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Quick verdict
The review evidence points to a tradeoff: 1440p input compatibility and 4K at 144 Hz support versus motion handling and sustained brightness. Choose according to which strengths matter more to you; the overall score alone does not settle that choice.
Choose Hisense UR8SG for 1440p input compatibility and 4K at 144 Hz support.
Choose Sony BRAVIA 5 for motion handling and sustained brightness.
Scores are out of 5. Missing scores mean missing review evidence, not a missing feature.
Vivid color, impressive highlights and detailed images are major draws, offset by occasional inaccurate tones and uneven dark-scene performance.
The TV's overall image is vivid, natural and finely processed, but brightness and shadow precision depend on screen size, preset and lighting.
Bass is impressively weighty for some listeners, especially during action scenes, though others hear less depth and definition.
Deep bass is the built-in speakers' clearest weakness: effects can sound hollow or lack cinematic rumble, making a soundbar attractive.
The eARC connection handles high-quality audio formats for receivers and soundbars without major compatibility concerns.
eARC can carry major high-quality formats to external equipment, although a reported Android 14 LPCM sync issue warrants caution with certain setups.
Sound effects remain clear but can feel crowded, with a relatively narrow presentation.
The speakers create a spacious, reasonably precise stereo image, positioning dialogue and effects convincingly.
Very high peak and daytime luminance give the picture dramatic impact; exact results depend heavily on mode and window size.
Brightness is sufficient for many HDR scenes but does not rival the most luminous Mini LEDs; the 98-inch is a significant exception within the lineup.
Small HDR highlights excel, while much lower full-screen luminance limits how well the TV sustains that same intensity everywhere.
Large bright areas remain impressively consistent, especially on the brighter 98-inch panel.
The factory picture can run much too warm and red, a flaw that calibration can improve dramatically.
Initial white balance varies by tested size and unit, with cool or greenish casts on some sets; calibration can markedly improve it.
SDR brightness is plentiful, but factory calibration can lean red and warm until adjusted.
Ordinary TV and HD content look crisp, natural and engaging, helped by sensitive processing and well-judged picture presets.
Highlights have considerable punch and outdoor HDR shots stay bright, although tiny details may be subdued by dimming.
HDR has pleasing punch in many movies, but the 55–85-inch sets trail brighter rivals and small highlights can be restrained. The 98-inch version has markedly more headroom.
Sunlit scenes remain very bright and the coating reduces much of the reflected room light, with occasional direct reflections.
Everyday daylight pictures have plenty of punch, but direct sunlight and reflected windows can distract, especially on smaller sizes.
A selectable on-screen crosshair provides a potentially helpful aid for certain games.
Black equalizer, crosshairs and screen-size options are practical aids for navigating dark or precision-focused games.
Height and positional effects are convincing in some movies, but Dolby Atmos spaciousness is inconsistent.
Sound-positioning tweeters and supported formats lend spatial depth, but a dedicated system still provides a more enveloping theater effect.
Dimming boosts black depth and can control halos well, but performance varies by scene and some glow remains.
Backlight control is frequently polished in ordinary scenes, yet tricky starfields can prompt conservative dimming and gray-looking black areas.
Color can look appealing and natural, yet lab checks found poor factory SDR accuracy and an overly warm red cast on some samples.
Natural skin tones and subtle colors are major strengths in well-chosen picture modes, though some test units show overly cool or greenish out-of-box balance.
The built-in array produces some impact, yet surround width falls short of the most convincing integrated systems.
Virtual surround spreads the sound somewhat but produces little convincing rear-channel action.
Fine textures and hair are frequently well defined, while a few dark HDR scenes hide subtle detail.
Fine textures, subtitles and scene elements come through sharply without an excessively processed appearance.
Some dark scenes have attractive depth; others suffer from raised black levels, dark detail loss and halos, especially around subtitles.
Movies can look rich in moderate or dim light, but raised blacks, occasional blooming and shadow quirks make a pitch-black reference theater a less convincing fit.
The pedestal has two height positions, allowing extra room for a soundbar in front.
The raised stand positions on smaller models and generous clearance on the 98-inch help accommodate a soundbar beneath the screen.
Gaming is one of the clearest reasons to buy: responsive input and flexible connections impress despite occasional motion blur.
Modern console titles look vibrant and feel responsive, yet motion smearing and the 120Hz ceiling keep it short of dedicated gaming leaders.
Many scenes show solid separation between bright highlights and shadows, but contrast is less convincing in difficult dark material.
Mini LED dimming delivers strong everyday contrast, although competing premium panels can go much deeper in complex dark scenes. The 98-inch version has a clear contrast advantage over the 65-inch.
There is a wide range of modes and controls, but preset differences can be subtle and initial tuning may be necessary.
Cinema and Professional modes prioritize balance, while brighter presets add punch; Vivid can look overdone and some choices need adjustment.
HDR scenes gain impact from strong light output and colorful highlights, though the darkest details and tonal balance are not always ideal.
Rich color, controlled highlights and respectable contrast make HDR involving, while ultimate brightness and black precision remain below premium alternatives.
Integrated audio can be surprisingly punchy and clear, but it lacks the consistency and spaciousness of a good soundbar.
Clear, balanced sound is better than expected for an LCD TV, though the low end is too light for full cinematic impact.
Streaming compression is often smoothed without much detail loss, but excessive noise reduction can erase natural textures.
Poor streams clean up well, but applying heavy reduction to pristine 4K material can soften fine detail.
Movies and sports generally move acceptably, with occasional blur and artifacts keeping performance short of the best sets.
Film cadence and broadcast motion are polished, while some fast games still reveal slower pixel transitions.
Inputs can feel nearly instantaneous in Game Mode, but certain configurations require extra adjustments to reach the best lag result.
Game mode responds promptly, with particularly impressive 120Hz lag results for a Sony LCD.
1440p at 120Hz works well for consoles and other gaming sources, making it a useful alternative to 4K when higher frame rates matter.
1440p signals are a conspicuous gap for some console and PC setups, even though 4K120 works well.
Four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 inputs give owners unusually good flexibility for several consoles and a gaming PC.
Only two HDMI inputs carry full gaming bandwidth, and one doubles as eARC. Multi-console soundbar setups may need compromises or extra hardware.
Room reflections are reduced enough for many daytime settings, though brighter windows remain visible at certain angles.
Direct light sources are obvious on the reflective screen and can interrupt darker scenes.
Slow pixel transitions, especially at 60Hz and in dark scenes, create unwanted blur and occasional bright trails.
Pixel transitions are adequate on smaller sets rather than truly fast, while the 98-inch panel makes visible gains in gaming clarity.
180Hz at 4K and even faster reduced-resolution modes benefit capable PCs, but pixel response doesn't always keep up with the refresh figures.
120Hz is excellent for current consoles, but limited compared with 144Hz, 165Hz or faster sets aimed at serious PC gamers.
Bright-room reflections are kept manageable, but lamps and windows opposite the screen can remain obvious in darker scenes.
Direct reflections are a persistent weakness: windows and lamps can remain clearly visible, despite sufficient brightness for indirect daylight.
Opinions differ on loudness: some find sufficient output for everyday rooms, while others want more volume headroom.
The built-in system gets loud enough for typical rooms without sacrificing easy-to-hear dialogue.
Color transitions are acceptable rather than flawless, with some darker gray, green and blue banding.
Smooth gradations and low-quality stream cleanup are strengths, with only limited banding in difficult shades.
Local dimming cleans up a cloudy panel substantially, although bright objects still introduce visible halos.
Some cloudiness and haloing remain, especially on the 98-inch model with dimming off or challenging highlights.
Game Mode is praised for bright color and responsive action, with HDR gaming especially impressive in dark titles.
Game mode keeps inputs responsive, but specialized presets do not always preserve the strongest picture quality.
The BGR subpixel pattern can make fine computer text less crisp than on more conventional display layouts.
Chroma detail is usable, but the BGR pixel layout can cause text quirks in some desktop applications.
Streaming artifacts are cleaned up fairly well; very soft DVD-quality material remains visibly less crisp.
Low-bitrate streams, old shows and SD broadcasts become more watchable through Sony's cleanup without heavy artificial sharpening.
Gradients are generally smooth, but some darker grays and saturated tones reveal subtle steps or bands.
Most gradients look smooth, although grays and certain green tones can show visible steps.
Backlight flicker is high-frequency and largely invisible, but people particularly sensitive to flicker may still find it bothersome.
High-frequency PWM is generally subtle, but sensitive viewers may still notice it; Standard mode has a lower flicker frequency.
Four HDMI connections accommodate several modern sources without forcing frequent cable swaps.
Four total HDMI ports are useful, but only half provide the highest-bandwidth gaming functions.
Fast transitions can create unexpected colors, ghost trails or other visible artifacts behind moving objects.
Dark transitions can produce black smears or inverse ghosting, with the faster 98-inch panel showing a different overshoot tradeoff.
The picture fades and loses saturation rapidly when viewed from the side, limiting seating flexibility.
Colors lose intensity and blacks wash out when viewers sit to the sides, especially beyond modest angles.
Key placement is broadly usable, with a conveniently positioned Home button but a less accessible Mute button.
Dedicated input and streaming buttons are handy, but extra settings buttons and no illumination can make dark-room use fiddly.
Most highlights stand out strongly, but the very brightest details can clip or be dimmed by the backlight algorithm.
Fine highlight structure is usually well maintained, but very bright or complex scenes can clip or suppress tiny specular details.
Mild center shading and blotchy edges can show up in uniform fields, making the effect more evident in some sports scenes.
Some slight center-screen patchiness can appear during bright panning shots, though it is rarely intrusive in normal viewing.
The RGB backlight covers an exceptionally broad color range on measured patterns, though real-world scenes do not always exploit that advantage.
HDR colors cover a wide, useful range and look rich in most content, despite less-than-complete coverage of the broadest gamuts.
VRR reduces visible tearing in games, including difficult dark or fast-moving action and fluctuating frame rates.
VRR helps keep supported console games smooth and nearly tear-free, within the TV's 120Hz ceiling.
The central base takes up relatively little furniture space compared with widely spaced feet.
Centered or flexible foot placement makes most sizes friendly to narrow furniture, but the 98-inch stand is substantially wider and fixed.
Experiences vary markedly: some scenes look almost halo-free, while subtitles and highlights can glow into nearby dark areas.
Sony usually suppresses halos without crushing small bright details, but the conservative approach can raise blacks and leave some complex dark scenes washed out.
The rechargeable, backlit controller is thoughtfully featured, although its size and button placement are not for everyone.
The remotes are comfortable and functional, but the lack of backlighting and rechargeable power disappoints some owners.
A built-in ambient display provides something to show when the television isn't actively playing a program.
The display can double as a pleasant ambient picture frame or screensaver when entertainment is paused.
The motion-clarity strobing option produces duplicate images and blur, making it a poor default for cleaner action.
Black-frame insertion is poorly executed, with image duplication or unusual flicker patterns undermining its usefulness.
Voice-based discovery can find movies from fairly complex requests, supplementing the on-screen suggestions.
Google TV organizes shows and watchlists well, but its recommendation system can feel busy and less clever than alternatives.
The compact center stand holds the set securely, including on larger screen versions.
Properly installed feet keep the screen planted despite its size; only minor movement appears if the panel is pushed.
Slow pans can show some mild stutter; light motion interpolation helps but doesn't always eliminate unevenness.
Some slow camera pans in 24fps material can show mild response-time stutter despite effective judder removal.
The screen is not perfectly even: some blotches and dirty-screen shading show up on uniform images despite good results elsewhere.
Mostly even images can show slightly dark corners or subtle patchiness in bright material, especially at very large sizes.
Backlight zones keep up with moving objects reasonably well, with occasional flicker around small highlights.
Moving highlights generally transition smoothly between dimming zones, although very fast objects can reveal halo trails or dark edges.
Off-center seats are a weak spot, despite a few more favorable impressions of the panel from casual testing.
VA-panel contrast and color degrade away from a centered seat; a few impressions are more forgiving, but wide seating remains risky.
Some films preserve useful details in dim areas; other scenes look crushed or raised and lack the same depth.
Shadows retain subtle textures in most scenes, but aggressive brightness preferences or complex backlight behavior can sacrifice some dark detail.
Promoted tiles and banners take up noticeable space in the smart interface; turning off personalized ads doesn't remove the ads themselves.
The Google TV home screen carries ads; turning off personalization does not remove them. Basic TV mode removes ads only by sacrificing smart functions.
The gaming menu offers practical access to frame information, color modes, audio adjustments and on-screen tools.
The game menu offers useful on-screen tuning, source information, crosshairs and screen-size controls without leaving play.
Backlit keys and handy shortcuts are welcome, particularly at night; the remote is larger than some minimalist alternatives.
The compact everyday remote feels intuitive in the hand and makes navigation easy.
Automatic game detection activates latency-friendly behavior without having to manually enter Game Mode each time.
Game mode engages automatically with compatible consoles, making it easier to get responsive play without switching presets manually.
The rear-side connections remain easy to reach after installation.
Side- or rear-facing connections remain reasonably easy to reach, even when some sizes are wall-mounted.
HD and some older video upscale convincingly with sharp edges, while very low-resolution material can still fringe.
Making poor sources look better is the signature advantage here: HD, SD and compressed streams remain detailed and natural.
Speech generally comes through clearly from the integrated system, but overall volume headroom is not universally impressive.
Voices are consistently easy to follow, even with busy film soundtracks, and Sony offers useful speech-enhancement options.
Picture calibration substantially improves accuracy and is straightforward to perform, but white-balance corrections should be made for each individual unit.
White balance and grayscale often improve dramatically after calibration, although some calibration controls are more limited than enthusiasts might expect.
Tracks along the rear of the pedestal help keep connected cables tidier.
Cable routing is neat on some smaller versions, but the 98-inch rear offers little built-in cable management beyond a tie wrap.
The central pedestal offers a tidy, substantial-looking base without requiring a wide cabinet.
The feet feel sturdy and stable, though the 98-inch version is wider and less adjustable.
Vivid reds, blues and other saturated hues are a signature strength, but a few viewers expected more visible punch from the RGB technology.
Bright HDR colors remain punchy, particularly on the 98-inch panel, which has more color-brightness headroom than the 65-inch version.
The UR8SG delivers an engaging, bright and game-friendly experience, but judgments differ on whether RGB color outweighs its contrast and motion compromises.
Most experiences are positive, especially for movies and everyday viewing, although some buyers question the premium price and gaming tradeoffs.
This is a tradeoff: some action looks clean, but fast camera pans and dark-motion transitions can smear textures.
Sports and movies generally remain readable, but fast game motion can smear on smaller panels; the 98-inch is noticeably clearer.
Deep-looking blacks are achievable with local dimming, but raised blacks and grayish dark scenes prevent consistent home-theater performance.
Blacks are generally convincing from a central seat, but difficult starfields and mixed highlights can look gray. The 98-inch model delivers deeper blacks than the 65-inch in size-specific testing.
The supported VRR modes offer a versatile tear-reduction setup across compatible gaming hardware.
G-SYNC works across the supported variable-refresh range on the 98-inch model.
Rich scenery and skin tones often look convincingly natural once settings are tuned, even when color meters reveal deviations.
Colors and textures usually look lifelike rather than oversaturated, especially in Cinema and Professional modes.
Film content plays with very little unwanted micro-judder, a welcome strength for cinematic motion.
Sony's film cadence handling is an exceptional strength, keeping 24fps movies natural without obvious judder.
The oversized versions deliver an engrossing experience with vivid images, provided the room can accommodate the set.
The 98-inch screen delivers a room-filling movie and gaming experience, with additional brightness and motion advantages beyond its area.
Gentle settings can reduce judder and sports stutter, although aggressive smoothing or inconsistent cadence can be distracting.
True Cinema and conservative settings can help films, but stronger smoothing introduces artifacts or a soap-opera look.
The low-reflection coating can introduce a faint rainbow smear, but it generally isn't a major visual distraction.
The semi-gloss finish preserves a clear picture overall but costs a little perceived sharpness; BGR pixels can also affect desktop text.
Panel risk factors look relatively favorable, though the newer RGB system has yet to build a long real-world track record.
Menus and smart functions generally feel dependable, with few noticeable bugs in normal use.
Variable-refresh operation with AMD sources reduces tearing effectively, including when game frame rates fall.
Native FreeSync support is missing, although HDMI Forum VRR provides a practical alternative with compatible systems.
The four high-bandwidth inputs provide headroom well beyond 144Hz at 4K, especially for capable gaming PCs.
The panel tops out at 120Hz, so it is less attractive than 144Hz or faster rivals for high-refresh PC gaming.
High-quality uncompressed audio can pass to a soundbar or home-theater receiver over HDMI eARC.
eARC is useful for connecting a capable receiver or soundbar, though it uses one of the two highest-bandwidth HDMI inputs.
Each HDMI connection supports the bandwidth needed for demanding gaming sources rather than reserving it for only one port.
The two compatible ports handle 4K120 and VRR effectively, offering capable current-generation console connections.
The UR8SG is appealing at discounted prices, but its advantage shrinks where it costs as much as a better-performing OLED or MiniLED alternative.
As a Sony Mini LED, the processing can justify a premium on sale, but cheaper rivals often offer higher brightness or more gaming hardware.
Modern consoles can output 4K at 120Hz without sacrificing the responsive play that makes the screen a gaming strength.
Current consoles can take advantage of smooth 4K120 play, provided they use one of the two full-bandwidth HDMI ports.
High-resolution games look punchy and responsive, though fast camera movement can reveal softness in textures.
A huge screen, low input lag and 4K HDR presentation make the 98-inch model especially engaging for games.
Guided QR-code setup makes the initial installation process unusually straightforward.
Smaller models have simple feet and clear setup menus; even the 98-inch uses smart packaging, though moving it takes strength.
Extensive source-specific controls help fine-tune the display, though some modes appear redundant and advanced correction is unit-dependent.
Detailed brightness, contrast, HDR and game controls offer extensive tuning for owners who like to experiment.
Several data collection settings can be disabled, but switching off personalized advertising still leaves promotions on screen.
Users can disable personalized ads or the microphone, but opting out of targeted ads does not clear the home-screen ad placements.
Tone tracking is generally well controlled and retains bright detail; a few tone or picture-setting adjustments may improve naturalness.
Sony's tone mapping generally follows intended luminance well, particularly in accurate presets, though some modes introduce raised blacks or clipped highlights.
Built-in voice features simplify finding shows and navigating settings, with broad Google/Gemini capabilities.
Google Assistant can handle complex voice searches and shortcuts, making it easier to navigate a large content library.
Google TV offers a broad assortment of streaming and gaming apps, while international VIDAA versions cover the major viewing services.
Google TV brings together a broad selection of streaming services; regional catch-up apps are also thoughtfully handled in the UK.
The interface is typically quick and fluid, with minimal delay moving between settings and applications.
Settings and shortcuts appear quickly and keep on-the-fly changes convenient.
A broad size lineup allows large-screen viewing at different price points, with smaller versions sometimes a more economical fit.
The range spans manageable 55-inch screens through a giant 98-inch version, giving buyers considerable freedom to fit their room.
A trim frame helps the image dominate, but the bottom border is thicker than the sides and top.
Most sizes have thin, unobtrusive borders; the 98-inch model is noticeably chunkier around the edges.
The chassis feels robust and well assembled, with the central stand providing a sturdy foundation.
The cabinet generally feels sturdy and stable, with a premium impression despite extensive plastic; large screens can wobble slightly when pushed.
The metallic detailing and patterned back lend a premium feel, though the body is somewhat chunky compared with slimmer rivals.
The minimalist shape and discreet front styling look premium in a living room; the larger model's thickness is less elegant from the side.
Menus are generally approachable and quick to navigate, but repeated eco reminders can interrupt frequent picture adjustments.
Optional Bravia Cam features add possibilities, but the camera's price is difficult to justify for what it offers.
Basic Google TV use removes ads but also disables most of the connected smart features, making the setup choice a compromise.
Automatic picture adjustment is useful for buyers who prefer not to tune every source, and gaming changes can happen as content starts.
Sony's gentle SDR-to-HDR enhancement can give everyday material extra pop without making colors look exaggerated. Cinema and Professional modes provide a more restrained alternative.
As an LCD-based display, it avoids the permanent OLED-style burn-in concern when showing static content.
Especially at 98 inches, the cabinet is much thicker than today's slimmest TVs, so wall mounting will not look particularly flush.
Bright colors can bleed into adjacent white areas, making subtitles and neutral highlights take on unwanted tint.
Speakers remain composed during loud or demanding moments rather than breaking into obvious distortion.
The 98-inch model draws substantially more electricity than smaller versions, offsetting some of its big-screen appeal in daily running costs.
There is no standard Filmmaker Mode, although Cinema and Professional presets provide accurate-viewing alternatives for enthusiasts.
Google TV includes a substantial selection of free ad-supported programming directly from its interface.
Low-latency frame smoothing can make older or lower-frame-rate games feel more fluid without a large lag penalty.
Getting the best gaming response or signal format can require enabling Enhanced Pro and related refresh settings manually.
The XR chip is the product's defining strength, making film motion, colors and weaker sources look notably polished.
Small text and fine details survive scaling well, helping lower-resolution sources avoid a soft appearance.
Gaming alongside a YouTube guide or video is an appealing convenience, rather than forcing players to switch screens.
Owners with local media libraries or Plex servers can get especially good use from the TV's processing and film presentation.
The large model's packaging separates easily and supports safer stand installation without lifting the panel immediately.
Thoughtfully shaped protective material and packing tabs make an intimidating 98-inch unboxing more manageable.
The RGB MiniLED panel can produce impressive color purity, though its subpixel structure has tradeoffs for desktop text.
Remote Play can bring a PS5 or PS4 session onto the TV from another room or even another location.
The 98-inch screen carries a major running-cost premium, commonly using hundreds of watts while streaming.
The 180Hz native 4K capability is a substantial perk, but the fastest boosted modes require a reduction in resolution.
Sony's built-in speaker arrangement provides refined detail and generally clean output, without much deep bass.
Click-in feet and installation-friendly packaging make assembly straightforward for the smaller and very large sizes alike.
Preloaded software leaves useful free storage for additional apps, which can be removed if unwanted.
High frequencies are generally clean and controlled, but the tonal balance does not reach a dedicated sound system.
Low-frame-rate compensation helps keep games tear-free even when performance dips far below the panel's maximum refresh.
The deeper cabinet, particularly at large sizes, prevents the sleek flush-wall effect of thinner televisions.
A large screen takes real effort to maneuver; even helpful packaging and handles cannot eliminate the need for assistance.
Built-in AirPlay makes sharing video from Apple devices easy, without an extra streaming box.
Built-in casting makes it straightforward to send videos or other content from a phone.
Google Cast makes Android and other compatible phone-to-TV playback simple.
Dolby Vision playback is a strong part of the TV's movie and gaming appeal, with useful picture presets for different lighting.
DTS and DTS:X compatibility helps Blu-ray and home-theater owners avoid the format limitations found on some rival TVs.
The lack of HDR10+ frustrates viewers who want every major dynamic HDR format, even though Dolby Vision is included.
The huge screen brings compelling scale, but the 98-inch price, space requirements and power consumption demand careful justification.
Apps open and play smoothly, and streaming navigation generally feels very quick.
Voice Zoom and similar speech controls make hard-to-hear dialogue easier to follow without simply boosting total volume.
Google TV is consistently quick to open menus and switch apps, with little of the sluggishness associated with weaker smart TVs.
Automatic PlayStation HDR tuning provides a strong starting point for game brightness and shadow balance, though manual verification may still help.
Google TV provides plenty of content and usually fast navigation, although ads and an occasional interface fault tarnish the experience.
Google TV brings an extensive app ecosystem and intuitive navigation, with occasional clutter from recommendations and ads.
Streaming and gaming app support is extensive, with the main popular services readily accessible.
Dynamic HDR adjustments preserve useful detail in tricky mixed-brightness scenes, though the brightest highlights are not always perfect.
Complex spoken movie requests receive useful suggestions and navigation responds reliably.
Wi-Fi 6E is viewed as a fast, dependable route for streaming high-quality video.
Artwork can look striking on the screen, with convincing textures and good luminance even in complex paintings.
An intermittent audio-delay warning for Sony's Android 14 platform raises concern for gamers using LPCM over ARC after display-mode changes.
Sound presets and equalizer controls give listeners useful room to tune the TV; one theater preset can sound harsh.
Ambient-light adjustment responds effectively to changing room lighting, although manual control remains available.
The personalized picture wizard can save a custom look and allows it to be adjusted later.
Compatible Sony soundbars can let the TV handle the center channel, making voices appear to come from the screen itself.
Automatic format switching between streaming services and apps is quick and keeps the appropriate audio/video modes active.
Daytime SDR material has strong brightness, particularly on the 98-inch version, though full-field scenes are somewhat less punchy.
Sony's high-bitrate movie streaming is an especially attractive extra for film enthusiasts, with sharp presentation and included movie credits.
Dedicated Netflix, Prime Video and Sony Pictures Core presets aim for faithful playback with little manual fiddling.
The 98-inch is not merely a larger 65-inch: it is brighter, has deeper blacks and responds faster, so size-specific conclusions matter.
USB-C and solar rechargeability are welcome conveniences on a model below the flagship price tier.
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