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Sony BRAVIA XR A90K 42" HDR 4K UHD OLED TV

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Sony BRAVIA XR A90K 42" HDR 4K UHD OLED TV
Key Features
  • 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 OLED Panel
  • HDR10 & Dolby Vision Support
  • Google TV OS
  • VRR & ALLM for Gaming
Enjoy deep black levels and an enhanced gaming experience with the Sony BRAVIA XR A90K 42" HDR 4K UHD OLED TV. Four HDMI 2.1 ports enable compatibility with features like VRR and ALLM in today's gaming consoles to provide smooth gameplay. The deep black levels and vibrant color of the OLED's self-illuminating pixels are enhanced with features like XR OLED Contrast Pro and XR Triluminos Pro, powered by the Cognitive Processor XR, producing lifelike image depth and texture.
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Sony A90K Overview

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Enjoy deep black levels and an enhanced gaming experience with the Sony BRAVIA XR A90K 42" HDR 4K UHD OLED TV. Four HDMI 2.1 ports enable compatibility with features like VRR and ALLM in today's gaming consoles to provide smooth gameplay. The deep black levels and vibrant color of the OLED's self-illuminating pixels are enhanced with features like XR OLED Contrast Pro and XR Triluminos Pro, powered by the Cognitive Processor XR, producing lifelike image depth and texture.

Next Generation Picture and Sound with Cognitive Intelligence
Take vision and sound to the next level with the Cognitive Processor XR. This processor reproduces content the way humans see and hear for an incredibly lifelike experience. It understands how the human eye focuses, cross-analyzing images to give real-life depth, extraordinary contrast, and beautifully vivid colors.
Exceptional Pure Blacks for Real-Life Depth and Texture
Pairing an OLED panel with XR OLED Contrast Pro technology, this TV boosts color and contrast in bright areas so you can enjoy both pure blacks and peak brightness. Combined with the Cognitive Processor XR, it enhances pictures the same way your eyes focus, so you won't miss a single detail in dazzling light or deep shadow.
Acoustic Surface Audio+
Acoustic Surface Audio+ uses special actuators to turn the screen into a multi-channel speaker. You'll hear sound that precisely matches what's on screen with pictures and sound in total harmony for a truly immersive experience. A center woofer boosts bass for truly immersive cinematic sound at home.
Hands-Free Help from Google
With hands-free voice control built into the Google TV OS, you can set aside your remote and simply use your voice to control your TV. Ask Google to find a specific title, search by genre, and get personalized recommendations on what to watch by saying, "Hey Google, what should I watch?". Even get answers on-screen, control smart home devices, and more.
Designed for the Environment
The BRAVIA XR TV is designed for immersive experiences with the environment in mind. Sony is committed to using less new plastic in their TVs and packaging. The A90K uses Sony-developed SORPLAS with a recycle rate of up to 85% in its rear cover. The backlight control technologies and sensors not only deliver high picture quality but also reduce power consumption.
  • Dynamic Backlight Control, or pixel-level lighting control, helps improve energy efficiency by adjusting display brightness as picture content changes.
  • Power Saving Mode helps save energy by adjusting the display brightness.
  • Display Off Mode helps save energy by turning the picture display off without needing to put the TV into full standby mode, so audio can still be enjoyed.
Pure Blacks for Real-Life Depth and Texture
XR OLED Contrast Pro boosts color and contrast in bright areas for exceptionally realistic pictures defined by absolute pure blacks and peak brightness. With a temperature sensor and high luminance panel, this OLED TV utilizes the Cognitive Processor XR to detect screen temperature and precisely control light so pixels in bright areas are illuminated simultaneously.
Wide Color Spectrum for Real-World Shades and Hues
Powered by the Cognitive Processor XR, XR Triluminos Pro enables the A90K to access over a billion colors and reproduce each one with the subtle differences seen in the real world. Together with the wide color gamut panel and human-centric processor, it can detect color from saturation, hue, and brightness to deliver natural shades in every detail.
Upscaling All Your Content to Near-4K
With XR 4K Upscaling, you'll enjoy entertainment close to 4K quality, whatever the content or source. The Cognitive Processor XR accesses a vast amount of data, intelligently recreating lost textures and detail for real world pictures.
Intelligent Motion Processing for Smooth, Fast-Moving Action
Powered by the Cognitive Processor XR, XR OLED Motion combats blur by detecting and cross-analyzing key visual elements on successive frames. It creates and inserts extra frames between the original ones so you can enjoy smooth and clear action, even in fast-moving sequences.
Beautiful Colors from Any Angle
Watching TV from the sides is now as satisfying as from the center. The self-illuminating OLED panel keeps colors consistent and true, wherever you're watching.
3D Surround Sound Upscaling
With BRAVIA XR, everything you watch gets the true surround sound treatment. XR Surround virtually creates surround sound from the sides and vertically using just the TV's speakers, so you can experience 3D audio without the need for in-ceiling or up-firing speakers. BRAVIA XR TVs are also compatible with Dolby Atmos.
Voice Zoom 2 Enhances Voices for Clearer Dialogue
Hear TV dialogue more clearly without turning up the volume. Even if speech is difficult to hear, Voice Zoom 2 detects the type of voice, analyzes it, and enhances its clarity.
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
With Auto Low Latency Mode, the TV recognizes when a console is connected and powered on and automatically switches to Low Latency mode. You'll enjoy smoother, more responsive gameplay, which is vital for fast-moving, high-intensity games.
Supreme Picture and Sound, Whatever the Environment
Sit back and enjoy an enthralling viewing experience. Sony's unique ambient optimization technology with a light sensor automatically adjusts picture and sound to your environment.
What You Want to Watch, All in One Place
Easily access all your favorite content and services hands-free. See over 700,000 movies and TV episodes, all in one place. Google TV brings your favorite content from across your apps and subscriptions and organizes them just for you.

Discover new movies and shows from across your subscriptions and content available to you. There's even a special Kids Profile that helps you guide children to age-appropriate content so they're never watching something they shouldn't be. Set favorite kid themes, limit how long they can watch TV, and even set bedtimes.
Easily Control Your Smart Home
Use your voice to control smart home devices throughout your home. Adjust room temperature, lighting, and more with compatible devices – just ask Google.
Simple, Backlit Remote
The included remote is easy to use, with simplified buttons and a backlight so you can see everything clearly, even in the dark. Designed compact in aluminum, this remote has a beautifully refined look and is comfortable to hold in the hand, too.
Compact TV for Gaming, Immersive Picture, and Sound
The compact A90K with immersive OLED picture and sound powered by the Cognitive Processor XR makes an ideal gaming display. Compatible with various gaming features included in HDMI 2.1, you're sure to enjoy a thrilling gaming experience.
4K/120 fps
With HDMI 2.1, you get up to 120 fps framerates on compatible games, giving you the advantage in shooting, sports, and high-performance games. Enjoy ultra-smooth gaming with an 8.5 ms input lag and dedicated Game Mode.
Supersize Your Smartphone Favorites
Quickly and easily enjoy your favorite videos, photos, games, and more from your iOS or Android devices on the big screen. Stream effortlessly to your TV using Google Cast or Apple AirPlay 2.
Easily Find Your Lost Remote with Your Voice
Never lose your remote behind sofa cushions again. With the Finder function, you simply need to say, "Hey Google, find my remote," or press the button on the side of the TV to activate your missing remote. The remote will ring, enabling you to quickly locate it.
Easy-to-Clean Remote Design
Designed with a flush surface featuring lower buttons and a special polyurethane coating, the remote is easy to wipe and keep clean.
Designed for Studio Quality Entertainment
With a range of technologies that preserve the creators' intent, including an enhanced array of Creator Calibrated Modes, plus support for IMAX Enhanced and Dolby Vision, this TV reproduces all the drama and excitement of the directors' imagination. And as it's Calman Ready, creators can even professionally calibrate it for use in production edits.
Watch Netflix in Studio Quality, Automatically Optimized
Enjoy Netflix content in studio quality, just as the creator intended. Developed specifically for Netflix content, Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode works together with the ambient light optimization feature of the TV to immerse you in your favorite shows by optimizing the picture brightness based on your room lighting conditions.
BRAVIA CORE Calibrated Mode
Enjoy more content as the creator intended. With BRAVIA CORE Calibrated Mode, all movies, including IMAX Enhanced titles, will automatically adjust to the optimal picture settings to create a truly exceptional at-home movie viewing experience.
Optimized Viewing with the Optional BRAVIA CAM and a Future Firmware Update
Connect the BRAVIA XR TV to the optional BRAVIA CAM for an even more immersive viewing experience. BRAVIA CAM recognizes where you are in the room and how far you are from the TV, then adjusts sound and picture settings so they're just right. Audio is clearer with picture brightness tailored to your viewing environment. BRAVIA CAM optimization is a planned addition via a future firmware update.
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) via a Future Firmware Update
With Variable Refresh Rate technology, the TV avoids stuttering delays and screen tearing. The TV dynamically adjusts the display's refresh rate to match the variable frame rates of the gaming device for smoother gameplay. VRR is a planned addition via a future firmware update.
Acoustic Center Sync
When you connect a BRAVIA XR TV to a compatible Sony soundbar, the soundbar reinforces the center speaker channel for clearer and fuller vocals. This enables sound to precisely match on-screen action for a truly immersive experience.
Control All Your Devices with One Smart Remote
All your connected devices can be controlled with the smart remote. One-button access to video on demand services brings shows and movies into your room in seconds.
Versatile One Slate Design Immerses You in the Action
The minimalist One Slate design with its metal flush surface immerses you in your favorite movies and games. A versatile adjustable stand allows you to place this compact OLED TV on a shelf or desktop and use it as a television or as the ideal gaming display. The metal bezel is extremely narrow, so your eyes naturally focus on the picture, not what's around it.
Easily Adjustable Stand for Desktops
The 2-way stand features a standard setting that focuses you on the picture and a soundbar setting for ideal positioning of your sound system. Thanks to the adjustable stand, you can also use the TV as a gaming display on a desktop.
Ready for 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer
Tailor your Dolby Atmos experience by combining the optional Sony SRS-NS7 wearable speaker with the TV for spatial surround sound. With select Sony headphones, you can also enjoy the simulated surround of 360 Spatial Sound using the optional wireless transmitter WLA-NS7.
UPC: 027242924673

Sony A90K Specs

Key Specs
Display Size
42"
Panel Type
OLED
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
HDR Support
Yes, HDR10/Dolby Vision
Variable Refresh Technology
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Inputs
Bottom:
3x HDMI 2.1
1x Coaxial F-Type (RF Antenna)
Side:
1x HDMI 2.1
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS A/V (Composite)
HDCP Support
No
Wireless
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) 
USB I/O
Side:
1x USB-A (Unspecified Version) (Charging)
Bottom:
1x USB-A (Unspecified Version) (Charging)
Ethernet I/O
1x RJ45 (Unspecified Ethernet)
Virtual Assistant
Apple AirPlay, Works with Google Assistant
Smart TV
Google TV
Display
Display Size
42"
Panel Type
OLED
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Display Orientation
Horizontal Only
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
HDR Support
Yes, HDR10/Dolby Vision
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Variable Refresh Technology
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
Yes
Video
Video System
NTSC
TV Tuner
Yes - ATSC, ATSC 3.0, Clear QAM
Connectivity
Inputs
Bottom:
3x HDMI 2.1
1x Coaxial F-Type (RF Antenna)
Side:
1x HDMI 2.1
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS A/V (Composite)
Outputs
Bottom:
1x TOSLINK Optical (Digital Audio)
HDCP Support
No
Audio Return Channel (ARC)
ARC, eARC
Wireless
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) 
USB I/O
Side:
1x USB-A (Unspecified Version) (Charging)
Bottom:
1x USB-A (Unspecified Version) (Charging)
Ethernet I/O
1x RJ45 (Unspecified Ethernet)
Other I/O
1/8" / 3.5 mm Serial (RS-232C) Input
1/8" / 3.5 mm IR Input
Speaker
Built-In Speakers
Yes
Convenience
Virtual Assistant
Apple AirPlay, Works with Google Assistant
Smart TV
Google TV
Mobile App Compatible
No
Remote
Microphone
Yes
General
Mounting-Hole Pattern
200 x 200 mm
Dimensions
36.7 x 21.7 x 8.9" / 933 x 551 x 225 mm (with Stand)
36.7 x 21.5 x 2.2" / 933 x 546 x 57 mm (without Stand)
Weight
36.2 lb / 16.4 kg (with Stand)
29.3 lb / 13.3 kg (without Stand)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
43.8 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
41 x 27 x 6.8"

Sony A90K Reviews

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What is the width of 42" OLED TV?

What is the width of 42" OLED TV?
Asked by: Terry
The Sony BRAVIA XR A90K 42" HDR 4K UHD OLED TV BH #SOXR42A90K: Dimensions: 36.7(w) X 21.7(h) X 2.6(d) Shipping Weight: 31 lbs
Answered by: Mark S
Date published: 2022-09-28

Is this TV a 120 refresh rate one?

Is this TV a 120 refresh rate one?
Asked by: Kenneth
Hi Kenneth, Thanks for the question, Yes. the A90K has 120 Hz panel refresh rate. You can check the full specification of the TV from the link below : https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/televisions-projectors-oled-tvs-android-/xr-42a90k/specifications Hope this helps. Regards, -Craig
Answered by: SonyListens
Date published: 2024-03-28

Hoe does TV appear in sunlit room?

Hoe does TV appear in sunlit room?
Asked by: Suzanne
Hi szin245, Thanks for the question. The A90K looks great in well luminated rooms but will perform best in a more light controlled room. If there is a worry about picture quality in a very bright room the X93L MINI-LED has the X Antiglare technology to reduce screen glare from any ambient light. Thanks and regards, -Craig
Answered by: SonyListens
Date published: 2024-03-28

Can this be used as a computer monitor?

Can this be used as a computer monitor?
Asked by: Rohit
Hi Rohit, thanks for your question. Yes. You can use our A90K as a computer monitor. Use an HDMI cable to connect your computer to the TV. For optimum picture quality, we recommend that you set your computer to output video signals according to one of the timings listed in “Computer video signal specifications”. 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. Hope this helps. Erin
Answered by: SonyListens
Date published: 2022-07-31

How far away from the Sonay A90K should the ...

How far away from the Sonay A90K should the viewer be? The screen is about 36 inches wide.
Asked by: Mary
Being that the Sony BRAVIA XR A90K 42" HDR 4K UHD OLED TV BH #SOXR42A90K you should sit between 5.5 and 9 feet away from the screen.
Answered by: John J
Date published: 2023-03-01

Does this model have a headphone jack?

Does this model have a headphone jack?
Asked by: James
Hi James, Thanks for your question. The A90K doesn't have a headphone jack. However, you can use a Bluetooth headphones that supports A2DP profile and pair it to 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. Regards, Erin
Answered by: SonyListens
Date published: 2022-12-27

I've read in other reviews this tv doesnt display ...

I've read in other reviews this tv doesnt display 480p correctly. Has this been fixed via firmware? Is it really that bad?
Asked by: Jeffrey
I have not yet seen a firmware update from Sony addressing the scaling issue with 480p on the A90K model.
Answered by: David M
Date published: 2022-12-13

Does it have auto switching powersupply? ...

Does it have auto switching powersupply? 110-220v?
Asked by: Hamad
Hi Hamad, Thank you for your inquiry! Unfortunately, no. This TV doesn't have an auto switching power supply. Here are the power specifications for this model. 110 V – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (U.S.A./ Canada 120 V AC, 60 Hz). You may need a transformer to make this TV work in 220 V outlet. Hope this helps! -Sam
Answered by: SonyListens
Date published: 2022-08-16
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