Samsung isn't the only company to show off quantum dot-enhanced OLED panels at CES. Sony also revealed its first QD-OLED TV—possibly the very first to hit the market.
The Sony Master Series XR-A95K is the company's newest flagship OLED TV, and it has a new feature unseen in previous OLED TVs. It uses a QD-OLED panel, which means it combines an OLED panel with a quantum-dot layer that enhances color range and brightness. Quantum dots have been used in high-end LED TVs for several years, enhancing LCD panels, but this is the first time we've seen it paired with OLED technology.
It's important to note that the XR-A95K's QD-OLED panel isn't necessarily Sony's own technology. Large OLED panels are only manufactured by a handful of companies, with LG Display being one of the largest. CNET notes that the XR-A95K's panel is likely not one that Sony built in-house; rumors indicate the panel is in fact Samsung Display's QD-equipped OLED panel, just not under the Samsung QD-Display name.
The XR-A95K runs Google TV, and is equipped with far-field microphones for hands-free voice control and Google Assistant, and a Bravia Cam webcam for video chats. It's a 4K, 120Hz TV powered by Sony's new Cognitive Processor XR, which processes both video and audio, along with XR OLED Contrast Pro and XR Triluminos Max features purported to boost brightness.
Another Master Series OLED TV Sony also announced, the XR-A90K, retains all of the features of the A95K but without the quantum-dot technology.
Sony also announced its flagship LED TV, the 8K Master Series XR-Z9K, which features a mini LED backlight system and the aforementioned far-field microphones, Bravia Cam, and XR Cognitive Processor XR. Step-down models outside of the Master Series flagship tier include the A80K 4K OLED TV and the X95K and X90K 4K LED TVs.
The A95K will be available in 55- and 65-inch versions, the A90K in 42- and 48-inch versions, and the Z9K in 75- and 85-inch versions. Pricing and availability of Sony's 2022 TVs have not yet been announced.