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damn hearing that it's making it harder for me to hold off until it's cheaper lol. damn I want it now I could afford the 65 inch if I really wanted to but its a too expensive at that price I'll wait to see if it goes down to like 3,000 for the 65 inch
It's a great tv. Just remember, full field brightness cannot be matched by this tv. The 930e will be brighter. The contrast and what not make gaming on this tv great, along with the color. And of course the pixel response is awesome
Thanks for the great video bro! Currently I have a SONY Z9F which is absolutely a stunning LED TV, but I used to be a X930E user. For past 5 years, I was switching between high end LED TVs and OLED TVs, and finally I ended up with Z9F which is even brighter than a X930E. I love the brightness of both X930E and Z9F, definitely brighter than OLED TVs, the only thing I was complaining is that they don’t have HDMI 2.1 ports. As the A90J came out with HDMI 2.1 and brighter panel, I am now planning to change to OLED again...but still not sure about how aggressive the ABL is on A90J. To be honest, the biggest drawback I think for OLED is the ABL, this often drives me crazy when gaming, it is actually the reason why I returned the A9F and LG CX. So I’d like to know if you think the ABL on A90J is acceptable or not, thanks!
With the settings I have, I notice no ABL. I've been working on getting hdr calibration right for gaming and what not, and overall I've found that this video pretty much holds true to my settings. Gradation preferred is the answer over brightness preferred, but it's important to make sure during initial calibration for the ps5/series x to turn gradation preferred off. I made a new video about how to do that. Since doing that, hdr on this tv is spectacular and I love the picture. I miss the real scene peak brightness, or the full field brightness of my x930e, but the colors and everything are stunning on the a90j. I notice many more hues than I did on the 930e
@@SpencersStuffTV Thanks for the reply! Actually I got a side by side comparison between A90J and last year’s A8H in the shop today, I think this year the brightness is really improved, which is great. But you know, with the demo videos, people could hardly notice any ABL. Unfortunately I could not test some gaming experience there but your comment makes me very positive with A90J, I think I need watch your other videos about A90J, thanks for great contents and efforts!
@@zongyusu I'm trying to keep them up to date. I may post another gaming update soon and potentially Dolby vision settings. Been trying to get those nailed down. I have a hard time saying "These are the only settings you need." I will watch shows, movies, and play games that all require different settings. I'm just that way
@@zongyusu thanks! Hopefully I'm just helping the more casual people make their tvs look better. Lord knows I'm not a professional calibrator by any stretch of the imagination
Smart turning the gamma down tbh most people including myself turn the gamma to 2.4 on lg which would be like 1 or 2 notches as ypu have it lower on Sony as it deepens the image a bit so makes sense if I'm honest
I usually turn it down 1 or 2 for single player. I had to turn it up to 0 or +1 for battlefield after fixing my calibration. I found enemies were getting lost in the shadows too much... But that's largely due to the game, not the tv. The tv has it at -2 for the default setting
Thanks for showing the ABL, main reason I returned the Sony A8H and possibly now the LG CX, I can’t stand it and feel it’s too distracting while gaming. Looking into the Sony X95J now or just use the Samsung Q90t
I don't have problems with abl in the current settings at all fortunately 😊 but it definitely happened too much with brightness preferred. That full field brightness is definitely nice to have. I do miss it
Great video man! I wish I had that set lol ... I have the Sony a8h and the picture processing of the x1 chip is amazing, the downside that I'm dealing with my set for some reason in gaming in hdr , when abl kicks in, it becomes very noticable to where it dims the screen but then kicks the brightness up and then dims the screen , but in other hdr format , abl is not really that much noticable which is strange , only with the series x Have you heard of anyone else who had the a8h who ran across this issue ?
Thanks! I saw on reddit that some people were having issues with the a8h kicking in abl at pretty dim levels. Unfortunately there isn't a way around it without sony putting out a patch. I've stayed away from oled until now due to abl and I'm happy it's being addressed pretty well. It kicks in on the new set every now and again but it definitely isn't as bad as it used to be!
Yeah hopefully they can release the patch to fix that but gaming is still awesome on a sony tv especially on a oled , and while I'm pretty amazed with my cx and the amazing picture quality , sonys picture holds an edge in that dept and it is amazing for movies and sports as well
@@representj12 that's the key right now. I do more than game on my tv. And for general content, sonys processing is just the cherry on top of the panel. I pay that extra money because of their processor. This cognitive processor added so much detail and depth to the image that I could not believe what I was seeing. This is truly a next gen processor. It's like the leap we saw from the x1 extreme on the z9d.
This TV looks absolutely stunning! I’m stuck between this and the LG G1. Have you experienced any gaming issues thus far? Really appreciate this content!
I have not. It is to be noted though that the lg tvs currently have 4 hdmi 2.1 ports as opposed to the 2 on this tv, and has all the allm, vrr, 4k 120, etc. This set has the 4k 120 only right now. Personally that doesn't bother me.
Yeah but the A90J has: Better speakers Better brightness Better processor Better motion and all the gaming features will be added down the line. Also the ×2 HDMI2.1 have the actual full 48gb of bandwidth future proof for 12bit color, the LG even though it has 4× HDMI2.1 is still stuck on 40gb of bandwidth like last year, so 10bit color....... again. Oh and the LG will not have legs, you have to buy them separately for $100.00 dollars....... or be forced to use that ugly beam stand, a mayor deal breaker for people that have naughty dogs, or kids running around in their home. Hope this helps.
@@SpencersStuffTV Thoroughly enjoyed the video, thank you. I am planning to get A90J 65' next week. I don't think that your video does it a favor to be honest as it looks blurry in parts, I am sure it looks much better seeing it as it happens. As for those HDMI 2.1 ports, do you think that can be addressed with HDMI splitter? Of course, you would only be able to view one device at the time but you could plug in both XBox and PS for example using HDMI splitter and play one at the time without plugging and unplugging anything. I don't know enough on the subject, I hope you do.
I just realized I never responded to your comment. Ive enabled this and have been pretty happy on the whole with the auto white balance and the room one... I forgot the name of it.
Did you test with the PS4 or PS5? If you've tested with the PS5, can you try a game like COD Cold War at 4K 120Hz and HDR? Some people had problems with color banding with this configuration (4K/120/HDR). Thank you
I'm on ps5. I do not have cod cold war. Not a cod fan. Just waiting on battlefield 6. But, whenever another 4k 120hz game comes out I'll give it a try. Unfortunately we are a bit limited with options right now.
Do you get any ABL using gradation preferred? The reason ABL kicks may be due to a combination of setting changes. You increased gamma from -2 default to -1, you're using warm color instead of expert (more accurate if you favor creators intent), and of course when you switch to brightness preferred there's that. I have this same tv and when using the -2 for gamma and expert color with gradient preferred, ABL has yet to kick in even once.
I do not get abl to kick in when using gradation preferred. It almost seems in brightness preferred, the processor is trying to raise the brightness of some of the areas real time, and it's causing the panel to overheat. Al sundan was an abl storm on brightness preferred. I have just left it on gradation preferred and have been happy on the whole with it
Love your videos, question...I have the LG C7 and was looking to get the C1 for the gaming features but worried image quality won’t be much different. image processing is more important as 90% of the time I use my tv for watching movies and 10% gaming. I have the new Xbox but not sure if it’s a good match with the Sony? Price yes it’s more expensive but happy to pay more if I can get best of both??
Thank you! I would say if you're primarily focuses on image processing and movies, the Sony would be stellar. It does not have vrr yet, not that that matters in my opinion, but the update should come spring. Once that releases we will see how it goes. In terms of pure picture quality in game mode though, the Sony is better. More detailed with more vibrant colors. Sony image processing in general is better than lg
@@SpencersStuffTV thank you for your quick response. The reviews for the A90j so far just sound amazing, as long as can get 120fps at 4k for the Xbox and good response time then I’m happy really. Yea the LG has more gaming features but am I actually getting the best out of it if not a proper gamer. It’s not out in the UK yet so will definitely go see it in person once I can...thanks again.
@@toledo109 the a90j does support 4k 120 so you'll be good. You should have a stunning image on screen as well! Whatever decision you make, I'm sure you'll be happy. I think Sony's cognitive processor makes the image truly next level. The set almost looks 8k with how detailed everything is
With the upcoming A80J here in April, do you think the ABL will be bad again due to the 80J not having the heat sync the 90J has? I’m trying to hold off since the 80J from specs looks like the exact same tv just without the heat sync and slightly less powerful speakers. But if the 90J is THAT much better still than the 80J I’ll figure out the extra cash. Just know the 65 inch 80J at $3000 USD is much more affordable than $4000 lol.
I mean, the 80j I imagine will behave like the previous sony oleds, so I would look at the reviews of those. Honestly for the price, if you dont need the gaming features, the a8h or a9g might be a better option for you. The only reason I got the a90j was because I wanted that brightness.
I was wondering about what you thought of the A90J Brightness compared to the 930e? I have a 930e still and wanted to know if the picture with a lower APL did take some getting used to?
The contrast of the panel helps it to seem brighter, but yeah It took me a short time to get used to. The colors on the oled far surpass the led though
Hey so in "HDR tone mapping", it might be best for you to leave it set to "Off" entirely instead of Gradation Preferred as that makes the A90J set its own HDR tone mapping in place when your console is already doing the tone mapping. So the TV adds an extra unnecessary layer which makes the HDR inaccurate and not what the developers were intending. Turning it Off is the equivalent as HGIG mode on the LG OLEDs as that turns off the TV's HDR tone mapping function and letting the console do it accurately. Doing Gradation Preferred is still making the TV do its own tone mapping when it doesn't need to & increasing the inaccuracy of your HDR gaming picture. Thanks
I'll have to take a look. I noticed with it being off that the picture was dimmer, but who knows. I can give it another shot. I don't really care about the developers intent personally. I just want to play a good looking game and that extra brightness is what I'm looking for. Thanks for the comment 🔥
@@SpencersStuffTV That's great to hear! My only concern personally that could be a dealbreaker is Dolby Vision HDR gaming on the Series X with A90J. DV gaming is available to Xbox Insiders rn. On the LGs, it switches to Dolby Vision Game mode when doing DV gaming - suggesting it's lowered input lag. But on the A90J, you only get DV Bright/Dark when doing DV gaming. Which concerns me as I don't know if that increases the input lag or if it's the same as regular HDR10 gaming which should be around 16ms for the A90J, which would be fine
@@haz_alt as of now, vision gaming on this Sony is a bad idea. Input lag goes up a ton because there isn’t a game mode. Either Sony will add it with a firmware update to help entice people to buy the tv, or they’ll refuse to make it since PS5 doesn’t support vision and they want people on the PS5. Who knows could go either way lol.
Hey, i would like to ask you some questions. My actual tv set is a sony 49"x900e. I love triluminos colours and live colour "high" are so beautiful for me. You had a x930e set from the same lineup that year (2017-2018) with triluminos colour too, are the triluminos pro A90J oled colours similar to x930e/x900e colours? Are they as beautiful as the others? Respecting the sharpness, the image of my tv (49x900e) is really sharpness and crisp, is your 65A90J set crisper than your x930e? If you decide to turn up the "sharpness" level, do you notice an improvement without artefacts? Has you noticed black crush in the image of game mode regarding to ours x900e/x930e tv's? Is a better and crisper la image of the game mode of A90J in comparison to your x930e? The image quality of game mode in Sony led tv's worst two years ago in relation to the previous x900e/x930e, has it changed in new models? is different or better in recent Sony oleds like A8h? A90J? What do you mean with chromatic aberration in oleds? They are many questions but I would like so much you could answer me. It's important to me. I want to improve my experience in that aspects with the A90J oled set. Thank you so much and congratulations for so interesting videos!
This tv is all around better for me. The colors are much more vivid than the 900/930e. I own both the 900 and 930e. This is largely due to the contrast. Being that this tv is bigger it won't have the same "crispness" as compared to a 49 inch tv because the pixels are larger. However the detail and everything with the new cognitive processor is extremely good. It's a huge upgrade over the 900/930e. I do not have any black crush. Bumping sharpness on any tv can cause artifacting. Input lag is lower on this tv than prior years so games look sensational with low input lag. This tv is much brighter than the a8h and the processor is definitely an upgrade. This tv also has two hdmi 2.1 ports. As for the chromatic abberation, on straight lines, there is a small amount of color "bleed" on fine text. It's not really noticeable unless you know where to look
@@SpencersStuffTV If you compare the A90J brightness with the x900e brightness, without taking account of ABL in 100% window, what do you think? Thank you.
I have this same TV size and all. I have a few questions. Do you use Apple TV app on here or airplay screen mirroring if you have an iPhone? If so do you have any issues? I can’t log into the Apple TV app at all. I’ve updated did resets restarts all that. TV is updated as well. And can’t connect via airplay. Those are the only two issues I’ve had with the set other than that I love it. Also this problem has been across two sets. I had a 55 inch I returned to get the bigger 65 inch. Still same issue.
I have not done this. I'm an android user so everything is basically seem less with the tv. I'm sure it'll get fixed in due time with a software update, especially since google tv is new
It definitely hits different. My gameplay has actually improved drastically. Without the ghosting and slow refresh rate, I'm hitting way more shots and seeing enemies clearer. Racing games have also been an absolute treat to play on this tv. I could say this oled was made for us 930e/940e owners in particular 😊 the image on native 4k content almost looks 8k, and even upscaled 1080p Is the best I've seen
Gaming HDR 120K on this panel is more immersive than an LED. LED everything looks less dimensional. Could be because the new XR processor too I suppose. I wouldn’t recommend an OLED for a bright room though. It is considerably dimmer than an LED. Medium to darker room, OLED all day.
@@woody5581 without a doubt. I have a very bright room, but I just close the blinds usually. At night though it is definitely next level. I definitely agree the depth isn't there on the led, but I do miss that full field brightness. I can't wait for QNED in a few years
@@woody5581 It mainly hits hard for me on battlefield. I haven't noticed it as much on other games. I found gradation preferred allowed me to have a cleaner all around experience
Dude it looks amazing wow thansk for this video I hate my hdr on my phone tho haha I'll have to rematch this on my tv but wow looks great God even through the video you can tell just how sharp and detailed this tv would be in person lol oled will always be the TV I like most I can't help it also these new oled tvs do much better with burn in my lg c9 has 11k hours on it and no Burn in yet and I game a ton lol
It's definitely breathtaking..I can't believe how colorful everything looks. I am just trying to be sure to vary content often enough to avoid burn in. I'm really hoping everyone enjoys this tv. Although I'm hearing there are some issues with 4k 120hz in hdr
@@SpencersStuffTV yeah I've heard the same not to worried tho Sony is good about fixing issues now the vrr may take a while to come from what we are hearing could be around winter lol but hey still an absolutely beautiful tv and yeah at least it can do 4k 120fps 4:4:4 12bit the g1 will only be able to do 10 hit as it's still only 40gbps as the Sony is 48gbps also seems that people are having the issues on pc not the consoles and me I mostly console game
@@reviewforthetube6485 Im mainly a console gamer as well. 4k 120 is not a big worry for me haha. I'm just happy to get a stable 60 with gorgeous visuals. At this point vrr is really the only thing that matters to me to help with screen tearing on future titles. Currently, I'm waiting on wreckfest to get the 60fps patch for ps5. That game is stellar
For people mostly into gaming. A tip. The A90J isn't better than an LG CX and C1 etc.. That "extra brightness" with the peak being high. That is not working in game mode. The TV maxes out around 400 nits in game mode and that isn't more than a CX. CX also offer, freesync and Gsync. The Sony gets VRR maybe around winter 2021 and that is the standard HDMI forum VRR. It's a beautiful picture, Sony does that well. But the price step up, nah..
That is incorrect. Calibrated it doesn't get much brighter than what you are saying but with the contrast enhancer active and peak luminance raised, you can achieve the higher peak brightness the panel offers. It will be displayed in a video I just uploaded soon. These "purists" and tv analysts will only give you the calibrated settings to maintain the "creators intent" but won't explore beyond that for processing. I'm not a purist and I have figured out how to squeeze more out of the panel. And it's not even a question when I can compare it to the 930e and achieve a similar experience. As for the gaming features, yeah there are more on the lg, but in terms of processing, sonys color gradation and image processing isn't even close to being matched by lg. As someone who does more than gaming on the tv, this is far more valuable. The nice thing is there are options, and in my opinion, sonys processing is worth more. Especially because pc players especially aren't going to sit here shopping sonys tvs for gaming. I wouldn't want Samsung's junk vrr and I know sony doesn't want their local dimming algorithm destroyed on their led panels, that's primarily why they haven't released it. Lg's nanocell tvs are ips panels so they really don't need to worry about raised blacks I guess 😂 I made a video covering this topic and giving my opinions on it already
@@SpencersStuffTV I needed to know if the A90J was worth the extra cost and 65” screen for gaming when I could get the 77” LG CX. I’m all about the best picture and everyone has been saying the peak brightness is the same in game mode. Thank you for this reply as it helped me finalize my decision for the A90J. When I saw it at Best Buy, it was the most beautiful picture I had ever seen.
Simple Question: Is Sony a good gaming TV? I want to pull the trigger on a 77" A80J but am gun shy with ALL the hoopla over LG and it's gaming features
Are these game settings pre D-Nice calibration settings? I watched another video where you used D-Nice’s HDR settings in game mode. Which do you like better?
@@SillyDucky57 ruclips.net/video/_hxgNMZ-QiY/видео.html It's this one. I do not have step by step instructions, but you can get a basic look at what I see
If it kicks in you can depending on how hard it does kick. But I don't anymore once I changed up the settings. I haven't seen it at all since I applied the settings in the video
Game mode and normal? As in regular hdr mode? I actually just uploaded a video that got taken down for copyright showing more detail 😑 not a happy dude
@@keef78 ahhh gotcha. Yeah I'm working on getting a video out for that. Unfortunately work and home never being quiet has made it difficult. Hoping to get a few videos up this weekend
It's all down to your preference. Do you want a larger tv or smaller one? Do you need the gaming features immediately? What is your primary use for the tv? Do you have a sound system or are you relying solely on the tv for audio?
I have the ps5 and I game from time to time I watch a lot of Netflix and Hulu and I have a 55 inch but I have a small bedroom so I don't know if gojng a size up will be a smart thing to do but I dinnt know if I was losing anything if I go with the 55 inch Sony A90j instead of the 65 so yea I'm just stick between those two TVs
@@kempagokrazy8390 you should measure out what you can fit in your room. A big screen in a small room can sometimes be too large due to being too close to the screen. If you primarily watch tv/movies Id go with the Sony. For gaming currently I'd do lg, but being that sony has 4k 120 and we are just waiting for vrr, it's a toss up for me.
You should really get a warranty I don’t have the A90J I have the A8H bought it back in may 2020 and need that warranty so my OLED paranoia won’t give me a heart attack I love the tv but thinking about returning it maybe for a newer model led Sony maybe 2021 model or wait until 2022 purchased the 5 year warranty and exchange hope you are enjoying your tv man
Okay 1, alter bridge ftw. And there is abl fluctuation. I do know this map has "cloud/light" fluctuations pretty often. It may not show up in the video as well but it got alot dimmer than the 930e did. Al sundan is pretty brutal with abl. Fortunately it doesn't kick in very heavily
@@SpencersStuffTV Cheers fella, a fellow Alter Bridge fan 🤘 yeah i got this TV pre-ordered, but in the UK it ain't out until April & im coming from a XE93 as it's known here.
@@34sld always! Alter bridge is my favorite band. Have you been listening to Myles' new stuff? In stride and ides of march are stellar. That's the tv I just came off! The US it is known as the x930e. I can say the full field brightness isn't as good as the 930e but you'll enjoy the amount of contrast for sure. Specular detail still pops and colors are definitely better than the 930e
im just shocked that most ppl I know is still rocking 10+ year old 1080p tvs, most of the time there still old ccfl lcds or plazma.... ppl who do upgrade tend to get a cheap edge lit 4k tv
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Thanks, by the way is there a Warm 2 Setting?
I asked, become you just put it on Warm (but not Warm 2)
@@SC87Returns it goes warm, expert 1, then expert 2. Expert 1 is what I use for shows and movies
Hi is this ABL behaviour in HDR mode, SDR, or both?
@@moosyx In hdr gaming. It can largely be alleviated by switching to gradation preferred and lowering contrast or brightness
@@SpencersStuffTV is there a big difference when switching between brightness and gradation
Honestly this is the best tv I've ever seen. I've only had it for a week but it's just incredible.
Yeah every time I turn it on it blows my mind haha
damn hearing that it's making it harder for me to hold off until it's cheaper lol. damn I want it now I could afford the 65 inch if I really wanted to but its a too expensive at that price I'll wait to see if it goes down to like 3,000 for the 65 inch
Do you think Sony will release 48 oled anytime soon?
@@muhammadessat4789 in the a90j? Not a chance
@@muhammadessat4789 I don't know. They might.
Great TV! I still enjoy using my X930E it's such a beautiful TV.
My 930e has bedroom duty but definitely gets used still 😬
OMG. This is perfect for me because I've owned the 930e since launch
It's a great tv. Just remember, full field brightness cannot be matched by this tv. The 930e will be brighter. The contrast and what not make gaming on this tv great, along with the color. And of course the pixel response is awesome
I’ve got this model A90j coming to me in mid April to go with my ps5 and Xbox Series X can’t wait!!!
Let me know what you think!
Hey man thank you and I appreciate the tips. I’m playing BF1 and now can make sure I get the best from the tv. Keep it up
Bf1 is a fantastic game. Hdr in my opinion is as good if not better than bf5. You will not be disappointed with these settings my friend!
@@SpencersStuffTV I appreciate it brother. Definitely will be changing settings when I get home. Subscribed and looking forward to future vids.
@@ov5502 thanks man! I appreciate that subscription my guy 🔥 keep me up to date on what you do/don't like with the settings!
@@SpencersStuffTV will do man!
Enjoy bro, thanks for sharing your settings.
Thank you! I appreciate you giving the video a watch 🔥
Thanks for the great video bro! Currently I have a SONY Z9F which is absolutely a stunning LED TV, but I used to be a X930E user. For past 5 years, I was switching between high end LED TVs and OLED TVs, and finally I ended up with Z9F which is even brighter than a X930E. I love the brightness of both X930E and Z9F, definitely brighter than OLED TVs, the only thing I was complaining is that they don’t have HDMI 2.1 ports. As the A90J came out with HDMI 2.1 and brighter panel, I am now planning to change to OLED again...but still not sure about how aggressive the ABL is on A90J. To be honest, the biggest drawback I think for OLED is the ABL, this often drives me crazy when gaming, it is actually the reason why I returned the A9F and LG CX. So I’d like to know if you think the ABL on A90J is acceptable or not, thanks!
With the settings I have, I notice no ABL. I've been working on getting hdr calibration right for gaming and what not, and overall I've found that this video pretty much holds true to my settings. Gradation preferred is the answer over brightness preferred, but it's important to make sure during initial calibration for the ps5/series x to turn gradation preferred off. I made a new video about how to do that. Since doing that, hdr on this tv is spectacular and I love the picture. I miss the real scene peak brightness, or the full field brightness of my x930e, but the colors and everything are stunning on the a90j. I notice many more hues than I did on the 930e
@@SpencersStuffTV Thanks for the reply! Actually I got a side by side comparison between A90J and last year’s A8H in the shop today, I think this year the brightness is really improved, which is great. But you know, with the demo videos, people could hardly notice any ABL. Unfortunately I could not test some gaming experience there but your comment makes me very positive with A90J, I think I need watch your other videos about A90J, thanks for great contents and efforts!
@@zongyusu I'm trying to keep them up to date. I may post another gaming update soon and potentially Dolby vision settings. Been trying to get those nailed down. I have a hard time saying "These are the only settings you need." I will watch shows, movies, and play games that all require different settings. I'm just that way
@@SpencersStuffTV Looking forward to watching more great videos from you! Much appreciate the effort you put in this
@@zongyusu thanks! Hopefully I'm just helping the more casual people make their tvs look better. Lord knows I'm not a professional calibrator by any stretch of the imagination
Smart turning the gamma down tbh most people including myself turn the gamma to 2.4 on lg which would be like 1 or 2 notches as ypu have it lower on Sony as it deepens the image a bit so makes sense if I'm honest
I usually turn it down 1 or 2 for single player. I had to turn it up to 0 or +1 for battlefield after fixing my calibration. I found enemies were getting lost in the shadows too much... But that's largely due to the game, not the tv. The tv has it at -2 for the default setting
Thanks for showing the ABL, main reason I returned the Sony A8H and possibly now the LG CX, I can’t stand it and feel it’s too distracting while gaming.
Looking into the Sony X95J now or just use the Samsung Q90t
I don't have problems with abl in the current settings at all fortunately 😊 but it definitely happened too much with brightness preferred. That full field brightness is definitely nice to have. I do miss it
Great video. Hope to see some videos on your movie settings!👍
I'll be uploading those some time this week!
Totally agree, I just got my A90J today 55' ! So stoked!
@@SillyDucky57 I hope you enjoy it!!
@@SillyDucky57 hopefully getting my 55 soon!
GREAT VIDEO BRO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks so much
You're welcome!!
Definitely looks good
I use some new settings now! They're highlighted in another video!
Great video man! I wish I had that set lol ... I have the Sony a8h and the picture processing of the x1 chip is amazing, the downside that I'm dealing with my set for some reason in gaming in hdr , when abl kicks in, it becomes very noticable to where it dims the screen but then kicks the brightness up and then dims the screen , but in other hdr format , abl is not really that much noticable which is strange , only with the series x
Have you heard of anyone else who had the a8h who ran across this issue ?
Thanks! I saw on reddit that some people were having issues with the a8h kicking in abl at pretty dim levels. Unfortunately there isn't a way around it without sony putting out a patch. I've stayed away from oled until now due to abl and I'm happy it's being addressed pretty well. It kicks in on the new set every now and again but it definitely isn't as bad as it used to be!
Yeah hopefully they can release the patch to fix that but gaming is still awesome on a sony tv especially on a oled , and while I'm pretty amazed with my cx and the amazing picture quality , sonys picture holds an edge in that dept and it is amazing for movies and sports as well
@@representj12 that's the key right now. I do more than game on my tv. And for general content, sonys processing is just the cherry on top of the panel. I pay that extra money because of their processor. This cognitive processor added so much detail and depth to the image that I could not believe what I was seeing. This is truly a next gen processor. It's like the leap we saw from the x1 extreme on the z9d.
This TV looks absolutely stunning! I’m stuck between this and the LG G1. Have you experienced any gaming issues thus far?
Really appreciate this content!
I have not. It is to be noted though that the lg tvs currently have 4 hdmi 2.1 ports as opposed to the 2 on this tv, and has all the allm, vrr, 4k 120, etc. This set has the 4k 120 only right now. Personally that doesn't bother me.
Yeah but the A90J has:
Better speakers
Better brightness
Better processor
Better motion
and all the gaming features will be added down the line.
Also the ×2 HDMI2.1 have the actual full 48gb of bandwidth future proof for 12bit color, the LG even though it has 4× HDMI2.1 is still stuck on 40gb of bandwidth like last year, so 10bit color....... again.
Oh and the LG will not have legs, you have to buy them separately for $100.00 dollars....... or be forced to use that ugly beam stand, a mayor deal breaker for people that have naughty dogs, or kids running around in their home.
Hope this helps.
Also ease of use when it comes to scrolling through settings
@@alexperez1519 not to mention better picture quality....😅
@@SpencersStuffTV Thoroughly enjoyed the video, thank you. I am planning to get A90J 65' next week. I don't think that your video does it a favor to be honest as it looks blurry in parts, I am sure it looks much better seeing it as it happens. As for those HDMI 2.1 ports, do you think that can be addressed with HDMI splitter? Of course, you would only be able to view one device at the time but you could plug in both XBox and PS for example using HDMI splitter and play one at the time without plugging and unplugging anything. I don't know enough on the subject, I hope you do.
Ambient light sensor function is actually good on A90J if you only select auto white balance. No need to calibrate
I just realized I never responded to your comment. Ive enabled this and have been pretty happy on the whole with the auto white balance and the room one... I forgot the name of it.
Did you test with the PS4 or PS5? If you've tested with the PS5, can you try a game like COD Cold War at 4K 120Hz and HDR? Some people had problems with color banding with this configuration (4K/120/HDR). Thank you
I'm on ps5. I do not have cod cold war. Not a cod fan. Just waiting on battlefield 6. But, whenever another 4k 120hz game comes out I'll give it a try. Unfortunately we are a bit limited with options right now.
Do you get any ABL using gradation preferred? The reason ABL kicks may be due to a combination of setting changes. You increased gamma from -2 default to -1, you're using warm color instead of expert (more accurate if you favor creators intent), and of course when you switch to brightness preferred there's that. I have this same tv and when using the -2 for gamma and expert color with gradient preferred, ABL has yet to kick in even once.
I do not get abl to kick in when using gradation preferred. It almost seems in brightness preferred, the processor is trying to raise the brightness of some of the areas real time, and it's causing the panel to overheat. Al sundan was an abl storm on brightness preferred. I have just left it on gradation preferred and have been happy on the whole with it
Nice vid!! What did you use to capture this footage???
I used the Sony Xperia 1!
Love your videos, question...I have the LG C7 and was looking to get the C1 for the gaming features but worried image quality won’t be much different. image processing is more important as 90% of the time I use my tv for watching movies and 10% gaming. I have the new Xbox but not sure if it’s a good match with the Sony? Price yes it’s more expensive but happy to pay more if I can get best of both??
Thank you! I would say if you're primarily focuses on image processing and movies, the Sony would be stellar. It does not have vrr yet, not that that matters in my opinion, but the update should come spring. Once that releases we will see how it goes. In terms of pure picture quality in game mode though, the Sony is better. More detailed with more vibrant colors. Sony image processing in general is better than lg
@@SpencersStuffTV thank you for your quick response. The reviews for the A90j so far just sound amazing, as long as can get 120fps at 4k for the Xbox and good response time then I’m happy really. Yea the LG has more gaming features but am I actually getting the best out of it if not a proper gamer. It’s not out in the UK yet so will definitely go see it in person once I can...thanks again.
@@toledo109 the a90j does support 4k 120 so you'll be good. You should have a stunning image on screen as well! Whatever decision you make, I'm sure you'll be happy. I think Sony's cognitive processor makes the image truly next level. The set almost looks 8k with how detailed everything is
@@toledo109 also thanks for the sub!
@@SpencersStuffTV I’m sold man lol...just a waiting game now and save the £££££!
People are complaining about 4K 120hz with HDR enabled. Would be awesome if you could check that, thank you.
I unfortunately don't have any 4k 120hz games. Whenever I get one I'll let you know. Maybe I'll grab dirt 5 when it's on clearance or something
@@SpencersStuffTV that would be awesome! Thanks brother
@@aegontargaryen573 you're welcome!
Thanks!
You're welcome!
With the upcoming A80J here in April, do you think the ABL will be bad again due to the 80J not having the heat sync the 90J has? I’m trying to hold off since the 80J from specs looks like the exact same tv just without the heat sync and slightly less powerful speakers. But if the 90J is THAT much better still than the 80J I’ll figure out the extra cash. Just know the 65 inch 80J at $3000 USD is much more affordable than $4000 lol.
I mean, the 80j I imagine will behave like the previous sony oleds, so I would look at the reviews of those. Honestly for the price, if you dont need the gaming features, the a8h or a9g might be a better option for you. The only reason I got the a90j was because I wanted that brightness.
I was wondering about what you thought of the A90J Brightness compared to the 930e? I have a 930e still and wanted to know if the picture with a lower APL did take some getting used to?
The contrast of the panel helps it to seem brighter, but yeah It took me a short time to get used to. The colors on the oled far surpass the led though
Hey so in "HDR tone mapping", it might be best for you to leave it set to "Off" entirely instead of Gradation Preferred as that makes the A90J set its own HDR tone mapping in place when your console is already doing the tone mapping. So the TV adds an extra unnecessary layer which makes the HDR inaccurate and not what the developers were intending. Turning it Off is the equivalent as HGIG mode on the LG OLEDs as that turns off the TV's HDR tone mapping function and letting the console do it accurately. Doing Gradation Preferred is still making the TV do its own tone mapping when it doesn't need to & increasing the inaccuracy of your HDR gaming picture. Thanks
I'll have to take a look. I noticed with it being off that the picture was dimmer, but who knows. I can give it another shot. I don't really care about the developers intent personally. I just want to play a good looking game and that extra brightness is what I'm looking for. Thanks for the comment 🔥
@@SpencersStuffTV No worries, you do you man and I hope you're satisfied with your purchase whatever your settings!
@@haz_alt I definitely need to keep tweaking but so far it's going well. I'm loving the tv
@@SpencersStuffTV That's great to hear! My only concern personally that could be a dealbreaker is Dolby Vision HDR gaming on the Series X with A90J. DV gaming is available to Xbox Insiders rn. On the LGs, it switches to Dolby Vision Game mode when doing DV gaming - suggesting it's lowered input lag. But on the A90J, you only get DV Bright/Dark when doing DV gaming. Which concerns me as I don't know if that increases the input lag or if it's the same as regular HDR10 gaming which should be around 16ms for the A90J, which would be fine
@@haz_alt as of now, vision gaming on this Sony is a bad idea. Input lag goes up a ton because there isn’t a game mode. Either Sony will add it with a firmware update to help entice people to buy the tv, or they’ll refuse to make it since PS5 doesn’t support vision and they want people on the PS5. Who knows could go either way lol.
Hey, i would like to ask you some questions. My actual tv set is a sony 49"x900e. I love triluminos colours and live colour "high" are so beautiful for me. You had a x930e set from the same lineup that year (2017-2018) with triluminos colour too, are the triluminos pro A90J oled colours similar to x930e/x900e colours? Are they as beautiful as the others? Respecting the sharpness, the image of my tv (49x900e) is really sharpness and crisp, is your 65A90J set crisper than your x930e? If you decide to turn up the "sharpness" level, do you notice an improvement without artefacts? Has you noticed black crush in the image of game mode regarding to ours x900e/x930e tv's? Is a better and crisper la image of the game mode of A90J in comparison to your x930e? The image quality of game mode in Sony led tv's worst two years ago in relation to the previous x900e/x930e, has it changed in new models? is different or better in recent Sony oleds like A8h? A90J? What do you mean with chromatic aberration in oleds? They are many questions but I would like so much you could answer me. It's important to me. I want to improve my experience in that aspects with the A90J oled set. Thank you so much and congratulations for so interesting videos!
This tv is all around better for me. The colors are much more vivid than the 900/930e. I own both the 900 and 930e. This is largely due to the contrast. Being that this tv is bigger it won't have the same "crispness" as compared to a 49 inch tv because the pixels are larger. However the detail and everything with the new cognitive processor is extremely good. It's a huge upgrade over the 900/930e. I do not have any black crush. Bumping sharpness on any tv can cause artifacting. Input lag is lower on this tv than prior years so games look sensational with low input lag. This tv is much brighter than the a8h and the processor is definitely an upgrade. This tv also has two hdmi 2.1 ports. As for the chromatic abberation, on straight lines, there is a small amount of color "bleed" on fine text. It's not really noticeable unless you know where to look
@@SpencersStuffTV Thank you so much!!!. I'll stay tune to see your next videos! They are very helpfull!!
@@SpencersStuffTV If you compare the A90J brightness with the x900e brightness, without taking account of ABL in 100% window, what do you think? Thank you.
@@stellarhunterpigplus the a90j is brighter. And the contrast just adds to that visual depth as well
I have this same TV size and all. I have a few questions. Do you use Apple TV app on here or airplay screen mirroring if you have an iPhone? If so do you have any issues? I can’t log into the Apple TV app at all. I’ve updated did resets restarts all that. TV is updated as well. And can’t connect via airplay. Those are the only two issues I’ve had with the set other than that I love it. Also this problem has been across two sets. I had a 55 inch I returned to get the bigger 65 inch. Still same issue.
I have not done this. I'm an android user so everything is basically seem less with the tv. I'm sure it'll get fixed in due time with a software update, especially since google tv is new
@@SpencersStuffTV thanks appreciate the response. Yeah It’s annoying but I just gotta wait it out.
@@SouthCntrlBred one of the downsides to getting a tv early unfortunately 🙃 are you liking the update overall besides that issue?
I’m also coming from an x930e.
Definitely an upgrade! The 930e is fantastic
I just got my Sony A90J. I have a 930e & 940e as well. HDR 120HZ gaming on an OLED is just different in the best way possible
It definitely hits different. My gameplay has actually improved drastically. Without the ghosting and slow refresh rate, I'm hitting way more shots and seeing enemies clearer. Racing games have also been an absolute treat to play on this tv. I could say this oled was made for us 930e/940e owners in particular 😊 the image on native 4k content almost looks 8k, and even upscaled 1080p Is the best I've seen
Gaming HDR 120K on this panel is more immersive than an LED. LED everything looks less dimensional. Could be because the new XR processor too I suppose.
I wouldn’t recommend an OLED for a bright room though. It is considerably dimmer than an LED. Medium to darker room, OLED all day.
@@woody5581 without a doubt. I have a very bright room, but I just close the blinds usually. At night though it is definitely next level. I definitely agree the depth isn't there on the led, but I do miss that full field brightness. I can't wait for QNED in a few years
For sure. I keep the tone on preferred brightness. I haven’t noticed the ABL as much.
@@woody5581 It mainly hits hard for me on battlefield. I haven't noticed it as much on other games. I found gradation preferred allowed me to have a cleaner all around experience
Dude it looks amazing wow thansk for this video I hate my hdr on my phone tho haha I'll have to rematch this on my tv but wow looks great God even through the video you can tell just how sharp and detailed this tv would be in person lol oled will always be the TV I like most I can't help it also these new oled tvs do much better with burn in my lg c9 has 11k hours on it and no Burn in yet and I game a ton lol
It's definitely breathtaking..I can't believe how colorful everything looks. I am just trying to be sure to vary content often enough to avoid burn in. I'm really hoping everyone enjoys this tv. Although I'm hearing there are some issues with 4k 120hz in hdr
@@SpencersStuffTV yeah I've heard the same not to worried tho Sony is good about fixing issues now the vrr may take a while to come from what we are hearing could be around winter lol but hey still an absolutely beautiful tv and yeah at least it can do 4k 120fps 4:4:4 12bit the g1 will only be able to do 10 hit as it's still only 40gbps as the Sony is 48gbps also seems that people are having the issues on pc not the consoles and me I mostly console game
@@reviewforthetube6485 Im mainly a console gamer as well. 4k 120 is not a big worry for me haha. I'm just happy to get a stable 60 with gorgeous visuals. At this point vrr is really the only thing that matters to me to help with screen tearing on future titles. Currently, I'm waiting on wreckfest to get the 60fps patch for ps5. That game is stellar
What’s your PS5 settings on?
For people mostly into gaming. A tip. The A90J isn't better than an LG CX and C1 etc.. That "extra brightness" with the peak being high. That is not working in game mode. The TV maxes out around 400 nits in game mode and that isn't more than a CX.
CX also offer, freesync and Gsync. The Sony gets VRR maybe around winter 2021 and that is the standard HDMI forum VRR.
It's a beautiful picture, Sony does that well. But the price step up, nah..
That is incorrect. Calibrated it doesn't get much brighter than what you are saying but with the contrast enhancer active and peak luminance raised, you can achieve the higher peak brightness the panel offers. It will be displayed in a video I just uploaded soon. These "purists" and tv analysts will only give you the calibrated settings to maintain the "creators intent" but won't explore beyond that for processing. I'm not a purist and I have figured out how to squeeze more out of the panel. And it's not even a question when I can compare it to the 930e and achieve a similar experience.
As for the gaming features, yeah there are more on the lg, but in terms of processing, sonys color gradation and image processing isn't even close to being matched by lg. As someone who does more than gaming on the tv, this is far more valuable. The nice thing is there are options, and in my opinion, sonys processing is worth more. Especially because pc players especially aren't going to sit here shopping sonys tvs for gaming. I wouldn't want Samsung's junk vrr and I know sony doesn't want their local dimming algorithm destroyed on their led panels, that's primarily why they haven't released it. Lg's nanocell tvs are ips panels so they really don't need to worry about raised blacks I guess 😂 I made a video covering this topic and giving my opinions on it already
@@SpencersStuffTV I needed to know if the A90J was worth the extra cost and 65” screen for gaming when I could get the 77” LG CX. I’m all about the best picture and everyone has been saying the peak brightness is the same in game mode. Thank you for this reply as it helped me finalize my decision for the A90J. When I saw it at Best Buy, it was the most beautiful picture I had ever seen.
@@NatetheGr891 glad I could help. I have been nothing but happy with this tv. You will be happy as well I'm sure!
Wake island would look great on this 🔥 or even Pacific storm during the storm 😂
Pacific storm is amazing on this. I loaded up a community game and was extremely impressed. All the pacific maps look great
@@SpencersStuffTV i can only imagine how Devastation would would look 🔥 Tv is awesome man!
@@XxGtOwNgOoN702xX I'll have to post a few videos with battlefield 5/battlefield 1. I think I'll be showing nfs hot pursuit tonight
Im just gonna wait till all the 2021 sonys drop and make my decision then
Sounds good!! I hope you enjoy the tv when you get it 😊
Simple Question: Is Sony a good gaming TV? I want to pull the trigger on a 77" A80J but am gun shy with ALL the hoopla over LG and it's gaming features
I do not have the a80j so I can't answer on that. I dont think it's out yet even. If it's like the a90j it should be great for gaming
@@SpencersStuffTV word is the A80J has the same EVERYTHING except the Heatsync and extra punch of brightness
Are these game settings pre D-Nice calibration settings? I watched another video where you used D-Nice’s HDR settings in game mode. Which do you like better?
Yes these are pre dnice. I prefer D-Nice's settings alot more
Which video is it please?
@@SillyDucky57 ruclips.net/video/_hxgNMZ-QiY/видео.html
It's this one. I do not have step by step instructions, but you can get a basic look at what I see
@@SpencersStuffTV did you use enhance settings for yours? And which settings for game mode? Thanks for the replies. I subbed
@@SillyDucky57 I did use the enhanced settings. I also did NOT use the night time or dark room settings he gave. Just the brighter enhanced
Do u notice Abl? The biggest scare for me , I still have a sony xf90 LCD
If it kicks in you can depending on how hard it does kick. But I don't anymore once I changed up the settings. I haven't seen it at all since I applied the settings in the video
How about showing the brightness difference between game mode and normal with same settings, that's the one thing I'm worried about.
Game mode and normal? As in regular hdr mode? I actually just uploaded a video that got taken down for copyright showing more detail 😑 not a happy dude
@@SpencersStuffTV yeah game mode and not game mode, standard, cinema pro ect
@@keef78 ahhh gotcha. Yeah I'm working on getting a video out for that. Unfortunately work and home never being quiet has made it difficult. Hoping to get a few videos up this weekend
What are your IN-GAME HDR Settings for Battlefield V?
I have my cutoff at 700 nits on the 10% window
@@SpencersStuffTV Thank You :)
@@BaJuWaRiX yep!
Im getting the 55inch A90J
Congrats! I hope you enjoy it!
@@SpencersStuffTV thx bro im from the netherlands i must wait for it
Do you see the ABL kicking in gradient prefered anytime?
I have not seen in at all since I activated it
@@SpencersStuffTV Thank you so much for the answer bro, so useful.
@@Estoeslvl always happy to help!
Did you ever feel the need for VRR when playing games?
Vrr is a luxury in my mind. I've never felt the need for it personally
Have you measured the input lag?
I have not. I don't have the equipment to do this
does that tv have all hdmi ports 2.1
?
Just hdmi 3 and 4 are 2.1
How much it consumes in watts. Thanks
I'm not sure. I would take a look at sonys support site and look at the specs sheet
ARC or eARC work on your set with 120Hz?
I have my received hooked up to the e arc port so I'm not sure. It should though. It's one of the hdmi 2.1 ports
Yes
all i can do is pray for the time being & grieve
What are we praying and grieving for?
@@SpencersStuffTV those damn OLEDs, for these 🙄
Hey can you help me please I'm having a hard time to decide if I should get the g1 65 inch or the 55 Sony A90j my price range is about 3000
It's all down to your preference. Do you want a larger tv or smaller one? Do you need the gaming features immediately? What is your primary use for the tv? Do you have a sound system or are you relying solely on the tv for audio?
I have the ps5 and I game from time to time I watch a lot of Netflix and Hulu and I have a 55 inch but I have a small bedroom so I don't know if gojng a size up will be a smart thing to do but I dinnt know if I was losing anything if I go with the 55 inch Sony A90j instead of the 65 so yea I'm just stick between those two TVs
@@kempagokrazy8390 you should measure out what you can fit in your room. A big screen in a small room can sometimes be too large due to being too close to the screen. If you primarily watch tv/movies Id go with the Sony. For gaming currently I'd do lg, but being that sony has 4k 120 and we are just waiting for vrr, it's a toss up for me.
@@SpencersStuffTV appreciate you brother you earned a sub from me god bless
@@kempagokrazy8390 God bless my friend! Thank you for the sub!
Did you get a warranty for this tv?
Nope
You should really get a warranty I don’t have the A90J I have the A8H bought it back in may 2020 and need that warranty so my OLED paranoia won’t give me a heart attack I love the tv but thinking about returning it maybe for a newer model led Sony maybe 2021 model or wait until 2022 purchased the 5 year warranty and exchange hope you are enjoying your tv man
That's not ABL, that's the bloom & shadow cast effect in the game.
Okay 1, alter bridge ftw. And there is abl fluctuation. I do know this map has "cloud/light" fluctuations pretty often. It may not show up in the video as well but it got alot dimmer than the 930e did. Al sundan is pretty brutal with abl. Fortunately it doesn't kick in very heavily
@@SpencersStuffTV Cheers fella, a fellow Alter Bridge fan 🤘 yeah i got this TV pre-ordered, but in the UK it ain't out until April & im coming from a XE93 as it's known here.
@@34sld always! Alter bridge is my favorite band. Have you been listening to Myles' new stuff? In stride and ides of march are stellar.
That's the tv I just came off! The US it is known as the x930e. I can say the full field brightness isn't as good as the 930e but you'll enjoy the amount of contrast for sure. Specular detail still pops and colors are definitely better than the 930e
Whats the inputlag on this is it smooth playing
I ready 9.9 ms on 120hz and 19 in 60fps. The games and responsiveness is very quick and smooth. No issues
@@SpencersStuffTV according to vincent hdtvtest, its 8.0ms input lag at 120 and at 60, its 15ms
@@trinitycob6617 you're correct. I don't remember where I got my numbers from
visually better than the LG CX?
I do not have the cx. Being that it has a higher brightness and it uses sonys processing, I'm about 99% sure it does look better
Seeing both in Best Buy Novi, the brightness definitely makes a notable difference.
im just shocked that most ppl I know is still rocking 10+ year old 1080p tvs, most of the time there still old ccfl lcds or plazma.... ppl who do upgrade tend to get a cheap edge lit 4k tv
Most people aren't that much into tvs like we are. I use my tv all the time so I want the best quality possible. I will never get the casual crowd
@@SpencersStuffTV allm/auto picture mode is going to be useful for the casual crowd since they dont even ever put there tv into game mode
I can’t afford $4k CAD tv damn my cc will max out
That's why it's a master series tv! I recommend giving the a80j a look
@@SpencersStuffTV sure but I need the HDMI 2.1 for ps5 and I still wanna get that oled experience tho
@@ignacioproudly7930 The a80j does have hdmi 2.1 and it's an oled. It's basically the step down from the a90j.
@@SpencersStuffTV oh kk ty so much
@@ignacioproudly7930 You're welcome man!