Sony
TVs · Last assessed 6/9/2026
Score breakdown
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.
Methodology & version
Five dimensions — parts availability, schematic access, repairability, OEM pricing, and software freedom — are scored 0–100 and weighted equally; the letter grade is the average (A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, D 60–69, F below 60). This assessment is current as of 6/9/2026 and cites its sources below. It covers the TVs category and is not a claim about every device the maker ships.