TVs are one of the
main sights at CES, so it’s no surprise that the big names are announcing new
models already. We particularly love the LG Signature and now Sony has
announced a slate of super-sized models for its Master series. Sony’s new TVs
are categorized into two – the Z9G which is an 8K LCD series and the A9G which
is a 4K OLED series. Both are amazing in their own ways.
The Z9G series
comes in 98” and 85” models. These are the first 8K TVs from Sony made for
consumers and the manufacturer claims there are new technologies that help it
achieve its impressive picture quality.
The Z9G series have
an LCD display, so the OLED’s acoustic Surface Audio+ technology can’t work.
However, Sony found a way to replicate the audio experience so it feels like
the sound is coming from the display. To achieve this, there are two speakers
above and below the screen for a total of four front-facing speakers.
Sony also says the
Z9G series can upscale 4K content to near-8K quality thanks to a proprietary
algorithm. The A9G model comes in 77”, 65”, and 55” models. Since the panel is
OLED, you can be sure of getting true blacks, super-wide viewing angles, and
great contrast. The A9G also appears to have thinner bezels and according to
Sony, when mounted, the TV “appears to be floating on the wall, leaving only
the brilliance of its picture”.
The Z9G and A9G
both run Android TV (Oreo) and Sony says they offer better performance than
older models. Sony hasn’t said anything about the price of the TVs and when
they will be available for purchase.
