Sony A95L QD-OLED Review | The New Best TV I've Ever Reviewed

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  • Опубліковано 12 січ 2025

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  • @dgti
    @dgti Рік тому +430

    Watching this on my 77" A95L that I took delivery of just yesterday. Tested out streaming content, PS5 gaming, and dedicated 4K blu ray player. Hands down the best TV I've ever owned!

    • @Sas-wk9lj
      @Sas-wk9lj Рік тому +18

      Here's a litmus test for you. Try watching the movie Jaws (1975) and do tell us if A95L shows it any better than any other mid to high end TV of 2023.

    • @RAY_FILET
      @RAY_FILET Рік тому +11

      Yeah, I kinda wish I had gotten this TV over the S95C. I haven't seen the motion interpolation on the Sony yet, but, I loved my Sony 900E for gaming. S95C is amazing, to be fair.

    • @DarkoBert-ob6yr
      @DarkoBert-ob6yr Рік тому +6

      Should I get the 65 or 77

    • @Sas-wk9lj
      @Sas-wk9lj Рік тому +12

      @@DarkoBert-ob6yr I'd prefer 65 if you're looking for more sharpness in picture and mostly for watching general content. If you're going to watch only 4k movies, may be 77 (also depends on your budget)

    • @michael-4k4000
      @michael-4k4000 Рік тому +3

      Any good? Heard it's an OK display. U have 52 weeks before the next sony oled is announced KING

  • @DaleNorth
    @DaleNorth Рік тому +76

    Just got mine last night. It is incredible. I didn't go to bed until 2am because I was too busy watching and playing! The big jump over the last two year's Sony OLEDs is how bright it is. Also huge. Nice work, Sony!

    • @Milkybar882
      @Milkybar882 7 місяців тому

      What size did you go for

    • @michael-4k4000
      @michael-4k4000 6 місяців тому +1

      @@Milkybar882 am thinking of getting 55” and then see if I like it. Thoughts?

  • @baracudasmile
    @baracudasmile Рік тому +19

    A95L has been purchased, just waiting to get it home and hung properly on the wall. Thank You for a great review!

  • @Sas-wk9lj
    @Sas-wk9lj Рік тому +93

    For folks who're considering X95L, here's a tip (which wasn't mentioned in X95L review). Go to settings, choose Custom, select Picture. Inside Picture, select Ambient Optimisation Pro, under that menu, check if Ambient light sensor is preset to 'On'. I installed the TV today and was just frustrated with the picture until I set the Ambient light sensor to 'Off', PQ just dramatically changed from ordinary to brilliant! Also, I changed the live color settings from Off to Medium. Only talking about HDR nits and local dimming doesn't help. Hope this helps.

    • @natnut2008
      @natnut2008 Рік тому +2

      You mean the A95L?

    • @Dtp2296
      @Dtp2296 Рік тому

      For little money get a professional to calibrate it. worth every penny

    • @Popcrnchicken
      @Popcrnchicken Рік тому +1

      X95L as in the LCD?

    • @Sas-wk9lj
      @Sas-wk9lj Рік тому

      @@Popcrnchicken yes

    • @Yowzoe
      @Yowzoe Рік тому

      @@Dtp2296 What do you think of the calibration discs? Will they get you 90% there?

  • @kafka0622
    @kafka0622 Рік тому +147

    I've had mine for just over a week now and it is crertainly the best TV I have ever seen. It replaced my A95K (which has become my bedroom TV) and the difference in brightness is staggering. Truly a superb TV. Not for everyone due to the cost but if you can afford it it is spectacular.

    • @bigcdub
      @bigcdub Рік тому +29

      I’ve had my A95L for almost 2 weeks now, definitely isn’t staggering, but slightly brighter than my A95K…

    • @badex3301
      @badex3301 Рік тому

      @@bigcdub i think my A95K is plenty bright. I often watch with brightness turned down to 45. In that case, this seem like a marginal update

    • @RockMathis
      @RockMathis Рік тому +18

      ​@@bigcdubVincent Teoh says peak brightness is 40% higher than the A95K...sounds pretty significant

    • @GetUrOwnHandle
      @GetUrOwnHandle Рік тому +1

      I have the A95K. Yet to witness this A95L.
      Is it significantly brighter or not? 🤷‍♂️

    • @kafka0622
      @kafka0622 Рік тому +5

      My A95K was calibrated and the A95L is significantly brighter OOtB. If you run your set on Cinema or Professional mode or one of the custom modes it is significantly brighter.

  • @alfrost88
    @alfrost88 Рік тому +3

    Really interested in your opinion on the A95L compared to the X95L

  • @Sas-wk9lj
    @Sas-wk9lj Рік тому +15

    For those who are on the fence, the Sony X95L 85 inch is outrageously jaw-dropping, mouth-watering, I'm at a loss of qualitative adjectives, seriously. Watching Dolby Vision is no short of mesmerizing. An absolute 10 out of 10 for HDR, Dolby Vision contents. 85 inch does matter in giving the picture cinematic 3D realistic look and depth. The colour, the contrast, the black level, insanely good. I'm happy I decided for this one over A95L. Since I don't see any shortcoming whatsoever with X95L (may be the only minor but negligible issue that the screen does reflect some light), I'm finally able to settle on it after long quest for TV with best PQ and for home cinema experience. It's a one time buy, expensive yes, but totally worth it IMHO.

    • @Der_henkeer
      @Der_henkeer Рік тому

      Unfortunately, the Sony A95L 85-inch model does not exist and is therefore not on the market. More concretely, we're stopping at 77 inches. That's too bad for you, even if it was a nice try. :)

    • @Sas-wk9lj
      @Sas-wk9lj Рік тому +1

      @@Der_henkeer nice try at what?

    • @Der_henkeer
      @Der_henkeer Рік тому

      @@Sas-wk9lj To say that the SONY BRAVIA XR-85X95L is better than the SONY BRAVIA XR-77A95L ... in my opinion it's clearly the opposite and I won't be able to go back to its predecessor.

  • @arjvnv
    @arjvnv 10 днів тому +2

    just got mine 3nights ago. been up til 6am 3 nights in a row in awe of the A95L

  • @amitavraja3385
    @amitavraja3385 Рік тому +8

    Great to hear that Caleb is going to do OLED TV comparison. That should be great. Wish he has a Panasonic TV as well. He did say previously that the built-in apps are not that great as Apple TV box.

  • @jonathanburnett9929
    @jonathanburnett9929 Рік тому +34

    I would love to hear in what ways the A95L positively or negatively compares with the X95L, beyond 77" vs. 85".

    • @Sas-wk9lj
      @Sas-wk9lj Рік тому

      As per my experience goes, you need to be almost 11' to 12' away from the 85 inch panel to feel the sharpness and depth in picture. For 2.35:1 aspect ratio movies and video games, you can afford to sit nearer. The TV series 16:9 content with face close-ups can look oddly big if you are sitting close to the TV like about 6-7 feet. That may be taken as a pro or con depending on how big your room is and how willing you're to sit 11 feet away from the TV (it'll be as good as buying 77 inch or 65 inch TV and sitting 6-7 feet away from the screen to get the same effect). The real question is with anamorphic aspect ratio in the case of most of the movies, we often don't quite able to get that comfort in viewing with smaller screens. My thumb rule is if you're planning to watch movies 90% of the time, consider bigger panels. If for general content with occasional movies, 65 to 77 inch should be okay. Hope this helps. As far as the quality goes, QD-OLED is superior PQ than mini led for most of the contents with one drawback of shadow crush as unlike in mini led which has better' shadow details at the cost of little less contrast and slight lack of depth in picture. But don't take it as a general trend, for some contents mini led excels, in other qd-oled does.

    • @Sas-wk9lj
      @Sas-wk9lj Рік тому

      One drawback of mini led however is in total dark room, you'll notice some blooming if you're 1) consciously looking for it 2) in picture with flat dark grey screen that sometimes momentarily appears just before the movie or just before the show is about to start. This could be annoying when you spent 4-5 grands for a TV. In OLEds you won't obviously get this issue. But to be fair, shadow crush with patch of black in the face's shadow area or in the back of the hair or in the background is equally frustrating in QD-OLED/OLEDs.

  • @AP-hn8wd
    @AP-hn8wd Рік тому +37

    Best TVs of the past few years. Sony is on 🔥🔥🔥
    2021 - A90J
    2022- A95K
    2023 - A95L

    • @michael-4k4000
      @michael-4k4000 7 місяців тому

      Bet you cant wait to get rid of that X95L? You had it for a full 7 months. Pick up a Bravia 9! Live life.

    • @petermccavington8232
      @petermccavington8232 2 місяці тому

      Wow how many tvs do u own 😮😮😮

  • @zr1cvette
    @zr1cvette Рік тому +10

    The following 3 would be fantastic. The big 3 flagship 95L, 95C G3 OLED shootout. The little brother shootout: The A80L, C3, S90C. Also do the Sony Master last 3 years shootout. The A90J at 65 is 1499 on certain sights. Trying to upgrade my 55 A80K. I’m very interested in that tv still. But great video btw. 95L looks awesome just don’t ever see the 65 getting below 2499. Which is what I think was lowest the 95K got.

  • @reyoktayhan
    @reyoktayhan Рік тому +11

    Finally Caleb. I have been waiting for this for 6 months!

    • @Caleb_Denison
      @Caleb_Denison Рік тому +3

      I know! I’ve been waiting even longer! 😂

    • @gundum1o1
      @gundum1o1 Рік тому

      ​@@Caleb_DenisonHey Caleb!
      I think the REAL comparison will be the A95L vs QN990C!!!! 🎉

  • @Kerwonderful
    @Kerwonderful Рік тому +3

    Finally! I’ve been waiting so long for your opinion about this TV Caleb. Thank you.

  • @SYSTEM__32
    @SYSTEM__32 Рік тому +6

    Just ordered the Blackbird switcher, Caleb. I hope this works as well as you say it does. I hold your audio and video suggestions in high regard. I would have ordered the A95L too, buuut I can’t afford a new tv lol. Appreciate your videos man, you’ve been of great help.

  • @Mid-Life-Chrysler
    @Mid-Life-Chrysler Рік тому +3

    Been watching for years, and this channel keeps getting better!

  • @RobertSmelser
    @RobertSmelser Рік тому +97

    On the whole eARC thing, I think it makes sense to use an HDMI 2.1 port because it allows you to use one of the several HDMI 2.1-compatible receivers and then have several extra ports. At this price tier, I think we’re looking right at a demographic who’d be likely to use such a setup.

    • @Jojken
      @Jojken Рік тому +1

      My thinking too. However I haven´t seen any video confirming that all HDMI 2.1 functions will pass through the newest receivers. Because I wonder if the RXs need the same (at least) or to future proof better MORE HDMI 2.1 functions than the TV. I am talking about ALLM, QMS, BFI etc. etc. (just to name a few). Can anyone answer this?

    • @vipiriusvt
      @vipiriusvt Рік тому +5

      @@Jojken Yeah I'm wondering that too. Because on my A95K, you have to choose between having 120hz/VRR or having Dolby Vision support on the 2.1 ports. So if I set the eARC port to enable DV (since I'm watching movies and streaming shows on it through my receiver), then my Xbox or PS5 won't be able to use VRR.

    • @jarettcintron3450
      @jarettcintron3450 Рік тому +2

      The Yamaha Aventage A6A has all the HDMI 2.1 features that any new TV has.

    • @TLEE1977
      @TLEE1977 Рік тому +3

      I am passing through PS5 via Sony HT-A9(receiver) and it works. I'm using subscription apps to play the Dolby Vision content and playing my PS5 with VRR if that helps.

    • @vipiriusvt
      @vipiriusvt Рік тому

      @@TLEE1977 The PS5 doesn't even support Dolby Vision so idk what you're talking about. Do you mean you're using the TV built in apps? That's a completely different story and not related to the HDMI ports on the TV

  • @edwinrios3908
    @edwinrios3908 3 місяці тому +3

    As an ex-photographer's (5 years) and ex-cable TV tech (23 years), this is my opinion. It is truly the best. The definition and color range is so good, you actually perceive a depth in the image. You can see the different objects in that flat image, but your brain can realistically distinguish which one is in front of the others. You almost want to reach out and touch something inside the image. It's not a full 3D image, but it feels like it has a discernable depth. That slight "you can touch me", perception takes LED to a whole new level.

    • @nikeandaiza4521
      @nikeandaiza4521 Місяць тому

      Sony absolutely DESPISES and ABUSES their most loyal consumers. After 30+ years of supporting this train wreck, I'm done. See our G4 unboxing video (and comments) for details.

  • @mbvx7
    @mbvx7 Рік тому +22

    Best buy had this right below the Sony A80L. Wow what a difference. While the A80L is still a very good TV, the A95L just takes it to 11. Incredible.

    • @LeezahB
      @LeezahB Рік тому +2

      I saw that same display with the A80L above the A95L. While the A80L is a very nice TV, the A95L was soooo much better, it wasn’t subtle. Very noticeable!!

    • @martinshaw5245
      @martinshaw5245 Рік тому +2

      Do you all think it was $2,100 better than the A80L? That’s the current price difference at BB for the 77”. I’m having buyers paralysis between these 2 and the G3 lol can’t seem to pull the trigger

    • @cpg8000
      @cpg8000 Рік тому

      ⁠@@martinshaw5245it’s not 2K+ better then the A80L IMHO. Best Buy isn’t a good source of information even though you’re staring right at it. They manipulate settings to draw contrast between models for the purpose of selling whatever they make the most on or want to sell.

    • @mbvx7
      @mbvx7 Рік тому

      @@martinshaw5245 honestly the A80L is really good. If you dial it in or get it professionally calibrated it’s almost reference level. The upscale is way better than anything LG or Samsung has. (You’re not always watching 4k video). I have cable and it makes Comcast’s cable look good. And you know that’s not easy. Ha.
      I have the A80J and I’m on medium peak luminance and think it’s bright enough. I have had my tv for 2 years and I still look at the picture with admiration and awe sometimes.

    • @RobertK1993
      @RobertK1993 Рік тому

      A80J OLED and A80K A90J A95K are good too

  • @Draconis8888
    @Draconis8888 Рік тому +3

    Woah! Such praise with info to back it up. Thank you Caleb for reviewing this and getting us excited for the next videos!

  • @UGotSerbd
    @UGotSerbd Рік тому +84

    I’d love to see a battle of the best top tier OLED tvs, but also the second tier OLEDs for those trying to save a little money.

    • @jackmanning1117
      @jackmanning1117 Рік тому +12

      Yeah I would love to see like the S90C vs the C3 vs the A80L (and maybe throw the B3 in there too)

    • @p3terlos
      @p3terlos Рік тому +6

      @@jackmanning1117Exactly. That’s the video I want to see. Please Caleb!

    • @MaZEEZaM
      @MaZEEZaM Рік тому +8

      I would like to see this Sony compared with the LG G2 & 3.

    • @GanjjaGuru
      @GanjjaGuru Рік тому +3

      @@MaZEEZaM it blows them out of the park

    • @Solstare
      @Solstare Рік тому

      @@jackmanning1117I just compared these 3 in best buy for over an hour and left with the Sony. Even though it was the least bright, it was the most visually striking when watching the demo content.

  • @TromperieTV
    @TromperieTV Рік тому +40

    Very happy with the A95L so far. Pleasantly surprised with the improvements over the first gen QD-OLED units. No TV is perfect, but this checks more than enough boxes for me. Currently running it in my office with the HT-A7000, RS5s, and SW5. Likely going to upgrade the main viewing area with this TV as well.

    • @TromperieTV
      @TromperieTV Рік тому +1

      To follow up - Upgraded the main viewing area as well to the 77" A95L. Hoping future software updates iron out all the kinks, but very happy with the TVs.

  • @trooper427ss
    @trooper427ss Рік тому +62

    I have the Sony A95L 65 with the HT-A9, with the SW5 and using the TV as the center channel. By far, it is the best picture and sound I have ever experienced. Great job, Sony.

    • @Stannihunny
      @Stannihunny Рік тому +2

      Crazy Setup !

    • @chibbyylol
      @chibbyylol Рік тому +2

      Do you notice a difference in timbre between the soundbar speakers and the tv’s center channel?
      I’ve read while the system works together well, the tv speakers doesn’t sound to be from the same family as the soundbar etc speakers

    • @fcreeves
      @fcreeves Рік тому +2

      I'm SO JEALOUS! I start saving for the A95L after I finish the 96TB Retro Beast...hopefully the price will go down by then with the A95M coming to fruition. I wish you were my neighbor to alieviate the anticipation.

    • @josephcarbonera8513
      @josephcarbonera8513 Рік тому +8

      I have the a95L in 77 inch with Nakamichi Dragon setup. Best setup so far

    • @rahulchawla20
      @rahulchawla20 Рік тому

      @@josephcarbonera8513that’s a beast of a set up. Must be so amazing to watch and listen to Dolby content on it 🤩

  • @eugenecarter7294
    @eugenecarter7294 Рік тому +2

    I don’t know about you guys,but my LG C3 77” that i’m rocking it’s absolutely gorgeous…this Sony might be the best especially because of the brightness level,but my LG C3 it is in a very bright room and have no issues with it,I even find it too bright sometimes…this Sony tv is double the price,so my personal opinion if I would have to choose one of them I would always go with LG C3,because judging by the price and the quality of this tv it’s insane…that’s just my two cents opinion,of a happy LG C3 owner.

  • @EmblemParade
    @EmblemParade Рік тому +11

    The only problem for me (woe is me!) is a lack of QD-OLED panels above 77". Keeping my fingers crossed for next year.

    • @bearclaw5115
      @bearclaw5115 Рік тому

      True. I have a 77A80 and I'm waiting for QD-OLED to go 83" or bigger and at a somewhat reasonable price too. You can have it all. You just have to be patient!

    • @beltrangarrote1982
      @beltrangarrote1982 9 місяців тому

      Proud 83A90 owner. Will never ever go down in size to get a 95. I would like to go bigger actually!

  • @slotlover4341
    @slotlover4341 Рік тому +5

    What an excellent review. I trust your opinion so much. Great review, thank you so much!!!

  • @andrepace4242
    @andrepace4242 Рік тому +4

    I totally agree that this is the best OLED TV on the market today, but my only issue like you is only 2 HDMI 2.1 Ports, I mention this on other You Tube reviews and took a lot of heat for it, for Sony to demand the premium price for this TV, Sony should give the Consumer the best in all areas, Great job Sony on your Processing, now give me four 2.1 HDMI Ports, them you will get a perfect 10 from me!!

  • @plamen-vt
    @plamen-vt Рік тому +2

    Ordered right after your review. Been waiting for a proper upgrade for a while.

  • @treyborn2931
    @treyborn2931 Рік тому +3

    I’ve had my a95l for about 10 days imho… this TV is not just an incremental improvement over last year‘s TV or any other TV that came out this year Sony went a level above the competition example …the S 95C is a colorful TV as colorful as the Sony a 95L but the S 95C appears flat the a 95L gives off a 3-D effect through The bright colors, the image processing and extremely bright, specular highlights

    • @gosman949
      @gosman949 Рік тому +3

      of course it does, you bought it and must prove to yourself it is the best!

    • @lighthouse7i
      @lighthouse7i Рік тому

      @@gosman949- Pretty much every reviewer says it's the best as well.

    • @hclandscapes
      @hclandscapes Рік тому +1

      @@gosman949😂😂 very true

  • @maegnificant
    @maegnificant Рік тому

    Thanks for explaining the contrast/brightness Situation with OLED at 12:00 min! I get a small brain fit everytime people talk about "infinite contrast", but they don't measure the actual steps!

  • @southcoastbenji
    @southcoastbenji Рік тому +8

    Based on your previous reviews, I ordered my LG G3 65” last Monday, and it arrives tomorrow (Friday), and now on the eve of it arriving, I’ve just seen this 😂 Not to worry, there’s a fair price gap between them, and I did have a look at the LG in a shop before ordering and was blown away with the image quality, so I’m sure I won’t be disappointed. Also, great choice in 4K Blu-ray Player (not enough reviews out there on the various options), I did have a look at that one but couldn’t stretch to the price, so opted for a more budget friendly Panasonic DPUB820, which should hopefully drive the LG appropriately. Looking forward to your comparison video of the Samsung, LG and Sony coming up, and thanks for putting in the effort to create these outstanding reviews! 👍

    • @MyJeffrey1970
      @MyJeffrey1970 Рік тому +3

      I also bought Panasonic UB820 ultra blue ray player last week with the Sony A95L

    • @LeezahB
      @LeezahB Рік тому +3

      I also have the Panasonic

    • @thaprofound
      @thaprofound Рік тому +2

      I have the 77 LG G3 and the Panasonic UB820. Beautiful picture, I may have opted for this but I'm very happy gaming and watching movies. I also don't think they're $1000 apart though.

    • @michaelbeckerman7532
      @michaelbeckerman7532 Рік тому +3

      After the G3 has been on for a few minutes, gently rest the back of your hand on the center of the screen and you'll immediately see why that TV is not recommended.

    • @southcoastbenji
      @southcoastbenji Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the reply’s, much appreciated. Good to know the UB820 is a decent match for the G3 👍
      Thanks for the heads up on the G3 regarding temperature, I’ll have a check of it and see what it’s like. I’m sure LG wouldn’t sell a TV that over heats, but I’ll keep an eye on it. Thanks for the feedback 👍

  • @ooFalcon786oo
    @ooFalcon786oo Рік тому

    Great review Caleb as always! Did you notice on the Xbox settings screen it says that it’s does NOT support Dolby Vision either for gaming or movies and tv??? 18:51.

  • @LeezahB
    @LeezahB Рік тому +3

    Woah!!!! This review is even better than I thought it was going to be and I thought it was going to be pretty great!! (Anything but trash!!! Ha ha!)
    Also I kind of had to laugh at the look on your face when you mentioned getting mail that you didn’t want people to know what it was, not of COURSE that I have experienced anything like THAT!!
    Anyway, here are a couple of quick questions:
    1) What size is this TV? 77inch?Sorry have no sense of scale and couldn’t tell.
    2) If you still have the A95K, can you possibly use the A95L’s remote with the K to see if it works, particularly the dedicated UA-cam button? Please?😜🥰❣️
    I have been wanting to get the 77 inch A95L all along, but after this review I really REALLY want it!! Hopefully the DV thing gets ironed out quickly! I WILL have to wait to get the L (due to finances), but once I do, I will move the 65 inch “K” up into my bedroom to replace the 55 inch “blob” tv currently there! In the meantime, I was hoping to at least get the new remote if it works to tide me over. I watch a lot of UA-cam and really would make great use of the dedicated UA-cam button if it works with the “K”.
    Excellent and fun review, Caleb!! I so respect your inserting the update about the DV issue, plus it was very smoothly done.
    Thanks so much!! Going to check out some merch now!🥳
    P.S. I really took my time with my review of your review so I wouldn’t have to edit it. I noticed that my last comment on the Rode system received the coveted DT heart but I never saw it because I edited it. My goal is to get this in one take. 🥰

  • @MathewCap
    @MathewCap Рік тому +1

    6:44 Everyone says that Sony makes the best TVs, but I disagree because of the lack of HDMI 2.1 port. If it's a reason to not buy a TV, then it's a whole point personally. Sony needs a better remote, full 2.1 HDMI, and it's own UI with low ad space. Personally I believe LG gives the best experience through UI, remote function, and all HDMI 2.1.
    If your paying Sony tax then you should get it all, but you clearly don't.
    This TV is a 8.8. 1 whole point for paying the most for a premium TV but not having full support with its HDMI 2.1 ports. .2 for the UI. Sony good at making very stable fast UI but with awful navigation. They are just mooching off of when I know they could have their own in house UI that would destroy the rest of the competition.
    8.8 points
    The real review

  • @tamsaiming2003
    @tamsaiming2003 Рік тому +3

    My A95k is still a beast, especially the design (stand) and upgradable power cord. HDMI and sound are not a issue with my HT system

    • @hclandscapes
      @hclandscapes Рік тому

      I went for the A95k, it was a £1000 cheaper than the A95L . I don’t think the A95L is worth the extra money ,it has software bugs and screen uniformity issues , I also prefer the solid stand on the A95K as it’s much better quality. Newer doesn’t always mean better in my opinion.

    • @RobertK1993
      @RobertK1993 Рік тому

      ​@@hclandscapesIt hasn't uniformity issues it did have Dolby Vision bug Sony fixed

    • @Jordanfiend361
      @Jordanfiend361 9 місяців тому

      @@hclandscapeswell you’re wrong this time.

  • @dominicktomaino1573
    @dominicktomaino1573 9 місяців тому +1

    I just purchased an A95L, from Best Buy, per your recommendation, and you are correct... It is awesome.! My only disappointment is the Sony HT400 Sound Bar that I also purchased.. The performance of the sound bar is not very good..
    Have you heard of any issues with the HT400 sound bar ?

  • @dzrascal7293
    @dzrascal7293 Рік тому +4

    I prefer what they did with the eARC. I have the opposite problem where my Samsung QN94A is wall mounted with a single HDMI 2.1 port connected to my receiver but because the eARC port isnt 2.1 compatible i can't get dolby atmos out of the built in apps and it makes the usability way more complex for the family.

  • @GForceIntel
    @GForceIntel Рік тому +2

    Biggest TV upgrade of my life. I'm picking it up on Thursday

  • @justinbeamon6624
    @justinbeamon6624 Рік тому +18

    I think for gamers it's really just outputting Dolby Vision at 4k/120hz to be awesome. Which very few TV's can do.

    • @sirgareth5283
      @sirgareth5283 Рік тому +2

      Dolby vision is not a must have. You can set a Sony QD-Oled to a picture you personally like more

  • @Roaming50
    @Roaming50 Рік тому +2

    Hey, you need one of the HDMI 2.1 ports to be eARC so that you can pass through 2.1 contend to it via a 2.1 capable home theater receiver. That allows you to use only 1 cable to the TV and then you can run you XBOX, PS5 and other future 2.1 devices through the AMP.

    • @RobertK1993
      @RobertK1993 Рік тому +1

      Or HDMI 2.1 switch

    • @LeezahB
      @LeezahB Рік тому

      Yeah I agree the eARC does need to be assigned to a 2.1 port.

  • @mattgiunt
    @mattgiunt Рік тому +50

    Kudos to you and Classy for mentioning the Dolby Vision issues that Ive been reading about on the forum. This will move Sony to get going on firmware update fix (hopefully)

    • @thesoundizerav4956
      @thesoundizerav4956 Рік тому +2

      We don’t really know if Sony will or can fix them. They might be a compatible issue with new media tek chips. So that ruins this tv unless you force HDR10 and never use internal Apps.

    • @radicalbyte
      @radicalbyte Рік тому +5

      It wouldn't be a Sony TV release without there being a potentially obscure but actually enjoyment killing issue which we pray to be "fixed by firmware".
      Still at least they have Android TV which already puts them at the top of the pack.

    • @Caleb_Denison
      @Caleb_Denison Рік тому +1

      @@thesoundizerav4956 I’m not seeing any issues with internal apps. Most reports of problems are around DV over HDMI AFAIK

    • @sirgareth5283
      @sirgareth5283 Рік тому +2

      Firmware will for sure be released in november. Thats a software prob.

    • @dannyd9564
      @dannyd9564 Рік тому +3

      Ive heard about a beginning of November firmware release, so prob another week or so and this will be a non issue. For the record the last firmware had this issue with hdr10, while the DV was fine, so definitely not a permnanent chipset issue or anything.

  • @michaelbrett171
    @michaelbrett171 3 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for your review ,it convinced me to get the TV.
    What soundbar to go with it now?

  • @julioirizarry4262
    @julioirizarry4262 Рік тому +14

    Awesome review as always. Looking forward to the comparisons video. I am holding back until Sony comes with an '83 or better yet '85 QD-OLED to make the upgrade, I am still very much enjoying your past favorite Sony A90J at 83" which looks phenomenal still! Thanks for all your reviews and informative yet entreating content.

    • @993mike
      @993mike Рік тому +2

      I'm exactly where you are - holding on to my A90J until a 90-100" model comes out that's better since that TV still looks so damn good. I guess I'm not understanding the barrier to making a bigger QD-OLED panels so we can finally have a viable option instead of a projector for a home theater room.

    • @abb0tt
      @abb0tt Рік тому +1

      Agreed, waiting for an 83/85” version to upgrade from a 9 year old 65” Samsung. Hopefully my Samsung lasts through 2024.

  • @Barbarapape
    @Barbarapape Рік тому +6

    If you are a fan of OLED this one has to be on your shortlist.
    I prefer mini-LED and a TV in a more sensible size, as soon as the prices drop i am buying one.
    These sets are not cheap, Sony don't do cheap for a good reason, but the reliability will be
    appreciated and you are unlkely to need the 5 year warranty.
    For now i will keep on saving, the next time i want quality, no more of the substandard ones from China.

    • @jasonhurdlow6607
      @jasonhurdlow6607 Рік тому

      My dad bought a fancy Sony. Flaky as heck, died in like 4 years. I bought some cheap-a Element... dang thing still working 10 years later, good as new. Sony has been known to have quality issues, so no guarantees.

    • @hastensavoir7782
      @hastensavoir7782 Рік тому

      Go for 65” Samsung QN800C 😊

    • @michaelbeckerman7532
      @michaelbeckerman7532 Рік тому

      @@jasonhurdlow6607 some of that is just pure random luck though. As we know, literally anything made by human hands can fail. Sometimes a $5,000 TV will fail in six months and a $500 one will last 16 years. Even with a Sony (the most reliable TV brand on the market) you can still run across a bad unit from time to time. This is why it is ALWAYS smart to get the extended coverage/protection plans offered by your retailer. Until we can figure out how to predict the future, those are always money very well spent.

    • @jasonhurdlow6607
      @jasonhurdlow6607 Рік тому

      @@hastensavoir7782Samsung doesn't support Dolby Vision... RIP.

    • @lighthouse7i
      @lighthouse7i Рік тому

      @@jasonhurdlow6607 - Never had any problems with my Sony TV.

  • @cp070476
    @cp070476 3 місяці тому +1

    For any A95K owners out there, for blu-ray viewing you must engage DCI colour space and HLG HDR! It is a revelation. Best picture I have ever seen.

  • @Houman7
    @Houman7 Рік тому +16

    Sony did it again, they are on fire and much ahead of competitors in terms of audio and video quality.
    One thing that is very stupid at this point are people complaining about the price as always. Here’s the thing if you want the best you gotta pay for it. It’s like saying a 500$ wine is 5 times better than a 100$ bottle of wine, no it’s definitely not but if you care about what you get out of that bottle of wine compare to other wine it makes sense.

    • @LazyCrazyGuy
      @LazyCrazyGuy Рік тому +2

      More money doesn't always equate to better but in the case if Sony it absolutely does. They do everything better across the board.

    • @classicgalactica5879
      @classicgalactica5879 Рік тому +4

      Sony's motion handling is still bad and their TVs are priced way too high. Sony fans never seem to believe that these sets are overpriced and overrated and have been since the CRT era. As a former CET I can tell you that Sony TVs are not head and shoulders above everyone else's. Sony at least used to be innovative. Now they simply slap their electronics and name on someone else panel and proclaim it as being the best.

    • @LazyCrazyGuy
      @LazyCrazyGuy Рік тому +2

      @@classicgalactica5879 Sony's motion handling has been heralded as the best. You sir lose all credibility on that statement alone. The ValueElectronics TV Shootout just took place with dozens of professional tv calibrators and reviewers. They all agreed that Sony's motion handling is the best. You aren't more certified than those guys. Anyways keep hating on Sony all you want but all manufacturers do this now. Just so you know Sony doesn't make their own product but they do source from manufacturer partners and they do use proprietary technology. They use the specs that Sony asks for them to manufacturer. The QD-OLEDs are made from Samsung Display which is a different entity than Samsung Electronics. It technically doesn't belong to Samsung either they also import from Samsung Display and other vendors. LG is probably the only manufacturer to still manufacturer in house. Oh actually I lied Sharp started making their own panels again as well. I imagine Sony will start to buy from them again for LCD panels. The business has changed but one thing remains Sony and Panasonic still hold the majority of Patents for proprietary technology. That is why they are still the best and it will take decades for Chinese to catch up.

    • @Houman7
      @Houman7 Рік тому +1

      @@classicgalactica5879 Yes. MR. CET you’re right but don’t know why all other experts think differently.

    • @classicgalactica5879
      @classicgalactica5879 Рік тому

      ​@@Houman7 Paid experts who have probably never seen the inside of a television set.

  • @bav2126
    @bav2126 Місяць тому

    Great review I have personally used this on regular basis,I have also used the Samsung s90 And c4 And compared all three TVs ,the Sony win's for best overall picture quality the main difference is the Sony XR processor it does just good job of upscaling on any source and has the most natural colours, And I agree with Google OS is so fast And responsive I have 3 Sony TVs my oldest been 2021 And the android os is still fast and responsive

  • @asafblasbergvideographer
    @asafblasbergvideographer Рік тому +5

    I hope they do resolve the DV issue. Thanks for letting us know.

    • @pete49327
      @pete49327 Рік тому +2

      Agree, that's a big issue if I understood correctly that the DV issue revolves around HDMI, as in hdmi connection to 4k blu-ray player.

    • @asafblasbergvideographer
      @asafblasbergvideographer Рік тому

      Yes, I will hold off on buying this TV until it gets resolved.@@pete49327

  • @ManuelRojas-vw9gr
    @ManuelRojas-vw9gr Рік тому +1

    Hi from down under, is it possible to see a future review of the A95L with the HT-A9 sound speakers, to really see if the TV works well as a center speaker. Possible before Black Friday sales, thanks for your reviews, very insightful.

  • @Jamminn555
    @Jamminn555 Рік тому +3

    Outstanding review, Caleb, on what looks like THE best TV ever. Cheers, man. And always love outtakes! Benjamin

  • @acdsfjhu
    @acdsfjhu 9 місяців тому +1

    I think it’s important to comment the size of the TV that you’re reviewing. That additional affirmation would be helpful

  • @AlainKapture
    @AlainKapture Рік тому +15

    I’m blown away by the color rendition of this QD-OLED through the UA-cam compression and seen on the LCD display of my iPad Mini 😱

    • @sirgareth5283
      @sirgareth5283 Рік тому +1

      Thats nothing compared to the real picture

    • @AlainKapture
      @AlainKapture Рік тому

      @@sirgareth5283 that’s called "sarcasm”

    • @PantsaBear
      @PantsaBear Рік тому +1

      ​@@sirgareth5283Disagree. It looks 100x better though UA-cam Compression on the LCD display of an iPad Mini, as the artist intended

  • @Branimir-mn7bb
    @Branimir-mn7bb Рік тому +1

    Great review! Already looking forward to the announced comparison video...

  • @dendedden
    @dendedden Рік тому +8

    I’m really interested to see a review of the Sony A80L or even the lower end A75L. Since both models are very similar but the a75 is cheaper, seeing how they cut costs in ways they didn’t mention. A side by side review / comparison would be really great

  • @JoshMatcuk
    @JoshMatcuk Рік тому

    At the 18:51 mark, why does the Xbox have a green check mark next to your TV doesn’t support Dolby Vision?

  • @MSReef
    @MSReef Рік тому +4

    I would love to see how this tv performs as a centre speaker with the HT-A9.

    • @michaelbeckerman7532
      @michaelbeckerman7532 Рік тому

      There are some reviews out there already on that and although the TV works well as a center channel, the HT-A9 is just so incredibly good on its own, that they say if you own an HT-9, you will likely get better results just letting it handle all of the audio on its own. Every review I have seen so far of the HT-A9 have all called it essentially the single best/most immersive (non-receiver-based) surround sound system they have ever heard beating every other soundbar-based system out there for its ability to make you feel like you are IN the movie you are watching.

  • @JJW410
    @JJW410 Рік тому +2

    Totally agree with the eARTC gripe. Basically means sacrificing an HDMI 2.1 spots unless you have a Soundbar with HDMI 2.1 passthrought (but I don't even know if that's a thing).

    • @CarlMartRod
      @CarlMartRod Рік тому

      There are, like LG S95QR. I have one with a 55" LG C3

  • @tech4life884
    @tech4life884 Рік тому +11

    Or if your stereo has hdmi 2.1 pass-through it actually expands your hdmi 2.1 ports to as many as your stereo has.

    • @jefferyG499
      @jefferyG499 Рік тому

      Why on earth would you waste such a great TV by pairing it with a stereo?

  • @justinbavuso7706
    @justinbavuso7706 Рік тому

    Real deal!! I’ve had the last years of this tv and it’s always phenomenal, and that is will trying out the G3’s and S95c’s, “it just works”

  • @humanitysonlyhope
    @humanitysonlyhope Рік тому +16

    I actually disagree that making the eARC port one of the 4k 60 ports is the best idea. There are a lot of soundbars and receivers now that support 8k 60 or 4k 120 with ALLM and VRR with many more HDMI ports that can handle those formats such as my Marantz Cinema 40. So if Sony moved eARC to a port that could only do 4k 60 that would severely limit the usefullness of the HDMI's on my receiver. The only real solution that would be best for everyone would be for MediaTech to finally build an SOC with 4 x 48GBps ports or Sony should dump them and use whatever LG and Samsung are using for their HDMI SOC.

    • @LeezahB
      @LeezahB Рік тому +3

      I wondered if relegating the eARC to the lower/slower ports would be a good idea with the advent of new AVRs and soundbars.

    • @Jojken
      @Jojken Рік тому +1

      My thinking too. However I haven´t seen any video confirming that all HDMI 2.1 functions will pass through the newest receivers. Because I wonder if the RXs need the same (at least) or to future proof better MORE HDMI 2.1 functions than the TV. I am talking about ALLM, QMS, BFI etc. etc. (just to name a few). Can anyone answer this?

    • @michaelbeckerman7532
      @michaelbeckerman7532 Рік тому +2

      With all the terrible backlash MediaTek caught this past year for changing their announced plans for the Pentonic 1000 at the LAST MINUTE, you KNOW they are working as fast as they can to create a version of that SoC that incorporates 4 HDMI 2.1 (48Gbps) ports. Keep in mind here that LG and Samsung develop their processors internally so they have more flexibility on their feature set and build-out. However, the "Secret Sauce" for Sony's processors has always really been in their algorithms. A processor is only as good as the code that is executed inside of it. Sony's greatest strength, and what has ALWAYS set them apart from all their competitors is their understanding of color science and their ability to write the best, most effective code to run inside of their TV processors. As was made abundantly clear by the folks over at RTings a few weeks ago, Sony's processing is head and shoulders above and beyond any other TV manufacturer out there today. It's one thing to design hardware that can match what Sony does. It's an entirely other thing though to try and match them with the software and AI tech that runs INSIDE of that hardware. As we have seen more than a few demonstrations of over the past five years now though, Sony is simply in a class by themselves when it comes this. And, at least so far, no one else have even managed to get close.

  • @ReanimatedShad0w
    @ReanimatedShad0w Рік тому +2

    When are you guys going to start reviewing USTs? I enjoyed my cx 77 but I absolutely love my awol3500. Yes blacks and contrast matters; but it’s hard to care as much when you’re watching a 150” projected screen on my wall.

  • @leeproffitt69
    @leeproffitt69 Рік тому +4

    When you get a TV to review and put it through its paces, how long do you normally get to keep it before you have to send it back?

  • @sunarf
    @sunarf Рік тому +1

    I'm glad you're going to review the Hisense UX because I have seen ZERO actual reviews of it. And another TV would be the Sharp XLED. As of now there are only two places in the US where you can see it, and both of them are thousands of miles away. A review on the XLED would be great considering what we saw at the 'Shootout'. There's NO WAY it can really be that bad when Sharp is claiming it to be their flagship for 2023.

  • @EmilBozhilov
    @EmilBozhilov Рік тому +1

    Sure its good but like for the 65 inch version its 3840euros where i live and the 65 inch s90c is 1740 euros.... I can buy 2x65inch s90c's and still have 360 euro to spare for a soundbar for example...

  • @IvanTheRussian10
    @IvanTheRussian10 Рік тому

    Thank you very much for your amazing unboxing and informative presentation. I would like to buy a new SONY XR-65A95L for my living room. Does it has actually issues like burn in effects or not? Because as I remember the japanese company has still a problem with it even with their smartphones XPERIA ™ 1 series I'm using. Anyway I think my photos and videos in 4K HDR will look and sound amazing from my XPERIA ™ 1 IV on the new BRAVIA ™. Do you suggest me to buy the soundbar HT-A7000 7.1.2 with premium subwoofer SA-SW5 and SA-RS5 rear speakers by SONY for a perfect home entertainment?

  • @CasepbX
    @CasepbX Рік тому +8

    Seems like it would make an incredible 42" monitor. Shame there will never be a 42".

  • @Antimonkat
    @Antimonkat Рік тому +2

    If the HDMI E-ARC Port wasn't HDMI 2.1 then any 2.1 needs or sources connected to your AVR wouldn't pass to the TV so it kind of has to be a 2.1 port. Whether more 2.1 devices would connect to the TV direct or amp is the debate though I guess

  • @jeffleonard343
    @jeffleonard343 Рік тому +16

    Sony really does make great tvs!!

  • @fcreeves
    @fcreeves Рік тому +1

    Question: Will the Lytmi Fantasy 3 suffice as as HDMI switcher and what are the draw backs, if any? Secondly. I have been eye-balling this TV, I do have the HT-A9 to pair and the proper bigger brother sub to pair. I will proabably wait until next year this time so the price won't KILL me. The C1 will have to hold me over until then.

  • @mikegish3897
    @mikegish3897 Рік тому +4

    I want to see the Smart OS’s go head to head (Tizen, Web os and GoogleTV). No one seems to have really compared all of them and how it feels to navigate with them and I think if you’re buying a several thousand dollar tv I want to know how it feels to use it.

    • @asole100
      @asole100 Рік тому

      RTINGS has compared them

    • @michaelbeckerman7532
      @michaelbeckerman7532 Рік тому

      Part of the reason why I don't think you see many TV OS comparisons is because right now at least, there really is no comparison. GoogleTV is widely considered to be far and away the smartest, most flexible and most advanced TV OS - and it's not even close. Now, that may change over the next three or four years, but at least for now, I have yet to see a single reviewer out there that picked ANY TV OS over GoogleTV. And, for most of them, it's not even close.

  • @michaelwyckoff7593
    @michaelwyckoff7593 Рік тому +1

    What about Dolby Vision is DV working properly or is a update needed to fix any issues? 😮

  • @andrewstonehouse
    @andrewstonehouse Рік тому +2

    Hey Caleb, Love your presentation style. Quick question. I have had my 65inch A95L for a few days now. Love everything about it so far but I have noticed something I don't like. I have a small window on the left side of my room. Ambient light seems to really hurt this TV. The screen is very grey which kinda ruins the entire point of the deep blacks from an OLED. It looks like the screen scatters the light. Nobody that I have seen on youtube is bringing this up. Is this something you have noticed also? At night this TV is down right perfect.

    • @walidhannaoui1802
      @walidhannaoui1802 Рік тому

      You must have direct sunlight because ambient light does not do that.

    • @Sas-wk9lj
      @Sas-wk9lj Рік тому

      I've this same problem with my S95C. It may be something to do with qd-oled panels. Its black is raised (slightly grey) even with room lights. That pitch black is missing until you watch it in total darkness. My Samsung F8500 plasma had ALR that would help picture looking contrasty even in the presence of overhead ambient light. I wonder if they used any ALR with the qd-oled panels.

    • @andrewstonehouse
      @andrewstonehouse Рік тому

      @@walidhannaoui1802 I meant to say natural light. But ya. It's very grey with natural light and minor grey with lighting from over head lights. Just up against my kd65x9300e it extremely noticeable. The x9300e remains pitch black even with the sun on it

  • @davidemanuelstoica420
    @davidemanuelstoica420 Рік тому

    Hello Caleb Denison I have two questions for you! I made a little bit of research about oled and qd-oled, buy i don't understand something's, is better dq- oled then the original oled? I have sony XR-55A84J is worth to change to 55a95l? Maybe you can make an comparation between this 2 model's??? Thank you sow much and i love your work, you are you best! Great things David.

  • @merciless41582
    @merciless41582 Рік тому +15

    This TV having only two HDMI 2.1 ports is a deal breaker for me. If I wanted to upgrade and I had to chose between the Sony A95L and LG G3, I'm picking the G3 a million times over. Also The 65 inch G3 is $900 cheaper than the 65 inch A95L.

    • @Spoonhandle
      @Spoonhandle Рік тому

      This is exactly why I won’t get the A95L. One of the 2.1 ports is the eARC port so with a Sonos Arc connected, you only have one 2.1 input 😕

    • @userk2876
      @userk2876 Рік тому +3

      I see this comment alot. Why not using ab hdmi switch?

    • @Spoonhandle
      @Spoonhandle Рік тому

      @@userk2876 because it’s a flagship model with that same complaint about the previous year models. LG B series has 2x HDMI 2.1 ports, while the C and up have 4. Will make gaming enthusiasts lean toward the LG TVs.

    • @RobertK1993
      @RobertK1993 Рік тому

      ​@@userk2876To Lazy to buy one😂

    • @RobertK1993
      @RobertK1993 Рік тому +1

      ​@@SpoonhandleSony said require 2 Mediatek 1000 SoC to implement 4 HDMI 2.1 ports because Mediatek isn't making 4 HDMI 2.1 port 4K smart TV SoC until 2024 so 2024 will have 4 HDMI 2.1 ports

  • @amarpal166
    @amarpal166 Рік тому +2

    I’ve had the 65” with a HT-A9/SW3 (medium sized lounge in a semi detached house, so SW5 would’ve been overkill) over a week now. Phenomenal tv and haven’t experienced any DV issues either via apps or UHD disc. Playing Spider-Man 2 in fidelity mode with VRR 40FPS feels so smooth and doesn’t make me miss 60FPS at all. Have my series x connected to HT-A9 as there’s a port for 4K/120 pass through. I’m also using the TV as a center speaker with the sound system and really enjoy the fact I can control the whole audio system volumes from main remote control via Bravia Sync options that open up in the menus
    My only gripe is that the Disney+ app on the tv doesn’t seem to pick up DV content, whereas all the other apps do, except Bravia Core which doesn’t support it. My now older OLED AF9 does pick up Dolby Vision on the Disney app. Hope there’s an update soon

    • @Youtubeuser1aa
      @Youtubeuser1aa Рік тому

      How is the sound with the tv channel?

    • @ShwetankYa
      @ShwetankYa Рік тому

      What type of access do they give to Bravia Core (is it one year free)? What is the picture quality like, it has the highest bitrate advertised for any streaming service, almost blu-ray levels. What is your internet speed, is it below the 115 they recommend?

    • @amarpal166
      @amarpal166 Рік тому +1

      @@ShwetankYa 24 months free plus ten free credits. Picture quality via pure stream is beautiful especially with the imax enhanced movies. Dolby Atmos support too. My internet is 100MB fibre and streams the movies without issue. I believe if your bandwidth isn’t sufficient the app will make you aware

  • @anthonysaturno8265
    @anthonysaturno8265 Рік тому +9

    I would love a comparison to the A80L to see how close you can get to the A95L

    • @bigcdub
      @bigcdub Рік тому

      Already posted one on my channel…

    • @Dw4rd3
      @Dw4rd3 Рік тому

      Seen it myself in the store. It's a day and night difference between A95L and A80L😂. I went for A95K last year model anyway cause of the price.

    • @bigcdub
      @bigcdub Рік тому

      @@Dw4rd3 Definitely isn’t a day and night difference, but there is a difference…

    • @tim3172
      @tim3172 Рік тому +2

      @@Dw4rd3 Oh man, I remember working at Best Buy... we were told to darken the cheap sets and run the expensive ones on torch mode and vivid colors to "wow" the masses.

  • @iJmoney210
    @iJmoney210 Рік тому +1

    Another great review! BTW I like that Anthem STR integrated amp I saw in the background. Any chance of a review on that bad boy?

  • @serdaryilmaz3947
    @serdaryilmaz3947 Рік тому +3

    Test X95L vs A95L PLEASE 🙏🏻

  • @williamcarters716
    @williamcarters716 5 місяців тому

    Caleb I love your videos we bought the a95l 65 inch I’m sorry but I have to have the motion flow on max why do I like the soap opera effect so much I turn it off and it’s to flickery I turn it back on and it looks a lot better and amazing do you like the soap opera effect? Thanks Jason

  • @993mike
    @993mike Рік тому +44

    I love Sony OLED's, but it's kind of frustrating that this 2023 model didn't come out until late October, but it appears it was worth the wait. Now, if only we could get it in a bigger size!

    • @ChristianKrogh-Denmark
      @ChristianKrogh-Denmark Рік тому +6

      All good things comes to those who wait. I bought the 77” and it’s hands down the best TV I’ve ever owned, easily.

    • @billtinnell2206
      @billtinnell2206 Рік тому +6

      Yup, 75" TVs are definitely on their way out. The 85" to 98" are gonna be the next "best thing" in the next 5 years. The 85" Sony X95L is looking really good right now for $4,299.00 and is a very tiny step below the 77" A95L. If the A95L came in an 85" I would definitely get it!

    • @Gichie79
      @Gichie79 Рік тому

      @@billtinnell2206 I'm betting the 2024 A95M will have 83"-88" size

    • @chibbyylol
      @chibbyylol Рік тому +1

      @@billtinnell2206I think there’s a size practical limitation though depending on the user
      Getting a 98”+ tv up a set of stairs to the 2nd floor theatre room can already be a hindrance to some lol; no big deal if it’s a living room tv of course

    • @curtisbme
      @curtisbme Рік тому

      @@billtinnell2206 The luxury tax they charge for going from the 70's to 80's is sadly still absurd for most models. Perhaps if they get to more 98" models, the 80 inchers won't be the place they do the extra markup.

  • @Youtubeuser1aa
    @Youtubeuser1aa Рік тому +1

    Any concerns about burn in? Best Buy warranty is an extra $1k for 5 years.
    Also read QC issues in sets, don’t know how true that is.

    • @birdtj82
      @birdtj82 Рік тому

      Yeah the Rtings test some qd-oled seem to have burn in.

  • @deanojohnson3733
    @deanojohnson3733 Рік тому +3

    Thank you Caleb, I will be broke after making this purchase. But it's gonna be worth it. 😅

  • @Dalt1225
    @Dalt1225 Рік тому

    Great review. I'm still enjoying my 77" Sony A9G Master Series OLED. Is this set a great deal better?

  • @scottbaker6344
    @scottbaker6344 Рік тому +5

    Love the TV. I have the 77-inch version .... However the TV intermittently keeps switching from internal speakers to the soundbar via hdmi. I had heard this was a historical problem with Sony TVs but I would have thought surely not with a brand new version. Not 100% happy although picture is amazing.

    • @Caleb_Denison
      @Caleb_Denison Рік тому +5

      That sound like an ARC related issue. Hard to know if it is the mediatek chip in this case, but ARC issues are the bane of my existence. Every TV has one that annoys me. Sorry you’re dealing with it too.

    • @JLi_Photos
      @JLi_Photos Рік тому +1

      I have the 77" too, but my TV doesn't do that. Maybe try switching your HDMI cable or update any potential software. If cable doesn't help, try a different speaker to isolate the problem.

    • @scottbaker6344
      @scottbaker6344 Рік тому +1

      Btw, the "Soundbar" I am using is the brand new Nakamichi 11.4.6, so you would think this combination would be stellar.

    • @Caleb_Denison
      @Caleb_Denison Рік тому +1

      When you say intermittently, are you saying this happens in the middle of watching content? Or does it happen at startup, and then stabilizes? If the TV is switching back and forth, the most likely cause would be a drop-out of the EDID, which flags to the TV that an external sound source is connected via HDMI. That wavering signal flag could be caused by a number of things, the most likely of which would be the Dragon, a faulty cable, or a cable that doesn’t comply with HDMI 2.1 (though that should not be necessary, I’ve found it sometimes is). The least likely, but still possible, issue would be the Mediatek SOC in the Sony TV. If that were the case, Sony would certainly want to iron it out, but it’s then possible that Sony would also have to rely on Mediatek’s cooperation to some degree for the fix. And as we’ve seen in the past, that can slow things down.

    • @scottbaker6344
      @scottbaker6344 Рік тому

      @@Caleb_Denison Intermittent during the viewing. This happens regardless of source (Directv/Blu-Ray/AppleTV Streaming). All HDMI cords are 8k 2.1 so I was hoping the whole thing was on autopilot. I don't see any options under EARC on the A95L to "force" it to only be "external" speakers like on the LG I have.

  • @micglou
    @micglou Рік тому +3

    A tv in this price range should not have concessions like the HDMI ports... and why TV's still have 100mbit ethernet, even a top model like this is beyond me. Yes, use wifi... but no, it's a completely stationary appliance and cable is still the fastest and most stable connection. In my household only mobile devices are wireless, everything else is cabled.

    • @krisw4846
      @krisw4846 Рік тому

      It's baffling how cheap these companies are under the hood.

  • @sj460162
    @sj460162 Рік тому +1

    Great review Caleb. Please review the qn95c buddy.

  • @magneticshrimp7429
    @magneticshrimp7429 Рік тому +4

    Having my HDMI 2.1 stuff go through an AVR I would strongly dislike if they divorced the eARC from HDMI 2.1 - but if they made it re-assignable between a 2.1 and 2.0 port that would be a ok compromise. Of course the real fix is making all the ports 2.1 😊

  • @GrayWolf5000
    @GrayWolf5000 Рік тому +2

    This is my dream tv. 77 in is the size i was waiting for Sony to release. Might replace my A8G soon.

  • @undefeatedgaul3201
    @undefeatedgaul3201 Рік тому +4

    I’ve always been a LG OLED man. They’ve been beautiful and ridiculously reliable. Don’t know if I could ever switch

    • @michaelbeckerman7532
      @michaelbeckerman7532 Рік тому +1

      The next time you get a chance, put your hand on the center of the screen of a G3 while it's on.

    • @marcindpol
      @marcindpol Рік тому +1

      ​@@michaelbeckerman7532lol, troll, have no problem with any heat on my g3. Stop

  • @bd7190
    @bd7190 Рік тому

    Great video, thank you. What is your opinion about using this tv with my Mac studio? Mostly video editing

  • @pixelslaughter3492
    @pixelslaughter3492 Рік тому +5

    My only concern is abl or the absolutely excessive dimming that happened in game mode on my old Sony oled. It ruined picture quality when it dimmed like that and I really want a deep dive into it to make sure it doesn't do this anymore

    • @ToxMod
      @ToxMod Рік тому +1

      Sony OLEDs don’t dim in game mode, that’s wild.

    • @carlosh9476
      @carlosh9476 Рік тому

      @@ToxModmy A80J would disagree with your ridiculous statement lol. Every TV will dim in any mode if there’s static images (like a HUD). The question is how much it dims….

  • @ryanhuerta1024
    @ryanhuerta1024 Рік тому +2

    Hi! Love the channel. Would love a comparison of the mid-level Oleds. Looking at upgrading to the Sony A80L or maybe🎉 LG B3 which I see is extremely cheap at 1999 currently for the 77inch! First time Oled buy and mostly for 4k an sports in a dark room ...Thanks!!!

  • @Sonola777
    @Sonola777 Рік тому +58

    Whilst the A95L is a great TV; the performance gap between it, the G3 and S95C is so minimal that there is simply no way it justifies the price premium Sony is charging. For example in the U.K. the 77” G3 and S95C are priced at £4,000 ($4,991) and the A95L is at £6,000 ($7,487). There is NO WAY the A95L is £2,000 ($2,495) worth of performance better than the G3 and S95C.

    • @schmockyyyyyyy
      @schmockyyyyyyy Рік тому +1

      Talk about the performance and price gap of samsung s90c this is just paid promotion sony motion sucks hard

    • @Xuzyy
      @Xuzyy Рік тому +1

      Ye I agree with you, price is stupid

    • @Zinnet85
      @Zinnet85 Рік тому +9

      Want the best? That's the price. This tv doesn't care about the price of the commercial brands

    • @jjsantangelo49
      @jjsantangelo49 Рік тому +6

      @@Zinnet85yeah but the G3 looks arguably as good, like this TV just does slightly better that you don’t even notice as much as you notice your wallet.. so to me personally, the pendulum swings in favor of LG for me. I don’t want to talk soundbars, but Samsung blows those two out of the water and Klipsch is the best

    • @schmockyyyyyyy
      @schmockyyyyyyy Рік тому +1

      @@Zinnet85its literally not the best lol. The big prices makes people think its the best just like they think appme products are the best but they are only the best in fooling customers and paying reviewers like this channel

  • @ModeMan101
    @ModeMan101 Рік тому

    Nit-Nerds merch, finally! That "Run The Gamut" phrase really should have been on the CIE 1931 diagram shirt though 😁
    Also, incorrect chyron alert again at 20:57... I think your poor editor needs to take a breath!

  • @Shadowxphire
    @Shadowxphire Рік тому +3

    What about Burn-in? Is this still a thing with static elements for 8h of playing the same game? I've heard this could be an issue, especially with QD-OLED compared with standard OLED, and Sony does not perform the screen cleaning consistently which would help preventing the issue, how much about this is true?
    If I'll buy a TV for 4000€ it should last.

    • @bigcdub
      @bigcdub Рік тому

      It comes with a 5 year warranty…

    • @tim3172
      @tim3172 Рік тому

      @@bigcdub Meanwhile, back in reality, in the US and Canada the A95K comes with a one (1) year / twelve (month) / 365 days-from-purchase warranty.
      Said warranty does not cover "permanent image retention or artifacts from extended-duration static viewing."

  • @breezebreeze699
    @breezebreeze699 Рік тому +1

    not a peep in this review about motion processing??? and the adjustments available???

  • @LazyCrazyGuy
    @LazyCrazyGuy Рік тому +3

    Hi Caleb,
    Do you feel like the 85X95L has gotten closer to OLED even if it's the basuc midrange options like A80L. I've been asking for a comparison video but it just looks like we aren't going to get it from anyone. I really want to see how far LCD has come vs OLED. Actually I want to get a reviewers opinion on this.

    • @Sas-wk9lj
      @Sas-wk9lj Рік тому

      I already commented on this. There's virtually no difference between S95C QD-OLED and X95L mini led backlit LCD. In some contents Sammy OLED excels whereas in some X95L. So, hard to tell which one is better. Both are competent. If size is what you prefer as well as do not want to be bothered about pixel burn in, LCD is way to go. Only one gripe that needs mention is that I didn't find any noticable upscaling of low resolution contents as clamed by many reviewers on the X95L. In fact the screen being big, normal low res contents on youtube look awful on the big screen and you can't avoid noticing the artifacs and noise and slightly blurry edges. If you go with 65 inch QD-OLED, Sony or Samsung, it'll be less noticeable. Hope this helps.

    • @LazyCrazyGuy
      @LazyCrazyGuy Рік тому

      @@Sas-wk9lj thanks for your input on the comparison between those 2 units but I disagree on not seeing the difference in upscaling. I have many Sony TV's. But the 85X95L is the first TV that is bigger than 70" that looks great on standard def content including low res cable/satellite feed. I'm seeing detail and less digital noise compression that I didn't believe was possible from compressed trash cable/satellite signals. I do believe you have to use the built in apps for maximum effect because my external devices don't do as great as built in apps. Unless you set your device to output source resolution and have the TV do the upscaling. Then I notice it's just as good. Most external streaming devices don't allow you to do that though and you would have to do it yourself in the settings based on whatever you are watching. I'm curious as to what settings you are using on the 85X95L because the XR Clear feature is real and there's nothing else close to it. It was the first thing I noticed before any single review was even out.

    • @Sas-wk9lj
      @Sas-wk9lj Рік тому

      @@LazyCrazyGuy I guess you can help me with Picture calibration if what you're claming to be right. I've the clarity/ sharpness set to 60, Reality Creation set to Auto, Random noise reduction to Off, and Digital noise reduction to Off. What setting would you rather have for the XR Clear Image to work as expected?

    • @LazyCrazyGuy
      @LazyCrazyGuy Рік тому

      @@Sas-wk9lj did you report my comment as spam or misleading? I was trying to help you with the settings on the 85X95L and I just got a message saying I was spamming or scamming. I don't know why my comment would be labeled as such when I was telling you what to watch so you could see the difference of what reality creation was capable of. Anyways I don't know if it was you but my comment was deleted and I received that message and I don't think it's cool when I'm just trying to help.

    • @Sas-wk9lj
      @Sas-wk9lj Рік тому

      @@LazyCrazyGuy it obviously wasn't me. I already posted a question as a reply to your comment, right? I didn't even see any reply from your end with suggestions on settings.

  • @lltffd
    @lltffd Рік тому +1

    Please review Dolby vision vs hdr10+ on the Samsung… there’s so much content, all of Amazon, Apple TV shows and entire movie collection, paramount plus and Hulu all do hdr10+…thanks

  • @KyleCollective
    @KyleCollective Рік тому +5

    The tv sound is more important than you think because people like me are waiting months for their soundbar to come in and have to rely on tv speakers in the meantime. Glad this one’s no slouch

    • @KopfdesRiesen
      @KopfdesRiesen Рік тому +1

      Im living in a rather old building and it’s not worth getting a soundsystem because my neighbors would hear the upgrade just as much as me. If I’m watching something I’m mostly using headphones with my Apple TV but I’d like my TV Speakers to good if they are used.

    • @beninato
      @beninato Рік тому

      Are you getting a Sony soundbar or connecting with another brand?

    • @KyleCollective
      @KyleCollective Рік тому

      @@beninato connecting another. The nakamitchi 11.4.6 soundbar 😎

  • @jasontodd03
    @jasontodd03 5 місяців тому

    I'm actually looking at purchasing this Song A95L over the Samsung S95D. I'm curious, does the Sony screen have some antiglare or DTS connection? The sales rep mentioned that there was an anti-glare treatment but I could still see reflection or lights in the background. When I asked about the DTS connection, he said it did have one, but other specs I've been reading about