STACK #235 May 2024

SONY TVs

TECH FEATURE

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BRAVIA CORE FOR MORE

This year’s BRAVIA models feature the BRAVIA Core app, giving you access to the latest hit movies and classics from the Sony catalogue in up to 4K Ultra HD resolution and IMAX Enhanced where supported. Simply register to redeem up to ten complimentary movies, and enjoy 24 months of unlimited streaming (T&Cs apply).

Mini LEDTVs are becoming a popular addition to Aussie homes, and Sony steps up the plate with big brand new BRAVIAs that bring out the very best in this backlighting tech. Words Scott Hocking BRIGHT NEW MINI LED BRAVIA TVs FROM SONY

contrast, and clarity from any viewing angle – perfect for when you’ve got a group over for a movie night or to watch the big game. And when sports or action movies fire up, XR Motion Clarity (available on both models) analyses motion across a selection of frames to keep the visuals buttery smooth. There’s plenty of smart tech working behind the display to optimise sound, too. Both models feature Acoustic Multi-Audio to ensure that the sound precisely matches the visuals, along with Acoustic Centre Sync that uses the TV’s audio as a centre speaker when connected to a compatible multi-channel Sony soundbar. And the Voice Zoom function lets you tweak the volume for dialogue and sports commentaries so the rest of the sound mix doesn’t overwhelm them. Gamers will benefit from Dolby Vision gaming and PS Remote Play support, plus Multi-View for split screen video, and Game Menu 2.0 for quick access to settings and all things gaming from the main UI. Both models run Android 12 OS, with built-in Chromecast for smartphone connectivity, and are Wi-Fi 6E certified. Who are they for? Sony’s BRAVIA line is synonymous with premium picture quality and intelligent features, and the new BRAVIA 9 and 7 showcase the brightness and adaptability of mini LED backlighting for those considering this top TV tech. Specs Backlighting: Full Array Mini LED Refresh rate: 100Hz Game Sync: PS Remote Play HDR: HDR10, Dolby Vision Smart connectivity: Google Home

SONY BRAVIA MINI LED 4K – BRAVIA 9 & BRAVIA 7 Screen sizes: BRAVIA 9 – 75”| 85” BRAVIA 7 – 55”| 65”| 75”| 85”

LED and then adjusts the backlighting to suit. It also intelligently reduces any light blooming or halos around objects and subjects to deliver near OLED quality blacks and contrast. Plus, with intelligent features like XR Triluminos Pro reproducing colours in vivid natural shades, and XR Contrast Booster Pro adjusting brightness and balancing light output across the screen, you’re looking at a TV that delivers premium picture quality across the board. The BRAVIA 9’s display is also equipped with X-Anti Reflection coating to reduce any distracting glare from lamps or daylight, along with X-Wide Angle for consistent colour,

Mini LED tech drives two of the big new BRAVIA models from Sony this year, with the brand’s Cognitive Processor XR onboard for precise control of the backlighting dimming zones. The XR processor powers the XR Backlight Master Drive, which analyses each frame to determine the brightness required for each mini

Also in the BRAVIA 2024 family

Sony BRAVIA 3 DIRECT LED 4K • Triluminos Pro

Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED 4K • XR OLED Contrast • XR OLED Motion • Acoustic Surface Audio+ • 55” | 65” | 77”

• MotionFlow XR 200Hz • Dolby Vision & Atmos • 43” | 50” | 55”| 65”| 75”| 85”

28 MAY 2024

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