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Sony AF9x / A9F (2018) Series

158 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
image quality (74)
sound (73)
usability (28)
design (12)
color (9)

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price (13)
reliability (7)
size (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 158 reviews of Sony AF9x / A9F (2018) Series. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the color and design are generally positive. The usability and sound are also mentioned favorably. The size and reliability get negative reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony AF9x / A9F (2018) Series is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Steve May (trustedreviews.com)

Sony AF9 OLED Review | Trusted Reviews

Sony AF9 review: Sony's Master Series OLED is absolutely stunning, but it certainly doesn't come cheap. Is it worth it? In short, yes.

Superlative image quality ; Above average audio performance ; Premium design and finish

Prepare to pay a high price

With the AF9, Sony has created something epic.

Feb, 2019

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Expert review by : Steve May (t3.com)

Sony AF9 (KD-65AF9) hands on review: price, release date and a first look at the Master Series OLED 4K HDR TV

We got up close and personal with Sony's latest high-end display, and the OLED poster boy does NOT skimp on the wow factor

Powerful performance from a new X1 Ultimate picture processor ; Great sound from Acoustic Surface Audio+ ; Oreo TV OS is the best Android smart TV offering yet

No Freeview Play ; 'Lean back' design is still a bit Marmite

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Steve May (techradar.com)

Sony Bravia A9F OLED (XBR-55A9F) review

Sony's flagship OLED TV drops jaws and empties pockets

Nuanced UHD HDR images ; Impressive upscaling ; Audio+ sound system ; Android Oreo smart platform

Lean back design ; Reworked image presets ; Black level crushing

A shiny new X1 Ultimate image processor, and the arrival of the Android Oreo TV OS, makes this a panel every 4K enthusiast will be lusting after. Even better, as it's coupled with an enhanced version of its Acoustic Surface Audio technology, it sounds...

Oct, 2018

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sony KD-65AF9 hands on

Sony's just taken the wraps off its new Master Series TVs, the AF9 and ZF9 - and we've already had our hands on the AF9 OLED.

It's impossible to draw firm conclusions from manufacturer-controlled demonstrations at an event such as this. But on first acquaintance the AF9 is very impressive, and almost certainly a step up from the much-loved A1.

Aug, 2018

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Expert review by : Steve May (homecinemachoice.com)

Sony KD-55AF9 4K HDR OLED TV review

Unveiled with much hullabaloo earlier this year, the Sony AF9 nonchalantly sets a staggeringly high benchmark for OLED picture quality. Boasting Kubrickian styling and a feature roster even the jaded will lust after, this TV is, quite frankly, an...

Dec, 2018

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Expert review by : Torben Rasmussen (flatpanelshd.com)

Sony A9F (AF9) OLED review

A9F is Sony's new OLED flagship with a new video processor, 4K HDR, a unique sound system and Android Oreo. Here's our in-depth review

Nov, 2018

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Sony KD55AF9BU television review

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We've already reviewed the lion's share of Sony's 2018 line-up, but it decided to surprise us by releasing a new OLED, the 55-inch KD55AF9BU. It's part of what Sony calls its Master Series, which has the very best image technology Sony has created,...

Oct, 2018

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Expert review by : Phil Hinton (avforums.com)

Sony AF9/ A9F 4K OLED TV Review

The Sony AF9 MASTER SERIES BRAVIA TV features Dolby Vision, HDR10, Acoustic Surface and Dynamic Tone Mapping. Read our review.

Superb accuracy out of the box ; Excellent out of the box greyscale ; Excellent out of the box colour ; SDR image quality is stunning ; HDR image quality is very good ; Android is finally usable as a smart TV system ; Dolby Vision ; Netflix Calibrated...

Expensive compared to direct competition at launch ; HDR10 can appear dim compared to competition ; Dolby Vision on Netflix still has issues with blacks, posterisation in shadows and in dark mode, it is too dark compared to DV from external Netflix...

Nov, 2018

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Sony KD-55AF9 (AF9/A9F) OLED TV Review

The MASTER SERIES AF9 OLED from Sony boasts picture quality that gets you closer to what the creator intended with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10 and...

When I reviewed the earlier this year I pointed out that if Sony added better calibration controls and a faster more reliable Android TV system they would be on to a winner. Not only have they done exactly that with the AF9 but they have also improved...

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Expert review by : Ian Cumming (rtings.com)

Sony A9F OLED Review (XBR55A9F, XBR65A9F)

The Sony A9F is an outstanding OLED TV, one of the best we have ever tested. Like all OLEDs, it delivers perfectly deep blacks, and has wide viewing angles. HDR ...

Image remains accurate when viewed at an angle Near-instantaneous response time Excellent dark room performance

) Could experience permanent burn-in ( Brightness is limited in white scenes.

The Sony XBR-55A9F is an excellent TV that can handle just about anything. It is an outstanding TV for watching movies or gaming in a dark room. It has excellent motion handling and low input lag, great for fast paced content or gaming. Like all OLED...

May, 2020

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