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Sony XR-65A90J

It is often assumed that if a particular television is great at one size, it will automatically be great at others. But while most core components are carried over from one size to another, many are not – most notably the panel. A 49in panel will likely have a different specification from a 65in one. Audio quality tends to vary with size, too, as a bigger chassis typically results in a fuller sound.

So, having been blown away by the 55in version, we’re eager to follow up with the 65in Sony XR-65A90J. And, despite the potential for inconsistency, it turns out that the 65in A90J is every bit as good as its smaller sibling.

The move to slimmer sets and thinner bezels leaves little room for creativity to make a TV stand out from the crowd, although Sony has managed to squeeze a

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