Sony’s QD-OLED TVs for 2022 could be cheaper than we thought
Great value, or smoke and mirrors?
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Sony’s newQD-OLED TVsfor 2022 could start at around $3,000, based on the brand’s online rewards program - less expensive than we initially thought.
The scheme, which converts one dollar into one reward point, suggests that theSony A95K 55-inch QD-OLED TV, due to release later this year, could cost around $3,000 (£2,220 / AU$4,190).
As reported byflatpanelshd, Sony officially remains tight-lipped about the price of the A95K QD-OLEDTV. The new TV was originally announced atCES 2022, and will be Sony’s first foray into the emerging world of QD-OLED tech.
That’s a relatively low price, considering the brand new panel tech, as well as high-end features likeHDMI 2.1ports allowing forVRR(variable refresh rate), 120Hz refresh rate at4Kresolution, andDolby Visionsupport. Plus, the new Sony Bravia Cam is bundled in at no extra cost - so this price does come as a surprise.
How likely is that price point?
We have a feeling, then, that the price of the Sony A95K 55-inch QD-OLED TV as suggested by the rewards site could simply be a placeholder. While it does show that the A95K is likely to be eligible for the rewards scheme, we have to remember that QD-OLED is brand new panel technology.
Last year’sSony A90Jflagship launched at roughly the same price as what the A95K would if this rewards program is to be believed. The A90J was also anOLED TV, not QD-OLED, which makes us think that $3,000 is unlikely to be the price that the A95K launches at.
Of course, we’d love to be surprised here. $3,000 isn’t cheap, by any means, but certainly cheaper than what we expect even the 55-inch model of the A95K to be. And, if the TVdoeslaunch at around that price, it will make it available for purchase to a wider net of consumers.
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Elsewhere, Sony has confirmed the prices for the A90K 42 and48-inch OLED TVs. They’ll cost $1,400 and $1,500 respectively. TheA80K OLED TVs will also start at $1,800 for the 55-inch variant. As such, it’s possible we’ll see official confirmation on the A95K QD-OLED TV’s prices fairly soon.
Rhys is TRG’s Hardware Editor, and has been part of the TechRadar team for more than two years. Particularly passionate about high-quality third-party controllers and headsets, as well as the latest and greatest in fight sticks and VR, Rhys strives to provide easy-to-read, informative coverage on gaming hardware of all kinds. As for the games themselves, Rhys is especially keen on fighting and racing games, as well as soulslikes and RPGs.
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