Full array direct LED backlight ; Dynamic HDR performance ; Netflix, Amazon and YouTube in 4K

Disjointed Android/YouView user experience ; High input lag

When it comes to sports and movies, the XF90 absolutely nails it. This screen is a great start to Sony’s 2018 TV campaign.

Excellent contrast for a mid-range TV ; Impressive colours and sharpness ; Class-leading motion processing

Android TV is still a clumsy smart TV system ; Occasional backlight blooming around bright objects ; Limited viewing angles

Even the 65XF9005’s direct lighting and local dimming can’t deliver perfect HDR pictures – but where it struggles, similarly priced 65-inch rivals struggle more. And when it isn’t struggling, it looks so stunning that you’d swear you were watching a...

Good handling of detail ; Nuanced yet punchy colours ; Impressive contrast ; Full range of apps

Android TV is a bit clunky

A small step forward, but a step forward all the same – the KD-49XF9005 is now the 49in TV to beat

Fantastic detail in the brightest and darkest picture elements ; Brilliantly bright and punchy ; Stunning but natural colours ; Loads of apps ; Clear sound

Minor backlight blooming ; Bass-light audio ; Can be beaten for viewing angles ; Android OS is still frustratingly sluggish

It’s early days for 2018 TVs, but the Sony KD-65XF9005’s combination of flagship features and mid-range price make it something of a stunner

Direct LED lighting with local dimming results in outstanding HDR-friendly contrast ; Video processing is excellent ; Good value for what it offers

Some light ‘blooming’ around bright objects ; Its Android TV smart system isn’t that user friendly

Really bright and punchy ; Great detail, particularly in the brightest and darkest areas ; Vibrant but natural colours ; Apps, apps and more apps ; Clear sound

Bass-light audio ; Android TV is still pretty horrible to use

At this price, the XF9005 is an absolutely stunning TV with flagship touches

The Sony display has a scintillating dynamic picture, which performs just as well in all genres – sports, games, series and movies.

The sound is thin, and does not do the picture justice. A soundbar is a must!

The Sony 65XF9005 is among the more expensive models in the test, but in this case it’s really worth it. The challenger from Sony is the only one that works well with all TV genres (sports, games, movies and series) without faltering. The bright LED...