Curated picks

Best Tech for a Home Theater

Picks to compare for a living-room setup. Assess the room, viewing distance, lighting, connections and installation constraints alongside the editorial ratings.

Best TV

TVs

Selected by motion editorial rating. How ratings work →

Sony

Sony BRAVIA 9 85"

Mini-LED · Cognitive Processor XR · ~2,800 nits

Editor’s Pick

US launch / reference price

$5,499

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Also worth a look

LG G4 OLED 65" 96/100 editorial
Samsung S95D QD-OLED 65" 96/100 editorial
Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED 96/100 editorial

Best console

Consoles & handhelds

Selected by performance editorial rating. How ratings work →

Sony

PlayStation 5 Pro

60 CUs · 18 TFLOPS · 2 TB SSD

Editor’s Pick

US launch / reference price

$699

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Also worth a look

ASUS ROG Ally X 92/100 editorial
Lenovo Legion Go 88/100 editorial
Xbox Series X 88/100 editorial

Best media NAS

NAS

Selected by software editorial rating. How ratings work →

Synology

Synology DS224+

2-bay · Intel Celeron · DSM 7.3

Strongly Recommended

US launch / reference price

$370

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Frequently asked

OLED TV or a projector? +

Start with ambient light, desired image size, placement and budget for the complete setup. Compare the exact display or projector and any required screen in similar viewing conditions.

Is a soundbar enough, or do I need separates? +

Compare room layout, wiring, supported formats and installation preferences. Listen when possible; a format logo or channel count alone does not establish the experience in your room.

What should I look for in a bright living room? +

Compare reflections, sustained brightness and viewing angles under conditions similar to your room. A manufacturer peak-brightness claim alone does not describe daytime usability.

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