Sony XR-48A90K

The Sony A90K is only available in the two smallest sizes for OLED TVs. The correspondingly shrunken pixels produce somewhat less brightness, but otherwise the picture quality is top-notch. The same applies to the sound; here, too, the size-related differences are not a problem, and the A90K is one of the better-sounding TVs...

When buying a new television, many criteria can play a role: Size, picture quality, sound or network functions, for example. However, the price often comes first. The good news is that there are also good TVs for less than 600 euros. We are constantly updating our TV database...

At the heart of the top TV is its Cognitive Processor XR, which optimises images the way the human eye focuses. The sound comes from the front. Here, gently vibrating actuators turn the screen itself into a loudspeaker. Bravia is perfectly matched to the PlayStation 5. With a back panel made of recycled plastic.

The Sony XR-48A90K pulls out all the stops and delights with invariably responsive, intuitive handling, astonishing sound quality for its size and extremely strong visual performance. We almost find it a shame that the vice flagship is not available in larger screen sizes. If 42 or even 48 inches aren't enough, you'll inevitably have to reach for the more expensive flagship with QD OLED technology...

The OLED TV XR-48A90K offers reference-level picture quality. This makes the elegant, compact 48-inch TV equally suitable for movies and gaming.