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Samsung 77" S95F 4K + One Connect Box Review: Brightest QD‑OLED Yet

3 weeks ago | soundandvision.com | Greg Tarr

PerformanceFeaturesErgonomicsValuePRICE $4499AT A GLANCEPlusUltra‑bright picture for an OLED display100 % DCI‑P3 wide‑color‑gamut coverageImproved matte‑black anti‑reflective screenAdvanced gaming features with low input lagMinusNo ATSC 3.0 NextGen TV tunerNo Dolby Vision HDRSlight blooming in certain dark scenesTHE VERDICTThis series continues to step up the brightness game of QD‑OLED technology and features an excellent “glare‑free” screen that sets this model apart from competitors.
Samsung 75" QN990F TV Review: A Wireless Leap to 8K

1 month ago | soundandvision.com | Greg Tarr

Performance Features Ergonomics Value PRICE $6,499 AT A GLANCE Plus Wireless One-Connect box greatly increases room placement Matte-black anti-reflection screen minimizes distractions AI picture and sound processing systems boost brightness and color when desired Attractive design with thin-panel and nearly invisible bezel border Features include ATSC 3.0 over-the-air tuning and AI language captioning Ergonomic smart TV home screen interface and easy setup Minus Anti-glare screen picks up...
Sony K-65XR90 65-inch Bravia Series 9 4K Mini-LED TV Review

Oct 12, 2024 | soundandvision.com | Greg Tarr

Performance Features Ergonomics Value PRICE $2998 AT A GLANCE Plus Very bright Excellent processing Automatic calibrated modes Snappy Google TV interface ATSC 3.0 NextGen Tuner Rechargeable Remote Minus Small amount of blooming Sub-OLED-quality off-angle viewing Only 2 of the 4 HDMI ports are 2.1 compliant Onboard speakers sound boxy and hollow THE VERDICT The Sony K-65XR90 delivers an outstanding, ultra-bright flat-panel display that closely matches the look of high-end Hollywood grading...
Hisense 98UX 4K Mini-LED TV Review

Jun 13, 2024 | soundandvision.com | Greg Tarr

Performance Features Ergonomics Value PRICE $7,999 AT A GLANCE Plus Highly bright Premium level color accuracy Wide viewing angels Massive screen size Competitive price Built-in NextGen TV tuner Minus Nearly $8,000 price tag Shadow detail crushing in dark scenes (pending firmware update) Distracting (at times) visible screen reflections Hollow, boxy sounding 4.2.2-channel onboard surround sound THE VERDICT Offering an excellent, very bright, large-screen flat-panel display, the Hisense 98UX...
Samsung 65" QN95D Neo QLED 4K TV Review

May 15, 2024 | soundandvision.com | Greg Tarr

PerformanceFeaturesErgonomicsValuePRICE $ $3,299AT A GLANCEPlusBright SDR and HDR peak luminanceLow input lag and new Game BarAttractive design, narrow bezel borderAttractive and snappy smart TV interfaceMinusGlossy screen shows reflections from room lights Some noticeable blooming and shadow detail lossNo Dolby Vision supportTHE VERDICTThe QN95D delivers solid performance, whether you're watching movies or live sports, especially in darker rooms.
Sony Rolls Out 2024 BRAVIA TV/Home Theater Lineup

Apr 17, 2024 | soundandvision.com | Greg Tarr

Sony used a recent elaborate media event at its Sony Pictures Culver City, CA studio to introduce the next phase in its expanded BRAVIA consumer home theater product portfolio. Holding fast to the company's "lens-to-living room" mantra, the new BRAVIA 9 TV flagship will produce some of the company's brightest images for the home, in an effort to approach the look of the company’s professional grading monitor, introduced last year with a whopping 4,000 nits of peak luminance.
Samsung 75" QN900D 8K QLED TV Review

Apr 10, 2024 | soundandvision.com | Greg Tarr

PerformanceFeaturesErgonomicsValuePRICE $6,300AT A GLANCEPlusSignificantly brighter HDR peak luminance than 2023Great gaming features Attractive design, nearly invisible bezel borderATSC 3.0 over-the-air tuningAttractive and snappy smart TV interfaceMinusScreen picks up room reflections when using stand.
Samsung 77" S95D Quantum Dot OLED TV Review

Mar 28, 2024 | soundandvision.com | Greg Tarr

PerformanceFeaturesErgonomicsValuePRICE $3500AT A GLANCEPlusUltra bright picture for an OLED displayWide natural color gamut coverageImpressive matte anti-reflective screenLow input lag and high refresh rate for gamingMinusNo ATSC 3.0 NextGen TV tunerSlight blooming from anti-glare technologyNo Dolby Vision HDRNo Google Assistant voice supportTHE VERDICTThis series greatly improves Quantum-OLED tech's brightness game.
OBIT: GARY MERSON, Founder Of HDGURU.com

Oct 7, 2023 | hdguru.com | Greg Tarr

It’s with great sadness that we report, Gary Merson, founder, publisher and principal of HD Guru.com, died Oct. 5, 2023 at is home in Boynton Beach, Fla. after a long illness. Possessing a quirky wit, brash manner and intuitive intellect for all things consumer electronics, Merson was known by many in the industry for his frequent, probing and humorous questions that often kept colleagues and sources amused at press conferences and panel discussions.
DirecTV Announces New Round Of Price Hikes Across Its Pay-TV Platforms

Oct 6, 2023 | hdguru.com | Greg Tarr

Greg TarrGreg Tarr is HD Guru.com managing editor specializing in hard news and feature reporting from the consumer electronics industry. He is a 32-year veteran of the consumer electronics industry covering the development, marketing and sales of consumer TV and video products, cameras and home theater equipment. Prior to joining HD Guru.com, he was an editor at CE retail trade publication This Week In Consumer Electronics (TWICE) and before that, Home Furnishings Daily (HFD).