 2014 - but it's starting to show its age - and the step-up in panel technology that QD-OLED offers definitely has me convinced that it's the next type of TV I want to buy.
@@richaquila2655 When it comes to technology, I'm definitely a proponent of taking the approach that "if it ain't broke, don't replace it". I feel guilty about discarding electronic components that are still working very well. My plasma TV still displays a beautiful image - really the only improvement I might ask for is that I wish it was capable of 4K resolution. And believe it or not, I earnestly tried to persuade a relative NOT to discard a Sony Trinitron 1080i flat-screen CRT TV that was still working flawlessly after 20 years of perfect service, because it still had EXCELLENT picture quality (but the Trinitron was carted off by Best Buy when an OLED TV was purchased to replace it).
@@marksalamon619 I 100 % agree if it’s not broke don’t fix it . This tv has forgone 4 moves and won’t die but when I bought it 20 years ago it was the best out there and probably is still better than 90 % of the TVs . That’s why I haven’t more forward with another purchase until it see something that will be my next 20 year tv ! I’m not that guy that buys TVs every other year! I’m excited to see in the show room!
@@richaquila2655 Good for you! Even if you buy a new TV I'm hoping that you will still have room in your home to keep using your Pioneer Plasma. After my sister replaced her Sony Trinitron with an OLED, I had a chance to compare her OLED with my plasma TV. To my eyes the OLED had slightly better picture quality - but the difference was insignificant - so my plasma continues to give me real pleasure. Like you, I am enthusiastic about the introduction of QD-OLED TVs because I think they will show a SUBSTANTIAL improvement in picture quality - better than W-OLED and plasma TVs, both - that will ultimately encourage me to make an investment in a new QD-OLED (which I hope will last me for years and years).
I get the feeling that next year's QD-OLED models will be brighter and more punchy and it's making me reconsider getting one this year. I don't think they took any risks and just made the colour do the talking
My thoughts as well, I just don’t like getting in at first Gen. But I always wonder what someone can put out after a solid year of PRODUCING a tech. Because I feel a good deal of issues are only ever truly found and addressed via production.
I myself am happy with my Sony A80J OLED, I think it's bright enough. That being said everything I've seen about QD-OLEDseems awesome, so why not get one when we get our next TV?
Yeah just consider the sales in my opinion, a95l has been announced and now released and even the day I saw the a95l review I bought an a95k for 2000 Canadian on sale for 55 inch, I could just keep waiting a year, forever but I'm coming from a 2018 TCL 6 LED
The A95K has me excited for future TVs, they will only get bigger, better, and better priced. Imagine a A95M 77" or 83" in a few years... I still have and happy with my A80J for the next few years.
I got the LG GX 77" and I'm smitten. I want thr 83" C1 so bad BUT ONLY for size. But F it ill just sit a foot closer to the tv n enjoy the 5.2.4 I got going on. It's best to wait...
I’m gonna upgrade to a 77” A80J, but these reviews make it sound like the A80J sucks in comparison, lol. I’m coming from a 55” X850D, so hopefully the difference will still be big.
@@Jackp2003 I went from a 7 series 65 inch 4k Samsung to the 65 inch A80J, and I have to say, the A80J is a beast. Definitely worth the money. I have zero complaints about it. Super high quality in terms of picture and operating system. 75% of use for gaming and 25% for movies. 10/10 for me.
Great initial review. Can't believe I'm saying this but I'm actually excited about the prospect of owning one when they hit the stores here in Canada. Please ensure to include a section of the audio capabilities in your future review. I'd also be quite interested (very interested actualy) of the picture quality out of the box. I can't wrap my head around the need to have a tv calibrated after dropping $4K to purchase
Will be more than $4k for us here in Canada I am guessing haha. I will probably be waiting to purchase this until the end of the year to take advantage of the sales.
I've been a Sony fan most of my life. My first was a Sony Trinitron (1980?). My first RPTV was a Sony 57". That said, I'm not a fan of their pricing though. My current TV is one of the last Panasonic plasma so I would be in the market for a new set in 2-3 years, no doubt a QD OLED. However, I will never spend more than $2000 on any tv - regardless of how good it is. Another great video. Thank you.
Well said prices are crazy you can buy 3 great LG ileds for one don't at this time I suspect it will be under 3k next year and all the bugs worked out.
Hoprlefully the Sony tax on QD-OLEDs will come down in time, maybe next years models. When we got our Sony A80J in 2021, it was the same price as the LG C1, or maybe just a little more.
Thanks for getting a review out so quickly! Very interesting. It’s just too bad that the biggest this TV comes in is 65”. So many 75” sets out there now and so even with superior PQ I would be hesitant to suggest anybody going from75” or larger down to 65”. Once you get used to a 75” set anything smaller will be a less immersive experience. Hopefully Sony releases larger sizes in the future.
How big is your living room? When I was a kid we had a big 25" 4:3 screen. Next step was 32" widescreen (still CRT). Then we went 43" plasma. Next 50" QLED. Now I have a small living room and I'm happy with 42" C2. 75" is like a projector replacement. Are you someone who would have an entire wall as a screen?
Best review channel and just perfect. You makes it look so easy and your incredible. Only wish at the end of each video you would put in 30 seconds of bloopers
I would also recommend the Sony oled whether it be the A90J or the A95K, when you’re at that level of tv why not get the best picture and processing. The G series lg is a great tv but getting the flush look is incredibly challenging without a recessed whole in the wall behind the tv and even then it’s not perfect. At that point with a recessed compartment behind the tv you could accomplish a flush design with any tv.
I own an LG CX55 and thought the picture quality was as good as it gets until I recently demoed an A95K at BestBuy and was blown away by the clarity and richness of the image.
I know the RU-vid algorithm doesn't like long videos, but I think your subscribers would all gladly stay glued to their screens for a 30 minute comprehensive review of this TV, covering picture quality for cable TV, streaming, SDR, HDR, sound quality, and even the user experience with the menus.
Great review. It's everthing I hoped it would be! I'm glad I held off from buying the A90J. Definitely my next TV purchase. Even though I wish it came in a 77" or 83".
I bought an A90J 4 months ago (great TV by the way) but I must admit, I am seriously considering upgrading, just for the brighter and more vivid colours. I'll have to wait and see a review with the 2 tv's side by side. BTW anyone thinking of buying the A90J or the A90K forget the sound bar, you don't need it!
I just bought an A90J. I will wait till the newer oled technology matures a bit in a couple of years. Not willing to spend more money for the first TV out with newer technology.
Nah man see you missed the budget aspect. If you said that you purchased A90J then probably waiting would have been better. But A80J is less than half of what A95K gonna cost so no point regretting the purchase. Even if you waited I don't think you would gone with A95K but yeah would have settled for A80K which is a little improvement over A80J but not very big.
Awesome video as always. Clean edits, great spec talk minus unnecessary talk and great commentary there is little to dislike about the production quality you constantly pump out. Cheers 🥂!
Yeah, you'd either have to raise the TV somehow, or wall mount it with the soundbar below. Sony's reasoning is probably that the built-in sound is good enough to replace a soundbar.
Brightness, brightness, brightness……yes, yes. What about black level? The ‘dark grey’ you mentioned makes me nervous. After being an OLED user, I just cant stand the grey sheen an LCD tv has. So, how are the blacks.?
Makes me wonder too. When oleds show black, like letterbox bars, my A90j is pure black because the screen is jet black. This is grey so makes me wonder how blacks will be perceived in a dark environment. I'm happy with my Sony A90J. Best TV I've ever saw.
I connect my game console and 4k blu-ray player to the amp, a single hdmi cable is connected from the amp to the tv. All remaining devices are connected to the amp. Do I have to choose every time for 4k dolby vision and vrr or does it automatically switch?
While it undoubtedly has better PQ than most WRGB OLEDs, I'd wait until a version 2, or later, personally. I'm honestly a bit disappointed that LG didn't offer anything like this, yet they insist on the same WRGB OLED tech and 8k, both of which have their expensive pricetags with the latter being especially nonsensical and impractical over something that actually improves on OLED display tech picture quality beyond just doubling the resolution.
Different company technologys at play. This is Samsung's tech that they been developing for years. Sadly, Samsung Display and Samsung electronics are at odds with the display technology. Samsung Electronic hates OLED.
@@darkmanure I wouldn't say that is the case since Samsung have no issue using OLED based tech on laptops and other mobile devices. Samsung display are just delaying the embarrassment they would face by inadvertantly admitting that they were wrong so early on when deciding to ditch OLED and then went on with their QLED campaign bashing OLED. My guess is they're trying to find a way to do damage control while not looking stupid, most likely by saturating the market with QD OLED devices and then slipping in their product and erasing all trace of their OLED QLED marketing bashing the tech, similarly to how they did with notches, included chargers, headphone jacks, and micro SD card support on their phones.
Looking forward to seeing how it reacts to 4K streaming and movies. My OLED is great for darkly-toned movies, and I want to see how this responds to such environments. Nice video matey.
While regular lg oleds just get a little brighter here and there with a little bit improvement over the year, sony just brings a tank to the market lol. Glad it’s living up to the hype
It’s a shame there isn’t a larger 77” model in 2022. I know new tech is hard to get right with first iteration. Was WOLED similarly limited in size when it first came out a decade ago?
Given that yields are below 50% for 65" panels, I imagine 77" panels would be below 30%. Factoring in the increase in area, and a 77" panel would cost ~2.5x to manufacture. This would likely put a hypothetical 77" A95k at $8k-$10k.
Great review Caleb!! I only wish we had bigger sizes. I know it's not Sony fault on that part but I hope by next year Samsung would develop a 77 and bigger screen.
Only question is, why did Sony choose to cap the 2% window at a 1000 nits. We know that Samsung who uses the exact same panel, opted for a 1500 nits peak in the 2% window, on their S95B. This actually makes me worry that the S95B could suffer from decreased panel life. Yes I'm still not sure if I'm going to get the A95K or the S95B. The A95K's added heatsink, and more conservatively adjusted peak- brightness might mean that the panel life-span could be increased a great deal.
I'm sure it's a lovely TV, but I'm waiting for more reviews and seeing it for myself before coming to any sort of conclusion. I wouldn't expect Caleb to say anything negative about it after being invited to Sony HQ for 2 days to "test" it. It's like when film reviewers are wined and dined at a movie premiere in exchange for praise for the movie.
Your bit about backlit remotes is legitimately hilarious. Its such a small QoL feature yet so damn essential ESPECIALLY for an OLED which has predominantly been used for a cinema-like experience in dark environments. However. Now, when a remote isn't backlit i groan and umm so i totally agree.
Finally an OLED TV I can put in my living room, this was a always a no go for OLEDs to me, I don't have a pitch dark room to fit my tvs. When the prices are lower and the other TV manufacturers put their hands in this displays I'm sold on that one.
Awesome video Caleb, I think 1000 nits is a great improvement for an Oled, I wonder if they improved the image retention issue, the A80J I reviewed had it and it is scary to see it.
Just got the A90J and am happy with it.. This would just be like a purchase for a few years down the track or wait for next next next gen tech.. Hopefully they add M.2 support for internal storage so TVs become more of an entertainment hub.
Good stuff! This is very impressive for a first-generation product. I think it’s fair to say that Sony won’t move up to large size 8K models-potentially, the holy grail of TVs-until they can achieve 1500+ nits of brightness on QD-OLEDS.
@TheRoswellCrash 8k is not needed 4k 240 fps is better then 8k 60 fps and yes I said 240 I think tvs should go up to 240 pretty soon instead of 120 fps but I'm talking 3 years from now
@@Real.384 That’s cool but, really sounds like overkill, what could possibly take advantage of 4K at 240hz? Can you tell the difference between 120hz and 240hz?
One very important port that the reviewers and the companies have been overlooking since very long is the Ethernet/ Lan port. Till last year even the most premium of Sony OLED TVs had only 100 Mbps ethernet port which is a big limitation. When 1 Gbps ports have been around since more than two decades now and even 10 Gbps are getting common now, limiting the modern TVs to 100 Mbps is ridiculous! Especially when the internet speeds in excess of 500 Mbps are also getting common. Why the reviewers are not addressing this issue and calling out the company for that is beyond me! The obvious limitation is that you face issues while streaming raw 4K content, which is what you would want to watch over a really good TV ironically! So, does this TV finally offer 1 Gbps Ethernet/ Lan port?
@@space0015 Yes 150 Mbps is usually enough but that's still higher than 100 Mbps port and that was the point of the comment. And 100 Mbps is the theoretical limit, actual speed is usually much lower. You get better speed over 5Ghz Wi-Fi than the 100 Mbps Lan port, which itself shows how slow that port is. And Wi-Fi is not a permanent solution for a lot of people who prefer a stable wired connection.
Very high praise for this TV. You were really impressed with it so I feel it is going to be the best of the year. I'm also waiting to see what the LG G2 OLED and the Samsung QN90B stack up for the best TV. Overall it looks like a very competitive year for many TV manufacturer's.
I just do not understand how they could ship this with only 2 4K120Hz ports, particularly if one of those can be taken up by an eARC soundbar. As the (lucky) owner of a PS5, an XSX and a soundbar, my desire to buy this just plummeted...
It's a limit of the Mediatek soc being used. I decided to get an hta7000 soundbar with HDMI 2.1 pass through to pass through the PS5 and direct connect the xsx to the TV. HTA7000 doesn't pass through ALLM or VRR though
Yeah, same boat here. Odd that a flagship like this with what sounds like amazing tech would limit the inputs like that. Maybe they have a contract with the chipset manufacturer or something that they can't get out of. I think the Q95B and the C2 will have 4 x HDMI 2.1, so I'm looking forward to how those compare with this.
As always, I find your reviews highly exhilarating, unbiased and informative. My only gripe with this TV as of now is that with this stand design, there is no way we can place a sound bar in front of the TV without blocking some of the viewing area of the TV and the remote sensor. Sony's earlier stand designs were better as we could choose to either make the TV sit flush on the TV cabinet or raise it so as to accommodate a sound bar without impacting the viewing area and remote sensor. I for one, never wall mount my TV and for this reason alone, will have to give this TV a pass. I think you should have called it out in your review as Dolby Atmos sound bars are an integral part of almost all AV enthusiasts these days regardless of however good the speakers of such TVs are.
Pricing is pretty much already known as we are only waiting for sony, and i must say its a lot lower than i expected for first gen, i was thinking double lol US pricing : 55 inch - 3000 USD 65 inch - 4000 USD EU pricing : 55 inch - 3000 EUR 65 inch - 4000 EUR
@@scottylans all depends on samsung display to make new panel sizes, im not that concerned about larger sizes, 65 inch is perfect for me for the 4k res, probably gonna scoop alienware qd oled for work/gaming on the side
@@kiellieferickson5506 i've seen some UK retailers create a pre-order page for some of the models and "release" date is last week of april, but knowing sony it could be market dependent, so take it with a grain of salt lol
First of all please let me tell you. Thank you for the detailed explanations I was looking for about TVs. Best channel has yours. I need your advice, I'm thinking ''I want to buy A90J Oled or A95K or X95K. A90j one step ahead in my heart. However, I'm afriad burn-in issue. Which one of them, should i choose?
I'm in the market for a new tv and the two televisions that I am looking at the most are the A95k and the G2. If the G2's picture quality is even close I will more than likely choose it because it will undoubtedly have much better gaming features.
@@micker9830 4 2.1 hdmi 40+ color gamut bandwidth is the gaming or even just feature I would risk it for real truer gaming presentation and amenities that let you have multiple no fumble around connections at once.
There's going to be adaptive FPS and HDR for the PS5 on the A95k. If you are a PlayStation user, that's a feature you will be missing out on, the G2 won't support that feature. The Bravia Cam too and it's numerous features.
@@micker9830 let’s get real, I doubt that 99% of people will see much difference, especially when you factor in the price. It’s really only the last 1% of reviewers, calibrators, and tech nerds that will notice the incremental differences. Admittedly, I probably fall into that 1% group, but I’m still only expecting to see minor improvements tbh. The flatpanelshd side by side comparison shots with the A90J already showed how close they are.
Man... For real! I bet 4k blu-rays and series X looks and performs absolutely amazing on this set! Wish i had 4k to spare to get me one but im grateful i have a BX oled as is... It wasnt cheap either(for me anyways)
Thanks for the review. I'm waiting for Black Friday. Will I need to plug an ethernet cable into the tv for the native apps like Netflix? And, is that a conflict with the ethernet connection on the AV receiver?
Every year they say, "Best picture quality ever!" And it's always a Sony tv. I can't wait for all the reviews to begin. This is fun until prices are announced and are a depressing reality. Caleb is always very good and honest, and I am glad there is finally a qd- oled tv that he likes after he has always preferred oleds over qleds. Up until now I preferred and bought a qled.
Prices have already been leaked. They are at almost last year's level. Sony seems to have gotten qd-oled panels cheaper than most expected. So did Alienware apparently
@@Cigma-e7w Hopefully companies having problems with HDMI 2.1 like Sony & TCL fix everything this year. The Koreans (LG and Samsung) have been much better with gaming features.
When you get these TVs to review, might they be professionally calibrated ahead of time by the manufacture (in this case Sony) so your review is positive? In other words, do you think your unit’s colour accuracy is representative of someone like me picking up a random unit at a big box store? Thanks for the review videos I enjoy them.
it is looking like what we hoped HDR TVs will deliver and finally in 2022 it's happening. It was only matter of time rec 2020 huge coverage, brightness enough and true RGB panel :) it was long time coming :)
Hmm. I know I’m being finicky. But I absolutely hate the look of that stand and the fact that the tv is on an angle. Not a fan of wall mounting either. I may have to wait until another brand makes their own qd-oled with this tech. Maybe Panasonic or Philips for the hdr format support, plus Philips ambilight is nice too.
@@jayroman3384 well that depends on your perspective. My perspective as a potential consumer or buyer of the product is that I don’t like the aesthetics of the stand or the lean. Aesthetics being very important to, you know, a TV! Especially one you’re gonna br spending 4 grand on. It also presents the problem of where you put a sound bar. These are pretty important issues for someone looking to buy a new tv..
As expected, the usual yearly gushing DT review. Hand picked and fully scrutinized sample no doubt. What about screen uniformity/banding? So many unanswered questions. I look forward to more thorough reviews of off the shelf samples. Sounds promising, but I’m definitely taking this early review with a huge grain of salt.
Sounds very good! Hope. Samsung will make bigger sizes soon! I currently have a 83" (yes first world problems) but going back to a 65" is not a option.
@@o.c.g.m9426 I don't want the Samsung version of the TV :) but I do want lager panel sizes so Sony can make a nice TV with those :) a 85" or lager would be nice. But will also wait for the second gen of QD Oled pannels and for tv's that have truecut motion.
This was a really great review for a TV that seems sure to set the standard for the best picture quality. $4,000 is probably a reasonable price for what will be the best 65” TV on the market.
@Jack Dominiak Second tier to whom?? Everyone I've seen has said C1 was best Oled TV of 2021. Especially for gaming. Lol I'm not a budget man. Google best old TV. And C1 pops up. Smh you can not get a 65 inch C1 for less than a thousand. Are you just trolling buddy? Lol
Would consider the 55" model which I would use for playing games on my PC, streaming movies and all other tasks on PC. High refresh (120Hz+), VRR G-sync and ultra low latency (and no ghosting) are essential requirements, as is the quality and brightness of the TV. My underlying main worry is that of the Elephant in the room of screen burn and how that stands with this new 55" A95K QD-LED TV. Other considerations are the new upcoming Samsung Neo QN90B Neo 4K Quantum Dot TV which would not suffer screen burn. Interestingly with this model, the two smallest sizes at 43" and 50" have a slightly higher refresh rate of 144Hz and fitted with a faster response Pro version of motion technology in which these two smaller sizes (43" and 50") are better for gaming. The Samsung model above is stated to have a higher/better refresh rate for gaming, where as the Sony model above would have the best picture quality at a slightly lower refresh and but with the concern of possible OLED screen burn, if the latter would still be an issue. Would love to know for sure if screen burn has been improved on the A95K.
Are you aware the AW3423DW exists? 3440x1440, 175hz monitor with a QD OLED panel, and most importantly, a 3 year warranty covering burn in. Grabbed one myself. Great monitor. Much more reasonable than a 55 inch TV lol.
This review makes me really excited to be an early adopter of QD OLED. We still have the 55” Samsung LED in our liv rm. I went nuts for the LG OLED 65” back in 2016 and regret it . That tv never talks nice to the Apple TV . Repeated issues with playback of Amazon and hulu streaming .. we’ve tried buying new cables, HDMI , had the receiver replaced .. still every once in awhile .. wont allow playback (HDCP error , check your hdmi ) ..it also looks horrible when Netflix, Hulu , Amazon stream content has a scene that’s all black .. I know, blacks were supposed to BE THE POINT of an oled. Apparently according to LG service , some scenes don’t appear true black when streaming ..to me it looks like flickering grey clouds that fade in and out . Hate that tv so much ! This Sony should dissolve all those issues . Great work 🙏
Looking forward for this to become more affordable. I think that 4K while not insanely expensive, is a lot to ask for a lot of people. Especially when you can get a current ten oled for under half the price. And we all know this won’t be 2x better. I wonder if the burn in risk is actually eliminated now
