Sony A90J (2021) Series

Superb picture quality ; Great new OS and remote control ; Some HDMI 2.1 compatibility

Some HDMI 2.1 omissions ; No UK TV catch-up services ; Quite pricey

Brightest OLED TV Exceptional HDR performance Perfect black levels Stunning detail

VRR still missing

Frankly, the A90J is a work of art and a feat of engineering. I absolutely love it. The challenge is its price, but, fortunately, prices go down over time. Price aside, the A90J is one of the finest TVs you can buy in 2021, and perhaps beyond. It may...

Punchiest OLED HDR pictures yet ; Awesome motion and upscaling processing ; Ultra-minimalist design ; Immersive, open sound

No VRR or 4K/120fps with Dolby Vision ; No Dolby Vision game mode ; Missing UK streaming apps

The Sony A90J is a mind-blowing television, offering some of the best HDR performance of any TV so far, matched with Sony's impeccable motion and upscaling processing. It's so vibrant, so rich, so engrossing – it's right at the peak of 4K TVs today. It...

Supremely punchy and sharp ; Peerless motion processing ; Excellent sound by TV standards

Missing/buggy HDMI 2.1 features ; Lacks UK catch-up apps ; Pricier than most rivals

As long as you can live with its HDMI 2.1 limitations, the Sony A90J is the best TV you can buy right now

Outstanding picture quality ; Superb motion handling ; Impressive sound

No VRR (yet), buggy 4K@120Hz ; Missing UK catch-up apps ; Expensive

It’s a pricey proposition, but the A90J justifies its premium positioning with a superlative picture and sound performance

Very wide color gamut ; Bright for an OLED panel ; Impressive audio performance ; Hands-free Google Assistant ; Attractive design

Expensive ; Not as bright as a high-end LCD

The Sony Master Series A90J line of TVs has an impressively bright OLED panel with one of the widest color ranges we've seen, along with powerful audio performance on par with dedicated speakers, making it worth the high cost of entry.

Very wide color gamut ; Bright for an OLED panel ; Impressive audio performance ; Hands-free Google Assistant ; Attractive design

Expensive ; Not as bright as a high-end LCD

The Sony Master Series A90J line of TVs has an impressively bright OLED panel with one of the widest color ranges we've seen, along with powerful audio performance on par with dedicated speakers, making it worth the high cost of entry.

Very wide color gamut ; Bright for an OLED panel ; Impressive audio performance ; Hands-free Google Assistant ; Attractive design

Expensive ; Not as bright as a high-end LCD

The Sony Master Series A90J line of TVs has an impressively bright OLED panel with one of the widest color ranges we've seen, along with powerful audio performance on par with dedicated speakers, making it worth the high cost of entry.

Beautifully natural and contrast-rich pictures ; 25% brighter picture potential than predecessor ; Excellent sound quality ; Robust but elegant design

Expensive versus some OLED rivals ; Still awaiting a VRR firmware update - so not great for gamers ; Dolby Vision gaming limitations ; HDR colours occasionally show signs of mild banding/striping noise ; Pricey considering the rivals

This 4K OLED set's combination of a new high brightness panel with Sony’s Bravia XR processing system is a match made in heaven, delivering some of the most outright beautiful pictures the TV world has to offer. A few key features are still missing...