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Sony announces Bravia 6 OLED TV to compete in the midrange market

The new model sits below Sony's premium Bravia 8 line and targets competition from LG and Samsung.

The short version

  • Sony has officially announced the Bravia 6 OLED TV, a more affordable model designed to compete with midrange offerings from Samsung and LG.
  • The television will be available in five different sizes ranging from 48 inches to 83 inches.
  • Key features of the Bravia 6 include a 120Hz panel, four HDMI 2.1 inputs, and Google TV integration.

Key facts

  • Sony announced the Bravia 6 OLED TV, positioning it below its existing Bravia 8 and Bravia 8 II OLED models.[The Verge]
  • The Bravia 6 will be available in five sizes, spanning from 48 inches up to 83 inches.[The Verge]
  • Sony is pricing the model to compete directly with LG's C6 OLED and Samsung's S90H QD-OLED televisions.[The Verge]
  • The hardware features a 120Hz panel, Google TV with Gemini, four HDMI 2.1 inputs, and supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X.[The Verge]

What remains uncertain

  • It is unconfirmed whether the Bravia 6 uses a MediaTek Pentonic 800 SoC, though its four HDMI 2.1 inputs suggest it might.[The Verge]

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