Sony XG95x / X950G (2019) Series

Detailed, nuanced images ; Bright, vibrant and natural ; Excellent motion ; Innovative sound solution

Blacks could be deeper ; Some backlight blooming ; Poor viewing angles

It isn’t perfect but, for the price, the XG9505 is a great TV

Class-leading motion performance ; Excellent video processing, especially when upscaling less-than-perfect sources

Limited viewing angles ; Reflective screen ; Some blooming around bright objects

The Sony KD-65XG9505 offers some worthwhile upgrades over the outgoing XF90, including four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.0b inputs, reduced input lag, more calibration controls, enhanced eARC, better Android TV navigation and – last, but by no means least – a...

• Sturdy design • Exceptional color rendering for normal and HDR content • Amazingly good motion handling, especially for gaming • Very robust contrast ratios and black levels • Voice control features and very rich smart TV functionality

• Local dimming has a few minor issues • VA display technology deteriorates picture performance at sharp angles • No HDR10+

The bottom line for the X950G is that while it’s somewhat on the expensive side (it is after all a brand new high “mid-range” 4K TV release), we liked it very much in almost every regard.

It can get very bright Amazing out-of-the-box color accuracy Great motion handling

Image deteriorates when viewed at an angle

Wide viewing angle, beautiful color reproduction and convincing contrast. Good format support.

Not as high brightness as the best. Slightly shiny front glass gives light reflections. Slim sound requires a soundboard for maximum counting.

Sleek design with built-in cable management Strong feature set Built-in Chromecast Android TV 8.0 is excellent Improved remote control

Backlighting shows prominent halos Volume and bass are on the weak side

Worth considering, as the Sony X950G Android TV is pretty good, especially in the larger sizes.

For all of its foibles, the X950G is a great TV that'll impress both casual viewers and AV enthusiasts alike. It's an especially good option for folks who are planning on putting a new TV in a bright room, or for those who just want their next TV to be...

Exceptional overall picture quality – best image quality with good HDR content Full-array LED backlighting with local dimming – enhances contrast and black levels Android smart TV platform Excellent 4K upscaling Good motion handling during sporting...

Typical loss of contrast and color saturation at wide viewing angles 65” model does not have Wide Angle viewing technology

Sony’s XBR65X950G is a great 4K TV. It delivers pristine picture quality that is hard to find fault with other than the usual wide-angle viewing deficiencies that are common with LED TVs. Its full-array LED backlighting serves up very good contrast and...