Sony Middle East has announced its 2023 BRAVIA XR™ TV Lineup, with Cognitive Processor XR™, for the ultimate home entertainment experience. There are four new models in the BRAVIA XR line: X95L Mini LED, X90L Full Array LED, A95L QD-OLED and A80L OLED. All models are equipped with features to provide consumers with an immersive experience for watching movies, streaming apps, gaming and more.
2023 BRAVIA XR TVs have the updated Cognitive Processor XR, featuring the all new XR Clear Image on select models, which improves noise reduction and clarity with motion, reducing blur and creating scenes bursting with action. The Cognitive Processor XR enables better backlight control for increased local dimming zones, increased brightness and decreased blooming.
Additionally, each model offers Acoustic Center Sync, which synchronizes the TV’s audio system with the center channel of a compatible Sony soundbar turning it into the center speaker for the ultimate, immersive at-home experience.2 For consumers looking for an even more immersive sound experience, each model also works with Sony soundbars to offer 360 Spatial Sound Mapping which generates phantom speakers and sound field optimization. New this year, the X95L features Acoustic Multi-Audio+TM, using frame tweeters to elevate the sound in a way that matches the image on the screen. The A95L and A80L models feature Acoustic Surface Audio+TM with actuators that vibrate to produce sound from the entire screen, perfectly matching with what’s playing on screen.
The 2023 BRAVIA XR lineup also allows gamers to take their PlayStation® 5 gaming to the next level with exclusive features, including Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode, for optimized picture quality while gaming and streaming. Other features include an easy-to-use Game Menu where gamers can tailor their settings to their preferences, such as turning on or off VRR or Motion Blur Reduction with quick access. The Game Menu also allows users to increase the brightness in dark areas to easily spot objects and opponents with the Black Equalizer and can easily take aim on their opponents with six types of crosshairs. New this year is the ability to customize the size of the screen with the Screen Size feature to concentrate gaming with a smaller, focused screen. The A95L model also features Multi-View, where users can watch walk-throughs and gameplay guides side-by-side while simultaneously playing their favourite titles.
Additionally, Sony is keeping its commitment to decreasing plastic usage through its Road to Zero initiative. To reduce environmental impact, Sony is working on multiple aspects of the product life cycle, such as reduction of virgin plastic use, improvement of transportation efficiency and reviewing energy consumption during use. Additionally, the new Eco Dashboard included on all 2023 models allows users to easily customize energy saving preferences and settings.
“We are excited to bring a new lineup that continues to bring Sony’s best spatial entertainment and gaming experiences with picture and sound,” said Jobin Joejoe, Deputy Managing Director, Sony Middle East & Africa. “Sony is proud to offer a full suite of home entertainment options for all of our consumers in the Middle East and Africa region.”
Key BRAVIA XR lineup features:
- Cognitive Processor XR with XR Clear Image: The Cognitive Processor XR replicates content the way people see and hear for an incredibly lifelike experience. The latest iteration of the Cognitive Processor XR for 2023 enters a new chapter in its development with advanced XR Clear Image. This technology further reduces noise and reduces blur in motion, creating scenes that burst with life.
- Elevate the experience with Sony’s sound products: Sony’s new BRAVIA XR TVs are an excellent match for an array of Sony sound products, such as the HT-A9 Home Theatre System or the HT-A7000, HT-A5000 and HT-A3000 soundbars. 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, a new frontier of spatial sound technology, is the latest addition to models HT-A7000 and HT-A5000. By calibrating sound to the chosen viewing room, the technology creates multiple optimally arranged phantom speakers for a wider and more immersive cinematic sound field.
- Acoustic Center Sync: Pairs perfectly with Sony soundbars – Acoustic Center Sync synchronizes the TV speakers with select Sony soundbars and AV receivers to reinforce the center speaker channel for clearer, fuller dialogue and more immersive sound. When paired with Sony Home Audio products, consumers can expect a truly exceptional at-home movie viewing experience.
- XR Backlight Master Drive and Mini LED: Powered by Cognitive Processor XR™, the XR Backlight Master Drive uses a Sony-developed local dimming algorithm to control thousands of tiny, ultra-dense Mini LEDs with absolute precision and independence, delivering extraordinary brightness, impressive dynamic range, deep blacks and beautifully natural colours.
- Perfect for PlayStation® 5 and new Gaming functions: Gamers can take their PlayStation® 5 gaming to the next level with exclusive features Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode that optimize picture quality while gaming and streaming.[7] With the newly added Game Menu, it has never been easier to fine-tune gaming settings and assist functions. All the essentials are at the gamer’s fingertips for on the fly adjustments. Additionally, the BRAVIA XR A95L features Multi View, making it easier than ever to watch walkthroughs side-by-side while the gamer plays their favourite titles.
- BRAVIA CORE: The BRAVIA CORE app is a pre-loaded movie service that comes with five, 10 or 15 movie credits to watch the latest releases and popular classics and additional movies up to 24 months of unlimited streaming, with the purchase of a BRAVIA XR TV. With BRAVIA XR technology, Pure Stream™ and IMAX® Enhanced, content is delivered with stunning visuals and expressive sound quality. Featuring BRAVIA CORE Calibrated Mode, movies will automatically adjust to the optimal picture settings including IMAX® Enhanced mode to create a truly exceptional at-home movie viewing experience. Over time, the app experience will be enriched with new features.
- BRAVIA CAM: BRAVIA CAM can detect the viewer’s position to optimize the picture and sound according to room environment and viewing distance.
- Google TV: See 700,000+ movies and TV episodes, plus live TV all in one place. Google TV brings everyone’s favourite content from across apps and subscriptions and organizes them. Searching is easy- just ask Google. Try saying, “Hey Google, find action movies” to search across apps.
- Built with sustainability in mind: During manufacturing, Sony is reducing overall plastic usage by approximately 60%, and is cutting emissions by approximately 15% by using smaller and lighter packaging during transportation.
- All Eco settings in one place: The Eco dashboard keeps all user settings in one place, making it easier to change them individually or in one go. With the Easy Setup option, users can optimize settings for their viewing environment.
New Sony TV Models and Key Features
BRAVIA XR X95L 4K HDR Mini LED Google TV:
[85” (84.6” diag.), 75” class (74.5” diag.)]
- Intelligent and powerful TV processing: The Cognitive Processor XR replicates how we see the real world to deliver a picture with wide dynamic contrast, detailed blacks, high peak brightness, and natural colours.
- Ultimate backlight control: XR Backlight Master Drive technology fine tunes the picture resulting in deep blacks and natural colours reinvigorating movies and games.
- Mini LED contrast and colour: See ultimate contrast from thousands of Mini LEDs and billions of accurate colours controlled by the precision of XR Backlight Master Drive and XR Triluminos Pro technologies.
- Google TV: See 700,000+ movies and TV episodes, plus live TV10, all in one place. Google TV brings everyone’s favourite content from across apps and subscriptions and organizes them. Searching is easy- just ask Google. Try saying, “Hey Google, find action movies” to search across apps.
- Enjoy movies included with BRAVIA CORE: Enjoy streaming high-quality 4K UHD and IMAX® Enhanced movies included with the BRAVIA CORE app, exclusively on select Sony TVs.
- Perfect for PlayStation® 5: Take PlayStation® 5 gaming to the next level with exclusive features Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode for optimized picture quality while gaming and streaming.
- All game settings in one place: With Game Menu, quickly manage game picture settings and assist functions in a single convenient interface.
- HDMI 2.1 gaming: Get the advantage in high-performance gaming with HDMI 2.1 features 4K/120, VRR, and ALLM.
- Picture and sound precisely aligned: With Acoustic Multi-Audio+ and Dolby Atmos support, frame tweeters, in addition to the TVs speakers, elevates the sound so what the user hears matches the picture they see.
- Enhanced entertainment: Experience immersive and engaging cinematic content as the creator intended with support for IMAX Enhanced and Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode.
- More clarity, less noise: Bring back lost texture and detail, with reduced noise and blur, and see all HD and digital content upscaled to near-4K resolution with XR 4K Upscaling and XR Clear Image.
- X-Anti Reflection & X-Wide angle: Minimizes reflection for a distraction-free viewing experience and provides vivid real-world colours from any angle while retaining brightness.
- Pairs perfectly with Sony soundbars: Acoustic Center Sync synchronizes the TV speakers with select Sony soundbars to reinforce the center speaker channel for clearer, fuller dialogue and more immersive sound.
- Enhanced TV experience with optional BRAVIA CAM: Allow BRAVIA CAM to automatically adjust picture and sound according to the room environment and seating location.
- All Eco settings in one place: The Eco dashboard keeps all settings in one place, making it easier to change them individually or in one go. With an Easy Setup Wizard, optimize settings for the environment.
BRAVIA XR X90L 4K HDR Full Array LED Google TV:
[85” class (84.6” diag.), 75” class (74.5” diag.), 65” class (64.5” diag.), 55” class (54.6” diag.)]
- Intelligent and powerful TV processing: The Cognitive Processor XR replicates how we see the real world to deliver a picture with wide dynamic contrast, detailed blacks, high peak brightness, and natural colours.
- Full Array LED contrast and colour: With brightness approximately up to 130% compared to the previous year’s model – the X90K has precisely controlled backlighting so the viewer can see enhanced contrast and billions of accurate colours, controlled by XR Contrast Booster and XR Triluminos Pro technologies.
- Google TV: See 700,000+ movies and TV episodes, plus live TV10 all in one place. Google TV brings everyone’s favourite content from across apps and subscriptions and organizes them. Searching is easy- just ask Google. Try saying, “Hey Google, find action movies” to search across apps.
- Enjoy movies included with BRAVIA CORE: Enjoy streaming high-quality 4K UHD and IMAX® Enhanced movies included with the BRAVIA CORE app, exclusively on select Sony TVs.
- Perfect for PlayStation® 5: Take PlayStation® 5 gaming to the next level with exclusive features Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode for optimized picture quality while gaming and streaming.
- All game settings in one place: With Game Menu, quickly manage game picture settings and assist functions in a single convenient interface.
- HDMI 2.1 gaming: Get the advantage in high-performance gaming with HDMI 2.1 features 4K/120, VRR, and ALLM.
- Picture and sound precisely aligned: With Acoustic Multi-Audio and Dolby Atmos support, sound positioning tweeters, in addition to the TVs speakers, elevates the sound so what the user hears matches the picture they see.
- Enhanced entertainment: Experience immersive and engaging cinematic content as the creator intended with support for Dolby Vision, IMAX® Enhanced, and Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode.
- More clarity, less noise: Bring back lost texture and detail, with reduced noise and blur, and see all HD and digital content upscaled to near-4K resolution with XR 4K Upscaling and XR Clear Image.
- Pairs perfectly with Sony soundbars: Acoustic Center Sync synchronizes the TV speakers with select Sony soundbars to reinforce the center speaker channel for clearer, fuller dialogue and more immersive sound.
- Enhanced TV experience with optional BRAVIA CAM: Allow BRAVIA CAM to automatically adjust picture and sound according to the room environment and seating location.
- All Eco settings in one place: The Eco dashboard keeps all settings in one place, making it easier to change them individually or in one go. With an Easy Setup Wizard, optimize settings for the environment.
BRAVIA XR A95L 4K HDR QD-OLED Google TV
[77” class (76.7” diag.), 65” class (64.5” diag.),]
- Intelligent and powerful TV processing: The Cognitive Processor XR replicates how we see the real world to deliver a picture with wide dynamic contrast, detailed blacks, high peak brightness, and natural colours.
- QD-OLED Screen: With a QD-OLED screen, enhanced by XR Triluminos Max technology, experience colour performance with approximately 200% brighter than the A95K with enhanced colour brightness.
- Definitive contrast: Individually lit pixels produce pure black so movies, shows, and games burst to life on screen with extraordinary detail and depth.
- Google TV: See 700,000+ movies and TV episodes, plus live TV10, all in one place. Google TV brings everyone’s favourite content from across apps and subscriptions and organizes them. Searching is easy- just ask Google. Try saying, “Hey Google, find action movies” to search across apps.
- Enjoy movies included with BRAVIA CORE: Enjoy streaming high-quality 4K UHD and IMAX® Enhanced movies included with the BRAVIA CORE app, exclusively on select Sony TVs.
- Perfect for PlayStation® 5: Take PlayStation® 5 gaming to the next level with exclusive features Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode for optimized picture quality while gaming and streaming.
- All game settings in one place: With Game Menu, quickly manage game picture settings and assist functions in a single convenient interface.
- HDMI 2.1 gaming: Get the advantage in high-performance gaming with HDMI 2.1 features 4K/120, VRR, and ALLM.14,
- Enhanced entertainment: Experience immersive and engaging cinematic content as the creator intended with support for Dolby Vision, IMAX® Enhanced, and Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode.
- The screen is the speaker: With Acoustic Surface Audio+ and Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, hear true immersive audio with actuators that vibrate to produce sound from the entire screen perfectly matching with what’s playing on screen.
- More clarity, less noise: Bring back lost texture and detail, with reduced noise and blur, and see all HD and digital content upscaled to near-4K resolution with XR 4K Upscaling and XR Clear Image.
- Pairs perfectly with Sony soundbars: Acoustic Center Sync synchronizes the TV speakers with select Sony soundbars to reinforce the center speaker channel for clearer, fuller dialogue and more immersive sound.
- Enhanced TV experience with included BRAVIA CAM: Allow BRAVIA CAM to automatically adjust picture and sound according to the room environment and seating location.
- All Eco settings in one place: The Eco dashboard keeps all settings in one place, making it easier to change them individually or in one go. With an Easy Setup Wizard, optimize settings for the environment.
BRAVIA XR A80L 4K HDR OLED Google TV:
[83” class (82.5” diag), 77” class (76.7” diag), 65” class (64.5” diag.), 55” class (54.6” diag.)]
- Intelligent and powerful TV processing: The Cognitive Processor XR replicates how we see the real world to deliver a picture with wide dynamic contrast, detailed blacks, high peak brightness, and natural colours.
- Acoustic Surface Audio+: With Acoustic Surface Audio+ and Dolby Atmos support, hear true immersive audio with actuators that vibrate to produce sound from the entire screen perfectly matching with what’s playing on screen.
- OLED contrast and colour: XR OLED Contrast Pro and XR Triluminos Pro technologies allow the consumer to feel the beauty of OLED with brightness approximately 110% compared to the previous year’s model – the A80K, with immersive depth and realism, pure black, detailed shadows, and billions of accurate colours.
- Google TV: See 700,000+ movies and TV episodes, plus live TV10, all in one place. Google TV brings everyone’s favourite content from across apps and organizes them. Searching is easy- just ask Google. Try saying, “Hey Google, find action movies” to search across apps.
- Enjoy movies included with BRAVIA CORE: Enjoy streaming high-quality 4K UHD and IMAX® Enhanced movies included with the BRAVIA CORE app, exclusively on select Sony TVs.
- Perfect for PlayStation® 5: Take PlayStation® 5 gaming to the next level with exclusive features Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode for optimized picture quality while gaming and streaming.
- All game settings in one place: With Game Menu, quickly manage game picture settings and assist functions in a single convenient interface.
- HDMI 2.1 gaming: Get the advantage in high-performance gaming with HDMI 2.1 features 4K/120, VRR, and ALLM.
- Enhanced entertainment: Experience immersive and engaging cinematic content as the creator intended with support for Dolby Vision, IMAX® Enhanced, and Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode.
- More clarity, less noise: Bring back lost texture and detail, with reduced noise and blur, and see all HD and digital content upscaled to near-4K resolution with XR 4K Upscaling and XR Clear Image.
- Pairs perfectly with Sony soundbars: Acoustic Center Sync synchronizes the TV speakers with select Sony soundbars to reinforce the center speaker channel for clearer, fuller dialogue and more immersive sound.
- Enhanced TV experience with optional BRAVIA CAM: Allow BRAVIA CAM to automatically adjust picture and sound according to the room environment and seating location.
- All Eco settings in one place: The Eco dashboard keeps all settings in one place, making it easier to change them individually or in one go. With an Easy Setup Wizard, optimize settings for the environment.
Pricing and Availability
The new BRAVIA XR TV lineup will be available in the Middle East & Africa from May 2023 with pricing information to be released at a later date. For more information on new Sony television models, please watch Sony’s BRAVIA XR announcement video here or visit the BRAVIA XR website.
