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

Good image accuracy out of the box for SDR ; Good accuracy out of the box for HDR ; Strong inky black levels with FALD backlight and VA panel ; Excellent video processing ; Excellent lag time for 4K gaming ; Supports HDR10 and HLG

Android OS and Smart system is terrible ; Feels underpowered for the OS it is running ; Lag time more for 1080p gaming ; No Dolby Vision support yet ; Only two 18Gbps HDMI inputs

There is no doubt that when it comes to outright picture quality the Sony XF90 excels for an LCD LED TV. Used squarely as a monitor for your HD and 4K sources it performs to a very high level with excellent motion, colours and contrast performance....