Sony
TVs · Last assessed Jun 9, 2026
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Why this grade
Sony is the documentation leader here: it officially publishes Right-to-Repair service manuals and a self-repair parts program through Encompass/SonyParts, so schematics and OEM parts are obtainable through legitimate channels. The notable downside is firmware pairing - Sony main boards must be firmware-matched to the panel/T-CON, so a board swap requires a firmware update to fully sync (extra friction vs. other brands, hence a lower software-lock score). OEM parts via Encompass tend to be pricier, and panel replacement remains uneconomical, holding the overall grade to D despite best-in-class manuals.
Sources
Methodology & scope
Five dimensions are scored 0–100 and weighted equally: parts availability, schematic access, repairability, OEM pricing and software freedom. The letter scale is A (90–100), B (80–89), C (70–79), D (60–69), F (below 60).
This assessment was last assessed Jun 9, 2026. Its assessment scope is TVs and is not a claim about every device the maker ships.
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Manufacturer response
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What makes up the grade
- Parts Availability
- 68 / 100
- Schematic Access
- 78 / 100
- Repairability
- 65 / 100
- OEM Pricing
- 52 / 100
- Software Freedom
- 62 / 100
Grade history
No grade changes are recorded.
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