Sony Master Series A9G
We can’t find fault in the Sony Master Series A9G. It’s a breath of fresh air in a competitive TV market. Sony didn’t reinvent the wheel with this television, though it’s a minor improvement to the Sony Master Series A9F. But that’s not a bad thing. The A9G is still one of the finest 4K TV we’ve ever gazed at. So any refinement can only inch it closer to perfection — and that’s exactly what happened with the A9G.
Not only does the Master Series A9G feature the best 4K Ultra HD OLED screen we’ve ever had the pleasure of reviewing, but it’s also decked out with an innovative approach to audio that’s nothing short of fantastic. It’s called Acoustic Surface, and it works by sending sound waves through the display itself. This makes for a unique effect in which voices and sound effects better match their location on the screen (left, right, or centre).
“The Sony Master Series A9G has the best picture quality you can/should buy this year,” concluded our own Caleb Denison his A9G review. Consider this testament to our claim that the A9G delivers the best viewing experience money can buy, with Sony’s incredible picture processing and impeccable HDR delivery, inching it ahead of the fierce competition.
Sony’s flagship X1 Ultimate imaging processor does a fantastic job of transforming standard HD and Full HD content into 4K Ultra HD resolution. This is just one of the features that make this TV an absolute stunner for movies of all resolutions. Fire up a classic like The Great Escape, for instance, and you’ll feel like you’re actually on location, watching Steve McQueen blast through a European town on his Triumph TR6 Trophy. This doesn’t just apply to oldies, though — the processor can upscale any movie or show to the resolution, new or old.
The best TV for sports: Samsung Q70R
With a 120Hz refresh rate and software features to reduce motion blur and optimize the smallest of details (dew flying off a football, for example) and an approachable price tag, the Samsung Q70R is the perfect TV to catch up on all your favourite sports action. It’s one of the best in its class, and the QLED screen with its higher brightness, brings to life scenes brimming with natural light, like baseball, football, and soccer.
You don’t need to hook up a set-top box or streaming stick to tune into the latest must-see sporting bonanza, either. Everything from the latest Formula 1 Grand Prix to the Super Bowl is available through streaming applications, which can be downloaded through the Samsung App Store. Among the supported services are dedicated hubs for MLB, NBA, and NHL, as well as sports portals like ESPN and FuboTV.
We aren’t going to waste your time running through all the other reasons the Samsung Q70R is so fantastic. Instead, we’ll focus on what makes it the ideal companion for sports. We’re looking at accurate colours, brilliant contrast, and fantastic detail — all wrapped up in a slim package that’s affordable. Being a QLED, it is also oblivious to any concerns about burn-in that could occur if you have a static logo on the screen for hours on end, making this a great TV for gaming as well, and it will also handle movies, sitcoms, and pretty much anything else you want to watch.
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