All told, I still prefer the simple, app-based menus of Roku, in part because Google TV still seems cluttered with stuff I don't want, but it's a more capable system than Samsung, LG or Vizio. Search leans heavily into Google Assistant voice commands, with suggested phrases like 'Show me free movies' front-and-center, and I appreciate the ability to dive deeper into sections like Comedy TV Shows or New Movies.

Choices include major names like from Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV Plus, Disney Plus, HBO Max and Sling TV, but as usual Netflix isn't included. More notably, this entry-sized X95J lacks Sony's X-Anti Reflection panel technology to limit glare.The For You section lets you choose which services appear in Google TV's list of recommended shows. One is the TV's two-way stand (the 75in and 85in enjoy a three-way configuration). However, while the 65in X95J has the same headline feature specification as its bigger brothers, there are differences. Other features include Calman Ready automated calibration potential, Netflix Calibrated Mode, and Bluetooth connectivity. When it comes to UK catchup, Sony remains aboard the YouView train, rather than switching to Freeview Play. Smarts, meanwhile, are delivered by the new Google TV OS.

X-Wide Angle technology aims to maintain image contrast and colour depth from off-axis viewing. The TV's panel is backlit by a full array local dimming (FALD) LED array. This introduces a suite of features, including XR 4K upscaling, XR Motion Clarity and XR Contrast.

Picture and sound processing is handled by Sony's best-of-breed Cognitive Processor XR silicon, which the brand says goes 'beyond conventional AI'.

Audio is delivered via Sony's Acoustic Multi-Audio technology, which includes 'sound positioning tweeters' on the left and right side of the bezel. The HDMI spec includes the 4K/120, VRR and ALLM features of next-generation consoles. Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio playback are supported, in addition to IMAX Enhanced certification. The 65X95J's feature list covers what many will expect from a 2021 flagship set. Sony has completed rollout of its flagship X95J series of 4K LED TVs, with the 65in model – the XR-65X95J – hitting shops priced around £2,200.Įarlier this year, the company launched 75in (XR-75X95J) and 85in (XR-85X95J) models, priced £3,500 and £4,500 respectively.

X95j review