QD-OLED TVs aren’t only a strategy for Samsung. The Sony A95K QD-OLED TV, Sony’s take on the much-anticipated next-generation display, made a bolder statement in the beginning of this year, in my opinion (whereas Samsung only recently spilt the deets on Samsung S95B OLED TV.)
A QD-OLED (Quantum Dot OLED) TV from Sony is the first of its kind. Sony’s 2022 TV line is led by the Master Series Bravia A95K, which is the pinnacle of visual quality.
Expectations are sky-high for Sony’s 2022 TV portfolio, which includes the world’s first QD-OLED TV for consumers. Sony’s current OLED sets feature LG Display panels that have been fine-tuned using the company’s proprietary technology. QD-OLED (quantum dot organic light-emitting diode) panels developed by Samsung Display will be included in the new flagship Bravia XR A95K TV. It will be available in two sizes, 65-inch and 55-inch, both with a 4K resolution.
Early on, I got the opportunity to test out Sony’s new TV. With no word on pricing or availability, we were given a hands-on demo of what may be one of the greatest televisions we’ve ever examined. In the end, QD-OLED is shaping out to be the sort of set that everyone wants in their living room.. In a nutshell, the technique promises to combine the greatest aspects of quantum dots with OLEDs.
What makes the A95K QD-OLED TV unique is a considerable improvement in colour reproduction. It’s common for the top OLED TVs to feature WRGB pixels that enable each self-emitting pixel to make its own colour by combining red, green, and blue light to create its own unique hue. The fourth white (W) subpixel contributes to the brightness of the image and may enhance the intensity of colours.
However, manufacturers (rightfully) do not want to allow colours to become washed out or lose volume, so they depend on the white subpixel to control the total brightness of OLED TVs. This results in a subpar image. The A95K QD-OLED TV from Sony eliminates white from the equation, therefore there is no colour dilution. Quantum dots are added to the surface to brighten things up.
A comparison of OLED and Sony QD-OLED displays
So, how does the QD-OLED winning combo compare to the Sony Master Series A90J from last year? When I compared the two displays side by side, I noticed a noticeable difference in the intensity of the colours. The crimson outfit Emma Stone wore in Cruella took on a new level of vibrancy and detail that I’ve seldom seen in my days of testing televisions. At least in comparison to Sony’s prior OLED televisions. Crimson gown sophistication paled when compared to the A95K QD-OLED version of the same picture.
Cruella’s crimson clothing, worn by Emma Stone, had a vibrancy and intricacy that I had never seen before in my days of TV testing.
Seeing how QD-OLED handles blacks and other extreme darknesses in an image was also a major cause for my interest in the technology. The accuracy with which OLED can turn a pixel entirely off still eludes quantum dot, despite quantum dot’s progress in making blacks less blue.
It was easy to notice the tiniest details of tuxedos and other melancholy attire contrasted with Cruella’s statement outfit thanks to this QD-OLED set’s ability to sustain the inky blacks. When I saw movement in the shadows, I got a sense of awe at how easily the details might be overlooked.
The Sony QD-OLED TV’s price has yet to be determined
There are other OLED TVs and even Sony’s first Mini-LED models in the company’s range, but the A95K QD-OLED is the top dog this year. Consequently, we anticipate a high price, and I’d be lying if I claimed I wasn’t concerned about the wallets of potential buyers.
In general, the finest Sony TVs are more expensive than their rivals from LG and Samsung. To be honest, I’m not shocked to see a firm that creates both professional filmmaking equipment and blockbuster films provide a level of luxury and cinematic quality. Fortunately, that’s reflected in the price
Even with the greatest TV prices, you’ll likely spend more for a Sony TV than a similar LG or Samsung model. It’s easy to see why Sony isn’t as well-known as the other two companies when you consider that it gets its LCD panels from those same rivals. When it comes to adjusting OLED’s unprecedented quantum-dot brightness and colour volume, I’ve discovered Sony more than makes up for outsourcing with its processing.
It costs $2,100 for the 55-inch QD-OLED TV from Samsung and $2,999 for the 65-inch QD OLED TV from Samsung. The Sony A95K is available in the same two sizes, but based on past prices, they may cost up to $1,000 more. When it was first released, the 65-inch A90J was priced at $3,999.
At the very least, the Bravia Cam will be included with the purchase of a PlayStation 4. When the Bravia Cam detects that no one is in the room viewing, it adjusts the volume appropriately or shuts off the TV altogether. This device can even stop what you’re viewing if you’re sitting too close to the TV, which may be beneficial for teaching youngsters that they shouldn’t be crammed in front of the television set.
Compared to Samsung’s QD-OLED TV, Sony’s QD-OLED TV
However, it is not yet clear whether Sony’s QD-OLED TV is superior than Samsung. As a noteworthy pioneer in QD-OLED and a master at manufacturing the greatest QLED TVs with quantum dots, the chances favour Samsung. So far, everything I’ve been able to view of Sony’s televisions are spectacular.
As soon as I can, I plan on bringing both sets into our testing facility so that we may compare their strengths and flaws firsthand (and weaknesses.) It’s quite likely that one of these two QD-OLED TVs will be the set to beat this year based on the findings and complete disclosure of the pricing.
Compared to Samsung’s QD-OLED TV, Sony’s QD-OLED TV
However, it is not yet clear whether Sony’s QD-OLED TV is superior than Samsung. Even though Samsung is known for its pioneering work in QD-OLED, the odds are somewhat skewed in the company’s advantage. Sony’s TV, on the other hand, is something else entirely.
As soon as I can, I plan on bringing both sets into our testing facility so that we may compare their strengths and flaws firsthand (and weaknesses.) This year, one of these two QD-OLED TVs might be the set to beat. Depending on the results and pricing transparency, this could be the case.