I tested Sony’s affordable Bravia 5 TV, and it offers a lot of punch for its price tag, throwing serious shade on Sony’s previous mid-range screens
THE SO WHAT
Mid-range displays are now good enough that the upgrade trigger shifts from panel quality to software, ecosystem, and input latency. If you're building apps or devices for the living room, assume a wide base of "good enough" 4K panels and compete on experience, not pixels.
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