Does the Sony A95L have burn-in?
Ahead of its launch, we see if the Sony A95L suffers from burn in
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Burn-in is like a dreaded cherry red stain on your favorite shirt. It’s when static images get “stuck” on your TV screen, leaving a faint ghostly mark that just won’t go away. And despite the Sony A95L being the cream of the crop of new TVs, its QD-OLED panel still leaves burn-in as a possibility. But don’t worry – the threat is minimal, and it can all be prevented just by following the basic set of burn-in prevention measures.
Can you prevent burn-in on the Sony A95L?
What you can do to prevent burn-in occurring is simple. Don’t leave the TV on for too long, and set up the screen-saver to kick in if you go away in the meantime. Additionally, be wary of how long an image is showing. For example, when you play a video game, watch out for the logos or static health bars. These tend to be the causes of burn-in the most.
How does burn-in occur?
Now, the nitty-gritty. Burn-in happens when static images, like logos or news tickers, are displayed on your TV screen for prolonged periods, causing specific pixels to age differently than others. This results in a residual image that can be visible even when you switch to different content or turn off your TV. Imagine having “BBC’ stuck at the top left of your screen, not going away. Horrid, right?
Sony’s A95L goes the extra mile with its built-in “Pixel Shift” feature. This feature automatically moves the position of the pixels slightly over time, preventing any static images from being displayed on the same pixels for long periods. You’d probably have to configure it too – but we can’t tell as the TV hasn’t been released yet.
Also, Sony A95L probably underwent rigorous testing and quality control to ensure that it meets the highest performance and durability standards. Sony knows that burn-in is a TV owner’s worst nightmare, and they’ve certainly taken every measure to minimize the risk of it happening on the A95L. For the tear-inducing rumored price, we’d expect no less.
Does the Sony A95L have burn-in?
So, rest assured that the Sony A95L is designed to be as burn-in resistant as it can be. With its advanced technology and the plethora of tricks and features that all help minimize the risk of burn-in, it’s all on how you use it. Enjoy your favorite shows, movies, and games, but be mindful – leaving the TV on for too long can always have unforeseen consequences, regardless of how innovative the tech is.
