I finally upgraded my old 2017 Sony X800E to the Sony A95L 65” QD-OLED, and I can confidently say… this is the best TV I’ve ever owned. The X800E served me well, but it was edge-lit, limited in contrast, and lacked true HDR impact. The A95L? It’s in a whole different universe. Picture quality is jaw-dropping , the blacks are pure black, colors pop with insane vibrancy, and everything is buttery smooth thanks to the high refresh rate and XR processor. Whether I’m watching movies in Dolby Vision or gaming on PS5, the clarity and dynamic range blow me away every time. The QD-OLED panel brings out detail in shadows and highlights I didn’t even know I was missing. I paired it with my Sonos sound system (Arc + Era 300s + Sub), and now my living room is a full-on movie theater. With Dolby Atmos support, the sound wraps around you crisp dialogue, booming bass, and 3D surround that makes every scene feel alive. If you’re considering the A95L, do it. It’s the ultimate upgrade, especially when paired with a quality audio setup. Sony absolutely nailed this.

Excellent TV and my third Master series Sony, second OLED, I purchased their LED model before the last two OLEDs. First, total nonsense about OLED not being bright enough, I actually toned my brightness down on this one and I have a five panel 10’ tall multi slide door in living room where it’s located and even with the morning sun, it’s plenty bright enough. Clarity and color is outstanding and out of the box you’ll find a picture setting you’ll love without an extra step of calibration. Well maybe tweek here or there. Sony has done a great job with its stand legs too, allowing height and placement to allow for sound bars and quality of construction is exceptional. Last the panel surface acting as speaker is the best out of the box tv sound of all the brands. Menu is easy to use and I’ve had no problems with Android last 10 years since buying my first flagship Sony model. Their TVs haven’t disappointed or had any pixel issues, defects or failures. I will continue to make Sony OLED my first choice. A close second would be Sony’s Mini LED Bravia 9.

Sony did it again. It’s unbelievable how amazing the picture quality looks on this tv. Every aspect of the image is exceptional. I bought the top of line back in 2015, and I only purchased this one because I started seeing lines on the screen after moving into my new house. After researching for a replacement (and getting lost down an OLED rabbit hole), I decided it was indeed time to upgrade. I was excited to see this model in person, but the model wasn’t on display when I came in, so I had to take a leap of faith and trust my gut. Now, I’m not one to sling money around like it’s bacon bits. I’m a conservative spender. That said, though the price tag was heftier than other less expensive models, this tv is worth every penny. I am rewatching movies I’ve seen before, and it’s like I’m watching a completely different movie. It’s a phenomenal picture. I had excellent surround sound already, so now that I’m in visual and auditory heaven, I can no longer see myself “slumming it” at the movie theater. It’s been weeks since it arrived, and I still feel giddy over watching anything at all. I even watched a baking show (and I abhor baking shows) because of how the Halloween colors popped off the screen. I couldn’t be happier.

Sony 65" BRAVIA XR A95L OLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV Model #XR65A95L To start with, I opted for Home Installation. Brian and Manny from Best Buy just left. While they were busy with the install, I was able to prop-up my feet and get my own work done [see photo]. I highly recommend Best Buy’s HOME INSTALL. While it may seem like an unnecessary ‘extra’ on top of what you’re already shelling out for a new [insert your product name here], it has always saved me time, money, and my sanity. Heck, for those of us with high blood pressure Home Install might even save our life *wink* I don’t know about you, but vague instructions, misaligned holes, or missing parts can really ‘test my patience’ even on a good day :-) Even though I AM technically savvy, the peace of mind I get with Home Install ($99+/-) is priceless: two highly knowledgeable installers transport, handle, hang, and program our TV. I don’t have to worry about dropping it, cracking the highly sensitive screen, pieces not fitting properly, missing parts, or reading allll of the instructions on how to program it or how to add/pair additional remotes. I know it will get done right and get done quickly — very quickly. As always. With Home Install NONE OF THAT IS YOUR CONCERN (oh look, there’s my smile!). If the item breaks/gets damaged during transport or install Best Buy’s got it covered, which is nice to know given smartTVs have such highly sensitive screen surfaces. And they always send two techs, making install super quick. They were done in about 20 minutes, which included unboxing, taking down the old 73” flatscreen, hanging the new tv, hooking-up the new tv, programming it, pairing the Roku remote, showing me some of the Sony remote functions, and removal of the packaging if you don’t wish to keep it. When they left they said I could contact them any time if I had any Qs or issues. Who knew that’d be just two minutes later, after they’d just left for their next appointment? I sent them a frantic text and they offered to come back when done with their current install (thank you!). Even though it was getting late, they drove back out and fixed the issue (a simple conflict with our home audio setup which they diagnosed in about 30 seconds!). Two minutes after arriving they were back out the door, and we had an amazing, quality tv that worked. Simply put, Geek Squad Home Install removes all of the anxiety while saving me time. As for my review of this product: It’s super lightweight, making it easy to hang; and the picture quality is excellent. But since this was only installed today, I’ll update this post in a few months after I’ve had time to really use it.

Excellent TV. Not the brightest but extremely clean picture. Black levels are fantastic. Picture looks very natural a little overpriced.