Sony's 2022 LCD 4K TVs are now available, including its first mini-LED TV

Date:
Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:00:06 +0000

Description:
Expect a whole new level of brightness and contrast from Sony's new Mini-LED 4K TV marvel, and some great other sets.

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Sonys much anticipated new line up of LCD TVs have finally hit retailers,
with the 2022 range including the Japanese tech giants first models that feature Mini-LED tech .

As the name suggests,Mini-LED displays use smallerlight-emitting diodes than those found on regular LED panels. This meansfar more of them can be fitted into the screen, allowing for a whole new level of brightness and contrast we havent seen on a Sony LCD TV before.

Topping out the range is the Master Series Z9K, Sonys 8K flagship for 2022, which features both aMini-LED panel andthe companys XR Backlight Master Drive tech which according to the company, provides hugely impressive contrast
along with true deep blacks, withhigher peak luminance and less blooming. The Z9K also includes Sony's Cognitive Processor XR, its revised AI image processing tech which was introduced with last years high-end models.

The Sony Master Series Z9K 8K Mini-LED TV comes in at $9,999 / 8,499 for the 85-inch model and $6,999 / 6,799 for the 75-inch variant.

One rung further down Sonys premium LED range for 2022 is theSony X95K Mini-LED TV. This set alsouses Mini-LED tech, alongside Backlight Master
Drive dimming and the Cognitive Processor XR, but is a 4K resolution panel rather than 8K, and comes in a fair bit cheaper at $5,499 / 5,499 for the 85-inch, while the 75-inch comes in at $3,799 / 3,499 and the smaller 65-inch model is priced at $2,799 / TBC.

The new line up also includesan array ofmid-range 4K models which dont featureMini-LED displays,and serve as the replacements for last year's well-regarded Sony X90J and X80JTVs. The new X90K boastsfull-array local dimmingwhile the X85K and X80K 4K LED TVs lines utilise less advancedlocal dimming zones, with all three lines featuringVariable Refresh Rate tech.

The Z9K, X95K, X90K and X85K will also all support 4K 120Hz over HDMI 2.1 expect them all the challenge the best gaming TVs .

All of Sony's 2022 models come with the firms redesigned and refined remote control and run Google TV (with Android 10) while also boasting a wide range of streaming options, including support for AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and Sonys own Bravia Core. (Image credit: Sony) Analysis: Sonys new lines could be Mini marvels to rival OLED

While the likes of Samsung and TCL have been quick out of the blocks with TVs featuring Mini-LED backlighting, Sony has bided its time coming to market
with sets featuring the tech.

Early reports suggest the Japanese firm may have been wise waiting for the tech to mature, with initial hands on opinions suggesting the X95K delivers deeper blacks to rival the performance of OLED TVs, with higher brightness

Sonys non-Mini LED sets for 2022 also look set to pack a punch we awarded
the X90J 4.5 out of 5 stars when we reviewed it last year, rating as one of the best mid-range 4K TVs money could buy, so weve high hopes for the revised and affordable X90K, X85K and X80K. They likely to challenge for a spot in
our list of the best 4K TVs if they deliver Sony's usual bang for buck.



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