Expert review Sony A95K QD-OLED TV

With the flat wide stand directly below the screen, the A95K stands close to the TV cabinet. This makes the TV look striking. The design isn't the first thing that stands out. The screen clearly differs from other TV in the room. The images are brighter and colors look more realistic. That's very promising for the QD-OLED screen.

The advantage of the OLED technique is the high contrast and the deep black levels. The QD-OLED technique adds an extra high brightness. The 'QD' stands for 'quantum dots'. These tiny particles distribute the light and allow colors through very accurately. This way, the screen is very bright and colors look pure and life-like. As a result, I see a lot of color details in flowers, for example. The bright colors stand out from the screen, so I also see subtle color tones.

The A95K also shows what OLED does best. It displays black levels without blooming. A white pearl necklace stands out brightly from a dark background. Because each pixel lights up individually, I don't see a glow around the necklace. The high brightness of the QD-OLED screen also makes sure the white necklace looks bright. This way, there's a large difference between light and dark, and images have a powerful contrast. Dark images look very realistic.

Just like regular OLED screens, this QD-OLED screen has an excellent viewing angle. The pixels are very close to the screen surface. This way, the contrast and color representation barely change when I stand in front of the TV at an angle. That's a large advantage when you watch TV with a larger group. Thanks to the high brightness, I also see very little reflections. In a brightly lit room, I still see dark images clearly. This way, you can easily watch your favorite series during the day.

The thin OLED screen stands very close to the TV cabinet, thanks to the flat stand. This stand is as wide as the TV and completely flat. When you assemble the TV, choose if you want the stand at the front or back of the TV. When the stand is at the back, it looks like the TV floats above the cabinet. The downside of this sleek design is the the flat stand doesn't leave room for a soundbar. This will block a part of the screen.

The A95K has 4 speakers and a subwoofer. The OLED screen has the Sony Acoustic Surface technique. This means that the speakers are at the back of the screen, and that the sound will travel to my listening position via the screen. As a result, the sound really comes out of the screen, and is sounds clear and more spacious. When I watch a video of a wedding, I clearly hear the applause from the screen. The subwoofer emphasizes the bass. I clearly notice this during an explosion in an action movie.

I can easily stream movies and series via the Google TV smart platform. This menu looks like Android and provides a complete overview of the installed apps and recommended content. The menu feels smooth and responds fast to the buttons I press. The remote of the A95K is pretty simple and doesn't have many buttons, but I don't miss anything. It's nice to hold and with the shortcuts, I can launch Netflix, Disney+, or Amazon Prime Video.