Have you always liked the look of Sky Glass, but not been able to commit due to the price? If so, there’s a new TV on the way that may just be what you’re looking for.
At the launch of the Glass Gen 2, Sky made a surprise announcement that a cheaper model will be added to its portfolio of entertainment products. The TV will be called the Sky Glass Air.
If you want to sign up for one yourself, we’ve rounded up everything we know so far. You can also read our full comparison of Sky products to decide which is right for you.
When is the Sky Glass Air release date?
All we know about the release date is that the Sky Glass Air will launch in 2025.
For reference, the Sky Glass Gen 2 was released on 12 February 2025, so we think it will be at least a few months before we see this newer, cheaper model hit shelves.
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How much is the Sky Glass air?
Sky didn’t release any pricing about the new TV, other than that it’s likely to be under £600 according to Fraser Stirling, Global Chief Product Officer for Comcast and Sky, at the launch. You’ll be able to buy it from Sky.
Currently, the cheapest price for the regular Sky Glass (the 43-inch model) starts from £14 per month on a 48-month contract, £28 per month on a 24-month contract or £699 if users buy it outright – that’s all excluding your entertainment packages.
Other 43-inch 4K TVs with Quantum Dot technology, the same mentioned in the Sky Glass Air, can be purchased for around £250-£350 from brands such as TCL and Hisense. This would be quite a steal if Sky opted for prices these cheap. Plus, none of these TVs feature Sky OS, which will bump up the cost.
There will be three price options for the Sky Glass Air because it will be available in multiple sizes, more on that below.
On top of that, you’ll have to pay for your entertainment, which starts from £15 per month for the Essential TV package on both Sky Glass and Stream.
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What is the design of the Sky Glass Air?
You’ll be able to get the Sky Glass Air in three sizes: 43-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch. They’re the same options available on the regular Sky Glass Gen 2.
There’s a choice of three colours: Cotton White, Carbon Grey and Sea Green. The models teased at the launch also revealed some changes compared to the flagship Sky TVs.
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The most notable one is that the built-in soundbar is gone, meaning that there’s a smaller bottom bezel. It may also mean that the Air is lighter than the main model. The build appears to be thinner, though we don’t have dimensions to hand. There is still a centre stand that houses the TV.
From the models shown, we can see a similar remote to that on the Sky Glass, so we assume that you’ll be able to use voice control.
What are the specs and features of the Sky Glass Air?
The Sky Glass Air is still a 4K HDR Quantum Dot panel, but the main difference between this and the premium Glass is that the cheaper option will have global dimming rather than local dimming, meaning that the contrast won’t be as good as what we see on the more expensive TV.
However, Sky made a point of mentioning in the press release that the new TV will have “contrast enhancement that automatically brightens the screen for a clearer, more vivid picture”.
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The other key element to be aware of is sound. As mentioned earlier, the soundbar is gone and instead replaced by 2.0 stereo speakers with Dolby Audio. There are no upfiring speakers, which means no Dolby Atmos support. If you want that, you’ll need to attach an external soundbar.
As it’s a Sky TV, it will run on Sky OS, so it will benefit from any software updates to the interface and algorithm. Users can currently have profiles, create their own playlists and more.
The press release also confirmed that the Glass Air will be able to work in tandem with the Glass Gen 2 and Sky Stream, presumably with the Whole Home package. So, if you’re looking for a second TV for the house (such as the kitchen or a bedroom), this could be a potential option.
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source: https://www.techadvisor.com/article/2613228/sky-glass-air-news.html
