Sony A90K XR42A90K 42"
The 42-inch OLED panel driven by the Cognitive Processor XR delivers deep blacks, high peak brightness, and a 120Hz refresh rate with a fast 8.5ms input lag. Its compact size, HDMI 2.1 with VRR and ALLM, plus Google TV integration, create a versatile small-room hub. This TV is best for desk-bound gamers who need responsive, cinema-quality visuals in a space-saving design.
Screen 42"
Resolution 3840x2160
Panel OLED
Refresh 120 Hz
HDR HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
smart platform Google TV
dolby vision Yes
dolby atmos Yes
69 Overall Score
Price $1,375
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong hdr (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong gaming (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong display (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 3 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 42" |
| Resolution | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Picture Quality
| Contrast Ratio | infinite |
| Color Gamut | XR Triluminos Pro |
| Motion Tech | XR OLED Motion |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR |
HDR
| HDR Formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Dolby Vision | Yes |
| HDR10+ | No |
| HLG | Yes |
Gaming
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 8.5 |
| VRR | ✓ |
| ALLM | Yes |
| Game Mode | Yes |
Smart TV
| Platform | Google TV |
| Voice Assistant | Voice Assist |
| Screen Mirroring | Apple Airplay, Chromecast Built-In |
| Works With | Apple HomeKit |
Audio
| Speaker Config | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 25 |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Surround Sound | Dolby Audio |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes |
| Optical Audio | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 200 x 200 |
Power & Size
| Energy Star | Yes |
| Weight | 29.3 kg / 64.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony A90K XR42A90K 42" | Samsung Neo QLED QN75QN990FFXZA | Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG | LG G4 Series OLED65G4SUB | TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K | Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 42 | 75 | 99.5 | 65.0999984741211 | 55 | 65 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 7680x4320 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED | QD-Mini-LED | Mini-LED | OLED | QLED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 | 165 | 120 | 144 | 60 |
| Hdr | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR 10, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR 10+, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| Smart Platform | Google TV | Tizen | Google TV | webOS | Google TV | Roku TV |
| Dolby Vision | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Dolby Atmos | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Hdmi Version | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | HDR | Audio | Smart | Gaming | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Picture Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony A90K XR42A90K 42" | 88.8 | 72.7 | 65.7 | 87.2 | 73.7 | 82.3 | 29.9 | 36.5 |
| Samsung Neo QLED QN75QN990FFXZA Compare | 85.6 | 99.5 | 85.2 | 88.9 | 99.6 | 99.9 | 99.9 | 84.5 |
| Hisense U8 Series 100U8QG Compare | 91.9 | 98.3 | 95.9 | 95.3 | 94.8 | 86.7 | 77.5 | 98.8 |
| LG G4 Series OLED65G4SUB Compare | 77.4 | 98.9 | 95.9 | 99.2 | 91.7 | 98.6 | 88.3 | 36.5 |
| TCL QM6K Series 55QM6K Compare | 98.9 | 88.6 | 97.6 | 93.8 | 77.3 | 89.5 | 88.3 | 98.8 |
| Roku Plus Series 65R6C7 Compare | 77.4 | 83.1 | 99.8 | 59 | 84.6 | 89.5 | 94.6 | 36.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $1,375
Newegg 3 offers From $1,375
Amazon 1 offer From $1,400
Price History
Usage Scores
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