Customers admire the 42" Class BRAVIA XR A90K OLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV for its exceptional picture quality, which they describe as superb, realistic, and the best they've ever seen. They also appreciate its suitability for gaming, with many praising its performance with the PS5. The TV's user-friendly interface and excellent sound quality, which some say eliminates the need for a soundbar, are additional highlights.
However, a few customers have expressed concerns about the limited options on the remote control and the relatively high price point.
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Pros mentioned:
Color, Oled, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony & Share
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Sony has been my mainstay from the late 70's to present. Over the years Sony has not disappointed with it's superb picture quality and vivid colors. This is just one of two Sony TVs I've purchased these past two months. Sony has taken it one step further in 2022 by introducing OLED, which is superb, beyond a doubt. Geek Squad did an excellent job installing my wall mount. Unfortunately the wire (cap) covers were back ordered and I had to shop Home Depot to finish the job. The future of Technology Electronics have come a long way these past few years and everything just gets better. I am a "Cord Cutter" and have been for almost 13 years, NO cable..NO satellite, so I make the best of it by viewing on my Roku 4K Ultra stick (Best Buy) and Youtube. My TV was installed in our bedroom to enjoy anytime.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi CAPTVIDEO, That's very generous of you! Thank you for the kind words and review of our BRAVIA XR A90K OLED 4K TV. We're happy to hear you like the excellent quality and impressive performance of our TVs. It's good to know the installation went well and you're now able to enjoy immersive, engaging cinematic experience in your home. The MASTER Series BRAVIA XR A90K OLED TV is designed to fit perfectly in any sized room or office thanks to the 48-inch and first-ever 42-inch screen sizes. Whether you are gearing up for an intense gaming session or settling down to enjoy your favorite movie or show, rest assured the A90K will be sure to impress. We really appreciate you being a loyal customer and helping to share the word about us. Thank you for trusting Sony! -Jess
Pros mentioned:
Oled, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
42" for small rooms, 48" for larger bedrooms.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Excellent TV for a smaller room. It ended up being too small for our master bedroom, so we discovered the 48" would fit and exchanged it. The OLED is fantastic as far as colors, sharpness, blacks, and for our purposes to fit in our cabinet, the skinny depth was why a larger regular 4K would not fit. The depth of the regular LED 4KTVs are much deeper, and heavier, and the base on the OLED was perfect instead of those spokey feet on the other non OLED TVs. This is the one I have been waiting for all these years. And adding the 4K Fire Stick on Prime has made watching shows in 4K exceptional.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi OliviaA, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying your new TV. The MASTER Series BRAVIA XR A90K OLED TV is designed to fit perfectly in any sized room or office thanks to the 48-inch and first-ever 42-inch screen sizes. Whether you are gearing up for an intense gaming session or settling down to enjoy your favorite movie or show, rest assured the A90K will be sure to impress. Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin
Pros mentioned:
Oled, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great TV, Great Geek Squad Install!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I've been waiting for this TV for a long time and wasn't disappointed! The build quality is top-notch. The OLED colors really sparkle. The sound is fine through my Sonos sub and speakers. The backlit remote is a nice touch, and I can run my Apple TV and cable box through the remote with no problem. Also the Geek Squad guy who installed it was great, spending over two hours setting it up on a tabletop stand that I had (to fit the limited space) and really doing a superb job with cable management and tweaking the settings. I am one happy customer and look forward to watching college football on this TV - and the LOTR 4K extended version!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi ChadBI, Great! We're glad that you like the overall build of your new TV, picture quality, remote control, and features. The MASTER Series BRAVIA XR A90K OLED TV is designed to fit perfectly in any sized room or office thanks to the 48-inch and first-ever 42-inch screen sizes. Whether you are gearing up for an intense gaming session or settling down to enjoy your favorite movie or show, rest assured the A90K will be sure to impress. Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin
Pros mentioned:
Color, Ease of use, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bravo Bravia
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best TV I've ever bought. Does everything I want it to do. Fits where I need it to. Perfect for me. Great color, immersive sound, easy setup. Sony nailed it
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi TonyB, You definitely made the right choice with this TV. We are delighted to hear it suits your needs and you are having an enjoyable watching experience so far with your new Sony A90K OLED 4K TV! Glad to know you feel this is the best TV you've ever purchased. Thank you for purchasing the 42" A90K and for commending Sony! -Jess
Pros mentioned:
Color, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Video processing like no other. Excellent sound.
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Nothing beats Sony's video processing. Quick settings let you easily watch movies without motion frames/smoothing, the way they were intended to be seen. Cinema mode also changes the color to something more natural. Netflix defaults to Dolby Vision and you can choose between bright or less bright. But Sony also gives you complete control over the image with a custom quick setting, too.
As far as gaming, you're gonna love how this works with a PS 5 -- but the way it upscales PS3 content is remarkable. It is totally breathing new life into our old games.
And the best kept secret of this tv has got to be the sound. Even at low volume, the A90K sounds fantastic -- the tech on this is incredible -- we are forgoing a sound bar altogether.
It's worth mentioning that the anti-glare coating is much preferable to the LG, in our opinion -- it softens reflections which might otherwise become distracting.
Of course, the OLED inky blacks are mysterious . . . captivating.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Paintguy, We're glad that you are enjoying the picture and features of your TV. The MASTER Series BRAVIA XR A90K OLED TV is designed to fit perfectly in any sized room or office thanks to the 48-inch and first-ever 42-inch screen sizes. Whether you are gearing up for an intense gaming session or settling down to enjoy your favorite movie or show, rest assured the A90K will be sure to impress. Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful TV with bright accurate colors.
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This TV is minimalist and sleek. It is bright with pitch blacks and very accurate colors. UHD materials look amazing on this screen. The speakers sound good and go lower than expected for a screen this thin. The remote is metal topped, backlit, and feels comfortably solid in the hand. The only down side is it relies on Google talk for voice commands, so if you use an android phone, they can interfere with eachother.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid, crisp, bright & vibrant…but “ouch!” The $$
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Originally, I purchased the X85J. However, I did not realize that the X85J, for a second generation, shared the same blur issue as the X900 series (often referred to as the “X900 blur.”), when using it with a PC at 4K 120Hz. My desk shares a space with both a PS5 and PC, so I needed an “all-in-one” next gen solution and, ideally? It would be a TV, since next gen consoles only support 16:9 and when I PC game I use 21:9, which this display runs nicely, when setup with a custom resolution/ scaling. Otherwise it was this or buy the average 34” ultrawide with the same features (when more come out with HDMI 2.1/ VRR and aren’t over the cost of this TV) but the issue with that is if I 16:9 game on a 34” ultrawide I have a picture that is mostly black bars to the left and right and the picture height is little over 13” and with maybe 24” - 25” inches in width…all centered on the display. With a 42-43” TV setup? I can have a full 16:9 experience on console and when I go to run 21:9, for PC? My display area is actually much larger that of your common 34” ultrawide, with roughly 15” viewable height and the full width of the TV. Works for me!
Construction quality on this display is solid! The back side is so tough that at first? I thought it was metal. It feels more reinforced than the X85 for sure. And even being slightly smaller? Seems to weigh more than it as well.
The picture is bright. In SDR and in HDR. But outside of that? It looks pretty on par with the X85J. Which speaks wonders about the cheaper alternative. The black point on the X85J was amazing, for not being OLED.
Sound is a little shallow and lacking in midrange but otherwise acceptable and crisp.
Overall? I’d hire getting this for next gen gaming? I’d strongly consider the X85J. It’s not quite as bright but it looks darn similar, for the cost. Not to mention? The X900 blur doesn’t occur at 120Hz gaming on Series: X or PS5…that’s only a PC problem…so definitely get this TV, if 4K 120Hz gaming means anything to you. And if you’re into ultrawide gaming? It will do it! And is cheaper than the equivalent 34” and 49” HDMI 2.1 ultrawides currently out. I believe LG’s one of the few that do it at $1800.00.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Deadstaar thank you for your 5-star rating! We're pleased to hear that you love the picture quality of your new TV. The MASTER Series BRAVIA XR A90K OLED TV is designed to fit perfectly in any sized room or office thanks to the 48-inch and first-ever 42-inch screen sizes. Whether you are gearing up for an intense gaming session or settling down to enjoy your favorite movie or show, rest assured the A90K will be sure to impress. Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bravia A90k OLED
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Set up was easy and the pedestal base is heavy and very stable. Picture quality is great It has a large number of apps and channels. Picture and sound are adjustable to your liking. Very happy with this 42 inch television.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi JimM, Many thanks for the 5-star rating! It's nice to hear you are enjoying the outstanding picture, sound, easy setup, stable stand, and overall performance of your new TV. Your satisfaction with our product means a lot to us. The MASTER Series BRAVIA XR A90K OLED TV is designed to fit perfectly in any sized room or office thanks to the 48-inch and first-ever 42-inch screen sizes. Whether you are gearing up for an intense gaming session or settling down to enjoy your favorite movie or show, rest assured the A90K will be sure to impress. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome television
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The color and clarity on this television is amazing. I was concerned about setting this up myself, but the TV pretty much walks you through it. I brought the TV home and within a couple hours we were watching our favorite shows. I love how realistic the picture is.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Laurie, Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the picture quality. The MASTER Series BRAVIA XR A90K OLED TV is designed to fit perfectly in any sized room or office thanks to the 48-inch and first-ever 42-inch screen sizes. Whether you are gearing up for an intense gaming session or settling down to enjoy your favorite movie or show, rest assured the A90K will be sure to impress. Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Open box FTW
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought an open box in Excellent condition unit. Looks perfect! Probably never came out of the box in the first place. I have the larger 55” and love the direct sound. Needed this for a smaller area.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Bella’s review
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I had to bond with this Television @ first to get to know it and it’s features. I did get a Sony sound bar to match and I’m absolutely loving it as it sound amazing especially for listening to music. The picture quality is great and thd features such as the remote has a command button that you speak to Just like my Cable remote that made me more comfortable. The television goes into sleep mode when I’m not watching it also which is super dooper. Overall it’s really Smart tele. I know it has features I have yet to unlock but just enjoying it right now. You can sign in to google as it’s google friendly and is a part of its mechanical makeup.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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HiBellaGTV, Excellent! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the picture quality and features. The MASTER Series BRAVIA XR A90K OLED TV is designed to fit perfectly in any sized room or office thanks to the 48-inch and first-ever 42-inch screen sizes. Whether you are gearing up for an intense gaming session or settling down to enjoy your favorite movie or show, rest assured the A90K will be sure to impress. Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin
Pros mentioned:
Oled
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony Bravia XR Oled
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is the best tv for PS5. I use it as my office monitor for PC as well with the 120hz oled display. Looks amazing and was a great price!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi JeffNorton,
Thank you for your comment! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the exceptional performance of your XR42A90K, especially while using it with your PlayStation 5 and as a PC monitor. We truly appreciate your perfect five-star review and for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Romeo
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
It’s True, It’s Excellent
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Outstanding color, responsive and quick, and a crystal clear picture. I’m not a gamer, using this in a bedroom for watching movies and shows. Consistent color throughout and when changing apps. I was able to find an open box and purchased this TV for $700 off the retail price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi CK01, we're glad you like your new TV! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Pros mentioned:
Color, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing OLED
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Perfect TV for gaming. The black level probably best I’ve seen. I had an old Bravia led. It’s a big upgrade, not only for gaming but movies and shows as well. Great picture and sounds.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Jackjack, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the picture and sound quality of your TV. The MASTER Series BRAVIA XR A90K OLED TV is designed to fit perfectly in any sized room or office thanks to the 48-inch and first-ever 42-inch screen sizes. Whether you are gearing up for an intense gaming session or settling down to enjoy your favorite movie or show, rest assured the A90K will be sure to impress. Thank you for choosing Sony. Erin
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony oled
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Happy with my sony tv oled looks very good had sony customer service remotely do all the settings all the colors and brightness look great
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Gaming, Picture quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sony Oled
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Quality is good but not as vibrant as the LG Oled C3. I have the C3 in another room and what a difference. Honestly the C3 is better for videos games and movies. It’s good l, but not great.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi JuanC, Thank you for your honest review. We are glad to hear that you are enjoying your new TV! The MASTER Series BRAVIA XR A90K OLED TV is designed to fit perfectly in any sized room or office thanks to the 48-inch and first-ever 42-inch screen sizes. Whether you are gearing up for an intense gaming session or settling down to enjoy your favorite movie or show, rest assured the A90K will be sure to impress. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Tv
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very good tv. Good quality pictures easy to use and good sound.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi RigoG,
Fantastic! We are very happy to know about your satisfaction with the amazing picture, ease of use, and exceptional sound of your XR42A90K. The MASTER Series BRAVIA XR A90K OLED TV is designed to fit perfectly in any sized room or office thanks to the 48-inch and first-ever 42-inch screen sizes. Whether you are gearing up for an intense gaming session or settling down to enjoy your favorite movie or show, rest assured the A90K will be sure to impress.
Thank you so much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Using as Laptop monitors 2
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I wanted a setup to have 2 monitors side by side 42”. My setup includes mobile mounts to ensure have sufficient depth and arm length from my table. Although this will not suffice 2x27s . The text appears crisp, no abrupt abl dimming not as intrusive or noticible. Over all crisp picture quality, sounds okay for a small setup not phenomenal and burn in only time will tell. But for my simple setup this has worked well . I had to place them angled to get a semi curved. Immersive appearance to fill my view. Overall I recommend it
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi PrashanthS, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your new TV. The MASTER Series BRAVIA XR A90K OLED TV is designed to fit perfectly in any sized room or office thanks to the 48-inch and first-ever 42-inch screen sizes. Whether you are gearing up for an intense gaming session or settling down to enjoy your favorite movie or show, rest assured the A90K will be sure to impress. Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Luxury Tv
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far the TV is excellent. The small size is good for a bedroom or other small space. The low stand and tiny bezel make the TV very small but with the 42 inch size screen. I bought this as a Geek Squad Certified so I will have to do a follow-up regarding longevity. I was expecting a better job on packaging and was frankly worried when it arrived. Not impressed at all by how they repackaged the TV.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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HiBrian, We're glad that the Tv fits perfectly in your bedroom. The MASTER Series BRAVIA XR A90K OLED TV is designed to fit perfectly in any sized room or office thanks to the 48-inch and first-ever 42-inch screen sizes. Whether you are gearing up for an intense gaming session or settling down to enjoy your favorite movie or show, rest assured the A90K will be sure to impress. Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin
Pros mentioned:
Picture quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quality Television
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Had purchased a less costing ty, 43" Sony. It was nothing in comparison to the tv it replaced, was also Sony. As well, nothing in comparison to my 65" Sony in my living room. Figured, you get what you pay for. This model is on the pricey side, but is also a very good quality television. In all aspects.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi KennethP, We're glad that you like the TV quality. The MASTER Series BRAVIA XR A90K OLED TV is designed to fit perfectly in any sized room or office thanks to the 48-inch and first-ever 42-inch screen sizes. Whether you are gearing up for an intense gaming session or settling down to enjoy your favorite movie or show, rest assured the A90K will be sure to impress. Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin