Hi everyone, Carl here from Abt and in this video I’m gonna be giving you a closer look at the 2022
X95K series from Sony. This is Sony’s first attempt at a consumer level mini LED TV
and they’ve done an absolutely fantastic job. It’s sort of the replacement for last year's X95J,
but in reality it’s a step above. If you’re watching this on YouTube and you think you
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The design of the X95K is similar to what you’ll find on other flagship level TVs, although this
technically isn’t considered a flagship model. It’s basically all screen, with just a hint of a
bezel. For the pedestal, you’ve got a choice of 3 different configurations: wide and low profile (56
⅞”), narrow and low profile (20 ¼”), or wide and soundbar ready (56 ⅞”), which raises the screen up
about 2 additional inches. So remember, if you’re gonna use a soundbar with this TV, be sure your
entertainment stand is wide enough for the legs to fit because there’s no narrow soundbar option.
On the back are all your connections along with removable covers that can keep
everything hidden. But before I go over those, if you’re ever looking for the power button,
it’s tucked right up here in the corner above the IR input. Underneath that you’ll find a
mini plug analog input that also acts as an s-center speaker input, a usb, an hdmi,
and a mic switch for turning the tvs built in microphone on and off.
The rest of the connections include an antenna hookup with an atsc 3 point 0 tuner, ethernet,
optical audio out, rs232c, another 3 hdmis, and another usb. Out of the 4 total hdmi inputs,
2 of them, numbers 3 and 4, are HDMI 2.1 which means they’ll work with features like variable
refresh rates and 4k at 120 hertz, and number 3 is also your enhanced audio return channel.
Finally, you’ve got bluetooth and wifi for wireless connections.
The remote you get with the X95K series is Sony’s new, slimmed down, smart remote, which
ditches the number pad in favor of a more streamlined look. Unfortunately,
this one isn’t backlit. On the plus side, there’s very little
lag between button pushes and the screen reacting, so going through the menus is incredibly smooth.
The X95K uses Google TV as its operating system, and even if you’ve never used it before,
it’s simple to get the hang of. Pressing the home button brings up the main screen where you can
find a list of your most used apps along with additional recommended content. Not to mention,
you get access to a huge catalog of apps through the Google Play
store in case you find yourself running out of content to watch.
It works with Google assistant, chromecast,
and apple airplay 2 right out of the box. And it can work with Alexa,
but you have to have an alexa enabled device, like an echo, for it to communicate with the TV.
It’s also compatible with Sony’s new Bravia Cam. It doesn’t come in the box,
but if you add it on you’ll be able to use the Ambient Optimization Pro feature
to optimize the picture brightness and sound based on where you’re sitting. Plus
you can use it for gesture controls or as a webcam for video chatting.
Then you have the audio, which consists of 2 subwoofers, 2 mid range drivers,
and 2 tweeters, each getting 10 watts of power.
Combined with Sony’s acoustic multi audio technology, you get a legitimate sounding audio
experience. You can definitely enjoy watching a movie on this without any supplemental audio,
but you’ll likely WANT to get something once you see how amazing the picture is.
Which brings us to the picture, and they’ve done an absolutely incredible job here. It’s a 4K,
120 Hertz panel that uses Sony’s XR Backlight Master Drive to control the local dimming of
those mini LEDs. So you get a lot of light output with minimal blooming around bright
objects. There’s still some, that’s just a byproduct of using LEDs, but it’s far better
than what you’ll find on a typical LED TV, even those others that have full array local dimming.
Colors, as you might expect, are stunning right out of the box. I’d say
the majority of people putting one of these in their home could take it out of the box,
set it on standard picture mode, and never touch another picture option as long as they have the TV
and still be amazed. But for anyone that likes to get a little more involved,
you also get several different presets to choose from, like Netflix calibrated or
IMAX enhanced modes, and you have the option to get even more granular within the menus.
It can playback HDR10, HLG and DolbyVision, and because of how well the processing and
lighting work together, you get just a ton of detail in the bright and dark scenes.
For motion, you’re not gonna do much better than the X95K. This uses Sony’s XR
Motion technology to keep movement looking natural, whether you’re watching a movie,
sports, or even just a YouTube video. It also has X-Wide Angle and X-Anti Reflection so whether
you’re sitting off to the side, or in a bright room, you’re still getting a terrific picture.
And gaming, as you could probably guess,
is great too. Having those next gen features like variable refresh rates
and 4k at 120 hertz make this an excellent option for any type of gaming you’re into.
This is a top tier performer at every spec, and it comes with a price tag to match. But
it’s totally worth it. If you have the budget, this is a TV you absolutely need to consider.
It deserves to be connected to a good soundbar or surround system, but can work on its own. And the
picture is one of the best on the market right now, but it’s only available in 65,
75 and 85 inches, so if you’re looking for a smaller screen, you’re out of luck. Otherwise,
you may just be looking at the TV of the year here. If you have any questions on the X95K or
any other models we carry here at Abt, be sure to contact our experts for help. We’re
here 7 days a week. Thanks for watching, and we’ll see you in the next one.