Sony XR X90J

Sony has been steadily increasing the use of its own trademarked recycled plastic, called Sorplas, since 2010. Going a giant leap further on a number of its 2021 TVS, the company claims an industry-leading recycle rate of 89% in its components too.

Sorplas is used inside and out on the X90J, a 4K LED TV replacing last year’s lauded XH90, but it’s the largest surface area of the back cover that’s most noticeable… or not, if you watch television the right way round. Sony says Sorplas has reduced the amount of virgin plastic by half compared with previous models. It uses ‘external air injection’ to keep things structurally sound, but also extra-light to help with shipping (and your back).

The X90J sits near the top of Sony’s new LED line-up and is available in four sizes, from 50in to 75in. Notable additions include a switch from Android TV to the new Google TV platform – but before you scoff about the big G getting all its own way, the X90J is also compatible with Airplay 2 and Homekit. Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos are both present, and it’s Netflix Calibrated – ensuring Sir David’s eco documentaries look and sound more harrowing than ever.

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