Hi, I’m Carl from Abt and in this video we’ll be taking a closer look at the Sony A95K
series OLED TV. But this is not just OLED, it’s QD OLED, meaning it has a layer of quantum dots
to help improve the brightness and color quality of the already incredible picture you’d normally
get out of an OLED panel. If you’re watching this on YouTube be sure to like and subscribe
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The A95K was probably the most anticipated TV for
2022, and after getting to spend some time with it,
all that hype seems to be completely justified. This is perhaps the best looking picture
ever produced on a TV screen. That’s not to say there aren’t other great pictures out there, it’s
just that Sony’s processing seems to provide the most natural looking picture right out of the box.
However, it only comes in two sizes, 55 and 65 inches. If you need something bigger
you’ll want to check out the A80K series. And if you need something smaller,
Sony’s got you covered with the A90K series.
As far as installation goes, this one, at least in my opinion, looks its best hanging on the
wall. But if that’s not a possibility for you, it also comes with a 2 position pedestal. The forward
facing position lets you push the TV close to the wall, but then you see this big platter sticking
out in front, which isn’t necessarily the most attractive feature of the A95K. The backwards
facing position hides the bass, but also forces you to move the TV out away from the wall which
doesn’t look quite as clean. Another thing to remember is there’s no soundbar position on this
one so if you’re using one you’ll need to put it somewhere that isn’t gonna block the screen.
For connections, facing off to the right hand side as you’re looking at the back
of the TV you’ve got some spring loaded speaker terminals in case you
wanna use the TVs audio as the center channel in a surround system.
Below that is an IR input, a mini plug analog input that doubles as an S center speaker in,
a USB connection, an HDMI, and a little switch at the bottom
to turn on and off the microphone that’s built into the TV for voice search.
Facing downward, you’ve got another USB, three more HDMIs,
with numbers 3 and 4 having gaming features like variable refresh rates and 4k at 120 hertz,
and number 3 also having your enhanced audio return channel,
rs232c, an optical audio output, ethernet connection, and an antenna hookup with an
ATSC 3 point 0 tuner for future over the air 4K broadcasts. Finally, there’s bluetooth 4.2
and wifi for wireless connections.
Another feature to consider when you’re looking at new TVs
is the operating system. The A95K uses Google TV, which is easy to operate and
offers a massive variety of apps you can download through the Google Play store. Or,
if that huge variety isn’t something you’re looking for, there’s also an
opportunity during the setup process to download some of the more popular streaming apps so you
don’t have to go exploring for them. You also get the Bravia Cam with this one. At the moment
it only works for video calls through the Google Duo app, but with a future update it’ll be able
to calibrate the picture and audio based on where you’re sitting and the ambient light in the room.
For navigating all the menus you get Sony’s updated remote. It’s a much simpler,
smaller design than previous models. There’s no more number pad at the top. And
the one that comes with the A95K also has a couple little tricks up its sleeve.
It’s backlit, which makes it easy to see in the dark,
and it has a remote finder feature that plays a tone to help you locate it if it ever gets lost.
And speaking of tones, let’s talk about the audio. Sony does a terrific job of creating
some of the best TV sound you can find. Their Acoustic Surface Audio Plus technology uses 2
actuators and 2 subwoofers behind the glass to produce the sound. This makes it feel like the
audio is coming directly from the action on the screen. It’s definitely good enough to
let you enjoy a movie or show, but to really enhance the whole experience this TV provides,
you’ll want to invest in a good soundbar or surround system.
Which brings us to the picture. And to say this one is incredible is an understatement. Because
it’s a QD OLED, you get better brightness and color quality than you do on a normal OLED.
The extra brightness comes in handy really in any situation, but especially if the TV’s
going in a room that gets a lot of light, a situation where other OLEDs can struggle a bit.
Even with our studio lights on it you can still see a bright, clear picture.
And it helps bring out a ton of detail when you’re watching HDR10, HLG or Dolby Vision content.
This one also comes with several picture presets to choose from. I like the IMAX enhanced mode.
It seems looks the most natural to me, but you’ll want to take the time to go through
em to find your favorite. Or, you can even go into the custom mode and make adjustments
to individual picture characteristics to create your own picture profile.
Motion’s no problem either. Sports, movies, youtube videos, everything on the screen
looks natural. And just like with the picture,
you can make manual adjustments here too to dial it in to your liking if you choose.
And it’s not just for movies, this is a great gaming TV too,
especially if you’re using a PS5. You get those HDMI 2.1
inputs with variable refresh rates and 4k 120 hertz compatibility, plus it’s got auto HDR
tone mapping to automatically adjust contrast in HDR gaming scenes to bring out more detail.
The A95K is truly a fantastic TV that’s made to perform at the highest level.
The only limitations are the available sizes, and maybe even more significant,
the cost. You’re definitely paying a premium to be an early adopter of the QD OLED technology. But
as of the filming of this video, objectively, there isn’t a better picture out there. So
if you’re looking for the best of the best, this is the one to get. If you
have any questions on the A95K or any other TVs we carry here at Abt, be sure to contact
our experts. We’re always happy to help. Thanks for watching and we’ll see you in the next one.