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Sony A9G Review

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    Updated Jan 31, 2024 11:57 AM

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    Sony A9G is a fantastic choice for most uses—especially for TV shows and movies, which is great since it runs on Android TV and has access to popular apps like Netflix and Hulu. It’s still a good option for gaming, but lacks a few wanted features.

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    Table of Contents

    Product Snapshot

    Overview

    The Sony A9G OLED is the brand’s mid-range option among OLED TVs released in 2019. It lays claims to several quality-of-life technologies to improve a user’s viewing experience when playing video games or watching TV shows and movies.

    Its HDR performance, color accuracy, and wide color gamut are claimed to be great due to OLED plus Pixel Contrast Booster and Picture Processor X1 Ultimate.

    Sony promises gamers lightning-fast response time and low input lag from Game Mode. Give our Sony A9G OLED review a read to get the full picture on what experts think. And it doesn’t hurt to check out today’s top-rated TVs.

    Consensus

    our Verdict

    The Sony A9G is a phenomenal choice for most uses, though it’s better suited for enjoying cinema. Due to it running on Android TV, its interface is clean and easy to use, and has access to a large portion of streaming services.

    And with the Acoustic Surface Audio+, sound quality gets a nice boost across the board. It’s only slightly behind the curve without access to VRR.

    ReasonS to Buy

    • Contrast ratio is virtually limitless
    • Impressive color accuracy
    • Fantastic HDR performance
    • Very wide viewing angles
    • Good sound quality

    Reason to Avoid

    • Sub-par peak brightness in well-lit rooms
    • Risk of permanent burn-in
    • Lacks HDR10+ support
    • Needs color calibration for best experience
    • Lacks VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)

    Sony A9G Specs

    Backlight TypeBacklight TypeMotion Activated
    Display TypeOLED
    HDMI Inputs4
    HDMI TypeHDMI TypeHDMI 2.1
    HDR FormatDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
    Max Resolution3840 x 2160 (4k)
    Number of Audio ChannelsNumber of Audio Channelsn/a
    Panel TypePanel TypeOLED
    Refresh Rate120 Hz
    Screen size65"
    Smart PlatformSmart PlatformAndroid TV
    Speaker OutputSpeaker Output60 watts
    Sync TechnologySync TechnologyNo
    VRRVRRNo

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    Test Results

    These are the most important criteria to test for TVs based on our comprehensive Testing Methodology.

    Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy)96.25
    Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv)96.95
    Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy)69.59
    Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv)74.13
    Color Gamut % (sRGB)0
    Color Gamut % (Rec 709)0
    Color Gamut % (BT.2020)0
    Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB)0
    Color Gamut % (BT.709)0
    Contrast Ratio (x:1)0
    SDR Brightness (nits)346
    HDR Brightness (nits)635
    Input Lag (ms)26.9
    Response Time (ms)1.9
    Color Washout (Degrees)51
    Color Shift (Degrees)31
    Brightness Loss (Degrees)65
    Reflections (%)1.5
    Low-Freq Extension (Hz)71.27
    Freq Response StdDev @ 70db3.44
    Freq Response StdDev @ 80db2.96
    Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db0.101
    Intermodulation Distortion @80db1.94
    EOTF (600 nit delta)0
    EOTF (1000 nit delta)0
    EOTF (4000 nit delta)0

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    Score Card

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    Expert Score

    88

    *.75

    We place a 75% weighted value on Expert Test Scores

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    Customer Score

    92

    *.25

    We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

    True Score

    89

    Any product with a True Score above 80 is a Absolutely Fresh

    Expert Scores

    Publications with higher Trust Ratings are given more weight.

    • Rtings
      101.4

      Category Trust Rating

      87
      The Sony A9G is an excellent TV for most uses, whether it’s for watching HDR… Read More

      By:

      Dimitris Katsaounis
    • Tom’s Guide
      79.85

      Category Trust Rating

      90
      The Sony Master Series A9G OLED is a top-notch 4K smart TV and one of… Read More

      By:

      Brian Westover
    • Techradar
      67

      Category Trust Rating

      100
      The Sony A9G/AG9 is worthy of any AV lover’s entertainment center thanks to its best-in-class… Read More

      By:

      Steve May
    • Techradar
      67

      Category Trust Rating

      90
      While it doesn’t move the needle forward in terms of picture performance, the Sony A9G’s… Read More

      By:

      Sudhanshu Singh
    • Digital Trends
      77.1

      Category Trust Rating

      100
      PROS: Perfect black levels., Outstanding color, contrast., Superior picture processing., Excellent HDR performance., Impressive sound… Read More

      By:

      Caleb Denison
    • Expert Reviews UK
      71.7

      Category Trust Rating

      NR
      The Hisense A9G is the latest 4K HDR OLED TV from the Chinese manufacturer and… Read More

      By:

      Stephen Withers
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