Best Sony Android TVs of 2020
Android TVs are getting more and more popular. Below you can find info on multiple Android TV sets that you can purchase in order to improve your living room experience.
Android TV operating system has reached version 8.0 Oreo, and finally we can say that the user interface on TVs with this OS feels smoother and better than. Also, the Android TV Play Store is getting populated with tons of new media streaming apps that can satisfy any viewer’s needs.
The Android 8.0 Oreo for TVs comes with a sleek home interface that you can set to display content from all your favorite apps. So, you can display content from a media streaming service like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Go, YouTube, and others more, a well as load playlists and music content from your favorite audio streaming service like Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, Soundcloud, etc.
Also, the Android 8.0 Oreo TVs can be used for gaming, too, as you can easily connect it to your Steam account via Steam Link (BETA). This will allow you to play games right on your TV screen while they are loaded on your computer, and you don’t need any cables for that.
Other important features that you will find on the Android 8.0 Oreo TV version is the new Home Screen menu, New Keyboard layout and functionality, Accessibility Shortcut (on/off switch), better user experience when using any Photo, Music and Video applications, and a Google Tours Tutorial for those who wish to learn more about what their TVs are capable of doing in 2020.
Below you can find info on some of the best Android 8.0 Oreo Smart TVs. Note that you can still buy older TV sets, as the 8.0 Oreo OS update for TVs will be available for all models released since 2016. Note that we will be listing only TV sets that are running Android TV.
Sony XBR-X930E Ultra HD LCD 4K HDR
This Sony model has been launched in 2017 but it still holds in 2020, as it features a panel with excellent picture quality due to its black performance.
The Sony XBR-X930E packs rich black levels, great peak brightness and support for Android 8.0 Oreo TV operating system update. This TV has already received two major Android upgrades, but it seems like Sony will keep it updated for the next year, too. We cannot confirm that it will receive the Android 9.0 TV OS update, but the Oreo user interface should be enough for anyone’s needs.
This TV uses Edge-LED lighting as a “backlight” source, triluminos display, Bravia Sync, Voice Command support with Google Assistant built-in, ClearAudio+, Local Dimming, 4K X-Reality Pro, X1 Extreme image processor, Light sensor, Advanced Contrast enhancer, Clear Phase Speaker, and multiple others. You can check here both XBR X930E models.
Sony XBR A8F OLED 4K UltraHD HDR
Sony XBR A8F was their 2018 flagship model and it comes with perfect OLED contrast and dimming.
The XBR-A8F runs on Android TV 8.0 Oreo OS that you can use to run all your favorite media streaming apps. Also, this model can be used by gamers as it can display great colors, fast refresh rates and a low input lag when its connected to a PC.
The design of Sony A8F looks great, its screen is really thin and you get a remote control that you can use to enable Google Assistant for your TV and take advantage of all of its features.
Sony XBR A9F UltraHD 4K HDR Master OLED Series
This TV set is one of the best Sony device ever built, it comes with impressive picture quality, perfect OLED dimming and black levels. Another great thing about this is the Acousting Audio+, a 3rd built-in screen “speaker”, that sounds really great.
The X1 Ultimate Processor engine is only available for the A9F Master Series devices. It is capable of displaying crystal clear images with high fidelity colors, great black performance and excellent peak brightness.
The design of the A9F by Sony is called “lean-back” as the TV stand has to be placed on the floor, or on hard surfaces that are bigger than your normal house furniture.
