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The result is superb specular highlight detail. I measured peak brightness upwards of 3,000 nits, using a 10 per cent HDR window on the Standard image preset.

It's one of the brightest, most dynamic LED LCD TVs I've ever encountered. Not that this screen needs to aggressively tone map. HDR support covers HDR10, broadcast HLG and Dolby Vision. The Custom mode is actually Sony's old Cinema mode, which is considerably less impactful. Most, of course, will opt for the Standard and Cinema options, which dial this vibrancy back вЂ“ but not to a point that translates to a significant lack of pop. With high-quality sources, the Vivid preset, with its oversaturated primary colours and high brightness, is a real eye-catcher. The sense of texture created by the increased PPI (pixels per inch) makes for a rather different experience than 4K models. Sony describes the image density offered by 8K as 'realness', and there's some accuracy to that. But perhaps that doesn't matter? What you have here is a panel that's astonishingly immersive. Park your sofa three metres away and you're certainly not able to appreciate the really subtle detail. But even on this Jumbotron, many will argue that you're simply sitting too close. The minuscule detail in the image is seductive you'll want to sit closer to view clearer.ДЄll of which begs the thorny question: how far should you sit from an 85in 8K screen? To really appreciate its clarity, 1.5-2x screen height is a good metric.

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This doesn't look like any TV picture you'll have seen before. An 8K sequence shot at the Rio Carnival wowed with a glorious parade of yellow and glittering gold. Re-rendered 8K footage (provided by Sony) from Gran Turismo looked sensational, while travel footage captured around Vienna exhibited almost three-dimensional depth. Object-based super resolution, HDR remastering, dual-database processing and Dynamic Contrast Enhancer have been given a wider expressionistic canvas.

Here, everything appears to have had a tune-up. Much of the credit can be attributed to the latest edition of Sony's X1 Ultimate image processing engine, first introduced on the brand's 4K models. The ZG9 provides a mesmerising viewing experience, with images that are blisteringly sharp and vibrant. If I were to suggest image quality on this premium flatscreen was anything less than astonishing you'd probably be disappointed. This can be edited to reflect what shortcuts you wish to see, from sound/picture settings to network status. One refinement to the Sony UI this year is a quick settings bar that pops up from the bottom of the screen. There's also support for Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit smart home applications. Google Assistant is also built-in, with a red LED light to the right of the Sony logo to indicate that Google is awaiting your command.

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The screen comes with the latest Oreo Android TV OS, and offers all the front-line streaming apps, including YouTube, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

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They're supported by three USBs, a mini AV input, optical digital audio output, plus Ethernet and Wi-Fi. The TV has four HDMI inputs, but only one (HDMI 4) is able to support 8K/60p sources (and is awaiting HDMI 2.1 certification), while HDMI 3 supports eARC. For the tabletop feet you'll need wide, substantial AV furniture the other uses a floor-standing tripod leg design. There are two heavy-duty stand options, both substantial in order to cope with the set's 71.7kg bulk. The ZG9 can also double as a centre speaker in a multichannel sound system. Sony dubs this sound system Acoustic Multi-Audio. The FALD panel sits atop a slightly larger frame, which sports four forward-facing speakers split above and below the screen. The set accommodates a revised iteration of Sony's FALD (Full Array Local Dimming) Backlight Master Drive cleverly calibrated LED lights that promise brighter, more precise HDR. We opted to audition the budget option, a snip at ВЈ10,000. With the former retailing for ВЈ85,000, the average ZG9 is clearly not going to appeal to the man in the street, unless of course that man happens to live on Rodeo Drive. This 8K debutante comes in suitably monster 98in and 85in screen sizes.

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Sony has joined the 8K screen market with its Master Series ZG9.

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