Sky Glass Air vs Sky Glass Gen 2: Which 4K TV Should You Buy?
Sky Glass Air vs Sky Glass Gen 2 — Sky's two streaming TVs look similar but differ where it counts: panel quality, sound and price. With the Air starting at £309 and the Gen 2 at £699, here's how to choose.
Picture: 4K QLED, but not equal
Both are 4K QLED with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG. The Gen 2 adds local dimming for deeper blacks and noticeably higher brightness; the Air uses global dimming, so contrast and punch are a step down — visible in dark films and night-time football. Casual viewing? Fine. Home cinema ambitions? You'll notice.
Sound: the biggest gap
The Gen 2's built-in seven-speaker Dolby Atmos soundbar genuinely replaces a separate soundbar. The Air has basic 30W stereo — fine for news and soaps, thin for films and sport. If you choose the Air, budget for a soundbar to close the gap.
Price and monthly plans
Air: £309 / £509 / £649 (43"/55"/65"). Gen 2: from £699 for 43" — more than double. Both offer 0% monthly plans, and both need Sky subscriptions on top (see Sky Glass 4K explained for the subscription maths). Our IPTV vs Sky comparison shows the cheaper way to fill either screen.
Which should you buy?
Second room, kitchen or casual viewing: Air — unbeatable value. Main living-room TV for films and sport: Gen 2 — the panel and sound justify it. Either way, a Firestick in the HDMI port unlocks IPTV on Sky Glass for the full content package. Our Firestick setup guide covers the ten-minute install.
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