Sony TV 2022 line-up: Every 8K LED, 4K OLED and BRAVIA XR TV

Here is what you need to know well-nigh the 2021 Sony Idiot box range if you're looking to buy a new Sony BRAVIA 8K LED, 4K OLED and 4K LED Idiot box.

The 2021 Sony TV line-upward is one of the biggest upgrades we've seen from the Japanese manufacturer, with a new smarter processor, upgraded UI and better gaming compatibility across the range.

We'll be updating this list throughout the twelvemonth as more information around release dates and prices comes to light.

New Sony TVs for 2021

The headline feature is that Sony'southward 2021 Boob tube range are the world'due south beginning cognitive intelligence televisions on the market. You can read the department below to understand exactly what that means.

For this year, Sony has adopted the J naming designation for its TVs. That means that if the model number ends in J, it'southward a new 2021 TV. We should also note that for the 2020 TVs that accept carried over or are nonetheless bachelor, they've been re-named from KD to KE. So, for instance, if you see the KE-48A9 OLED, that's the aforementioned Tv as the KD-48A9 but has been re-named in light of new European power regulations.

New 8K TVs, new OLEDs, new 4K Total Array LED models take launched under the BRAVIA XR umbrella, while beneath that are more affordable 4K LED TVs and a new 32-inch Hard disk model.

Smart features and HDMI 2.1 compatibility are consequent beyond the range, while Sony'southward Ambient Optimisation characteristic, which assesses the surface area around the TV and adapts the flick and audio to suit the environment, is available on near all the announced models (save for the Hd TV).

A new encephalon in the Cognitive Processor XR

Five different Bravia XR TVs standing on white background

The brain backside Sony's premium sets has gotten smarter. All the new BRAVIA XR televisions, a listing that includes the Main Serial Z9J 8K LED, MASTER Series A90J/A80J OLED, and X95J/X90J 4K LED), are powered by the Cognitive Processor XR.

It uses a new processing method that Sony says goes beyond conventional Artificial Intelligence, working in a similar way as our encephalon does. Information technology replicates the ways humans see and hear, dividing the screen into zones to detect where the focal bespeak of the movie is.

Co-ordinate to Sony, while conventional AI detects and analyses motion-picture show elements such as colour, contrast and particular individually; the new processor cross-analyses all these elements at once. By performing these tasks simultaneously (much like our brains), these elements are adjusted in conjunction with each other and that should make for an image that's more than synchronised and lifelike.

For audio, the Cognitive Processor XR analyses the sound's position in the signal and so it matches precisely with what'southward on screen. Sony as well claims it can as well upconvert any sound to 3D surround sound for a more immersive performance.

BRAVIA CORE and new Google Boob tube UI

Sony'due south BRAVIA Cadre aims to bring the picture palace experience to the habitation. Information technology'southward pre-loaded on all the BRAVIA XR models (Z9J, A90J, A80J, X95J and X90J), and gives users the pick of watching a choice of titles from Sony Pictures Amusement'south "premium and classic" films (although nosotros not sure the Vin Diesel-starring Bloodshot counts equally either), besides as delving into the largest collection of IMAX Enhanced titles.

Information technology promises about lossless 4K Blu-ray quality streaming of 80Mbps – significantly higher than the average 20 to 30Mbps of other services – through its Pure Stream technology. The catch is to access the 80Mbps streaming quality y'all'll need a minimum internet speed of 115Mbps.

After using Android TV in its previous models, Sony has sashayed over to the Google Tv set UI. This UI offers a greater focus on content curation and discovery; bringing movies, Television receiver shows, alive Television receiver, apps and subscriptions to ane place. It also offers personalised recommendations, equally well every bit the power to keep track of content y'all want to encounter via the Watchlist.

Sony's TVs continue to back up the Netflix Calibrated Mode that serves upward the Netflix library in a dedicated 'studio quality' motion picture manner. This is along with IMAX Enhanced content, and so the Television set tin play remastered movie and sound through its IMAX Enhanced Mode.

HDMI 2.1 for gaming

In 2020 Sony was neither here nor there with its support for the HDMI two.one format. For 2021 stated that it'southward much more committed to the format with HDMI 2.1 compatibility present on all BRAVIA XR TVs.

That support brings 4K/120fps, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for a faster and amend gaming experience, also as eARC for the passing higher quality audio through the Goggle box to a soundbar, for example. However, VRR support is still lacking, with Sony proverb they're waiting for the official specification to be released. When exactly they'll fully spring onboard is not quite clear.

Hands-Gratis control

Hands-free voice control is built into Sony's Google uniform TVs, so you don't have to use the remote to search or to control the Television and smart devices around the domicile. Simply say 'Hey Google' followed by a command and you're off.

At that place's also compatibility with Google Banana and Amazon Alexa devices for casting videos from YouTube to Google Nest speakers, or changing the channel and book levels.

SONY TV 2021

SONY TV 8K LED (BRAVIA XR)

A black Sony 85Z9J standing on a white background

Z9J Series

XR-85Z9J
XR-75Z9J

The Z9J is Sony's tiptop of the range 8K LED TV. For the money – and it'southward a considerable amount – it has the Cognitive Processor XR that powers the Total Array LED panel to produce deeper black levels and brighter colours.

With upscaling necessary given the lack of native 8K content, the TV upgrades 2K and 4K signals thank you to its XR 8K Upscaling feature.

The X-Broad Angle engineering aims to continue colours potent at wider viewing angles. The TV comes with Sony's Audio-visual Multi-Audio engineering that uses frame tweeters to ensure high frequency sounds are placed exactly where they should be, while the front facing subwoofers produce "powerful bass". If information technology's anything similar the system in the ZH8 TV, information technology could negate the need for a soundbar.

Cognitive Processor XR
Full Array LED
X-Wide Angle technology
Acoustic Multi-Audio
Dolby Vision HDR, HDR10, HLG
Dolby Atmos
4K/120fps, ALLM, VRR, eARC
YouView inc. UK grab-up apps

SONY 4K OLED (BRAVIA XR)

A90J Serial

XR-83A90J
XR-65A90J
XR-55A90J

The A90J is Sony's acme OLED. OLED'south rich dissimilarity performance is aided and abetted by the set's XR OLED Contrast Pro, further adjusting brightness for college peak performance and better blackness levels so details aren't shrouded past darkness or lost in the brighter parts of an image.

Smart features are bachelor in Google Tv set, AirPlay 2 and HomeKit, besides as Google Banana and Chromecast.

The A90J is Calman Gear up, offer calibrators the opportunity the fine-tune and adjust the image. Interestingly, the A90J features an RGB calorie-free sensor that adapts the epitome to compensate not only for changes in a room'south calorie-free levels, but changes in the hue of the light (cool to warm etc), which Sony says can adversely impact the image.

Sony says its Acoustic Surface Audio+ technology has also been improved to deliver a more accurate sound. With its Seamless Border blueprint, the A90J's frameless await reduces distractions so the focus is on the screen. Around the back is a cable clutter characteristic to continue the back surface area tidy. There are likewise multiple configurations for prepare upward, which include standing information technology on its anxiety or elevating the Telly to place a soundbar beneath.

We reviewed the 55-inch A90J model and called information technology one of the very all-time OLEDs of 2021 so far.

Cognitive Processor XR
XR OLED Contrast Pro
Acoustic Surface Sound+
Dolby Vision HDR, HDR10, HLG
Dolby Atmos
4K/120fps, ALLM, VRR, eARC
YouView inc. U.k. catch-up apps

read our Sony XR-55A90J review

Sony A9

KD-48A9/KE-48A9

The 48A9 is Sony's smallest OLED at but 48-inches. It has virtually all the features seen in the bigger OLED models with the X1 Ultimate processor, Acoustic Surface Audio and Dolby Vision. Released in 2020, it carries over into the 2021 range.

For 2021 you may see it as the KE-48A9. It'south the same Television receiver but re-named to take into account new European ability regulations.

X1 Ultimate processor
Acoustic Surface Audio
Dolby Vision HDR, HDR10, HLG
Dolby Atmos
eARC
YouView inc. United kingdom catch-up apps

read our Sony KD-48A9 review

A black Sony 65X80J standing on a white background

A80J Series

XR-55A80J
XR-65A80J
XR-77A80J

A84J Series

XR-55A84J
XR-65A84J
XR-77A84J

Sony'southward entry-level OLED covers similar ground every bit the flagship A90J. Given its condition it's as well the more affordable of the two. The differences stalk from the A80J getting the XR OLED Contrast (rather than the A90J'due south Pro version). That'll likely hateful a driblet in brightness and picture processing abilities.

A80J tops out at 77-inches (not 83-inches like the A90J), and in that location are three options for placement: a narrow position for a smaller footprint, a 'hero' position so the viewer can focus on the screen and elevated position that allows for a soundbar below. The remote is not as fancy either, losing the backlight feature for operating the TV in darker rooms.

Cognitive Processor XR
XR OLED Contrast
Audio-visual Surface Audio+
Dolby Vision HDR, HDR10, HLG
Dolby Atmos
4K/120fps, ALLM, VRR, eARC
YouView inc. Uk catch-up apps

Sony Telly Full Array 4K LED (BRAVIA XR)

A black Sony 85X95J standing on a white background

X95J Series

XR-85X95J
XR-75X95J
XR-65X95J

The flagship 4K LED Tv features a Full Array panel that works in concert with XR Triluminos Pro and XR Dissimilarity Booster to deliver better black levels and more intense brightness for HDR content.

Like the A90J OLED, there are three ways to position the TV. HDMI 2.i compatibility is improved over terminal year's 4K LED sets, making this a meliorate fit for gaming with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series Ten.

Cognitive Processor XR
Full Array LED
X-Wide Angle technology
Acoustic Multi-Sound
Dolby Vision HDR, HDR10, HLG
Dolby Atmos
4K/120fps, ALLM, VRR, eARC
YouView inc. U.k. catch-upwards apps

X94J Series

XR-75X94J
XR-65X94J
XR-55X94J
XR-50X94J

A black Sony 65X90J hanging to a white background

X90J Series

XR-75X90J
XR-65X90J
XR-55X90J
XR-50X90J

The footstep-downwards Full Assortment LED is less comprehensive in its specifications as the flagship X95J. That'south axiomatic in the X90J having the XR Contrast Booster 5 (instead of the X95J'due south XR Dissimilarity Booster x). Black levels won't be as thorough, and Television set won't be as bright or as precise with regards to its dimming performance.

It also loses the X-Wide Angle and Anti-Reflection engineering, so performance from wider angles won't be as stiff, and the TV will be less resistant to glares from lights. Options for placement are fewer too, though you tin place the feet in the heart of the TV or at its finish if your stand up is smaller.

It does come in more sizes than the X95J, with a 55- and 50-inch options making the X90J a better fit for smaller rooms. Otherwise, the residual of features – smart and otherwise – are what you'll find in the premium sets.

Cognitive Processor XR
Full Array LED
Acoustic Multi-Audio
Dolby Vision HDR, HDR10, HLG
Dolby Atmos
4K/120fps, ALLM, VRR, eARC
YouView inc. U.k. catch-up apps

Sony TV 4K LED TV

X85J

KD-85X85J
KD-75X85J
KD-65X85J
KD-55X85J
KD-50X85J
KD-43X85J

We're getting deep into Sony's TV line-up with the showtime non-BRAVIA XR Tv set. The X85J swaps out the Cognitive XR Processor for the 4K HDR Processor X1, but still aims to offer meliorate depth, textures and more natural colours with its images. The 4K Ten-Reality Pro moving-picture show processor helps to upscale sub-2K content to near 4K quality, with advanced noise reduction techniques aiming to produce a cleaner-looking prototype.

The panel is a native 100Hz endeavour, and that should result in smoother motion. HDMI ii.1 functionality is available on this model with 4K/120fps, VRR, ALLM and eARC included (two of the four HDMI inputs back up the 2.ane format). The design is described every bit minimalist, with the 'flush surface' concentrating eyes on the screen.

Smart features are provided in Google TV, AirPlay 2/HomeKit, Chromecast and "works with" Alexa and Google Banana speakers. Information technology's the first TV in the line-upwardly that lacks support for the BRAVIA CORE streaming service, though.

4K HDR Processor X1
Edge-lit LED
X-Counterbalanced Speaker
Dolby Vision HDR, HDR10, HLG
Dolby Atmos
4K/120fps, ALLM, VRR, eARC

X81J

KD-75X81J

X80J

KD-65X80J
KD-55X80J
KD-50X80J
KD-43X80J

The features for the X81J/X80J are reduced further from the X85J. You nonetheless become the 4K HDR Processor X1, 4K 10-Reality PRO picture processing and avant-garde dissonance reduction techniques, as well every bit the X-Balanced speakers for a more immersive audio performance.

HDMI two.1 back up spans to just eARC, and then this isn't ideal for the PS5 or Xbox Series X. The panel drops down to a native 50Hz effort, then smoother motion is not on the tabular array either.

Smart features are consequent with the residue of the range in Google TV, AirPlay and HomeKit support, as well as compatibility with Alexa and Google Assistant speakers.

4K HDR Processor X1
Edge-lit LED
X-Balanced Speaker
Dolby Vision HDR, HDR10, HLG
Dolby Atmos
eARC

A black Sony 32W80 standing on a wooden table

W800

Sony continues to pump out Hard disk sets for those who just demand a small TV. In that location's no mention of whether it supports HDR like previous Hd sets did (which likely indicates it doesn't). The picture processor is the BRAVIA Engine, and Android TV offers admission to apps such as Netflix, Prime number Video, YouTube and Google Play Movies & Television set.

BRAVIA Engine
LED
Android TV

Read on below for details on Sony'south 2020 TVs, which are still on sale.

Sony TV 2020 — 8K Goggle box

ZH8 Series

KD-85ZH8
KD-75ZH8

The ZH8 is Sony'southward new 8K Television set for 2020. The highlight is the XH8's new frame tweeter. It vibrates the frame of the Tv set to emit sound, giving viewers the impression that the sound is coming directly from the screen itself. As a full-assortment LED Television receiver, expect this to be one of the brightest 8K sets on the marketplace. And with Sony's 8K Ten-tended Dynamic Range PRO, contrast is enhanced for brighter highlights and deeper blacks.

read our Sony KD-75ZH8 8K LED Idiot box review

Sony Boob tube 2020 — 4K OLED

A8 OLED

KD-65A8
KD-55A8

The A8's moving-picture show processor has been bumped up to the X1 Ultimate, which boasts Sony'due south object-based HDR remastering and Super Resolution applied science. The Pixel Boosting Contrast is of almost involvement here, which enhances colour and contrast in bright areas for a more lifelike and richer image.

read our Sony KD-65A8 review

Sony TV 2020 — 4K Total Array LED

XH95

KD-49XH9505
KD-55XH9505
KD-65XH9505
KD-75XH9505
KD-85XH9505

Sony'south flagship 2020 4K HDR TV features best-in-class X1 Ultimate. It comes with full-array backlighting with dimmable zones. Models 55-inch and bigger get Sony's X-Wide angle technology for better colours and effulgence from restricted angles. The XH95 as well features the Acoustic Multi-Audio, Sound-from-Flick Reality speakers so sound is accurately positioned on the screen.

The X-Counterbalanced Speaker Unit, which Sony claims is able to produce a high-quality sound from a thin enclosure, is available on the 55-, 65- and 75-inch screens. We've enjoyed reviewing both the 65-inch and 55-inch model, with both sets displaying some gorgeously intense HDR performance as well as strong motion and upscaling skills.

read our Sony KD-65XH9505 review

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