Product Reviews

I was getting frustrated with the LG C5 I had before, I don't know why these techies rated it so much it was probably the worst tv I have ever had. The Sony is much more user friendly.

Just bought it and the picture and clarity are superb unfortunately the sound quality is only mediocre with significant booming of bass sounds.

VERY HAPPY SO FAR. 5/5 excellent for the last 18 days

Brought a few weeks ago, as our samsung needed replacing . Brought for cash without asking alot of questions, my fault ! Not sure how to get the best as refused to pay an exfra £59 to help set up on top of the £1495 . Picture not as good as samsung, cannot connect to google app as instructed to do, as do not now how and have been trying since brought! Seems alot to find if you know how ! Would not buy again, samsung seem better.

Two weeks into using my new tv, and very pleased with it so far.This is my second Sony Bravia so that speaks volumes about the product

I bought this TV a couple of weeks ago. I've been blown away by both the picture quality and sound.

Very happy with my new TV with its clear picture and sound

Over the years we have bought Sony TV’s. Having just moved house we decided to replace an older TV bought in 2012. We have been very pleased with the purchase, the quality of the picture and the sound My only aspect, particularly for a person of a certain age, is that there are many options which we are accessing by trial and error rather than through an instruction book

Very happy with picture quality and ease of set up. Am still learning about all the features this tv has but so far am very pleased.

Quality product but difficult to understand instructions

I know this isn't the latest technology but like most Sony bravias, it’s exceptional. I can’t go bigger than this so works perfectly for me. The picture is outstanding and the os is fast. The image processing is so good, natural and isn’t vivid and shouty like other brands that probably look good in the shop but actually hurt your eyes after a while!

This TRULY is THE most magnificent TV that we have ever owned , having now owned it for about a week , the quality of it absolutely exudes in everything we have watched , stunning clearer picture , stunning sound , zero motion blur , absolutely FANTASTIC colour , one could easily run out of superlatives describing the fantastic quality of this television ! There are actually not one but TWO TV controls , of the two , the metal one feels absolutely fantastic in the hand , the quality absolutely exudes in this TV in every department !So good , we are actually re-watching things to see just how much better they are with this television !

I bought this TV recently and I am super happy with it! I purchased it to use as a monitor and for console gaming and everything so far has been great! Picture, sound, operating system, setup, the stand, the remote are all top class. I am removing one star though for the following reasons. By now you’d think Sony would give a backlit remote with their TV’s or glow in the dark buttons. The other is the brightness is quite low compared to the equivalent 42” LG. But the most important and infuriating factor is that I have 2 Sony TV’s in the same area. This small one for gaming and PC use and the 65” for TV and movies. When turning on/off or operating either TV they come on at the same time etc. I have tired everything to change the remote user ID for this exact purpose bit Sony in all of their infinite wisdom has removed this option! What market your 42” tv to be also used as a gaming monitor if under this circumstance you have constant problems with both TV’s turning on off and going through settings at the same time. I have to unplug one or block the IR sensor to change the setting on the other before plugging it back in under the desk. A total nightmare.

We changed to the Sony and are so glad we did and could not be more pleased, we had a big problem with an LG OLED, Currys store staff did a great job in helping us to exchange. More money but at least we have a television that does the job as it should. Geoff Davies.

Purchased recently so far quite happy. The unit came with two remote controls it would be helpful to customers if some type of booklet came with the set to explain exactly what each remote does, also explain what each button does. I have relied to download instructions but the description does not match tge units I have.

Absolutely delighted with the TV and the theatre system .

It is a television, what am I supposed to say. As with all modern telivisions I would prefer CH1 to be displayed when I press 1 on the remote or select TV as an input, not a menu requiring me to press another button to actually view the channel. The Apps. are standard. The operating system is ok. I dont need to be told what to watch with suggestions, I know my own viewing preferences. I do like the fact my old Sony remote still works with the new TV.

After owning this tv for a month I am still waiting a table stand to be dispatched from Sony as when unpacking the tv it was not in the sealed box. Over 11 phone calls to SONY Customer Service and still no resolution to this issue. Having been a customer of SONY for over 40 years I am appalled at the lack of customer service and stream of excuses. The unresolved issue continues.

It seems a bit too smart for us !!! Hopefully we will get used to using it.

The picture and sound are both excellent and a huge advancement on my old TV.

Very happy with the appearance and performance of this Sony TV. Both the picture quality and sound performance are exceptional.

I've had the A90K for 3 weeks and find it superior to my old tv. Setting it up with external inputs is tricky even being a moderately tech savy person. HDMI randomly fails handshake as did attached soundbar. This is not TV fault more of the limits of the technology I'm told. This probably true when coupled to more than one hdmi input on my case 2 android devices. CoPilot was my saviour in fine tuning the set up which has educated me into the complexities of the connectivity of these devices. I have no hesitation of recommending this TV sound and picturr quality are outstanding. TV channel guide/tuner leave a lot to be desired when compared to modern front end IPTV apps and perhaps this is the difference that Google TV has put upon us. The Sony guide is the better choice from day 1 and clearly works, but if you're an avid TV viewer only (terrestial) you may be a little disappointed. Another disappointing think is having 2 different remotes without explanation one with coloured buttons and numeric pad the other is more streamlined with keys for Netflix, Disney, Prime Video... confusing having to shuffle remotes. Of course a third handpicked for the excellent HT2000 sound bar. To close without the soundbar this TV has excellent sound features my high frequency hearing is reducing and this TV can boost speech above the other sounds in a broadcast....outstanding.

Would like a simple manual. In particular to know how to switch to Freesat.

Picture quality and performance in general is excellent - I’m puzzled why Sony didn’t give us enough memory to store more apps leaving us with apps that we don’t need but can’t uninstall to leave space for the ones we do want.

Very happy with the quality. Great all round sound.

Absolutely stunning Tv. I always buy Sony for their quality and reliability. The A90 pairs so well with my Ps5 Pro and has greatly enhanced gaming and immersion. Thank you Sony. A class act.

I have only just been able to put my TV up in my new home. I purchased the XR-42A90K. and I love it. Lovely clear picture and also love the remote - it's so heavy and robust and gives a real luxury feel. The TV is very easy to set up and easy to use the APPs too.

I bought this television a month ago and am enjoying the clarity on the screen

Bought this 3 weeks ago and knew the picture and sound quality would be good and it doesn't disappoint. That said the down sides are: 1) The remote is very small and hence so are the buttons. 2) The TV response to any buttons is slow.

This is a very good tv. The picture, sound and features are excellent. One aspect that falls short is the programme guide. The screen display is too small and can’t be easily read from a normal tv viewing distance, requiring you to move closer to the tv to read the text, and this is very annoying. Also the display is multi coloured which is distracting and confusing.

Not pleased with product. Does not revert to last channel when switching on even though set up to do so

Extremely pleased with new television. Wonderful picture and the first OLED to add to our Sony collection!

My partner bought one of these TV’s about a year ago and I just could not get over tge quality of the picture and sound. I finally went out and bought one for my own home so now it doesn’t matter where we stay we have top class viewing.

Only had it 4 days but very happy so far , still learning how to use it

This is by a long way the best television I have ever had.

Purchased from seven oaks sound and vision Solihull, one of their demos, easy to set up, stand parts missing, but between shop and Sony, sorted it out, quality is next to nothing, something that has been perfectly done and needs no alterations.

I replaced my old Sony TV by this new Sony A90K 48” even after just a week it has really impressed the whole family, sound and picture are first class and it was so easy to set up

I purchased my new Sony OLED TV a couple of weeks ago and I have to say it’s the best decision I could have made. The picture clarity whilst watching anything produced in 4K is fantastic. The atmos sound is so good there was no need for my sound bar. The choice of apps available is great. I would advise anyone thinking of buying a new tv to definitely give Sony a try.

This product is so good it's almost dangerous. It was pretty easy to get going and easy to control. What made my jaw open wide was streaming 4k images. It was remarkable in its clarity, contrast and colour. The sound coming from the screen is very effective. There is an assumption that the TV needs a sound bar. Possibly if you watch films containing lots of explosions, but for normal entertainment the sounds is exceptionally clear.

Wheb working properly it is a good product. I have continual problems with it dealing with the incoming internet having to go online and search for a cause and remedy as the tv does not connect to wired wifi on a ad hoc basis. There are no clear instructions on how to remedy these faults.It is not my incoming signal that is the problem but the tv setup. Lack of a clear manual or where to find one online is frustrating and time wasting, as I stated a good( When it works properly). This does not and lack of clear precise instructions are a big failure when things go wrong. I would like to switch it on and find it working this is not always the case. I say again it is not the incoming signal that is at fault but the tv. like

Not bad, no surprise, and price a bit high, but delivery was quick

Fantastic tv brilliant picture there’s no better television

This television has solved two problems we were having in viewing dramas and films. We can now see what is happening in shots taken in low light and we can hear what actors are saying even when there is loud intrusive "background" music. Both of these features were promised by the OLED screen and the sound zoom facilities. Both delivered.

Purchased this after my 13 year old Samsung TV suddenly stopped working. I paid a bit more than I needed to, and from local rather than national store, as a change from Samsung and because the picture looked fantastic, and quality of the TV features. Fully set up now and I am really pleased with. Hope this one lasts 13 years (or longer)!

On my second visit to look at a 32” Sony I went mad & left John Lewis after purchasing a Sony Oled 42” tv - and as expected with Sony it was worth the extra money. A fantastic picture, easy set up & now having the time of my life with catch up. This is my third Sony tv in 30 years.

Clear, first class picture & sound. Easy to use hand held controller. Instruction leaflet unambiguous. Best in the business

Picture is mindblowing could not be better, Sound is now better after a few tweaks. Smart remote is slightly complicateed but will learn in time, I bought the TV after recomendations from a TV repair gentleman in Cornwall. including the store to purchase from.

I sought advise about buying a Sony Bravia 18 inch TV from John Lewis. The lady on the telephone said she could get their TV department to telephone me!! After a week of waiting I had noone contactvme. So I then went straight to Sony. Their response was superb!! They answered my questions about the TV and also offered me £100 off and free delivery. The TV arrived within two days. What excellent service. I am really grateful for their help and support. The TV is excellent!!!

We bought this on a recommendation from John Lewis - excellent picture and great sound and perfectly installed by JL - the one drawback is that you watch TV through apps only - there is no guide or live TV facility unless you plug something else in - some apps like ITVX does not provide live TV option so we have had to re plug our EE box in - which we were told we could now do without - to get live TV and a TV guide. It would be helpful if someone had pointed this out.

This is a marvellous tv the picture is a delight. I was surprised at first, the black contrast took some getting used to but it’s a natural reproduction and is easy on the eye.

Our first OLED screen and it is fantastic, especially for showing 4K UHD movies. Very grateful that Sony make the 48" OLED TV as we could not have the 55" and above in our sitting room. Overall the TV was easy to set up. However, we could have benefited from more guidance via the installation steps on setting up the audio system correctly (took a long time to discover the right HDR-ARC options).

There is very little information to tell you what the buttons on the remote controare for.

Just purchased. Still learning the functions but seems excellent.

I purchased this Sony Bravia XR A90K a few weeks ago from Amazon. Although quite happy with item, i purchased it not only for the expensive purchase it was and quality, but to claim my added 5 year warranty. I am quite disgusted that due to purchasing it from Amazon and not from an actual store, that i can't activate my extended 5 year warranty. I have tried everything i can posibly think of, even phoning Sony themselves but find it disgusting that they would do nothing to activate extended warranty!

I bought this a month ago and the sound quality has transformed my enjoyment of watching TV. Far superior technology to side/rear speakers TVs or soundbar boosters. Now I never miss a word of diction and live sport is a joy - just like I'm in the crowd.

The TV was easy to set up. It has two remote controls - one has fewer buttons but does all the common stuff. The other looks more like a “standard” remote control and I guess will allow me to do some things more easily. The GoogleTV part of this was easy to set up, and we got on line very easily. Picture quality is fantastic compared with what we had been used to, and the sound quality is great, too.

Lovely TV. Superb picture and I really wanted a Google TV so I could put apps on it (to get rid of bloatware + do proper streaming from my NAS drive). job done! Issues preventing 5 stars only one really - an integrated short power cable you can't change - I was wall mounting the tv so want a longer cable - had to splice the mains wire which I assume voids the guarantee. Unacceptable on such an expensive TV in my view! Oh - and the TV is quite thick compared to some newer TVs - I don't care, but if thats your thing,.....

Great Picture.First class Service from Richer Sounds

I have had Sony Bravia's down the years, Sony camera's Sony Video camera's, sound systems, sound bars, photoframes etc etc....utter Sonyphile based on quality and performance...........right up until the last KD 3D TV....this I recently "upgraded" to this model.....what a disappointment...spent a great deal of money etc etc....Google TV....cannot alter aspect ratio on smart tv...only on external inputs....so example BBC I Player wrong aspect, looks weird....if 2016P selected, great in UHD with Sky etc....but change to normal TV ....poor picture....need to change to 1080P everytime....really wish I hadn't bothered....hopefully others will see what a trial you will have....very disappointed. No more Sony for me on anything now....

Picture and sound quality very good, strong depth of colour. Assembly of the stand legs, particularly screwing legs into deeply recessed holes in the back of the TV was a real challenge took 40 minutes of cursing!! Needs a redesign.

The picture is Clear vibrant, colours are excellent. Remote control buttons are very small, channel menu tv guide button is placed in the wrong position and much to small. No instruction book, remote receiver needs to be at the top of the tv unit. The program guide list / text is much to small so needs to be larger / more readable like our previous Panasonic TV. We brought this Sony TV because the Satellite Guide Text is in the Freesat sensible order like our previous Panasonic.

One of the few "small" 4k tvs available I am very happy with my purchase. An excellent quality picture and, though quite complicated to set up, I was impressed with the way it automatically tuned in to my sony av system. Upscaling dvds in fantastic too. I've had Sony tvs for decades and they have all been top quality.

Had this TV for a couple of weeks now. Picture quality is very good. Was told at purchase that it didn't need a sound bar. Not sure that is correct as the sound, at times, is not all that loud. At start-up, I have noticed that sometimes the speech is out of sync with the picture. Not sure if that is the program or the TV. a quick flick through other channels then back to the first program we looked at seems to fix it but it does seem a little odd that this occurs. Would be nice if the stand was easier to assemble or even ready attached. The stand it comes with is a dust trap unfortunately. Overall though, happy with my purchase even with the high price tag!

I have only just purchased this product therefore unable to give appropriate response

Love my new TV. A good size for a small London sitting room. Good sound quality, pleasing wide screen ratio is elegantly rectangular. Home page is well laid out and not too busy. Bought it to watch the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics so did the install myself. I am a non technical person and though the instructions are somewhat complicated I was able to work it out in the end. I definitely needed a second person to help lift the TV out of the box and on to the supports. So happy.