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alaTest has collected and analyzed 65 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers appreciate the image quality. The design also impresses, but some have doubts about screen.

Experts rate this product 77/100 and users 81/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Sony XEL-1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

sony xel-1 review: Sure, the Sony XEL-1 OLED is ludicrously expensive, but it is also hands-down the most impressive television we have ever seen. Read our Australian-first review.

Absolutely staggering image quality ; Luxury build ; HD tuner ; USB port

It's how much?? ; Reflective ; Low resolution

The Sony XEL-1 is an OLED television with an 11in screen and a price-tag of $7000. While this combination guarantees it will only make it onto the sprawling mahogany desks of ultra-rich executives, there's little doubt that it has the best picture ...

The best picture quality we've seen - absolute blacks, good colour saturation and control

Unattainably expensive, reflective screen, non-HD resolution

We could never recommend that anyone purchase this television given its tiny size and incredible price. But as a glimpse into the promising future of OLED televisions, the Sony XEL-1 is technically brilliant.