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Our take on the Sony A90J XR55A90J 55" 4K HDR OLED Smart TV

The Sony A90J is Sony's flagship 4K OLED TV, built on the Cognitive Processor XR with the XR Triluminos Pro panel and Acoustic Surface Audio+, which vibrates the screen itself to produce sound. It runs Google TV and covers the main HDR formats, with HDMI 2.1 inputs for 4K120 gaming. It suits movie watchers and console gamers who want deep OLED blacks and Sony's motion handling. Against LG's C-series OLEDs it adds a brighter panel and screen-as-speaker audio, but it costs more and lacks LG's four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports.

Best forMovie and series watching in a dark roomPS5 and Xbox Series X gamingSound without a separate soundbarShoppers who want Sony's picture processing

Pros

OLED panel gives true blacks and wide viewing angles
Acoustic Surface Audio+ uses the screen as the speaker
Cognitive Processor XR sharpens and upscales well
HDMI 2.1 with 4K120 and VRR for consoles
Google TV with broad app support

Cons

What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers rate the A90J highly for its contrast, color and built-in sound, and call it one of the best OLEDs of its generation. Common complaints are the price premium over LG's OLEDs and the limited number of HDMI 2.1 inputs.

What people mention

Picture qualityPraisedOwners describe deep blacks, strong contrast and natural color, especially in dark rooms.
SoundPraisedReviewers say the Acoustic Surface Audio+ produces clear dialogue and surprising bass for a TV.
ValueCriticisedMany say it costs noticeably more than LG OLEDs with comparable panels.

Questions and answers

Is the Sony A90J worth it over an LG OLED?

It adds a brighter panel, Sony's XR processing and screen-based audio. LG's C-series costs less and offers four HDMI 2.1 ports, so pick the Sony for sound and processing, the LG for gaming ports and value.

Does the A90J support 4K120 and VRR for consoles?

Yes. Two HDMI inputs support 4K at 120Hz, VRR and ALLM, which suits PS5 and Xbox Series X. The other two are HDMI 2.0.

Do I need a soundbar with this TV?

Usually not. Acoustic Surface Audio+ vibrates the panel to produce sound with clear dialogue. A soundbar still adds more bass and surround.

Which HDR formats does it support?

It handles HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision, and it includes Netflix Calibrated Mode and IMAX Enhanced. Dolby Vision works through the internal apps and supported HDMI sources.

Is burn-in a risk on the A90J?

It is an OLED, so static logos, tickers and desktop taskbars left on for long periods can leave faint marks. Vary content and use the screen-off and pixel-refresh features.

What is in the box?

The TV, its tabletop stand, the remote, batteries and a power cable. A wall mount is not included.

Sony A90J XR55A90J 55" 4K HDR OLED Smart TV