The FIFA World Cup in Qatar is mere weeks away beginning on November 20, and what better way to enjoy the best football around than by watching it on a brand new Sony TV? Sony makes some of the best TVs incorporating the latest technology and some super smart features that are sure to make your experience even better than usual.
In a partnership with Curry's that would rival the likes of Messi and Suarez, Sony has a range of TVs exclusively available at the huge retailer with some extra useful exclusive features bundled in.
To help you figure out what Sony TV you need in your life for the World Cup and beyond, let's take a look at some of the highlights. Remember -- these are all TVs that can only be bought at Curry's so don't expect to see them anywhere else.
The Messi of TVs: the Sony A84K OLED
The Sony A84K OLED is already onto a winning performance thanks to its OLED panel. The panel means that you get to see exceptionally bright colours while also enjoying the deepest and purest blacks, all at the same time. Ever felt like you're missing out on a few key visual details while watching the big game or taking in a movie? This won't happen here with fantastically realistic depth and texture throughout. You can watch from almost any angle, ideal if you're hosting the big game. People sat to the side of the screen won't experience a loss in visuals like traditional TVs.The A84K also comes with a Rich Colour enhancer not available on the A80K - combined with XR Triluminos Pro you'll be getting Sony's widest colour palette yet.
Sport gets fast and busy and the A84K OLED appreciates that with Sony's XR OLED Motion able to analyse the motion and insert extra frames when needed, so that what you're watching stays smooth, bright, and clear. You'll never have to worry again about blurry or distorted pictures.
Want even more? Of course you do, and the Sony A84K has it all. It also has Sony's Acoustic Surface Audio+ meaning the screen is the speaker! Three actuators as well as twin subwoofers invisibly vibrate the screen so you get sound from exactly where the action is happening. This is truly immersive sound that makes you feel like you're actually at the match.
In addition to the great visual and audio experience the A84K comes with microphones built-in. This allows for hands free operation of the Google Assistant. You can even use it to simply say 'Hey Google' and ask what World Cup games are being played or what the qualification tables currently look like. Its something only available on the A80K if you reach for the voice remote. You'll also get a handy find my remote feature for those moments when you just cant find it.
The Sony A84K OLED is available in 55-inch, 65-inch, and 77-inch screen sizes for the optimal experience.
The Ronaldo of TVs - Sony X94K Full Array LED
The Sony X94K uses a matrix of LED backlights behind its screen so that you get to enjoy the game with life-like contrast and colour in every scene. Like with the Sony A84K, it's capable of handling fast-moving moments thanks to XR Motion Clarity which analyses the motion unfolding before adding extra frames as needed, meaning it’s ideal for watching sports. Unlike the standard X90K model, it also has a rich colour enhancer with XR Triluminos Pro for an even wider colour palette. It's perfectly suited for sessions of Apex Legends in between World Cup matches and like all Bravia XR TVs comes with features perfect for PlayStation 5 to enhance your gaming experience.
It's not just about picture quality either with the Sony X94K. Incredible levels of immersion are achieved with Sony’s Acoustic Multi-Audio technology, which uses sound positioning tweeters to ensure high frequency sounds come from exactly the right place in the scene. This means you can enjoy more of the atmosphere than you would with a lesser TV and feel like you’re at the stadium.
Like the A84K the X94K also has built-in microphones for hands free voice search and control. You’ll also get the same access to Bravia Core so you can enjoy 24 months of access and 10 movie credits vs the standard X90K which has 12 months access and 5 movie credits.
The Sony X94K is available in 50-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch varieties.
The Kane of TVs - Sony X89K 4K
4K TVs are not all made the same which is why if you want the now-standard technology in your home, you need the Sony X89K 4K TV in your life. It offers that great 4K resolution that many of us are accustomed to but it goes so much further. Designed with sport in mind, it offers a 100Hz/120Hz panel that means it works at a higher refresh rate of 120 times per second compared to many other TVs with 60Hz. That way, you get a smoother experience when watching fast-moving sports like the World Cup while also being ready for a great gaming experience too.
Unlike the typical X85K available elsewhere, the Sony X89K also has Motionflow XR 1000 technology to make things even smoother, while the X85K available at other retailers only manages Motionflow XR 800. For the ultimate experience in this price range, the X89K makes a huge difference. Additionally, thanks to some smart Sony technology, you can enjoy enhanced details and contrast even when watching non-4K content. Both 2K and HD content is upscaled closer to 4K quality thanks to Sony's 4K X-Reality Pro technology. You also benefit from Triluminos Pro with its widest ever color palette.
Hardly stopping at great picture quality, the Sony X89K also offers great sound with its X-Balanced Speaker units that provide you with Dolby Atmos surround sound. These ensure that watching movies feels more cinematic and you can hear every chant during the World Cup final without missing a beat.
Like the other exclusive Sony TVs at Curry's, you also get hands-free voice search thanks to the TV having built-in mics so there's no need to grab the remote as you would with the equivalent X85K. There's also access to Bravia Core with 12 months of access and 5 movie credits, which you can't get elsewhere - its the only non-Bravia XR model with access to the service.
The Sony X89K is available in 43-inch, 50-inch, 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, and 85-inch models so it's perfectly suited for every budget.
