Sony A8H (A8) OLED
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Product Overview
The A8H is part of Sony's 2020 OLED TV lineup. It features the latest Picture Processor X1 Ultimate, Pixel Contrast Booster, and X-Motion Clarity for OLED technologies to produce superior dynamic range, authentic color, and fluid action.
Sony A8H (also called A8 in Europe) offers eARC support. Its advanced processor is able to deliver object-based HDR remastering and to reproduce more precise range of colors. Like its predecessors, the Sony A8H features in-display speaker actuators that deliver an immersive sound.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 80%
Pros
- Gorgeous OLED panel
- High screen-to-body ratio
- Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
- 10-bit display panel
Cons
What external reviewers found
External score 87%
Pros
- Superb picture quality
- Superb sound quality
- Superb smart TV system
Cons
- Lack of Android TV support
- No 4K/HDR support
- No HDMI 2.1
- No HDR10+ support
- Doesn't support variable refresh rate technology
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Specifications
| 55" | 65" |
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External Reviews
digitaltrends[1]
Reviewer score 91% (normalized by Neofiliac)Sony's A8H OLED is an undeniably premium TV with a premium price to match. Out of box color is superb, with very little tweaking left for a professional calibrator to perform. A TV this good deserves a bigger system, but the onboard sound is totally respectable.
Pros
- Superb picture quality
- Excellent build quality
- Superb sound quality
Cons
- No HDMI 2.1
rtings[2]
Reviewer score 82% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Sony A8H is an excellent TV for most uses. Its picture quality is amazing thanks to an infinite contrast ratio and near-instantaneous response time. It upscales lower resolution content well, which is great for watching cable TV or sports. Like all OLEDs, there's a risk of permanent burn-in, but this shouldn't be a problem if you watch varied content.
Pros
- Fantastic motion handling
- Image remains accurate no matter what angle you watch from
- Excellent viewing angles
- Incredibly bright
Cons
- Near-instantaneous response time
- Doesn't support variable refresh rate technology
t3[3]
Reviewer score 87% (normalized by Neofiliac)The A8/A8H sees Sony's OLED story really come of age. Sony's unique Acoustic Surface technology continues to deliver impressive sonics. The way the A8 harnesses Sony's processing quality to OLED's self-illuminating charms results in pictures that often take your breath away. The A8's dependence on Android TV for most of its smart features doesn't make it the easiest TV to use.
Pros
- Superb image quality
- Superb smart TV system
- Excellent build quality
Cons
- Lack of Android TV support
techradar[4]
Reviewer score 89% (normalized by Neofiliac)The 65A8 has been formally approved by IMAX as being capable of unlocking the full potential of the IMAX Enhanced picture mastering system. The screen responds well to Dolby Vision's extra scene by scene image data, enjoying a little more dynamism and refinement. Sony's Dynamic Contrast Enhancer needs to be handled with care, and actually works best with non-movie content. There's not a great deal of height to the 65a8's Dolby Atmos sound stage, but the precision and dynamics of object-based sound playback is still unusually effective.
Pros
- Brilliant picture quality
- Impressive HDR performance
- Excellent sound
Cons
- No 4K/HDR support
- No HDR10+ support
tomsguide[5]
Reviewer score 87% (normalized by Neofiliac)Sony Bravia A8H OLED lets you take advantage of the best Google Assistant commands. Android TV's rows show a steady mix of your favorite content and recommendations for what to watch next. Chromecast comes built in and worked smoothly when we tried casting our Chrome browser to access a recorded Zoom workout class.
Pros
- Sleek, premium design
- Excellent picture quality
- Google Assistant and Chromecast support
Cons
- No HDMI 2.1
wired[6]
Reviewer score 83% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Sony A8H boasts a set of speakers inside the display itself, and the sound is decent. It's like listening to a movie on your Apple earbuds. For a cinematic experience to match the killer display, you should absolutely pair it with good speakers or a soundbar. This is a TV that handles color, contrast and brightness with a deft hand.
Pros
- Vibrant, vibrant, and lifelike picture
- Excellent motion smoothing
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Motion smoothing is an abomination
References
- ^ Sony A8H 4K HDR OLED TV review: Superbly cinematic. [digitaltrends].
- ^ Sony A8H OLED TV Review. [rtings].
- ^ Sony A8/A8H review (KD-65A8): impeccable OLED TV pictures and great built-in sound. [t3].
- ^ Sony Bravia A8H/A8 OLED TV review. [techradar].
- ^ Sony Bravia A8H OLED TV review. [tomsguide].
- ^ Review: Sony A8H 4K OLED. [wired].
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