First time viewer to your channel -- really enjoyed your video and agree with you completely. I purchased an A95L in late October'24 after watching an LG 60" plasma for 15 years. The leap in TV tech is jaw-dropping and I just love the QD-OLED picture quality in streaming, 4k and regular blu-rays and the superb Sony upscaling of DVDs (particularly with Black & White movies). I thought I had "inky blacks" with the plasma, but they were dark grey compared to the blacks of the A95L-- and that depth of contrast provides the near-3Dquality of the picture. Best to you!
@@lesgoe8908 hey Les, thanks for watching! n woah that's quite the control u have there to wait 15 years! color me impressed, can't imagine the stark difference 🤯. Question for you, I'm working on my next video and because of a bunch of commenters I decided to purchase a blu ray player to see the difference vs streaming.. what's your take? like I deliberately bought a bunch of movies that are also currently streaming on Netflix to compare the blu ray experience to the netflix calibrated mode and while there is definitely an improvement in resolution, sound quality, and motion, to me the whole net increase in immersion of the content being watched just isn't enough to warrant the extra hassle involved with getting a blu ray player and discs and putting them in and dealing with the outdated menu navigation systems. What's your thoughts on this? like just try back and forth comparing a movie u have on blu ray vs streaming on the A95L in calibrated mode.. I really have to try to feel like im experiencing a significant improvement, save for like sound quality which is often obvious 🤔
A 30 minute video showing real the world experience of upgrading a TV went so quick,very enjoyable subbed. ?uestion what type of hdmi cables do you use also could you review your Ps5 pro experience on the A95L.
@@Paul-GenX thanks so much for letting me know Paul, love to hear it! 🙏 I use the HDMI cable that came with my PS5 Pro and the HDMI cable that came with my Sonos Arc Ultra. For the apple tv 4K (which I no longer use on this TV), I use either a UGREEN or Silkland cable (both pretty reliable in my experience). And of course, will be making a video featuring my monitor, the tv, and ps5 pro upgrade experience 👌
After watching the 65 inch version of this TV it's very impressive, QD OLED makes a big difference, you see the colour volume is greater very easily, Sony said that the new A95L is using a 2024 panel because the old ones are no longer made, that Samsung display produced the panels for this TV....
@@Displays.1234. hey Paul, thanks for watching! couldn't agree more. I legit keep wanting to watch UA-cam on it instead of my phone. Also, that's awesome to know, so guess it really is a 2024 TV 😌
@@DeesBees85 Thanks Dees!! and sweet love to hear u got a steal of a deal right there. I love LG in particular for there massive cashback promotions which happen randomly on Rakuten. Legit imagine their massive discounts which they do pretty often and then you add on like 20% Rakuten cashback and it's just like I feel like I stole it 😆
The UA-cam Split View isn’t gimmicky. It could be used for gaming guides while simultaneously gaming that same game. It has its perks. Or listen to a review or music while playing a rpg/action game. It can be useful.
@@jeffdiaz1225 fair point Jeff! ya like I said glad it's there and that they're trying new things but not personally using it/ I prefer having a full screen every time and can use my phone or macbook for guides or anything (easier to navigate and won't take away from the game view on my tv). In any case, thanks for sharing and glad to know there are people out there that use it 🙏
@@o_KingOfKings_o all hail the king of kings!! thanks for watching 🙏 that's a sweet deal bro! Gotta love how we don't have to spend too much to get an amazing TV these days 💯
@@gabrielpanola hey Gabriel! I considered all of those when buying this one. Despite being the most expensive for the size, I still went for it after considering all those other ones. If you game on multiple consoles and/or on PC, G4 is your best bet. If you mainly watch movies and tv shows in a VERY bright room and don't care much for the absolute best gaming specs, then Bravia 9. I personally wouldn't go for the Samsung based on the reviews I watched.
@@tonymilicevic2196 hey Tony, I just checked and am not noticing any difference? You are referring to the UA-cam icon on the built in Google TV OS home page, right? You probably already checked but I would just double check brightness and picture mode 🤔
@@seifbuys yeah UA-cam icon on the built in Google TV OS home page, home page is not that vibrant anymore, maybe live color is off or some tweaks are needed...but on previous firmware before july or september, home page was colorful and punchy..what version of firmware you have? Thanks
Congrats on the A95L. I have the A95K and it’s been great. Couple of small things. First OLED is usually heavier than LCD/LED TVs all other things being equal due to OLEDs having a glass in them, but they can be thinner. Other thing is I still find myself using the Apple TV remote more than the Sony one. The Sony one is a very good remote and I still use it for certain things but the backlight tends to burn through battery life far more often since it lights up every time it senses the slightest movement.
thanks BigFil! hmm I swear chat GPT disagrees with you on the panel weights see below. Hmm I haven't run out of battery on the Sony remote yet and ended up moving my apple TV 4K to the bedroom actually because I was getting better experience (picture and sound) using the google TV built in OS. made a video about it here: ua-cam.com/video/TcQyLsLVgzM/v-deo.html Generally, OLED panels weigh less than Mini LED or Full Array LED panels of the same size. This difference in weight comes down to the construction and technology of the displays: 1. OLED Panels • No Backlight: OLED panels are self-emissive, meaning each pixel generates its own light. This eliminates the need for a bulky backlight system. • Thinner and Lighter: Without a backlight, OLED TVs are typically slimmer and lighter than other display types. • Example: A 77” OLED TV like the Sony A95L weighs approximately 77.6 lbs (35.2 kg) without a stand. 2. Mini LED and Full Array LED Panels • Backlight Requirement: Mini LED and Full Array LED TVs rely on a layer of LED backlights to illuminate the screen. This layer adds weight and thickness to the TV. • Cooling Mechanisms: Mini LEDs often require additional cooling systems due to the high density of LEDs, further increasing the weight. • Example: A comparable 75” Mini LED TV like the Sony Z9K weighs around 98.1 lbs (44.5 kg) without a stand. 3. Why the Weight Difference? • Panel Construction: OLED panels combine the display and light source into one layer, while Mini LED and Full Array LED systems separate the two. • Materials: Mini LED and Full Array systems use more components (e.g., backlights, diffuser plates) which increase weight. Practical Considerations • Wall Mounting: OLED TVs are easier to mount and handle due to their lighter weight. • Durability: Mini LED and Full Array LED TVs are often more robust because of their additional layers, which may make them better for certain installations or environments. In conclusion, OLED TVs tend to weigh less than their Mini LED or Full Array LED counterparts because of their thinner and more efficient design. However, other factors like durability, brightness, and cost might influence your choice.
@ check out 3:12 on this vid ua-cam.com/video/2r3rr1zzu8g/v-deo.htmlsi=boW1lWsXW1KV_95A The more I think about it there’s a lot more to factor in like build quality and most of my hands on lifting oof TVs has been regular LCD/ LED TVs and none with Mini LEDs. I think all OLEDs are premium TVs where LEDs run all the way from bargain basement to flagships which probably skewed my experiences. It would be interesting to what the weight difference of a bare OLED panel vs bare Mini LED of say an A95L and similar size B9 are if you stripped away any heatsinking, chassis, power supply and main boards comes out to.
I had the A95K and thought it had the best picture I'd ever seen, but it froze in Netflix and had random shut downs. I returned it and ended up getting an S90C. A year later I sold it with the intent of getting the S95D, but somehow I ended up with the G4. It's great and has great detail, but the colors aren't QD-OLED. I don't game on it, just NFL football, golf, streaming and 4k blu ray discs. The A95L is super tempting now that it's on a bit of a sale, but everyone says the G4 has the best depth, upscaling, motion and clarity. So many hype it up over the A95L for gaming, but since I don't game on it, that's really not a bonus for me. I'm curios how they compare for everything but gaming. I might just buy this open box A95L and if it's better for me, then return both and get a brand new one. Did you get a chance to see the G4 and the A95L side by side?
@@JayJay-jx3zg hey Jay, thanks for watching n wild! can't say I've encountered any such issues with my A95L to date. I don't think the G4 has a leg up in anything but motion and gaming features n HDR brightness, and even then it would be a subjective preference of one over the other. RTINGS made a comprehensive side by side of it vs the A95L, recommend watching that if ur on the fence.. it swayed me squarely in the direction of the A95L and no regrets. Just ordered my first ever 4k blu ray player n discs coz of some of the comments here. Can't wait to try them out tomorrow! As for me personally seeing them side by side, I did at Best Buy but really have a hard time making any decision based on the high quality HDR demo content they have playing. Like doesn't give me any indication of how the TV will perform when i'm streaming Netflix or whatever on it 🤷
The A95L is definitely the best tv available right now in its size class. I so wanted one but I’m in the heavy weight division of 83”/85” or larger TVs. If I can hold out until next year fingers crossed that Sony brings out a larger screen size. Congrats on the purchase.
hey Lozin, thanks for watching! and I must concur. Glad you have a space for a TV that size! current goal of mine to move into a bigger place and who knows might be tempted 😅 ya I'm hopeful that they will considering what LG and Samsung have achieved 🤞
Hi Bro, I am planning to buy the A95L 55 inches and my question is how good is the motion? Have you got any chance to experience any horizontal pan shorts in any movie or series in which you faced any sutters?
Hey Melvin, personally, I think the motion handling is great and I have enjoyed watching countless movies with occasional horizontal panning shots with no concerns or desire for anything different. As for the long objective take, see below: The Sony A95L QD-OLED TV offers impressive motion handling capabilities, particularly for horizontal panning shots. Its advanced processing technology effectively reduces motion blur and judder, resulting in smoother and more fluid on-screen movement. This performance is especially beneficial during scenes with rapid horizontal motion, such as sports broadcasts or action sequences. However, some users have reported motion artifacts during horizontal panning shots. For instance, a comparison between the A95L and the older A1E model showed that the A1E handled panning more smoothly, while the A95L exhibited skipping and smearing. This suggests that, despite its advanced technology, the A95L may still encounter challenges with certain types of motion.  To optimize motion handling for horizontal panning shots on the A95L, consider adjusting the MotionFlow settings: 1. Access MotionFlow Settings: • Press the ACTION MENU button on your remote control. • Select Picture or Picture Adjustments. • Navigate to Advanced Settings. • Under Motion, select MotionFlow. 2. Adjust MotionFlow Settings: • Set Smoothness to 1 or 2 to reduce motion blur without introducing the “soap opera effect.” • Set CineMotion to Low or High to improve film-based content playback. These adjustments can enhance the viewing experience during horizontal panning scenes. However, individual preferences vary, so it’s advisable to experiment with these settings to achieve the desired motion clarity. In summary, while the Sony A95L provides strong motion handling for horizontal panning shots, some users have noted issues. Fine-tuning the MotionFlow settings can help mitigate these concerns and enhance overall motion performance.
@@PcGamingForFun Can't say I've noticed a difference in motion handling but that's just gaming on a PS5 Pro.. If you're planning on rocking a 4090 or..5090! then I imagine an LG G4 would be best suited what with the 144hz and game optimizer stuff n all that.. not to mention you could probably cop it for considerably less $ and/or get a larger 83" for the same price. I hope Sony's next model of this has 4HDMI 2.1 ports and 144hz support or more.
Awesome video, with fantastic content. Just subbed to your channel, great presentation and coverage. I have just purchased my Sony A95L 55”, after watching countless videos on the latest oled’s. I would just like to say what a fantastic straight out the box tv. Keep up the good work, and thanks for sharing.
@@stevedarcy9542 Hey Steve, one of us! 🙌 thanks so much for watching and the kind comment. Countless videos sounds about right, legit obsessively watched soo many 😅. Glad to hear you're enjoying it as much as I am 🙏
I have a Pioneer receiver, and get constant audio loss/drop out (about every 30 seconds) watching TV apps, Netflix, Amazon, etc. with Dolby Vision/Dolby Atmos...i have it set for pass through/auto, but it's very frustrating...I updated the firmware already, and can watch the apps through my Gemini DirecTV box with zero issues...
@@MarkJones-rl9ph sorry to hear Mark! can't say I have experience with either of those devices but thanks for sharing your experience for others to see 🙏
26:04 i just bought this tv! had it 2 days.. no buyers remorse here! such a great picture omg! I'm coming from the sony bravia A8H.. i really loved that Tv for the 4 years i owned it.. but this panel is next level xs 10!! and just like you im selling my old one on marketplace.. lol, already have a potential buyer!.. now to my question.. why is it that you cannot get dolby vision options when using a streamer box?.. i noticed that and was going to call sony support. lol.. then i happened to stumble upon your video, which is great btw.. so much info. i have always heard that the picture quality is better from a streamer box when viewing content? due to the fact that now your tv only has to function at producing the image. also, i never knew the sound being produced was better when using the tv apps apposed to the streamer box?! that is crazy.. i love my nvidia shield! lol... are you telling me i don't need it now?! lol one last thing.. i actually do have buyers remorse.. i bought the 65".. now after watching you i want the 75"!!!😂😂😂 any thoughts on that? thanks again brother.. great great video
Hey Mathew, first of all, thanks for watching! love to hear you found it useful and are also in process of selling ur old tv. Wishing you a smooth sale 🙏 Okay, so 1) you can get dolby vision when using streaming boxes like the apple tv 4k or the google tv 4k streamer, it's just that you can't get the Netflix and Prime video 'calibrated' modes which in my opinion make ALL content on those two streaming services, not just content that is mastered for dolby vision, look amazing. Even for Dolby Vision content, I prefer the 'Calibrated' modes over the regular dolby vision. These calibrated modes are only available directly through the Bravia TVs OS that is the built in Google TV. 2) I didn't know about this idea of movies looking better through a streamer box. Perhaps for old TVs but certainly not these flagship level new TVs. I've done extensive back and forth comparisons to make sure for myself and can confirm at least for this TV, pretty much everything looks better when streamed directly through the TV OS and especially in the calibrated modes. 3) haha I feel your concern, was your Bravia A8H 65 inches? I do think going bigger is definitely the move if you have the extra money. I would have even went bigger than 77inches if they had the option, probably would have been a good deal more expensive too though. Hope that helps brother 🙏
@@seifbuysha! I returned the 65".. lol now a proud owner of the 77"!! Lol It's friggin amazing😊 thanks for wishing me luck on the sale of my old TV. YES my A8H was a 65" as well. The sale was smooth thankfully. I forgot to mention I also own the Sonos for my sound.. lol.. seems like we have the same setup! Lol.. I have the Arc though and Gen 3 subs and rears.. Tell me about the arc ultra and Gen 4 sub! Do I need to sell my old setup and get the new???😂😂😂😂 I do not know if I could afford a whole new Sonos setup.. lol But Iam interested to hear your review of the newer setup. Thanks again brother
@@matthewrouse8484 haha oh man you acted fast! one of us 🙌 glad to hear you're enjoying it as much as I am brother. For the Sonos setup you mentioned, I made a whole video here talking about my upgrade experience and recommendations: Sonos Arc Ultra VS Era 300 VS Sub 4 | Worth the upgrade? Black Friday Deals | Arc Ultra Review ua-cam.com/video/LSYa4dORKos/v-deo.html But the TLDR if you don't have time to watch is that changing your rears out for the Sonos Era 300s is bound to make the most impactful difference in your surround sound experience. That plus always make sure the signal your Sonos system is getting when watching movies or TV is either 'Dolby Digital Plus 5.1' or 'Dolby ATMOS'.. just avoid 'multichannel pcm 5.1' signal which really doesn't do the Sonos system justice. Hope that helps 🙏
Any advice on the audio settings on the a95L.. I cannot figure out what settings to have it on.. I will definitely watch your other video.. So you think o If I keep the arc, Gen 3 sub.. all i need to replace is the rears? How many subs do you use? There is a guy on UA-cam that swears buy a dual sub set up. Ok, any help on those audio settings will be much appreciated my man And how do I know what audio my content is producing..
@@matthewrouse8484 Okay so: 1) you can check the signal ur getting by playing what it is ur going to watch on the TV then going to the Sonos app on ur phone and clicking on that little tab thing at the bottom, when it expands open, it will tell u the signal on the right. Like right now when i'm watching youtube on my tv it says 'Dolby Multichannel PCM 2.0'. 2) Yes, the Sonos Era 300s will make the biggest difference to your current setup. Actually checking the signal thing I mentioned will make the biggest difference followed by adding the Sonos Era 300s as rears. 3) I tried the 2 subs. A Sub gen 3 and sub 4 together. Didn't make much of a difference to my ears in my small living room. Like 300 Sq Ft. If your in a wide open concept large living room perhaps 2 subs would be a noticeable upgrade. As it is now for me though, the whole place rumbles already. 4) For the Sony A95L settings, this is what I have: go to Audio Output >> Audio System Settings: Acoustic Center Sync = Off Audio System Prioritization = Off A/V Sync = Auto Digital Audio Output = Priortize pass through eARC setting = Auto
I want Sony's next best OLED, as soon as it gets bigger. 83 or 85 inches is the smallest I'm willing to go with now. I hope something revolutionary comes out in 25. Something big, beautiful, and hopefully not too expensive. Sony or LG is most likely the brand I'll go with. We'll see which innovates the most dramatically.
Well not to burst your bubble, but from Sony it's probably not going to be everything you hope it is. Don't get me wrong Sony makes a fantastic television and I currently own one so yeah, but every year people sit around and hope that Sony is going to come out next year with a brighter TV or better gaming features or four HDMI 2.1 inputs, you name it people dream about it. Every year though Sony doesn't implement these things and on top of that travesty it's consistently $400 to $500 more expensive than the competition. All of this makes you sit around and wonder what the heck is Sony doing, it makes you sit around and question your choices and have a lot of fomo going on and worry. Let me tell you though that you should worry not. Almost always, and I am not a Sony devotee, but almost always Sony televisions don't have all the latest and greatest features and brightness and other things that Samsung or LG might have. They might not wow you with how how unimaginably vivid and bright the screen is, they might not make you ejaculate in your pants every time you turn the TV on. What they do joe provide a consistently amazing picture that regardless of content or quality of content or whether or not you're gaming or streaming or watching crappy TV off of a antenna you've got duct taped to your wall, the image quality is absolutely amazing with everything. I had my foray into LG as well and it's great, but it was only great when I was watching 4K HDR content, as soon as I put on 1080P or 720 or a standard definition forget about it. Also because of the aggressive Auto brightness limiter that LG's employee after 4 or 5 minutes of watching the football game that bright impressive image was no longer bright or impressive Trust me when I say Sony even though it costs more and even though it doesn't have as many features is always the way to go, besides everything I've already mentioned you also get the longevity aspect. You pay more now but it lasts you far longer. Of course there are antidotal evidence and reviews of people having bad experiences with Sony quality, but that happens with every company, it just so happens it occurs far less with Sony Don't forget the old expression,buy Right,buy once
@@mousec2600 what's wrong with people nowadays, they ask a question and people try to provide a reasonable answer, an answer that is going to cover as many bases as possible so as to not leave any gaps for the information requested. And then when somebody ultimately provides that information all they do is complain about how long-winded and verbose the answer was. You either want to know what it is or you don't, if you don't then maybe you shouldn't have asked the question in the first place
So I’ve had about 30000 dollars worth of 4K tvs since the technology released. My favorite and longest tv was the CX. I wanted to get the A95L and have waited and waited for the pricing to come down. I went ahead and bought the Bravia 8 because it had the same processor and a way better panel than the CX. The Bravia 8 blew me away for the performance it had but one thing that disappointed was the motion. Somehow the LG motion was still better and because of that returned the Bravia 8 skipping the A95L and picking up the G4 77 when it drops down to 3k in the next month or two.
@@joaquinbarreto9398 dang, glad to know I'm not alone spending egregious amounts on tv and tech 😂 You referring to the motion when gaming specifically? I've heard people mention what ur saying but idk, i'm playing just as good (on cod) on the TV as I am on my 32 inch LG 4K 240Hz oled monitor 🤷
@ lol tell me about it. I’m not knocking the A95L it’s king of tvs in so many regards the thing is I have bad stigmatism so my eyes are sensitive to motion and pixelation during fast moving scenes especially when panning is involved. I’m referring to movie watching. It’s just not as liquidity smooth maintaining the integrity of the image as good as the LG panels. For example if you pull up the Jennifer Lopez AI movie on Netflix and fast forward to the scene when she jumps into the suit and the spaceship is imploding from the inside you’ll see what I’m saying. You’ll get judder, artifacts, pixelation in the background of the panning sequences it’ll pull you out of the experience. No matter how much you tinker with the settings it’ll be the same. Now that’s a big case example but since my eyes are sensitive I’ll pick it up when to the avg person it isn’t too noticeable. Still a great TV and I’m exited to see what they have in store for 2025.
Great video bro. I believe Filmmaker Mode thats on LG as well as other TV brands is the equivalent of Sony's calibrated mode. Ive heard people say they like LG os over others but to each their own. I dont like cameras on my TV's lol, thats what sensors are for. Camera is still a gimmick like the xbox kinect lol. To be honest I havent seen a tv with the features that I want to get my to upgrade from my current oled TV which is the LG Oled CX which is still going strong. Im glad TV makers are adding small convenient features like with the remote. Changing the screen size is interesting but then why not just play on a gaming monitor? Seems kind of pointless to buy abig expensive TV just to make the screen size smaller lol!
@@ANTIQUELEGEND82 thanks bro! 👊 ya like Sony has its own 'filmmaker mode' too but calibrated is just a whole nother level. The camera, idk man I think it adds functions not available on any other TVs like I said and it is optional/easily removable with a manual camera cover for those that fear for their privacy. Defo, the LG CX can probably remain relevant for a few more years easy. I was always thinking like if i'm not blown away by the difference, I'll just return the sony and keep my CX, but suffice to say I was and still am blown away. The CX fetched a pretty great price in fb marketplace too. I always consider the value the product is losing over time as I consider when to upgrade. E.g. I keep my phone an extra year it becomes worth less so the money I think I saved I could have recouped and put towards a newer product and enjoy that while ultimately losing slightly more money true but if you enjoy tech I mean 🤷 As for the monitor thing, it adds versatility. Some people like playing smaller screen or experience it without having to invest in a whole $1,000 32inch oled 4k gaming monitor plus having to move the ps5 over to the desk each time. Just convenient feature to have. Not a selling point for sure.
can't argue with that! still enjoy gaming on the A95L more than my LG CX but that TV was from a while ago. I'm sure the LG G4 is the BEST option for gaming no doubt 💯
@ hey Edith, on the off chance ur interested, I recommend you watch Golden here and a bunch of his other stuff, might just change ur life, at least it did for me: ua-cam.com/video/cRH4YGGW2Qo/v-deo.htmlsi=FxCTPVCpqJw8S9eY
@@billtinnell2206 G4 might have extra bits but when it comes down to pure picture quality it does not match the A95l ypu need to see them next to each other and you will see hence it beating G4 to the tv of the year
@@jordanavington7844 hey Jordan, thanks for watching! If you only play on one console and care more about movie and tv show watching, then I would go with the Sony A95L unless, I can save a significant amount of money by buying the G4 and maybe getting a nice sound system on top (if you don't already have one) 🤔
@@theplaystationgamer100 hey, I've heard that mentioned in reviews, but I guess coming from the LG CX I just don't notice any 'dimness'. Maybe it is dimmer that regular tv watching, but if it is, it's not something I noticed even after having heard it from several reviewers before buying. I think they just mean it's dimmer in game mode that the competing tvs G4 and whatever samsung has. Also, I prefer gaming (both FPS and single player) on this Sony A95L over my LG 32" 4K oled monitor (LG 32GS95UE)
@ Hey,thanks for your reply. I’m thinking of upgrading my X95J so Im used to the high brightness full array LCD's have and I’m just a little worried about it being a little dim in game mode and overall even though it does look quite bright.
I got a a95l this month but lpoking to return it for the samsung. The amount of videos i seen that make it almost on par with others made me think im wasting money for that 10% difference. Beautiful tv tho
@@Judgedredd18 great TV, remarkable actually. Especially when you consider how inch for inch, you can get it much cheaper than this Sony A95L and it has considerably more gaming feature depth. When deciding between the two for me it was a question of whether I will be watching more or gaming more on the TV.. I imagine for me it's like 60/40 watching/gaming. For the PS5 Pro, I figured I'd be hard pressed to notice a difference anyway so went with the Sony. Plus I got the LG oled 32inch 4K 240hz monitor if I really want top spec gaming features. Anywho, just my 2 cents 🤷
@@Judgedredd18 sorry thought u were talking about the G4 when I wrote the above. The C4 is a much better value than both the G4 and A95L but I was looking for a big upgrade from the CX so decided to go up in both size and price tier.
You will love it. Bought 65” and exchanged it for 77”, it’s that good. Pricy, sure, but I intend to keep it for 5-7 years. Get yourself an extended warranty just in case, it is expensive but if you have issues in year 5, you’ll get your money back through Best Buy and upgrade to another beast of a tv. FYI, bb can sell it to you and still be profitable for around $3700 USD.
@seifbuys I have 65a95l and not so bright in home mode, with ps5 pro also not so bright maybe I'm doing something wrong, otherwise everything else shows top picture and very bright
@ If your Sony A95L doesn’t appear bright enough in Game Mode or on the Google Home screen, here are steps to optimize the brightness and picture settings: 1. Adjust Brightness and Picture Settings • Go to Settings > Picture Settings. • In Game Mode, make sure the following settings are optimized: • Brightness: Increase it to your desired level. • Contrast: Set it higher (e.g., around 90-95) for better highlights. • HDR Tone Mapping: Enable if your game supports HDR. • Black Adjust: Set it to low or medium for deeper blacks. • Peak Brightness: Ensure it’s set to High. • For the Google Home screen: • Exit Game Mode and adjust the Picture Preset for standard viewing. 2. Disable Energy-Saving Features • Go to Settings > Power > Eco and disable: • Power Saving Mode • Ambient Light Sensor 3. Enable Auto HDR or Optimize HDR Settings • If you’re playing HDR games, ensure HDR is enabled on your console or PC. • On your TV: • Enable Auto HDR in External Inputs > HDMI Signal Format and set it to Enhanced Format (Dolby Vision) or Enhanced Format. 4. Adjust Game Console or PC Output • Check your console or PC settings: • Ensure output resolution is set to 4K HDR. • For consoles like PS5 or Xbox Series X, enable HDR Calibration. 5. Firmware Update • Ensure your TV is running the latest software. Go to Settings > About > Software Update and check for updates. 6. Check HDMI Cable and Port • Ensure you’re using a high-speed HDMI 2.1 cable. • Plug it into one of the TV’s HDMI ports labeled 4K 120Hz or Game. 7. Custom Settings for Google Home Screen • If the Google Home screen looks dim, adjust the TV’s Picture Mode when not in Game Mode: • Switch to Standard or Custom mode. • Increase Brightness and Peak Brightness as needed. 8. Restart Your TV • Sometimes a restart can fix software issues. Hold the Power button on the remote until the TV restarts. Try these steps and see if the brightness improves.
@@seifbuys I've already done all of that, thank you very much for making so much effort, and I've already set everything up correctly. Only home mode still seems dark to me, I'll look again later
haha ya, Sony Bravia is weird like that. Only way I could convince myself to buy it was when it went on 14% discount plus 5% cashback from Rakuten on Best Buy. I took it as a sign and pulled the trigger on the spot 😂
Damn this video is making me reconsider getting the Bravia 8 over the A95L! Do you think the 77” A95L is worth the extra $2,500 over the 77” Bravia 8? I know the A95L is better but how much better?
@@Bklynblaze1 thanks for watching! hmm 1) you sure about that price difference? in Canada on sale now the 77" price difference between the two is $2,200 CAD which is approx $1,530 USD. 2) Can't say I've tried the Bravia 8, but I know it's not using QD-OLED and instead is using WOLED so it doesn't have as much color volume. I recommend you check RTINGS for a direct comparison between the two, this is their summary: "The Sony A95L OLED is better than the Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED. The A95L uses a QD-OLED panel, displaying more vibrant, lifelike, and brighter colors in HDR with less banding. It's also brighter in HDR and has better PQ EOTF tracking, so highlights pop out more on it, and it displays an image that is closer to the content creator's intent. The A95L is brighter in SDR, too, so it overcomes a bit more glare in a bright room. The A95L also has much better SDR pre-calibration accuracy; it's so impressive that even the most astute observers won't feel the need to get it calibrated."
@@seifbuys Not quite a 2500 difference but close. The 77” A95L is now selling for 4800 here in the US and the Bravia 8 is going for 2600. So $2,200 difference. Pretty substantial difference but I know the A95L is clearly the superior TV. Thanks for your feedback and analysis. Much appreciated. I think in the end I’ll be going with the A95L which I’ll have for at least 5+ years. :)
@@Bklynblaze1 I have the A95l 77 and a A8f 65inch i know the A8f is an older model but still based around the B8 and there is no comparison the A95l blows them apart and we'll worth the extra money
This helps a lot as i mainly watch SD content, Netflix and Sports. I do have a PS5 pro so glad to know it looks and feels good gaming. How about Sports? Since a lot of games are in 720p?
@@lakeshow1646 glad it was helpful TJ! I only watch UFC and it does look really good even when streaming live. Imagine it's best in class for cleaning up 720p as well based on what pro reviewers like Digital Trends and 'Stop the FOMO' said. It does make all the UA-cam I watch really pop too. Like I've been watching a lot more youtube on TV since I got this too coz it's just like candy to the eyes...
I think your review was really good, but there is one major thing that you were missing out on is what is the TV maximum capability? What was your experience with 4K Blu-ray on this TV (even a standard 1080 P Blu-ray looks and sounds better than Netflix or any streaming service) if I was gonna drop a couple of thousands of dollars on a TV I wanna know what it can do when it’s pushed, if I was just gonna stream, I wouldn’t buy a high-end TV because the results will be the same with a mid range TV.
@@michaeldietz2648 Hey Michael, thanks for watching and dropping ur two cents! 1) I honestly haven't watched 4k blu ray since the PS3 was originally launched back in 2006 and I would venture to say that most people buying this TV and any other TV are not using 4K blu ray as that is truly an enthusiast thing to do. You would have to like a movie or show so much that you re-watch it enough times to justify purchasing it physically and having it take up space in ur home and have a dedicated device where u have to manually place the disc in. Just a fairly rare thing though I don't doubt in the echo chamber of the internet we will come across seemingly many others who share our interests regardless of how niche they may be. 2) If anything, flagship TVs shine more with streamed content as it gives their superior processing and hardware room to really flex vs getting a perfect uncompressed signal from a high end blu ray player. 3) I fully intend on experiencing blu ray on this TV since you and a couple other commenters have gotten me interested in it and say there is a significant difference in both video and audio quality on blu ray though ultimately I know the majority of the use of this TV will not be with playing blu ray content. 4) I look forward to comparing blu ray experience to the Sony Pictures Core streaming experience which supposedly gets close but doesn't match the bitrate of blu rays.
@ PS3 doesn’t play 4K bluerays, as somebody that has a Bravia 9 and has interest in TVs. I’m going to tell you from experience 4K. Blu-ray will blow any streaming service to the point where it’s not even comparable especially in Dolby Atmos sound. The reason why people buy really good high-end TVs is to experience the best possible picture quality and sound they can. But with that said, I truly think you have a lot of potential. Your reviewing skills are some of the best I have seen with people that review TVs Maybe you’re just unaware of how much better physical media is over streaming.
@@michaeldietz2648 thanks so much for the kind words Michael! I genuinely appreciate your and other commenters insights (e.g. I didn't even know ps3 doesn't play 4k blu rays I just remember mine coming with a blu ray copy of taladega knights 😆), it's one of the most rewarding parts of making these videos. I fully intend on getting a 4K blu ray player and making a video comparing and describing my experience of it vs streaming so hopefully more people can know what they're missing out on (I watch a LOT of tv videos and didn't know of the massive difference i'm missing out on till u and others pointed it out). Btw, 1) as a fellow Bravia user, do u recommend the Sony or Panasonic 4K blu ray player? Sony...M2 or the Panasonic DPUB820K? 2) what's ur experience between watching something on Sony Pictures Core vs blu ray?
@ I don’t have a Panasonic player so I can’t give you any information about it. I do own the Sony UBPX700m, there are pluses to it, and there are negatives to it. The plus is it has Dolby vision, but you have to turn it on and off manually, the picture quality and sound quality is outstanding in general much better than a PS5, which I also have. The upscaling on standard DVDs and blueray through the player is also really good. Now here comes huge honesty. It has problems playing 100 gig 4K Blu-ray the only way to make it not freeze on 100gb disc is to go into the settings the resolution to 4K and turn off auto upscaling. After I figure that out it hasn’t skipped or frozen in years. Even though Bravia core supposedly has higher a bit rates. It still doesn’t compete with a standard 1080 P Blu-ray.
@@michaeldietz2648 Amazing, thanks for the intel! Last question, when I'm shopping for blu ray discs on Amazon, there's like cheaper versions and more expensive versions. I should always make sure to get the ones that explicitly say '4K Ultra HD' (i.e. the more expensive ones), right? I'm looking at the lord of the rings trilogy right now 🤔
Xbox has dolby vision at 4k 120hz i have both ps5 pro and xbox series x. You will be missing out on gamepass exclusives that is only on xbox. And kf course ps5 pro is a monster better then most consoles but i would still keep your xbox just get a 2.1 splitter or switch 😉
@@dannyCoolSwag haha fair point ya I bought it a couple years ago and just didn't play it at all so returned it. Might rebuy when I have more time for it. Currently can't even keep up with all the PS5 games 😅
@seifbuys I got a ps5 pro it a beast trust. But yah only issue with a95l is that 1 2.1 port i need unfortunately my xbox series x has to use a splitter for Dolby vision at 120hz 4k. Because a95l only supports 2 2.1 ports and one of them is for my pro and soundbar earc. Which is truly disappointing but a95l Is still king of 4k I have a g3 but I am considering a a95l just its killing me with 2 2.1 ports dumb as hell for sony to just have 2 if we love gaming
@ ya I hear you! so random that they don't have more of those ports on such a flagship TV. Like even my old 65 inch LG CX oled from 2021 had 4 hdmi 2.1 ports. I did buy the logitech A50X gaming headset which comes with an hdmi splitter built into the headphone dock. It's just I really don't like that headset will probably return it. At least on PS5 it's like way mediocre sounding compared to Audeze Maxwell and Turtle Beach Stealth Pro. Anyway, let's hope Sony next gen TVs have 4 hdmi 2.1 ports 🤞
I have two bravia tvs (A80J & X90L) and used to use a 4k firestick but don’t anymore because I noticed more detail with the picture on those bravias. Many reviewers recommend using a streaming device as a better option but In my opinion these mid to flagship bravias are the exception.
@@tbecket4890 yess, love to hear i'm not alone in this finding! I moved my Apple TV 4K to my bedroom 2014 non smart Bravia TV. Def an upgraded experience for that TV which still looks amazing to this day to me (considering I barely watch in bedroom)
Mini LED is simply the better tech, and it’s frustrating to see people still being gaslit into buying OLED by professional reviewers who focus exclusively on what comes closest to a reference monitor in a completely dark room. This doesn't at all represent everyday usage or what most consumers want. Mini LED delivers 95% of OLED’s black level performance while doing so much more that OLED just can’t. With Mini LED, you get incredible performance in both bright and dark rooms, an HDR experience that is so much better it might as well be called a different format altogether, far better brightness stability, way higher peak brightness, zero risk of burn-in, better motion handling, wider color gamut coverage, longer lifespan, and fewer issues like DSE or banding. Personally, I’m never going back to OLED-it’s not even close. When I first saw HDR on a mini LED after owning OLED, it was like seeing what HDR is really all about for the first time. It's a completely different experience.
@@armylrs2391 I know what you mean and trust me I did deliberate intensely when deciding between this and the Bravia 9. But after watching Caleb's Digital Trends direct breakdown between the two and looking at the RTINGS comparison spec by spec, test by test, I chose the A95L because the only reasoning I could come up with for the Bravia 9 was the larger 85 inch screen which wouldn't fit in my current place. Like they do discuss HDR at length and say they're on par unless ur watching a lot of sports or something like that which I watch pretty much none of, just UFC. Other than that the OLED has better contrast, viewing angles, and response times (which i'm sure isn't even noticeable to the avg person). All this to say, I think mini LED in its current state makes the most value sense for most consumers, but flagship OLED still offers the overall best viewing experience (albeit i'm sure not by insane margins by any avg consumer's standards). Also, there is a massive brightness difference between flagship and entry and mid level OLEDs. So I could def see ur argument shining brighter when comparing my LG CX to something like the Bravia 9 or even Bravia 7, but that's just not a fair HDR fight to begin with.
@hybrid11theory75 thanks for watching! ur not alone in saying this, I bought both a Sony and a Panasonic blu ray player and am working on a video to respond to what you guys are saying. Spoiler alert, I get what you guys are saying but disagree insofar that streaming content looks way better on a flagship tv vs ur run of the mill tv. The benefits of the TV's superior processor and calibrated modes shine more/only on streaming content. Most people watch most content streaming and not via a dedicated blu ray on a dedicated blu ray player so the investment in a flagship TV makes most sense to those using it for streaming vs those watching most content on blu ray (which who are these people btw? pls show me, I want to see them). I get that blu ray has better resolution and sound quality, albeit not by a country mile, signal for signal, at least not on a flagship tv like this. Massive loss of convenience, ease of use, time, and money for not a jaw dropping increase in quality makes it a hard sell.. at least I can say that for flagship TVs like this where the buyers likely are either 1)enthusiasts (blu ray makes sense for these people) (they make up a tiny fraction of a fraction of the total buyers of this TV) or 2)people that value convenience, ease of use and getting the best quality with the least effort (aka the overwhelming majority of buyers of this TV and those like it). Anywho, all this to say LMFAO at ur comment. Though I enjoy the differing view and opinion and actually live for it so thanks again for watching and dropping the comment 🙏
@@seifbuys To each their own, but you seem like the average consumer who doesn't even know what he's talking about. Ever heard about streaming data loss, color depth and bit rate? U simply can't compare streaming content to a physical media format, the difference is not minimal at all. Sound alone is a night and day difference. Picture is sharp and colours are true and vibrant, streaming limits the potential of your TV more than you think. This is why paying for 4k streaming is a complete scam... u get fake HDR and overall not much advantage over standard SDR. Again u can think of it buying a high end supercar, but only driving it in third gear around the block.... what's the point, just a show off?? LOL
@hybrid11theory75 Fair fair. I'm not gonna pretend like i'm the cream of the crop technical blu ray enthusiast, I never claim that in general. Just an average consumer with an above average interest in tech. I do know what all those things mean but makes no difference in the end if I don't feel significantly more immersed in the content at the end of the day. To be clear, i'm not saying there is no improvement, I'm saying you are blowing the improvement out of proportion is all. 'Night and day difference' is not the case if the stream and disc both have the same specs (e.g both 4K dolby vision with dolby atmos). At least not on a flagship TV with processing as good as it is on this in my experience. Like if there was a blind test, I'm sure I could tell the difference with practice. But the fact that I would need to practice is the point. In any case, like you said to each their own, I imagine one can become sensitive to higher resolution over time and develop a strong preference if you're focused on finding the discrepancies which the human mind is conditioned to do. But for someone not looking for these discrepancies and instead just looking to get immersed in the content (aka most people), the greater convenience of streaming will win the masses every time. And for the record, most people with a Ferrari don't use it to its full potential and it is just a flex for them. So not sure that's the best analogy. I bought this Tv coz I want the best picture quality without having to tinker too much/at all to get it. I can assure you nobody comes to my house and is like "wow that's the Sony A95L!? you must really be rolling in it" 🤣
@@seifbuys But u still seem not to understand basics. U want the best picture possible, but this will never be reached when streaming content. U are limiting yourself to low bitrate content and everything that comes with it. Worse colors, worse motion handling, worse sharpness, more artifacts...
@ For the record, I agree 100% with your latest statement and I do understand the 'basics' that you mention. Blu ray discs on good blu ray players do indeed have better motion handling, sharpness, sound quality and less artifacts. I watched John Wock 3 on blu ray last night for that very reason. Humour me though and see that what I am saying is let's say we have an LG B4 and play streaming content on that. Then let's say we play that very same streaming content on the Sony A95L, all other variables equal. Will the picture quality, motion handling, colors, sharpness and everything look better on the A95L? If yes, which indeed the answer is yes, then the benefit of a flagship TV like this is not limited to just blu ray discs. Its benefits shine even more so for streaming content! that's why I exclaimed that your very first statement/comment was laughable and untrue. On the other hand, if I played a blu ray disc on an LG B4 then on the Sony A95L, would I notice as much of a stark difference in the color, motion handling, sharpness, etc? or would the differences probably be limited more to just the color that the better panel on the Sony can produce? this is a genuine question as I can't say I've done the comparison directly. But I wager to say the differences wouldn't be as clear as they were on the streamed content. The benefits of this 'Ferrari' of a TV shine on streamed content even more than blu ray content as it has more opportunity to flex its muscles than when it's getting a pure clean blu ray signal with all the extra detail it offers. That's what I am saying. Just say you agree and let's move on 😅
This is a fake review !!! You can clearly see the video use at 3:31 comparing the Sony and the Lg , the name has been reversed to show the Sony is superior. How do I now ? If see the the Sony on the top no lights bleeding and the the LG OLED on the bottom light blinding and blooming. We all now Oled doesn’t have lights blinding and blooming! Shame on you to lies to people online!
lol Linn, I hope you're joking, if so 🤣 thanks for the laugh! I literally say they're both amazing for displaying HDR content while that segment is playing. Professionally shot HDR content looks spectacular on any OLED tv. That was the point I was making. Yes the iphone captured each TV slightly differently idk why.. i'm not a professional videographer. But my point was pretty clear with what I was saying. Anyway, it's okay i'm gonna assume you were joking 🙏
@@seifbuysthat not my point, you make a review and use 2,video. The video split in 2 show two TVs, Sony mini has better black than Oled which not the case has Oled is infini contrast compared to mini led. I don’t disclaim both tv are good for HDR . I also believe this Sony is excellent however you responsible to show on this scene the accurate image has reviewer or explain why the the Lg look more wash out compared to Sony no matter what camera you used.
Also you say you bought this 2023 model because he bit all 2024 models At 1:32 again FAKE NEWS. Stop lying to people. Sony release Bravia 9 2024 mode which is superior to X95L 2023. Again most people won’t notice your BS , I can and by doing this your are misleading potential genuine buyer with you misleading info . Do better !!
@ hmm I did say they both perform similarly if not the same while I show the split screen. Ya maybe should have added an extra section explaining that the camera is off on the LG one and it looks a lot better in real life, fair point. I do mention several times that i'm not a professional calibrator and that I don't think the video will accurately show what I'm seeing with my eyes. I was assuming people were listening to what I was saying and it's obvious that an OLED can't perform as bad as that split screen video looks. I feel this is just a you thing, I don't think that many if any others share your frustration. Happy to be proven wrong if your comment gets a lot of likes. In any case, will be more careful with future videos! thanks for watching 🙏
Bro u can do all the "mental gymnastics" u want. Your 2023 A95L is NOT outperforming a Bravia 9. Quit deluding yourself thinking it matches or goes toe to toe with 2024 models. It couldn't touch a Bravia 9... not by a country mile.
@@UptownNYC lol it literally beat the Bravia 9 and every 2024 model tv and was named king of TV2024. It literally has the highest RTINGS score. It is literally the preferred TV of every major TV reviewer out there like Caleb from Digital Trends. These are facts. What you are saying is an opinion as subjective as it comes. Idk what ur going on about. You are deluding yourself. Newer doesn't always mean better, though that is often the case and this is a rare exception.
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First time viewer to your channel -- really enjoyed your video and agree with you completely. I purchased an A95L in late October'24 after watching an LG 60" plasma for 15 years. The leap in TV tech is jaw-dropping and I just love the QD-OLED picture quality in streaming, 4k and regular blu-rays and the superb Sony upscaling of DVDs (particularly with Black & White movies). I thought I had "inky blacks" with the plasma, but they were dark grey compared to the blacks of the A95L-- and that depth of contrast provides the near-3Dquality of the picture. Best to you!
@@lesgoe8908 hey Les, thanks for watching! n woah that's quite the control u have there to wait 15 years! color me impressed, can't imagine the stark difference 🤯. Question for you, I'm working on my next video and because of a bunch of commenters I decided to purchase a blu ray player to see the difference vs streaming.. what's your take? like I deliberately bought a bunch of movies that are also currently streaming on Netflix to compare the blu ray experience to the netflix calibrated mode and while there is definitely an improvement in resolution, sound quality, and motion, to me the whole net increase in immersion of the content being watched just isn't enough to warrant the extra hassle involved with getting a blu ray player and discs and putting them in and dealing with the outdated menu navigation systems. What's your thoughts on this? like just try back and forth comparing a movie u have on blu ray vs streaming on the A95L in calibrated mode.. I really have to try to feel like im experiencing a significant improvement, save for like sound quality which is often obvious 🤔
@@seifbuys that's because QD OLED is a major upgrade from WOLED....
A 30 minute video showing real the world experience of upgrading a TV went so quick,very enjoyable subbed. ?uestion what type of hdmi cables do you use also could you review your Ps5 pro experience on the A95L.
@@Paul-GenX thanks so much for letting me know Paul, love to hear it! 🙏 I use the HDMI cable that came with my PS5 Pro and the HDMI cable that came with my Sonos Arc Ultra. For the apple tv 4K (which I no longer use on this TV), I use either a UGREEN or Silkland cable (both pretty reliable in my experience). And of course, will be making a video featuring my monitor, the tv, and ps5 pro upgrade experience 👌
After watching the 65 inch version of this TV it's very impressive, QD OLED makes a big difference, you see the colour volume is greater very easily, Sony said that the new A95L is using a 2024 panel because the old ones are no longer made, that Samsung display produced the panels for this TV....
@@Displays.1234. hey Paul, thanks for watching! couldn't agree more. I legit keep wanting to watch UA-cam on it instead of my phone. Also, that's awesome to know, so guess it really is a 2024 TV 😌
Congrats on the A95. I got a 77” LG C3 for $1,500 at Best Buy on a cyber Monday deal.
@@DeesBees85 Thanks Dees!! and sweet love to hear u got a steal of a deal right there. I love LG in particular for there massive cashback promotions which happen randomly on Rakuten. Legit imagine their massive discounts which they do pretty often and then you add on like 20% Rakuten cashback and it's just like I feel like I stole it 😆
I'm rocking an Embody, too. They're seating perfection.
@@mousec2600 one of usss 🙌
How much did you shell out for it? Where I live it's prohibitively expensive still.
@@Oddragnar hey Odd, about $4,173 USD on sale in Canada. Hopefully they start slashing it harder when the next model gets announced
@@seifbuys You got a good deal, and I hope so
The UA-cam Split View isn’t gimmicky. It could be used for gaming guides while simultaneously gaming that same game. It has its perks. Or listen to a review or music while playing a rpg/action game. It can be useful.
@@jeffdiaz1225 fair point Jeff! ya like I said glad it's there and that they're trying new things but not personally using it/ I prefer having a full screen every time and can use my phone or macbook for guides or anything (easier to navigate and won't take away from the game view on my tv). In any case, thanks for sharing and glad to know there are people out there that use it 🙏
@ yeah there’s always more than one way to get the same results. Agreed.
What tv stand is that my Brother???
@@myquietreviews hey, thanks for watching! it's the 'Perlesmith Universal TV Stand', bought it from Amazon here: amzn.to/3ZVYcxf
Congrats, i got s90c 65" qd oled for 999$ then i pay 5 year warranty total was 1300$ 😅 , i love this tv , im still having my lg c1
@@o_KingOfKings_o all hail the king of kings!! thanks for watching 🙏 that's a sweet deal bro! Gotta love how we don't have to spend too much to get an amazing TV these days 💯
Any opinions on how it compares to the other high end tvs like the G4,Bravia 9 and samsung S95D???????????????????
@@gabrielpanola hey Gabriel! I considered all of those when buying this one. Despite being the most expensive for the size, I still went for it after considering all those other ones. If you game on multiple consoles and/or on PC, G4 is your best bet. If you mainly watch movies and tv shows in a VERY bright room and don't care much for the absolute best gaming specs, then Bravia 9. I personally wouldn't go for the Samsung based on the reviews I watched.
Samsung is really trash
Does icons in home menu have less color vibrancy with latest software? It looks dull now, but before icon of youtube was so much red?
@@tonymilicevic2196 hey Tony, I just checked and am not noticing any difference? You are referring to the UA-cam icon on the built in Google TV OS home page, right? You probably already checked but I would just double check brightness and picture mode 🤔
@@seifbuys yeah UA-cam icon on the built in Google TV OS home page, home page is not that vibrant anymore, maybe live color is off or some tweaks are needed...but on previous firmware before july or september, home page was colorful and punchy..what version of firmware you have? Thanks
@@tonymilicevic2196Ahh weird! I only got it in November. Model 'BRAVIA 4K AE1' and Android TV OS Version '12'. What about you??
@@seifbuys weird.. my also is with latest software, I will try select vivid mode on home menu
Congrats on the A95L. I have the A95K and it’s been great. Couple of small things. First OLED is usually heavier than LCD/LED TVs all other things being equal due to OLEDs having a glass in them, but they can be thinner. Other thing is I still find myself using the Apple TV remote more than the Sony one. The Sony one is a very good remote and I still use it for certain things but the backlight tends to burn through battery life far more often since it lights up every time it senses the slightest movement.
thanks BigFil! hmm I swear chat GPT disagrees with you on the panel weights see below. Hmm I haven't run out of battery on the Sony remote yet and ended up moving my apple TV 4K to the bedroom actually because I was getting better experience (picture and sound) using the google TV built in OS. made a video about it here: ua-cam.com/video/TcQyLsLVgzM/v-deo.html
Generally, OLED panels weigh less than Mini LED or Full Array LED panels of the same size. This difference in weight comes down to the construction and technology of the displays:
1. OLED Panels
• No Backlight: OLED panels are self-emissive, meaning each pixel generates its own light. This eliminates the need for a bulky backlight system.
• Thinner and Lighter: Without a backlight, OLED TVs are typically slimmer and lighter than other display types.
• Example: A 77” OLED TV like the Sony A95L weighs approximately 77.6 lbs (35.2 kg) without a stand.
2. Mini LED and Full Array LED Panels
• Backlight Requirement: Mini LED and Full Array LED TVs rely on a layer of LED backlights to illuminate the screen. This layer adds weight and thickness to the TV.
• Cooling Mechanisms: Mini LEDs often require additional cooling systems due to the high density of LEDs, further increasing the weight.
• Example: A comparable 75” Mini LED TV like the Sony Z9K weighs around 98.1 lbs (44.5 kg) without a stand.
3. Why the Weight Difference?
• Panel Construction: OLED panels combine the display and light source into one layer, while Mini LED and Full Array LED systems separate the two.
• Materials: Mini LED and Full Array systems use more components (e.g., backlights, diffuser plates) which increase weight.
Practical Considerations
• Wall Mounting: OLED TVs are easier to mount and handle due to their lighter weight.
• Durability: Mini LED and Full Array LED TVs are often more robust because of their additional layers, which may make them better for certain installations or environments.
In conclusion, OLED TVs tend to weigh less than their Mini LED or Full Array LED counterparts because of their thinner and more efficient design. However, other factors like durability, brightness, and cost might influence your choice.
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The more I think about it there’s a lot more to factor in like build quality and most of my hands on lifting oof TVs has been regular LCD/ LED TVs and none with Mini LEDs. I think all OLEDs are premium TVs where LEDs run all the way from bargain basement to flagships which probably skewed my experiences. It would be interesting to what the weight difference of a bare OLED panel vs bare Mini LED of say an A95L and similar size B9 are if you stripped away any heatsinking, chassis, power supply and main boards comes out to.
I had the A95K and thought it had the best picture I'd ever seen, but it froze in Netflix and had random shut downs. I returned it and ended up getting an S90C. A year later I sold it with the intent of getting the S95D, but somehow I ended up with the G4. It's great and has great detail, but the colors aren't QD-OLED. I don't game on it, just NFL football, golf, streaming and 4k blu ray discs.
The A95L is super tempting now that it's on a bit of a sale, but everyone says the G4 has the best depth, upscaling, motion and clarity. So many hype it up over the A95L for gaming, but since I don't game on it, that's really not a bonus for me. I'm curios how they compare for everything but gaming. I might just buy this open box A95L and if it's better for me, then return both and get a brand new one. Did you get a chance to see the G4 and the A95L side by side?
@@JayJay-jx3zg hey Jay, thanks for watching n wild! can't say I've encountered any such issues with my A95L to date. I don't think the G4 has a leg up in anything but motion and gaming features n HDR brightness, and even then it would be a subjective preference of one over the other. RTINGS made a comprehensive side by side of it vs the A95L, recommend watching that if ur on the fence.. it swayed me squarely in the direction of the A95L and no regrets. Just ordered my first ever 4k blu ray player n discs coz of some of the comments here. Can't wait to try them out tomorrow!
As for me personally seeing them
side by side, I did at Best Buy but really have a hard time making any decision based on the high quality HDR demo content they have playing. Like doesn't give me any indication of how the TV will perform when i'm streaming Netflix or whatever on it 🤷
The A95L is definitely the best tv available right now in its size class. I so wanted one but I’m in the heavy weight division of 83”/85” or larger TVs. If I can hold out until next year fingers crossed that Sony brings out a larger screen size. Congrats on the purchase.
hey Lozin, thanks for watching! and I must concur. Glad you have a space for a TV that size! current goal of mine to move into a bigger place and who knows might be tempted 😅 ya I'm hopeful that they will considering what LG and Samsung have achieved 🤞
Hi Bro,
I am planning to buy the A95L 55 inches and my question is how good is the motion?
Have you got any chance to experience any horizontal pan shorts in any movie or series in which you faced any sutters?
Hey Melvin, personally, I think the motion handling is great and I have enjoyed watching countless movies with occasional horizontal panning shots with no concerns or desire for anything different. As for the long objective take, see below:
The Sony A95L QD-OLED TV offers impressive motion handling capabilities, particularly for horizontal panning shots. Its advanced processing technology effectively reduces motion blur and judder, resulting in smoother and more fluid on-screen movement. This performance is especially beneficial during scenes with rapid horizontal motion, such as sports broadcasts or action sequences.
However, some users have reported motion artifacts during horizontal panning shots. For instance, a comparison between the A95L and the older A1E model showed that the A1E handled panning more smoothly, while the A95L exhibited skipping and smearing. This suggests that, despite its advanced technology, the A95L may still encounter challenges with certain types of motion. 
To optimize motion handling for horizontal panning shots on the A95L, consider adjusting the MotionFlow settings:
1. Access MotionFlow Settings:
• Press the ACTION MENU button on your remote control.
• Select Picture or Picture Adjustments.
• Navigate to Advanced Settings.
• Under Motion, select MotionFlow.
2. Adjust MotionFlow Settings:
• Set Smoothness to 1 or 2 to reduce motion blur without introducing the “soap opera effect.”
• Set CineMotion to Low or High to improve film-based content playback.
These adjustments can enhance the viewing experience during horizontal panning scenes. However, individual preferences vary, so it’s advisable to experiment with these settings to achieve the desired motion clarity.
In summary, while the Sony A95L provides strong motion handling for horizontal panning shots, some users have noted issues. Fine-tuning the MotionFlow settings can help mitigate these concerns and enhance overall motion performance.
Thank you so much for the detailed reply @seifbuys 🙏🙏
Bro I subscribed when you said you watched the Matrix and heat!! Nice content!!
@@erikgarcia2069 love to hear it Eric! absolute bangers the both of them 💯. Thanks for joining on the UA-cam journey 🙏
lol same here!!
@@flyingpj haha glad this video is attracting people with the same great taste in movies 👌
how's motion handling compared to cx? a 4090/5090 can bring this beast to life
@@PcGamingForFun Can't say I've noticed a difference in motion handling but that's just gaming on a PS5 Pro.. If you're planning on rocking a 4090 or..5090! then I imagine an LG G4 would be best suited what with the 144hz and game optimizer stuff n all that.. not to mention you could probably cop it for considerably less $ and/or get a larger 83" for the same price. I hope Sony's next model of this has 4HDMI 2.1 ports and 144hz support or more.
Awesome video, with fantastic content. Just subbed to your channel, great presentation and coverage. I have just purchased my Sony A95L 55”, after watching countless videos on the latest oled’s. I would just like to say what a fantastic straight out the box tv. Keep up the good work, and thanks for sharing.
@@stevedarcy9542 Hey Steve, one of us! 🙌 thanks so much for watching and the kind comment. Countless videos sounds about right, legit obsessively watched soo many 😅. Glad to hear you're enjoying it as much as I am 🙏
I’m getting the LG G5 in January hands down !!! That’s gonna the best 165 refresh rates in a tv is amazing
@@theprince6590 amazing, sounds real saucey!! exciting timess
I have a Pioneer receiver, and get constant audio loss/drop out (about every 30 seconds) watching TV apps, Netflix, Amazon, etc. with Dolby Vision/Dolby Atmos...i have it set for pass through/auto, but it's very frustrating...I updated the firmware already, and can watch the apps through my Gemini DirecTV box with zero issues...
@@MarkJones-rl9ph sorry to hear Mark! can't say I have experience with either of those devices but thanks for sharing your experience for others to see 🙏
26:04 i just bought this tv! had it 2 days.. no buyers remorse here! such a great picture omg! I'm coming from the sony bravia A8H..
i really loved that Tv for the 4 years i owned it.. but this panel is next level xs 10!! and just like you im selling my old one on marketplace.. lol, already have a potential buyer!.. now to my question.. why is it that you cannot get dolby vision options when using a streamer box?.. i noticed that and was going to call sony support. lol.. then i happened to stumble upon your video, which is great btw.. so much info. i have always heard that the picture quality is better from a streamer box when viewing content? due to the fact that now your tv only has to function at producing the image. also, i never knew the sound being produced was better when using the tv apps apposed to the streamer box?! that is crazy..
i love my nvidia shield! lol... are you telling me i don't need it now?! lol
one last thing.. i actually do have buyers remorse.. i bought the 65".. now after watching you i want the 75"!!!😂😂😂
any thoughts on that?
thanks again brother.. great great video
Hey Mathew, first of all, thanks for watching! love to hear you found it useful and are also in process of selling ur old tv. Wishing you a smooth sale 🙏 Okay, so 1) you can get dolby vision when using streaming boxes like the apple tv 4k or the google tv 4k streamer, it's just that you can't get the Netflix and Prime video 'calibrated' modes which in my opinion make ALL content on those two streaming services, not just content that is mastered for dolby vision, look amazing. Even for Dolby Vision content, I prefer the 'Calibrated' modes over the regular dolby vision. These calibrated modes are only available directly through the Bravia TVs OS that is the built in Google TV. 2) I didn't know about this idea of movies looking better through a streamer box. Perhaps for old TVs but certainly not these flagship level new TVs. I've done extensive back and forth comparisons to make sure for myself and can confirm at least for this TV, pretty much everything looks better when streamed directly through the TV OS and especially in the calibrated modes. 3) haha I feel your concern, was your Bravia A8H 65 inches? I do think going bigger is definitely the move if you have the extra money. I would have even went bigger than 77inches if they had the option, probably would have been a good deal more expensive too though. Hope that helps brother 🙏
@@seifbuysha! I returned the 65".. lol now a proud owner of the 77"!! Lol
It's friggin amazing😊 thanks for wishing me luck on the sale of my old TV.
YES my A8H was a 65" as well. The sale was smooth thankfully.
I forgot to mention I also own the Sonos for my sound.. lol.. seems like we have the same setup! Lol..
I have the Arc though and Gen 3 subs and rears..
Tell me about the arc ultra and Gen 4 sub! Do I need to sell my old setup and get the new???😂😂😂😂
I do not know if I could afford a whole new Sonos setup.. lol
But Iam interested to hear your review of the newer setup.
Thanks again brother
@@matthewrouse8484 haha oh man you acted fast! one of us 🙌 glad to hear you're enjoying it as much as I am brother. For the Sonos setup you mentioned, I made a whole video here talking about my upgrade experience and recommendations: Sonos Arc Ultra VS Era 300 VS Sub 4 | Worth the upgrade? Black Friday Deals | Arc Ultra Review
ua-cam.com/video/LSYa4dORKos/v-deo.html
But the TLDR if you don't have time to watch is that changing your rears out for the Sonos Era 300s is bound to make the most impactful difference in your surround sound experience. That plus always make sure the signal your Sonos system is getting when watching movies or TV is either 'Dolby Digital Plus 5.1' or 'Dolby ATMOS'.. just avoid 'multichannel pcm 5.1' signal which really doesn't do the Sonos system justice. Hope that helps 🙏
Any advice on the audio settings on the a95L.. I cannot figure out what settings to have it on.. I will definitely watch your other video..
So you think o
If I keep the arc, Gen 3 sub.. all i need to replace is the rears?
How many subs do you use?
There is a guy on UA-cam that swears buy a dual sub set up.
Ok, any help on those audio settings will be much appreciated my man
And how do I know what audio my content is producing..
@@matthewrouse8484 Okay so: 1) you can check the signal ur getting by playing what it is ur going to watch on the TV then going to the Sonos app on ur phone and clicking on that little tab thing at the bottom, when it expands open, it will tell u the signal on the right. Like right now when i'm watching youtube on my tv it says 'Dolby Multichannel PCM 2.0'.
2) Yes, the Sonos Era 300s will make the biggest difference to your current setup. Actually checking the signal thing I mentioned will make the biggest difference followed by adding the Sonos Era 300s as rears.
3) I tried the 2 subs. A Sub gen 3 and sub 4 together. Didn't make much of a difference to my ears in my small living room. Like 300 Sq Ft. If your in a wide open concept large living room perhaps 2 subs would be a noticeable upgrade. As it is now for me though, the whole place rumbles already.
4) For the Sony A95L settings, this is what I have: go to Audio Output >> Audio System Settings:
Acoustic Center Sync = Off
Audio System Prioritization = Off
A/V Sync = Auto
Digital Audio Output = Priortize pass through
eARC setting = Auto
I want Sony's next best OLED, as soon as it gets bigger. 83 or 85 inches is the smallest I'm willing to go with now. I hope something revolutionary comes out in 25. Something big, beautiful, and hopefully not too expensive. Sony or LG is most likely the brand I'll go with. We'll see which innovates the most dramatically.
@@mousec2600 Yess, exciting times!!
Well not to burst your bubble, but from Sony it's probably not going to be everything you hope it is.
Don't get me wrong Sony makes a fantastic television and I currently own one so yeah, but every year people sit around and hope that Sony is going to come out next year with a brighter TV or better gaming features or four HDMI 2.1 inputs, you name it people dream about it. Every year though Sony doesn't implement these things and on top of that travesty it's consistently $400 to $500 more expensive than the competition.
All of this makes you sit around and wonder what the heck is Sony doing, it makes you sit around and question your choices and have a lot of fomo going on and worry.
Let me tell you though that you should worry not. Almost always, and I am not a Sony devotee, but almost always Sony televisions don't have all the latest and greatest features and brightness and other things that Samsung or LG might have. They might not wow you with how how unimaginably vivid and bright the screen is, they might not make you ejaculate in your pants every time you turn the TV on. What they do joe provide a consistently amazing picture that regardless of content or quality of content or whether or not you're gaming or streaming or watching crappy TV off of a antenna you've got duct taped to your wall, the image quality is absolutely amazing with everything.
I had my foray into LG as well and it's great, but it was only great when I was watching 4K HDR content, as soon as I put on 1080P or 720 or a standard definition forget about it. Also because of the aggressive Auto brightness limiter that LG's employee after 4 or 5 minutes of watching the football game that bright impressive image was no longer bright or impressive
Trust me when I say Sony even though it costs more and even though it doesn't have as many features is always the way to go, besides everything I've already mentioned you also get the longevity aspect. You pay more now but it lasts you far longer. Of course there are antidotal evidence and reviews of people having bad experiences with Sony quality, but that happens with every company, it just so happens it occurs far less with Sony
Don't forget the old expression,buy Right,buy once
@@Audiorevue I really wasn't looking for an extended life lesson, but thanks anyway, I guess. Glad you got it all out.
@@mousec2600 what's wrong with people nowadays, they ask a question and people try to provide a reasonable answer, an answer that is going to cover as many bases as possible so as to not leave any gaps for the information requested. And then when somebody ultimately provides that information all they do is complain about how long-winded and verbose the answer was.
You either want to know what it is or you don't, if you don't then maybe you shouldn't have asked the question in the first place
@@Audiorevue Dude, no questions asked. Not even the first one. I was worried you might have a loose screw, but now my doubts are through.
So I’ve had about 30000 dollars worth of 4K tvs since the technology released. My favorite and longest tv was the CX. I wanted to get the A95L and have waited and waited for the pricing to come down. I went ahead and bought the Bravia 8 because it had the same processor and a way better panel than the CX. The Bravia 8 blew me away for the performance it had but one thing that disappointed was the motion. Somehow the LG motion was still better and because of that returned the Bravia 8 skipping the A95L and picking up the G4 77 when it drops down to 3k in the next month or two.
@@joaquinbarreto9398 dang, glad to know I'm not alone spending egregious amounts on tv and tech 😂 You referring to the motion when gaming specifically? I've heard people mention what ur saying but idk, i'm playing just as good (on cod) on the TV as I am on my 32 inch LG 4K 240Hz oled monitor 🤷
@ lol tell me about it. I’m not knocking the A95L it’s king of tvs in so many regards the thing is I have bad stigmatism so my eyes are sensitive to motion and pixelation during fast moving scenes especially when panning is involved. I’m referring to movie watching. It’s just not as liquidity smooth maintaining the integrity of the image as good as the LG panels. For example if you pull up the Jennifer Lopez AI movie on Netflix and fast forward to the scene when she jumps into the suit and the spaceship is imploding from the inside you’ll see what I’m saying. You’ll get judder, artifacts, pixelation in the background of the panning sequences it’ll pull you out of the experience. No matter how much you tinker with the settings it’ll be the same. Now that’s a big case example but since my eyes are sensitive I’ll pick it up when to the avg person it isn’t too noticeable. Still a great TV and I’m exited to see what they have in store for 2025.
Great video bro. I believe Filmmaker Mode thats on LG as well as other TV brands is the equivalent of Sony's calibrated mode. Ive heard people say they like LG os over others but to each their own. I dont like cameras on my TV's lol, thats what sensors are for. Camera is still a gimmick like the xbox kinect lol.
To be honest I havent seen a tv with the features that I want to get my to upgrade from my current oled TV which is the LG Oled CX which is still going strong. Im glad TV makers are adding small convenient features like with the remote.
Changing the screen size is interesting but then why not just play on a gaming monitor? Seems kind of pointless to buy abig expensive TV just to make the screen size smaller lol!
@@ANTIQUELEGEND82 thanks bro! 👊 ya like Sony has its own 'filmmaker mode' too but calibrated is just a whole nother level.
The camera, idk man I think it adds functions not available on any other TVs like I said and it is optional/easily removable with a manual camera cover for those that fear for their privacy.
Defo, the LG CX can probably remain relevant for a few more years easy. I was always thinking like if i'm not blown away by the difference, I'll just return the sony and keep my CX, but suffice to say I was and still am blown away. The CX fetched a pretty great price in fb marketplace too. I always consider the value the product is losing over time as I consider when to upgrade. E.g. I keep my phone an extra year it becomes worth less so the money I think I saved I could have recouped and put towards a newer product and enjoy that while ultimately losing slightly more money true but if you enjoy tech I mean 🤷
As for the monitor thing, it adds versatility. Some people like playing smaller screen or experience it without having to invest in a whole $1,000 32inch oled 4k gaming monitor plus having to move the ps5 over to the desk each time. Just convenient feature to have. Not a selling point for sure.
the sony A95 L a great tv but in game mode drop massively In hdr brightness for gaming the LG G4 better & way more options & the game optimiser
can't argue with that! still enjoy gaming on the A95L more than my LG CX but that TV was from a while ago. I'm sure the LG G4 is the BEST option for gaming no doubt 💯
@seifbuys I got my c3 great deal 899.99 & 5 year warranty them 800 nits in a dark room still look fire
@ nicee, love to hear it 🔥
Brought it a few months ago there is no better tv than this fullstop beats everything from 2024 period
Couldn't agree more Martin! 💯
I mean you payed way more than anyone else so I dont blame you for coping😂
@ hey Edith, on the off chance ur interested, I recommend you watch Golden here and a bunch of his other stuff, might just change ur life, at least it did for me: ua-cam.com/video/cRH4YGGW2Qo/v-deo.htmlsi=FxCTPVCpqJw8S9eY
The G4 is clearly a better OVERALL TV!!!!
@@billtinnell2206 G4 might have extra bits but when it comes down to pure picture quality it does not match the A95l ypu need to see them next to each other and you will see hence it beating G4 to the tv of the year
I was thinking about getting a G4 65inc or Sony Bravia a56l
I mean a95l
@@jordanavington7844 hey Jordan, thanks for watching! If you only play on one console and care more about movie and tv show watching, then I would go with the Sony A95L unless, I can save a significant amount of money by buying the G4 and maybe getting a nice sound system on top (if you don't already have one) 🤔
@@seifbuys I got a LG c1
But I'm looking forward for the next year LG g5
I'll tell you without a doubt after watching this TV , for a while A95L blows away the competition completely...
Do you notice it’s dimmer in game mode?
@@theplaystationgamer100 hey, I've heard that mentioned in reviews, but I guess coming from the LG CX I just don't notice any 'dimness'. Maybe it is dimmer that regular tv watching, but if it is, it's not something I noticed even after having heard it from several reviewers before buying. I think they just mean it's dimmer in game mode that the competing tvs G4 and whatever samsung has. Also, I prefer gaming (both FPS and single player) on this Sony A95L over my LG 32" 4K oled monitor (LG 32GS95UE)
@ Hey,thanks for your reply. I’m thinking of upgrading my X95J so Im used to the high brightness full array LCD's have and I’m just a little worried about it being a little dim in game mode and overall even though it does look quite bright.
I got a a95l this month but lpoking to return it for the samsung. The amount of videos i seen that make it almost on par with others made me think im wasting money for that 10% difference. Beautiful tv tho
Fair point! interested to hear what you make of your perceived difference when you get the Samsung! Congrats on the new tv 🎉
What you think about LG C4
@@Judgedredd18 great TV, remarkable actually. Especially when you consider how inch for inch, you can get it much cheaper than this Sony A95L and it has considerably more gaming feature depth. When deciding between the two for me it was a question of whether I will be watching more or gaming more on the TV.. I imagine for me it's like 60/40 watching/gaming. For the PS5 Pro, I figured I'd be hard pressed to notice a difference anyway so went with the Sony. Plus I got the LG oled 32inch 4K 240hz monitor if I really want top spec gaming features. Anywho, just my 2 cents 🤷
@@Judgedredd18 sorry thought u were talking about the G4 when I wrote the above. The C4 is a much better value than both the G4 and A95L but I was looking for a big upgrade from the CX so decided to go up in both size and price tier.
A95L much better, QD OLED is far better, so much bigger colour palette which hits you straight away...
Also do you ever watch movies on 4k uhd discs????
@@gabrielpanola hey Gabriel! no, can't say I have. Does it make that much of a difference in your opinion?
Night and day difference especially on a Sony flagship tv like this.
@@tbecket4890 thanks for that! just confirmed on chat gpt. In for a penny in for a pound, u recommend Panasonic DP-UB820 or Sony UBP X800M2?
@@seifbuys Dude, u want the best TV but only use it for streaming, that's ridiculous. It's like buying a Ferrari, but only driving it in 3rd gear...
@hybrid11theory75see my other comment on ur other comment haha. Working on my next video. Suffice to say I agree to disagree for now.
Im returning my Samsung S95D 77" and purchasing A95L 77"... I cant wait to try it out
@@Ginopinzon I can get on board with that decision! hope you enjoy it as much as I am Gino 🙏 watching American Made right now for first time
You will love it. Bought 65” and exchanged it for 77”, it’s that good. Pricy, sure, but I intend to keep it for 5-7 years. Get yourself an extended warranty just in case, it is expensive but if you have issues in year 5, you’ll get your money back through Best Buy and upgrade to another beast of a tv. FYI, bb can sell it to you and still be profitable for around $3700 USD.
Why is your a95l very bright in home mode
hey Denis, not sure what setting it was on when I went to Google Home page?probably standard with max brightness idk
@seifbuys I have 65a95l and not so bright in home mode, with ps5 pro also not so bright maybe I'm doing something wrong, otherwise everything else shows top picture and very bright
@ If your Sony A95L doesn’t appear bright enough in Game Mode or on the Google Home screen, here are steps to optimize the brightness and picture settings:
1. Adjust Brightness and Picture Settings
• Go to Settings > Picture Settings.
• In Game Mode, make sure the following settings are optimized:
• Brightness: Increase it to your desired level.
• Contrast: Set it higher (e.g., around 90-95) for better highlights.
• HDR Tone Mapping: Enable if your game supports HDR.
• Black Adjust: Set it to low or medium for deeper blacks.
• Peak Brightness: Ensure it’s set to High.
• For the Google Home screen:
• Exit Game Mode and adjust the Picture Preset for standard viewing.
2. Disable Energy-Saving Features
• Go to Settings > Power > Eco and disable:
• Power Saving Mode
• Ambient Light Sensor
3. Enable Auto HDR or Optimize HDR Settings
• If you’re playing HDR games, ensure HDR is enabled on your console or PC.
• On your TV:
• Enable Auto HDR in External Inputs > HDMI Signal Format and set it to Enhanced Format (Dolby Vision) or Enhanced Format.
4. Adjust Game Console or PC Output
• Check your console or PC settings:
• Ensure output resolution is set to 4K HDR.
• For consoles like PS5 or Xbox Series X, enable HDR Calibration.
5. Firmware Update
• Ensure your TV is running the latest software. Go to Settings > About > Software Update and check for updates.
6. Check HDMI Cable and Port
• Ensure you’re using a high-speed HDMI 2.1 cable.
• Plug it into one of the TV’s HDMI ports labeled 4K 120Hz or Game.
7. Custom Settings for Google Home Screen
• If the Google Home screen looks dim, adjust the TV’s Picture Mode when not in Game Mode:
• Switch to Standard or Custom mode.
• Increase Brightness and Peak Brightness as needed.
8. Restart Your TV
• Sometimes a restart can fix software issues. Hold the Power button on the remote until the TV restarts.
Try these steps and see if the brightness improves.
I would start with checking step 2 I mentioned above ☝️
@@seifbuys I've already done all of that, thank you very much for making so much effort, and I've already set everything up correctly. Only home mode still seems dark to me, I'll look again later
I dint know i should change from a 77inch panasonic z93a to the 77inch a95l but the price is insane😂 no pricedrop for the last 2 years
haha ya, Sony Bravia is weird like that. Only way I could convince myself to buy it was when it went on 14% discount plus 5% cashback from Rakuten on Best Buy. I took it as a sign and pulled the trigger on the spot 😂
Sony the only ones offering QD-OLED with Dolby Vision, I might get it
@@AndrewJohnWard true! hope you enjoy it as much as I am if you do 🙏
Nice video! I am avoiding any more stuff this year and this was quite convincing one :)
@@hikmatamin8337 thanks for watching and the kind comment Hikmat! 🙏
Damn this video is making me reconsider getting the Bravia 8 over the A95L! Do you think the 77” A95L is worth the extra $2,500 over the 77” Bravia 8? I know the A95L is better but how much better?
@@Bklynblaze1 thanks for watching! hmm 1) you sure about that price difference? in Canada on sale now the 77" price difference between the two is $2,200 CAD which is approx $1,530 USD. 2) Can't say I've tried the Bravia 8, but I know it's not using QD-OLED and instead is using WOLED so it doesn't have as much color volume. I recommend you check RTINGS for a direct comparison between the two, this is their summary:
"The Sony A95L OLED is better than the Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED. The A95L uses a QD-OLED panel, displaying more vibrant, lifelike, and brighter colors in HDR with less banding. It's also brighter in HDR and has better PQ EOTF tracking, so highlights pop out more on it, and it displays an image that is closer to the content creator's intent. The A95L is brighter in SDR, too, so it overcomes a bit more glare in a bright room. The A95L also has much better SDR pre-calibration accuracy; it's so impressive that even the most astute observers won't feel the need to get it calibrated."
@@seifbuys Not quite a 2500 difference but close. The 77” A95L is now selling for 4800 here in the US and the Bravia 8 is going for 2600. So $2,200 difference. Pretty substantial difference but I know the A95L is clearly the superior TV. Thanks for your feedback and analysis. Much appreciated. I think in the end I’ll be going with the A95L which I’ll have for at least 5+ years. :)
@@Bklynblaze1 ahh I see, wild! happy to help man 🙏 Hope you enjoy it as much as I am!
@@Bklynblaze1 I have the A95l 77 and a A8f 65inch i know the A8f is an older model but still based around the B8 and there is no comparison the A95l blows them apart and we'll worth the extra money
This helps a lot as i mainly watch SD content, Netflix and Sports. I do have a PS5 pro so glad to know it looks and feels good gaming. How about Sports? Since a lot of games are in 720p?
@@lakeshow1646 glad it was helpful TJ! I only watch UFC and it does look really good even when streaming live. Imagine it's best in class for cleaning up 720p as well based on what pro reviewers like Digital Trends and 'Stop the FOMO' said. It does make all the UA-cam I watch really pop too. Like I've been watching a lot more youtube on TV since I got this too coz it's just like candy to the eyes...
I think your review was really good, but there is one major thing that you were missing out on is what is the TV maximum capability? What was your experience with 4K Blu-ray on this TV (even a standard 1080 P Blu-ray looks and sounds better than Netflix or any streaming service) if I was gonna drop a couple of thousands of dollars on a TV I wanna know what it can do when it’s pushed, if I was just gonna stream, I wouldn’t buy a high-end TV because the results will be the same with a mid range TV.
@@michaeldietz2648 Hey Michael, thanks for watching and dropping ur two cents!
1) I honestly haven't watched 4k blu ray since the PS3 was originally launched back in 2006 and I would venture to say that most people buying this TV and any other TV are not using 4K blu ray as that is truly an enthusiast thing to do. You would have to like a movie or show so much that you re-watch it enough times to justify purchasing it physically and having it take up space in ur home and have a dedicated device where u have to manually place the disc in. Just a fairly rare thing though I don't doubt in the echo chamber of the internet we will come across seemingly many others who share our interests regardless of how niche they may be.
2) If anything, flagship TVs shine more with streamed content as it gives their superior processing and hardware room to really flex vs getting a perfect uncompressed signal from a high end blu ray player.
3) I fully intend on experiencing blu ray on this TV since you and a couple other commenters have gotten me interested in it and say there is a significant difference in both video and audio quality on blu ray though ultimately I know the majority of the use of this TV will not be with playing blu ray content.
4) I look forward to comparing blu ray experience to the Sony Pictures Core streaming experience which supposedly gets close but doesn't match the bitrate of blu rays.
@ PS3 doesn’t play 4K bluerays, as somebody that has a Bravia 9 and has interest in TVs. I’m going to tell you from experience 4K. Blu-ray will blow any streaming service to the point where it’s not even comparable especially in Dolby Atmos sound. The reason why people buy really good high-end TVs is to experience the best possible picture quality and sound they can. But with that said, I truly think you have a lot of potential. Your reviewing skills are some of the best I have seen with people that review TVs Maybe you’re just unaware of how much better physical media is over streaming.
@@michaeldietz2648 thanks so much for the kind words Michael! I genuinely appreciate your and other commenters insights (e.g. I didn't even know ps3 doesn't play 4k blu rays I just remember mine coming with a blu ray copy of taladega knights 😆), it's one of the most rewarding parts of making these videos. I fully intend on getting a 4K blu ray player and making a video comparing and describing my experience of it vs streaming so hopefully more people can know what they're missing out on (I watch a LOT of tv videos and didn't know of the massive difference i'm missing out on till u and others pointed it out).
Btw, 1) as a fellow Bravia user, do u recommend the Sony or Panasonic 4K blu ray player? Sony...M2 or the Panasonic DPUB820K?
2) what's ur experience between watching something on Sony Pictures Core vs blu ray?
@ I don’t have a Panasonic player so I can’t give you any information about it. I do own the Sony UBPX700m, there are pluses to it, and there are negatives to it. The plus is it has Dolby vision, but you have to turn it on and off manually, the picture quality and sound quality is outstanding in general much better than a PS5, which I also have. The upscaling on standard DVDs and blueray through the player is also really good. Now here comes huge honesty. It has problems playing 100 gig 4K Blu-ray the only way to make it not freeze on 100gb disc is to go into the settings the resolution to 4K and turn off auto upscaling. After I figure that out it hasn’t skipped or frozen in years. Even though Bravia core supposedly has higher a bit rates. It still doesn’t compete with a standard 1080 P Blu-ray.
@@michaeldietz2648 Amazing, thanks for the intel! Last question, when I'm shopping for blu ray discs on Amazon, there's like cheaper versions and more expensive versions. I should always make sure to get the ones that explicitly say '4K Ultra HD' (i.e. the more expensive ones), right? I'm looking at the lord of the rings trilogy right now 🤔
Very Nice tv. I am also considering one for sure
love to hear it! 🙏
I cant take my eyes out of your arms 😍😍😍😍
@@javierrosadomunoz You are too kind Javier! key is to never skip arm day 💪 😅
I see that!! You look hot! ❤
Seeing a95L and "best deal" in the same title made me giggle so I had to click 😂
@@edithboozy1000 love to hear it! glad it gave u a laugh Edith! best deal for this TV not in general haha
@@seifbuys 🤣
Mini LED it just glorified LCD it's rubbish doesn't even come close to the A95L....
Xbox has dolby vision at 4k 120hz i have both ps5 pro and xbox series x. You will be missing out on gamepass exclusives that is only on xbox. And kf course ps5 pro is a monster better then most consoles but i would still keep your xbox just get a 2.1 splitter or switch 😉
@@dannyCoolSwag haha fair point ya I bought it a couple years ago and just didn't play it at all so returned it. Might rebuy when I have more time for it. Currently can't even keep up with all the PS5 games 😅
@seifbuys I got a ps5 pro it a beast trust. But yah only issue with a95l is that 1 2.1 port i need unfortunately my xbox series x has to use a splitter for Dolby vision at 120hz 4k. Because a95l only supports 2 2.1 ports and one of them is for my pro and soundbar earc. Which is truly disappointing but a95l Is still king of 4k I have a g3 but I am considering a a95l just its killing me with 2 2.1 ports dumb as hell for sony to just have 2 if we love gaming
@ ya I hear you! so random that they don't have more of those ports on such a flagship TV. Like even my old 65 inch LG CX oled from 2021 had 4 hdmi 2.1 ports.
I did buy the logitech A50X gaming headset which comes with an hdmi splitter built into the headphone dock. It's just I really don't like that headset will probably return it. At least on PS5 it's like way mediocre sounding compared to Audeze Maxwell and Turtle Beach Stealth Pro.
Anyway, let's hope Sony next gen TVs have 4 hdmi 2.1 ports 🤞
@seifbuys I have artics steel series wireless pro its a amazing headset
@@dannyCoolSwag nicee! ya i used to have that one too 🙏
Great tv it’s simply the best of the best .And great review
@@JB-vv9ow I must concur. Thanks for watching JB!
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I have two bravia tvs (A80J & X90L) and used to use a 4k firestick but don’t anymore because I noticed more detail with the picture on those bravias.
Many reviewers recommend using a streaming device as a better option but In my opinion these mid to flagship bravias are the exception.
@@tbecket4890 yess, love to hear i'm not alone in this finding! I moved my Apple TV 4K to my bedroom 2014 non smart Bravia TV. Def an upgraded experience for that TV which still looks amazing to this day to me (considering I barely watch in bedroom)
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Mini LED is simply the better tech, and it’s frustrating to see people still being gaslit into buying OLED by professional reviewers who focus exclusively on what comes closest to a reference monitor in a completely dark room. This doesn't at all represent everyday usage or what most consumers want. Mini LED delivers 95% of OLED’s black level performance while doing so much more that OLED just can’t. With Mini LED, you get incredible performance in both bright and dark rooms, an HDR experience that is so much better it might as well be called a different format altogether, far better brightness stability, way higher peak brightness, zero risk of burn-in, better motion handling, wider color gamut coverage, longer lifespan, and fewer issues like DSE or banding. Personally, I’m never going back to OLED-it’s not even close. When I first saw HDR on a mini LED after owning OLED, it was like seeing what HDR is really all about for the first time. It's a completely different experience.
@@armylrs2391 I know what you mean and trust me I did deliberate intensely when deciding between this and the Bravia 9. But after watching Caleb's Digital Trends direct breakdown between the two and looking at the RTINGS comparison spec by spec, test by test, I chose the A95L because the only reasoning I could come up with for the Bravia 9 was the larger 85 inch screen which wouldn't fit in my current place. Like they do discuss HDR at length and say they're on par unless ur watching a lot of sports or something like that which I watch pretty much none of, just UFC. Other than that the OLED has better contrast, viewing angles, and response times (which i'm sure isn't even noticeable to the avg person).
All this to say, I think mini LED in its current state makes the most value sense for most consumers, but flagship OLED still offers the overall best viewing experience (albeit i'm sure not by insane margins by any avg consumer's standards).
Also, there is a massive brightness difference between flagship and entry and mid level OLEDs. So I could def see ur argument shining brighter when comparing my LG CX to something like the Bravia 9 or even Bravia 7, but that's just not a fair HDR fight to begin with.
A95L is better then any mini-led. Minileds have a backlight and cant compete with self emissive oled
@craighopkins4496 apparently you didn't read anything I wrote.
Yup, I got Samsung mini LED and it’s awesome, the brightness is the best part, OLED just doesn’t get that bright 💁
@@tyron2854 More important than brightness is brightness stability.
When ppl buy the best and most expensive gear but then use it for streaming content.... LMFAO
@hybrid11theory75 thanks for watching! ur not alone in saying this, I bought both a Sony and a Panasonic blu ray player and am working on a video to respond to what you guys are saying. Spoiler alert, I get what you guys are saying but disagree insofar that streaming content looks way better on a flagship tv vs ur run of the mill tv. The benefits of the TV's superior processor and calibrated modes shine more/only on streaming content. Most people watch most content streaming and not via a dedicated blu ray on a dedicated blu ray player so the investment in a flagship TV makes most sense to those using it for streaming vs those watching most content on blu ray (which who are these people btw? pls show me, I want to see them). I get that blu ray has better resolution and sound quality, albeit not by a country mile, signal for signal, at least not on a flagship tv like this. Massive loss of convenience, ease of use, time, and money for not a jaw dropping increase in quality makes it a hard sell.. at least I can say that for flagship TVs like this where the buyers likely are either 1)enthusiasts (blu ray makes sense for these people) (they make up a tiny fraction of a fraction of the total buyers of this TV) or 2)people that value convenience, ease of use and getting the best quality with the least effort (aka the overwhelming majority of buyers of this TV and those like it).
Anywho, all this to say LMFAO at ur comment. Though I enjoy the differing view and opinion and actually live for it so thanks again for watching and dropping the comment 🙏
@@seifbuys To each their own, but you seem like the average consumer who doesn't even know what he's talking about. Ever heard about streaming data loss, color depth and bit rate? U simply can't compare streaming content to a physical media format, the difference is not minimal at all. Sound alone is a night and day difference. Picture is sharp and colours are true and vibrant, streaming limits the potential of your TV more than you think. This is why paying for 4k streaming is a complete scam... u get fake HDR and overall not much advantage over standard SDR. Again u can think of it buying a high end supercar, but only driving it in third gear around the block.... what's the point, just a show off?? LOL
@hybrid11theory75 Fair fair. I'm not gonna pretend like i'm the cream of the crop technical blu ray enthusiast, I never claim that in general. Just an average consumer with an above average interest in tech. I do know what all those things mean but makes no difference in the end if I don't feel significantly more immersed in the content at the end of the day. To be clear, i'm not saying there is no improvement, I'm saying you are blowing the improvement out of proportion is all. 'Night and day difference' is not the case if the stream and disc both have the same specs (e.g both 4K dolby vision with dolby atmos). At least not on a flagship TV with processing as good as it is on this in my experience. Like if there was a blind test, I'm sure I could tell the difference with practice. But the fact that I would need to practice is the point. In any case, like you said to each their own, I imagine one can become sensitive to higher resolution over time and develop a strong preference if you're focused on finding the discrepancies which the human mind is conditioned to do. But for someone not looking for these discrepancies and instead just looking to get immersed in the content (aka most people), the greater convenience of streaming will win the masses every time.
And for the record, most people with a Ferrari don't use it to its full potential and it is just a flex for them. So not sure that's the best analogy. I bought this Tv coz I want the best picture quality without having to tinker too much/at all to get it. I can assure you nobody comes to my house and is like "wow that's the Sony A95L!? you must really be rolling in it" 🤣
@@seifbuys But u still seem not to understand basics. U want the best picture possible, but this will never be reached when streaming content. U are limiting yourself to low bitrate content and everything that comes with it. Worse colors, worse motion handling, worse sharpness, more artifacts...
@ For the record, I agree 100% with your latest statement and I do understand the 'basics' that you mention. Blu ray discs on good blu ray players do indeed have better motion handling, sharpness, sound quality and less artifacts. I watched John Wock 3 on blu ray last night for that very reason. Humour me though and see that what I am saying is let's say we have an LG B4 and play streaming content on that. Then let's say we play that very same streaming content on the Sony A95L, all other variables equal. Will the picture quality, motion handling, colors, sharpness and everything look better on the A95L? If yes, which indeed the answer is yes, then the benefit of a flagship TV like this is not limited to just blu ray discs. Its benefits shine even more so for streaming content! that's why I exclaimed that your very first statement/comment was laughable and untrue.
On the other hand, if I played a blu ray disc on an LG B4 then on the Sony A95L, would I notice as much of a stark difference in the color, motion handling, sharpness, etc? or would the differences probably be limited more to just the color that the better panel on the Sony can produce? this is a genuine question as I can't say I've done the comparison directly. But I wager to say the differences wouldn't be as clear as they were on the streamed content. The benefits of this 'Ferrari' of a TV shine on streamed content even more than blu ray content as it has more opportunity to flex its muscles than when it's getting a pure clean blu ray signal with all the extra detail it offers. That's what I am saying. Just say you agree and let's move on 😅
This is a fake review !!! You can clearly see the video use at 3:31 comparing the Sony and the Lg , the name has been reversed to show the Sony is superior. How do I now ? If see the the Sony on the top no lights bleeding and the the LG OLED on the bottom light blinding and blooming.
We all now Oled doesn’t have lights blinding and blooming!
Shame on you to lies to people online!
lol Linn, I hope you're joking, if so 🤣 thanks for the laugh! I literally say they're both amazing for displaying HDR content while that segment is playing. Professionally shot HDR content looks spectacular on any OLED tv. That was the point I was making. Yes the iphone captured each TV slightly differently idk why.. i'm not a professional videographer. But my point was pretty clear with what I was saying. Anyway, it's okay i'm gonna assume you were joking 🙏
@@seifbuysthat not my point, you make a review and use 2,video. The video split in 2 show two TVs, Sony mini has better black than Oled which not the case has Oled is infini contrast compared to mini led. I don’t disclaim both tv are good for HDR . I also believe this Sony is excellent however you responsible to show on this scene the accurate image has reviewer or explain why the the Lg look more wash out compared to Sony no matter what camera you used.
Also you say you bought this 2023 model because he bit all 2024 models At 1:32 again FAKE NEWS. Stop lying to people. Sony release Bravia 9 2024 mode which is superior to X95L 2023.
Again most people won’t notice your BS , I can and by doing this your are misleading potential genuine buyer with you misleading info . Do better !!
@ hmm I did say they both perform similarly if not the same while I show the split screen. Ya maybe should have added an extra section explaining that the camera is off on the LG one and it looks a lot better in real life, fair point. I do mention several times that i'm not a professional calibrator and that I don't think the video will accurately show what I'm seeing with my eyes. I was assuming people were listening to what I was saying and it's obvious that an OLED can't perform as bad as that split screen video looks. I feel this is just a you thing, I don't think that many if any others share your frustration. Happy to be proven wrong if your comment gets a lot of likes. In any case, will be more careful with future videos! thanks for watching 🙏
Lg fanboys get so angry and triggered when they are fed a dose of reality lol
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Bro u can do all the "mental gymnastics" u want. Your 2023 A95L is NOT outperforming a Bravia 9. Quit deluding yourself thinking it matches or goes toe to toe with 2024 models. It couldn't touch a Bravia 9... not by a country mile.
@@UptownNYC lol it literally beat the Bravia 9 and every 2024 model tv and was named king of TV2024. It literally has the highest RTINGS score. It is literally the preferred TV of every major TV reviewer out there like Caleb from Digital Trends. These are facts. What you are saying is an opinion as subjective as it comes. Idk what ur going on about. You are deluding yourself. Newer doesn't always mean better, though that is often the case and this is a rare exception.
Great breakdown Seif! I got it recently and I fully agree w u on the calibrated mode. Also vibin w the 🧈🍿
@@norab8645 haha love to hear it Nora! Thanks for watching 🙏