Best Sony TVs for calibration options

#1

White balance and grayscale often improve dramatically after calibration, although some calibration controls are more limited than enthusiasts might expect.

#2

Sony’s presets are unusually accurate and easy to use, while deeper picture controls still leave room for enthusiasts to fine-tune the image.

#3

SDR colors start very close to accurate, leaving limited benefit from extra calibration. HDR calibration can improve accuracy more noticeably.

#4

Professional mode is the strongest starting point for accurate viewing, while the other presets give useful flexibility for brighter or punchier presentation.

#5

Sony provides useful picture modes and calibrated presets, but the lack of a full color-management system frustrates enthusiasts. Some settings are also less intuitive than they should be.

#6

Color is already accurate in the preferred presets and can be refined further, with Calman support available. Missing granular color-management controls limit a full professional adjustment.

#7

A full calibration can improve accuracy dramatically, but the controls are limited. In particular, there is no full color management system for nuanced corrections.