Sony makes a monster TV

You may think that 75-incher looks pretty darned large in your local chain store, but once you’re living with one — well, you could always go up a bit, eh? Sony is keen to oblige, releasing this absolute monster 100-inch Bravia FW100BZ40J.

As with other BZ models, the 100BZ40J was originally designed with commercial applications in mind, having a ‘Pro’ mode to allow customisation for corporate, education and digital signage, with a symmetrical foursided aluminium bezel and a carrying handle that aims to provide ease of mobility, though you may need a good few hands to assist, given it weighs more than 90kg.

Despite its commercial intentions, however, Audio Active’s Bruce Thierbach suggests it might have a role in the premium residential market. And why not? It’s an Ultra-High-Definition panel supporting High Dynamic Range in HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision flavours, and it deploys Full Array Local Dimming LED technology plus Sony’s new XR Cognitive processor from the consumer line, including the implementation of XR upscaling and X-Motion Clarity.

It has an Android interface for app streaming, though one thing it doesn’t have is a built-in free-to-air tuner. These days, of course, many users may not miss that, while others will just plug in their PVR. There’s also screen mirroring available via both Chromecast and AirPlay 2. Custom installers may also note its IP control capability, with support from key partners including Crestron, Extron and Kramer.

In modern millimetres the physical panel size is 2260mm wide by 1297mm high, with its weight making transportation and installation “not for the faint-hearted”, as Mr Thierbach readily admits. With the manufacturing issues of flex, build and transport all rising exponentially once screen sizes rise above 75 inches, the price of such super-screens tends to rise as well — the Bravia FW100BZ40J sells for $24,999. You could get a premium Sony native 4K projector for that, although you couldn’t, of course, then run it in broad daylight and enjoy the 600-nit (940-nit peak) brightness achieved by the Full Array Local Dimming backlit panel here.

Those with many helpful friends or a custom install team on hand can learn more at brands.audioactive.com.au/sony/bzj