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Sony Bravia 7 Mark II: Overpriced Midrange Marvel

Is RGB tech worth the hype, or is it just a display of corporate greed?

The age of mini and micro RGB LED televisions is here, and the Sony Bravia 7 Mark II is one of the first models to hit the market, joining the Hisense UR9 and the TCL RM9L. Because RGB LED technology is so new, the tech might seem confusing.


Particularly so with the Bravia Mark II, given that Sony uses the term ‘True RGB,’ claiming more color volume, superior contrast and brightness, and a better picture overall compared with other televisions. Also, Sony itself had RGB TVs way back in 2004 (though it’s hardly comparable to new models). Samsung and LG have introduced similar models that use the name ‘micro RGB,’ which adds to the confusion over what the class of television actually means.


The distinction is really only something an engineer would love. Mini and micro RGB TVs use tiny red, green, and blue LED lights to emit color through an LCD panel. Micro RGB is (in theory) more advanced than mini because the LEDs are smaller, allowing for more pixel-level control. (Sony reps actually dispute that claim, telling WIRED the LEDs are the same size.)


The Sony Bravia 7 Mark II is positioned as a midrange mini RGB LED television only because its price stands in the shadow of the Sony Bravia 9 Mark II. The Bravia 7 Mark II costs $2,300 for the 65-inch model (with a $300 discount running now), while the Bravia 9 II costs $3,600 at the same size. The Bravia 9 Mark II has more speakers and better sound, deeper blacks, and a few other perks, but the underlying Mini RGB tech is the same as what you’ll get with the Bravia 7.


You’ll also still get bells and whistles on the Bravia 7, like Nvidia G-Sync support for smoother gameplay to the Sony Pictures Core app, which is still one of the best ways to watch Imax Enhanced high-resolution movies at home. You’ll also get your pick among the broadest size range of any mini RGB model, starting at 50 inches and running all the way up to a massive 98 inches.

Original source:  https://www.wired.com/review/sony-bravia-7-mark-ii/
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