Safe sets
Proof that big names, big screens, big specs and big resolutions don’t have to mean a big hit to the bank balance
Words James Day
Sony KD-49XG9005
What’s the story?
It’s not quite as cheap as the two rivals opposite, but Sony packs a lot into its middleweight package, including a design that’s essentially all-screen. The dark grey bezel is minimal, smoothly finished… and so unobtrusive that when the screen is off it pretty much disappears.
The X1 Extreme picture processor is also a boon, capable of dealing with various HDR standards. If picture quality is your vice, this could be the telly to hang with.