Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- XR42A90K
- SKU:
- 6505134
Rating by feature
- Picture Quality
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Brightness
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers regard the 42" Class BRAVIA XR A90K OLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV (2022) highly for its exceptional picture quality, vibrant colors, and user-friendly interface. Many appreciate its suitability for gaming and the simple setup process. While some find the price a bit high and wish for more HDMI 2.1 ports, others note it's a little heavy for its size.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Very nice OlED for small spaces
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this TV, Sony quality all over ! Watched the price for over two months and end up buying a open box, what a deal !
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Swiszo,
That's great! We're happy to hear that you love the quality of the TV. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Cons mentioned:Price
Great tv for gaming
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This tv is pricey but is most definitely worth as a pc monitor
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HaroldP,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like how the TV works well as a PC monitor. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Awesome beautiful tv
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome tv! I love it so far. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Javacoolman, Fantastic! We're very pleased to hear you love your new Sony Bravia A90K. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Extremely Pleased!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.If you're looking for the best TV/Monitor setup with a PS5, look no more. I am more than impressed by how GREAT this tv looks and how well it pairs with PS5 and MacBook Pro 14". I don't think you can go wrong.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi dlserge05, 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
If you need working USB ports READ THIS FIRST!
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good #1: Picture quality is good (it uses the LG OLED screen so I expected that it would be great). Good #2: It has a stand that allows me to set the tv about 6" higher off the table - helpful in the setting I am using. So much for the good stuff. The rest is problematic for me. Bad #1: I do NOT like the interface on this TV. I have LG OLED TV's in the rest of my home and I like that interface much better. Sony wastes way too much screen space and causes me needless scrolling and searching for what I want. Nothing seems easily or quickly available. It is similar to Apple TV. Yuck! Bad #2: The USB ports - This would have been an absolute deal-breaker had I discovered it in time to return this TV!! I require my TVs to have working USB ports so I can attach external hard drives to play my extensive library of old movies. The ports on this SONY do not appear to have power to do this. The software appears "see" that there is something on the USB port, but acts like it is not powered enough to run/read those mechanical drives. Never could get it to work. After days of working with this, I gave up. I then tried flash thumb drives (FAT32 file structure) - they do work, but again the SONY software took a while to generate an initial directory structure. Subsequent access to that same flash memory stick did populate quicker. However, my libraries are very large I needed more capacity than the flash memory sticks offered, so I then purchased a Sandisk Extreme Pro SSD drive (a very expensive solution to try to fix this SONY problem). The TV could not read the default exFAT file format (it doesn't work on my other LG TVs either), After trying to get help from SONY (they just dropped my chat and left), I contacted SanDisk to see if I could reformat the SSD to NTFS without loss of performance. They assured me it was ok. So I reformatted it to NTFS, and then copy all of my libraries onto it. I tried it on the Sony TV and it did work - the SONY did read it very quickly. But goodness, this is an expensive and time-consuming solution! I spent days working through this problem. So, if you need to read libraries with the USB ports on your TV, I would not recommend this TV you unless you have Flash memory sticks or have the expensive SSD drives.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JMReviews, while we're glad that you like the picture quality, we regret that the interface did not meet your expectation and had an issue with the USB ports. We're also relieved to hear that you've found a solution to your problem. Sony takes into consideration all feedback to improve the performance and quality of our products and services. We're always striving to provide the best experience possible.
In case you're still in need of assistance, we'll be glad to assist you. You can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Erin
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Great Tv
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this TV. I have owned many brands and never tried a Sony over their price. It is well worth the spend!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NathanielT, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new TV! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
42” Bravia A90k
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great TV. Picture is excellent. Not a fan of the remote it comes with, but use the xfinity one most of the time. For TV speakers the sound is quite good but I am still planning on getting a sound bar
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Mkovarik68, We're thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the picture and sound quality of the 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
Sony 42" OLED 4K UHD
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Just the right size for our bedroom and the OLED colors are great
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MichaelP, we're glad you are enjoying the picture quality of our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Good picture, but major disappointments
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent picture for both cable TV, and for streaming. Standard 480 DVDs came across with a very dark picture compared to being played on a 1080 TV. I was very disappointed that Sony‘s top of the line OLED $1300 TV did not come with an instruction manual, nor could I find one on the Internet. It was trial and error to try to connect my components to it. I was surprised that a sophisticated TV at this cost did not have RCA or component inputs for older components to connect, such as a VCR.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bill,
Thank you for your time writing this review. While we are glad you like the picture quality when watching cable TV and streaming online services, we're sorry to hear some issues that you are encountering with the unit. Allow us to help turn this to a better experience.
TV display may vary depending on the source, connection, and content you are watching. You may experience a lower quality picture than specified for your TV for several reasons. To experience the highest quality picture on your TV, the video source should be the same quality (HD, 4K, etc.) as specified for your TV. You may refer to this link with information if you are experiencing poor picture quality when viewing some videos on your 4K TV:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00026355
Operating Instructions and Quick Setup Guide comes when you purchased the unit. But, you can also find the instruction manuals on our Sony support site through this link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-oled-tvs-android-/xr-42a90k
The TV doesn't support composite/regular RCA connection (yellow, red, and white), a third party adapter will be needed. You may need to use an analog extension cable(3.5mm, 4-pole Mini jack to RCA yellow, red and white, not supplied) that can be purchase at most electronic retailers, Please refer to this link with information on connecting A/V devices with composite connection:
https://helpguide.sony.net/tv/jusltn1/v1/en-003/04-02_01.html
May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com:
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We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter. - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Sony Bravia
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome Tv great apps great reception Great picture quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NancyF, perfect! You've certainly made a great choice! We're truly happy to know that you're satisfied with the amazing picture & quality of your XR42A90K. Thank you very much for your purchase and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Excellent
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love it! Fits perfect in my Armour. Sounds great and picture is clear!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lhobs, we're glad you love the picture and sound quality of your new TV! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
As Good As Advertised
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great TV. Lots of capability. Beautiful screen. Easy interface. Sony Quality that you can’t buy just anywhere.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChuckS,
Thank you for purchasing our Sony XR42A90K BRAVIA TV and we're glad that you are pleased with the awesome quality and features of our Sony 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
4k Oled Tv
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This a nice TV. The picture quality and features on the TV is excellent.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Toosmooth, fantastic! We are truly delighted to know that you're satisfied with the amazing picture quality and exceptional features of your XR42A90K. Thank you very much for the perfect star review, and for choosing Sony! - Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
TWO replacements in 1 week for defects
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.First TV came 5 days ago. Right out of the box, the sound was cutting in and out between full sound and then to treble/dialog only with no bass or background sound. Tried everything suggested by Sony tech to fix (IMPOSSIBLE to understand and hear them with their headsets). Sony said it's new, return to store. I ordered same model to replace it, got it today. Got it all set up and before I could install my apps, it shut down. I powered it up again and the red LED light was blinking 4 times, meaning the motherboard was defective. Again I called Sony (horrible tech support) and they said, again, return it to the store for a refund. So in 8 days I got this model twice, and both times it was defective. I can't begin to tell you how many hours I spent with both of them (the first one I had fully calibrated and all my apps installed when the sound went). For a $1300 TV, I give a big thumbs down, TWICE. Too bad, because the picture was great in every way. Really disappointed. And now my 75 year old 5' tall self has to bring these 2 45-lb huge boxes back to the store because no one will pick them up.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Picture quality
DonW
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The size and picture are great. But I wish that we had a user manual. We can download one, it would be better if there were one with the product. There are a lot of features with this TV and our knowledge of technology isn't up to date. A manual would be of great help in getting the full use of the TV.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DonW, Awesome! We're glad that you are enjoying the picture quality, size, 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:Picture quality
Love my Sony TV
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Beautiful picture. Love my Sony - 42" Class BRAVIA XR A90K OLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DeniceY, we're glad you love the picture quality of our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Worth It over LG C2
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The picture quality is simply better than the C2. Doubly so if you care about games that are lower fidelity like switch games.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi 521310kevin,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad you like the picture quality of the Sony television. 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!
Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Love my new Television
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love my new TV. It's so clear, the sound is wonderful. If you need a great television go see them at Best Buy.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Lindagibson, Amazing! We're thrilled to hear you love the excellent picture and sound quality of your Sony A90K. 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! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Picture quality
Great Buy
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Premium televison, build is amazing. The speakers are incredible for a tv and the picture quality is insane.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JessY,
Great! Thank you for your purchase and for sharing your review with our Sony XR42A90K BRAVIA TV. We're happy that you are pleased with the quality of the TV and also with the sound and image 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! - Marco
Great
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great TV. Easy to set up and even though it was open box it worked perfectly.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SamK, we're glad you like your new TV! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl