42 Inch 4K Ultra HD TV A90K Series: BRAVIA XR OLED Smart Google TV with Dolby Vision HDR and Exclusive Features for The Playstation® 5 XR42A90K- Latest Model,Black

First off let me say- I have the Asus pg 32UQX($3000 gaming monitor) full array local dimming @ 1400 nits. The Asus PG 27UQ(baby brother), Samsung QN 950 B (144 Hz), the list goes on. I am very very particular about my viewing experiences; motion handling is one of the most important implementations along with picture processing. This TV I just received, the 42 inch Sony A90K is seriously the best looking picture I have ever seen. The motion clarity beats LG, Samsung, all of them hands down. Trust me I would know. I’m am a high refresh rate pc gamer. Any hard-core motion blur makes me dizzy and upscaling is very important as well. This TV does an extraordinary job. I’ve only had it for a few hours, but I ALWAYS leave my TVs on in the beginning of it’s life to do the burn in test. It has actually really surprised me with exceptional picture clarity. If you’re on the fence about this one; just buy it! It is expensive as all get out, but totally worth it! ---Update Aug 5th--- So I wanted to post an update. I have had the TV for a little over a week. It is the most unbelievable TV I have ever owned. PC gaming(Asus 3080) finally feels right on a TV with vrr; it actually feels like a real life g-sync monitor with the actual g-sync module. Console gaming is unbelievable. Even at 120 Hertz, the PS5 and Xbox Series X like to downscale to 1080p(stable performance) but on this TV I can't tell the difference between 1080P and 4K! It is amazing! The sound is perfect with my soundbar. Dolby Atmos sounds great now. I literally have not one complaint about this TV. Just thought I would let you guys know. PS!- Just make sure if you're like me and this is your first OLED; viewing it in a dark room is a must! I'm coming from a mini LED Samsung qn950b (super super bright tv) This isn't that. It is made for dark room gaming and streaming. Which is what i prefer anyway. Enjoy, you will be blown away!

Let me start of by saying this is the 1st ever OLED TV I've owned and WOW! I've owned it just over a month. Perfect tv for those who have wanted a top tier tv at a reasonable SIZE. Set up wasn't too bad a lot of folks making a big deal about this being a Google TV and I get it coming from years of using Roku it takes a little time getting used to navigating the UI but at the end of the day it's just another Android tv. The picture quality is bar none the best I have ever owned. Deep, rich, vibrant colors super dark almost ink like blacks. I mean 4K is truly 4K I've owned multiple 4k TV's but none have come close to this type of picture quality. The sound is something else to behold, OUTSTANDINGLY terrific. Again going by my own experience, I've always needed some sort of external speakers for almost every tv I've owned, not with this one. When Sony says that "the screen is the speaker" they mean it. Truly blown away by the sound. It has a myriad of picture and sound settings to suit every taste. It took some twerking for me to get the picture looking how I wanted it, so if it looks a little too dark be patient you'll soon discover like I did, that OLED TVs tend to be darker than traditional LED/LCD screens. The price is really the only con especially for this size but, again this is the size I was looking for and unfortunately not many manufacturers make OLED TVs those size. Overall couldn't be happier highly recommend.

Not every room is big enough to comfortably house most modern high end TV’s starting size of ~50 inches. This 42 incher is perfect for my space and has incredible picture quality and actually pretty good built in speakers. The remote is nice - like how it lights up when in use. And the included Bravia Core credits are a nice touch. I mostly use this with my Apple TV or XBOX as the source and have no issues at all with either. I’ve not really used the built in Android TV, so I can’t comment on that. But it does seem fairly full featured.

Purchased this for the role of our primary family television. Excellent picture and sound. Easy to set up out-of-the-box, merely plug and play. One suggestion: change picture mode/setting to VIVID immediately. The vivid setting looks so much better than the default/others that I am unsure why any lesser/other setting would be offered. Picture and sound are excellent as you would expect from Sony or a device in this price range. Really wanted the A95K 55" but it was about double the price. This a review from a layperson who tried to digest all of the torrents of expert reviews and got overwhelmed and settled on this fine device. Love the backlit remote. What may set this device and the A95K series apart is the stand. My television needed to be offset from the furniture top so I needed something flat or on a pedestal, not legs. Also one of the thorough technical reviews of the Samsung OLED I viewed said their hardware was unscrupulously manipulated to make the colors appear artificially color-saturated or vibrant, so that was a factor. I spent considerable time looking at Sony's A90K and A95K modes, Samsungs' new OLED and LG's C1 and C2 models. All 3 groups are excellent and I can't imagine 99% of the consumer population being anything but wholly satisfied with any of these. If you look at the price history of the LG C1 you would probably agree it is the best value of the three - there were a few weeks before the release of the C2 when Amazon was offering at the 48" and 55" and crazy low prices.

I recently bought the 42 inch version of A90K and wanted to share some my thoughts about this TV with others who are maybe thinking of purchasing it. It's an extremely expensive TV for its size (it's probably the most expensive small TV out there right now) but for those of us who want the latest and greatest features in a small size this TV is one of the only 2 small OLEDs offered right now. Picture quality: Probably the best thing about the TV, I'm really impressed by the quality of the picture coming from an older Sony LCD TV. The colors are really accurate out of the box and I didn't really tinker with the settings too much (I'm using the Custom picture mode, with Brightness set to 30-35 and Peak Luminance set to Low, contrast at 90, gamma at 0 and black level at 50) to get the picture I'm comfortable with (the picture settings are very customizable so most people should be able to adjust the picture to their liking). I've watched a variety of content so far (sports, movies/shows, news programs, etc.) and haven't noticed any issues as of yet. I'm keeping the Peak Luminance setting at Low to avoid the dreaded Automatic Brightness Limiter (ABL) from kicking in and changing brightness as I'm watching stuff. Reflections: My small living room has bunch of windows (w/blinds) so reflection handling is important to me. During the day I keep the blinds mostly in the closed position (lots of light still gets through, though) and the picture quality is actually pretty decent and I have no trouble watching any type of content (you can adjust Peak Luminance/brightness in the settings to your liking but be wary of ABL at higher brightness settings). However, if I open the blinds it's a different story as the TV can't really get bright enough to overcome all of the reflections so it can be annoying. The screen finish on the TV is semi-gloss/semi-matte (similar to A80J and A80K) and NOT glossy/mirror-like like most other OLEDs (LG C2, for example) which I think is probably better for my environment as the mirror-like reflections would probably drive me crazy during the day. On this TV the reflections are more duller and not widely diffused. Something to keep in mind if you have a really bright room where you can't control the amount of light coming in or a room where you have light fixtures directly opposite the TV. Sound: I don't have a soundbar so I'm using the TV's built-in speakers. The default sound mode on the TV is set to Standard but I've run into numerous issues with this mode on. For example, dialogue between people in movies/shows is way off. There are other sound modes like Dolby and Cinema that are a bit better but still not great. It is possible to customize the settings for each mode and I'm still playing around with them to try and fix the sound issues I'm experiencing (UPDATE: I solved my sound issues by adjusting the 125Hz and 250Hz equalizer under "Sound settings — Sound Customization — Equalizer" so try this if voices are difficult to hear or sound is uneven). Remote: It's backlit which is a very nice feature. It's also lightweight but it doesn't include the physical number pad which might be a problem for some people who watch cable and like to input channel numbers. I'm streaming all my stuff so this remote works very well for me. PlayStation/Gaming: The TV works seamlessly with my PlayStation 5 and supports VRR. There are 4 HDMI ports but only 2 support HDMI 2.1 (one of them is also for eARC), so keep that in mind if you have multiple devices that need 2.1. Smart features: I have a YouTube TV subscription and use other Google services so the fact this TV comes with Google TV as the smart OS is perfect. Navigating through the menus is fairly smooth and I haven't run into any issues as of yet. Build quality: I feel like the build quality is poor, particularly in the back of the TV where everything is made out of plastic, including the top plastic plate. There are clearly visible manufacturing marks on the plastic plate. For a premium TV from their Master Series line and a TV priced at ~$1400 this is not acceptable in my opinion and this is one of the things where they could and should've done much better. Price: As I said earlier, it's way overpriced given its small size and is another thing I don't like. Maybe in the future these small OLEDs will be cheaper but right now the prices very high. As a PC/Mac monitor: Haven't had a chance to hook up the TV to my Mac but plan to do it so I can't really comment on the TV as a monitor yet. I'll try to update the review once I've played around with it a bit more. (UPDATE: I had no issues hooking up the TV to my 2021 Macbook Pro 16 inch but it's limited to 60Hz refresh rate and VRR doesn't work).

*This review is for the 42" XR42A90K.* We recently finished a major remodel of our kitchen and capped off the project by ordering the Sony XR42A90K. Our kitchen gets a lot of traffic and frequently doubles as my wife's office, so we wanted a TV in the room but not something that would overwhelm the space. The 42" A90K is a fantastic option, having installed it and used it for a bit. My house is a Sony TV house, having moved away from Samsung products and their awful app environment, short support windows, and subpar performance (in my opinion). This is the fourth Sony TV in our home, and the second OLED. I know LG OLEDs also receive very good reviews, but having a common platform in my house, and one my wife and kids are already familiar with pushed us to the Sony OLED. ►Picture Quality: I am not a professional TV reviewer, but in my estimation it's hard to beat the picture on a Sony OLED. Our A90K is located in a very bright kitchen and performs terrifically! The picture is very bright, while still offering excellent deep blacks and contrast. Any worry about glare was washed away shortly after powering the TV on for the first time. →Concerns about burn-in: I've owned a Sony Master-series OLED in my home theater for years and the TV has not experienced any burn-in at all. I frequently game on that set, for reference, and it's worked great for four years without any noticable burn-in. So, I have no concerns with the A90K at all. ►Google TV: One of the biggest selling points on Sony TVs is the integration with Google TV. It's incredibly easy to setup (using the Google Home App), and use. My wife and I have Google's Pixel series Android phones, and the integration with our phones is fantastic - for example, we display a rotating album of our favorite family pictures on all of our Sony TVs when they enter stand-by mode. It's one of our favorite features and requires very little user input to get it set up. The next best thing is the responsiveness of Sony TVs. Switching from app to app, or from cable is a breeze and the A90K responds immediately. I contrast that experience with our awful Samsung TVs that had noticeable lag when pressing any button. ►I/O: → 4 × HDMI -- 2 × @ HDMI 2.1 (inputs 3, 4); 2 × @ HDMI 2.0 (inputs 1, 2) → 2 × USB 3.0 → 1 × Optical out → 1 × Ethernet → 1 × IR (input) → 1 × RS232C → 1 × Composite (requires adapter, not included in the box) ►Other Things: → The A90K comes removeable plastic backplates that cover areas like the cord and I/O. They're great for completing a clean, minimalist look. I have my TV mounted on our kitchen wall but still installed the plates since they cover up part of the side panel too. Again, purely aesthetic, but I love the finished look. → There's a mic mute toggle on the side of the TV. If you want a more privacy and aren't interested in using the Google Voice Assistant, turn the mic to mute. → I do not use the included stand but I do appreciate that it's made out of metal and not flimsy plastic. → The TV does use on-screen ads (unfortunately). I believe that most TVs these days have them, and it sucks. At least they're unobtrusive and you can opt out of personalized ads when you perform the first-time configuration. → The remote is compact but excellent. It feels great in-hand and sturdy. It has a minimalist approach to buttons which is great in a household with kids. ►In the Box: → A90K TV → Remote control → 2 × AAA batteries → Base plate and metal legs → 2 × Cable management straps → Manual, user guides, and warranty information ►Closing: That's it! This TV is fantastic and I'm very pleased with my purchase. The picture quality is fantastic, The user interface, sound, inputs are all the top-notch Sony quality I'm used too! This is definitely a TV I recommend!

This TV is a follow up to what was already an award winning OLED TV in the A9. So Sony sets a high expectation for itself in TV's. I jumped from a mid-range 4k tv I'd had for seven years due to OLED and the benefits it has for gaming. This TV does not disappoint. Plugged my ps5 in and it connected right registering the Sony tv and flipped VRR and automapped my HDR settings for the best possible picture. The TV does not support Dolby Atmos for gaming which is a slight disappointment for my Series X, but it does for television watching. Overall though response times for both console and PC have been phenomenal and more than good enough even if this tv does not support sync/and freesync so it can more than suitably be a computer monitor to game on. If you're a hardcore gamer into the competitive scene, I doubt you'd use your TV to compete on in ranked games regardless. This TV does well to register what you are doing and smartly adjusts picture settings on your different inputs. The remote has a sleek aluminum finish and cuts down size removing number buttons. The android TV is integrated which reduces that need, but if you prefer it, they do bundle in the old style remote with number inputs which I thought was nice. Now finally, for the TV part of this TV review. This is a premium OLED TV and you are going to pay a premium price, but Sony builds a great tv, and the picture and audio on this TV reflects that. OLED handles dark blacks and movement so much better than an LED. This TV has a wonderful viewing angle and it's more than bright enough to hang in a bedroom and smaller living space. Most OLED's have trouble with brightness so this isn't shocking or anything profound but this TV is adequate for what will be it's likely uses. The sound is incredible, the tv makes it seem sounds coming from the whole screen to make audio feel more real, this won't replace a pricy sound bar, but it makes for an excellent natural sound for a TV that pairs well with the picture in your screen Overall this tv comes at a premium price, but the build, look, and quality is that of a premium tv. You will not be disappointed buying this tv, but for pure gamers, LG C2 may have more bells and whistles. I got this tv 25% off and I do not regret the price I paid because the tv feels the weight it carries. 5 Stars and I'm excited to put more milage on it the next few years.

I have always been happy with Sony products. More expensive but they hold up for years. I have a 48 inch Bravira that I bought 15 years ago and it still works like new. If your looking for an inexpensive 42” set just to watch TV in a small room, look elsewhere. The picture is absolutely beautiful and perfect. OLED displays may not beat LCDs in overall brightness but the image is hard to describe adequately. Colors are pure and rich. Blacks go fully black but show remarkable detail in the dark ranges. No brightness or image shift when you move off center of the screen. Very good up-conversion from SD and HD sources. While it is a high end Google TV, it plays well with Apple devices too. It has only 3 HDMI inputs, one is high speed for a gamer’s PlayStation. This is a great unit for gamers. Low lag and no smear. This set is really a natural born streamer. HBO Max, Apple TV, Amazon Prime, Google TV, Disney, and almost all services just work well and play 4K UHD without a hiccup. I didn’t need to hook up my Apple TV or Amazon box. It almost magically controls my cable box. It’s not a universal remote, the set itself links the cable box on my network. The remote is small and solid and appears very minimal button wise but works with the set where most remote functions are on screen. There is a mic in the remote with Google assistant. I push a button ask for a specific movie. The set finds the film and connects to the service that is carrying it. Functions switch to whatever source you are watching. This is a smart TV but setting it up requires a steep learning curve. The instructions are a bit vague on details and assume you understand about connecting things to your home network and understand the different sources and connecting services. I’m a broadcast engineer and understand all this but it still took a while to set everything up and if I’m complaining about complexity, I can imagine what it would be like for the average consumer. The sound is quite good for a small flat panel TV. Because of the thin OLED screen, Sony is able to use it as the speaker surface as well. There is a rear facing woofer for decent Bass. This is the first flat panel set I bought where I feel I didn’t need a sound bar just to watch. This is not rumble your guts surround sound but just decent sound on its own. It has a good equalizer and even a dialogue enhance setting. It connected nicely to my Bluetooth headset. It’s expensive but it holds its own with the larger high end OLED sets. Perfect for watching from 6 feet away at my kitchen table.