Is the Sky Glass Gen 2 worth the money? I've used it at home for more than a year — here are my thoughts on it compared to rivals from LG, Samsung and Sony

The Sky Glass Gen 2 TV has been a part of the author's living room setup since April of the previous year. The TV stands out from its competitors in the same price range due to its unique design, operating system (OS), and built-in Dolby Atmos sound system. Sky Glass TVs act as an all-in-one hub for Sky customers, providing access to live channels, various streaming apps, and smart features.

The user interface of the Sky Glass Gen 2 is simple, user-friendly, and efficient. It features a clean layout, making it easy to navigate through channels, access TV guides, launch apps like Netflix and HBO Max, and switch between sources. The voice control feature is particularly well-implemented, allowing users to interact with the TV using simple voice commands. The voice control is accurate and reliable, often providing the desired results without triggering accidental activations.

The OS of the Sky Glass Gen 2 is considered more user-friendly compared to rivals like VIDAA OS on Hisense TVs and Google TV on TCL models. Users appreciate Sky's OS for its sleekness, organization, and seamless accessibility of settings. The TV also incorporates advanced settings easily accessible via the '…' button.

The network connection is a significant advantage of the Sky Glass Gen 2. It allows users to access TV channels over their home network, providing excellent broadcast quality and minimal network issues. The TV supports 4K streaming at 25Mbps download speeds, which is accessible in most urban areas. However, occasional failures to load channels or app display issues have been encountered, typically resolved by restarting the TV.

Bundled subscriptions to popular streaming apps, such as Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, and Hayu, are included, offering significant savings for subscribers.

Regarding picture quality, the Sky Glass Gen 2 utilizes QLED technology with local dimming to create vibrant images and solid black levels. Although it may not match the black levels and color accuracy of high-end mini-LED TVs like LG's B6, it still delivers impressive performance, especially in well-lit rooms. The TV boasts good contrast, color accuracy, motion handling, and wide viewing angles, making it a versatile choice for various content.

Overall, the Sky Glass Gen 2 provides a compelling package for Sky customers, combining an intuitive user experience with solid picture and audio quality, making it worth the investment for many users.