Sony A80J BRAVIA XR OLED 4K TV (A81J / A83J / A84J)
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Sony A80J is a premium 4K OLED TV in Sony's 2021 lineup. It joins the flagship A90J as part of the new BRAVIA XR series powered by Sony's new Cognitive Processor XR.
Thanks to this new processing engine, the A80J is able to analyze an array of features simultaneously to produce unprecedented audio and video processing. This elevates contrast, color reproduction, and dynamic range. The Cognitive Processor XR also improves 4K upscaling and image smoothing more effectively than before.
Like other premium Sony OLED TVs from the past, the A80J features Acoustic Surface Audio+ technology that uses the display panel as part of the speaker system, which is complemented with a single subwoofer. Compared to the A90J, however, the speaker output is decreased.
Naturally, the A80J comes with Google Assistant, Apple AirPlay, HomeKit, and Chromecast built-in.
For gamers, the A80J couples the 120Hz panel with an ultra-low 8.5ms input lag as well as VRR.
Alongside the A80J, Sony also introduced a range of IPS full-array LED 4K TVs such as the X90J and X95J at CES 2021.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 88% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Gorgeous OLED panel
- High screen-to-body ratio
- Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
- Rich color reproduction
- 10-bit display panel
Cons
What external reviewers found***
External score 80% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Sleek, attractive design
- Impressive motion handling
- Punchy, punchy picture
- Above-average brightness
- Wide viewing angles
- Image stays accurate from the sides
Cons
- No VRR support
- No Dolby Vision or HDR10+ support
- No HDMI 2.1 ports
- No 4K HDR
- Low frame rate content can appear to stutter
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Specifications
| 55" | 55" | 65" | 77" | 77" | 65" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ports | 1x Ethernet RJ45, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female), 2x HDMI 2.1, 2x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x USB 3.0 (max... | 1x Ethernet RJ45, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x Cable/Antenna In (F-type female), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 2x HDMI 2.1, 2x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x USB 3.0 (max 0.9 A), 1x RS232 (C) | 1x Ethernet RJ45, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female), 2x HDMI 2.1, 2x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x USB 3.0 (max... | 1x Ethernet RJ45, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x Antenna (RF) (female), 1x Satellite In (Main; F-type female), 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 1x CI+ 1.4, 1x Satellite In (Sub; F-type female), 2x HDMI 2.1, 2x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x USB 3.0 (max... | 1x Ethernet RJ45, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x Cable/Antenna In, 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 2x HDMI 2.1, 2x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x USB 3.0 (max 0.9 A), 1x RS232 (C) | 1x Ethernet RJ45, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x Cable/Antenna In (F-type female), 1x Optical Audio Out, 1x AV Composite In 3.5 mm jack, 2x HDMI 2.1, 2x USB 2.0 (max 0.5 A), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x USB 3.0 (max 0.9 A), 1x RS232 (C) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless Connectivity | WiFi 5 + Bluetooth 4.2 + WiFi Direct + DLNA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camera | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colors | Titanium Black | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivers | Subwoofer | 2 x 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Speakers | 2x 10W | 2x 10W | 2x 10W | 2x 20W | 2x 20W | 2x 10W | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| VESA Mount | 300 x 300 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bezels | 94.21% screen-to-body ratio | 94.21% screen-to-body ratio | 94.82% screen-to-body ratio | 94.45% screen-to-body ratio | 94.45% screen-to-body ratio | 94.82% screen-to-body ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Depth | 2.09 in / 53 mm w/o stand, 12.99 in / 330 mm w/ stand | 2.09 in / 53 mm w/o stand, 12.99 in / 330 mm w/ stand | 2.09 in / 53 mm w/o stand, 12.99 in / 330 mm w/ stand | 2.13 in / 54 mm w/o stand, 14.45 in / 367 mm w/ stand | 2.13 in / 54 mm w/o stand, 14.45 in / 367 mm w/ stand | 2.09 in / 53 mm w/o stand, 12.99 in / 330 mm w/ stand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 28.03 in / 712 mm w/o stand, 28.94 in / 735 mm w/ stand | 28.03 in / 712 mm w/o stand, 28.94 in / 735 mm w/ stand | 32.91 in / 836 mm w/o stand, 33.82 in / 859 mm w/ stand | 39.33 in / 999 mm w/o stand, 42.17 in / 1071 mm w/ stand | 39.33 in / 999 mm w/o stand, 42.17 in / 1071 mm w/ stand | 32.91 in / 836 mm w/o stand, 33.82 in / 859 mm w/ stand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 48.31 in / 1227 mm | 48.31 in / 1227 mm | 57.01 in / 1448 mm | 67.8 in / 1722 mm | 67.8 in / 1722 mm | 57.01 in / 1448 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 17.8 kg / 39 lbs w/o stand | 17.8 kg / 39 lbs w/o stand | 22.3 kg / 49 lbs w/o stand | 28.9 kg / 64 lbs w/o stand | 28.9 kg / 64 lbs w/o stand | 22.3 kg / 49 lbs w/o stand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brightness | 300 nits / 600 nits (peak) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Color Depth | 10 bits, 1073741824 colors | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Diagonal | 55" (54.65 in / 1388 mm) | 55" (54.65 in / 1388 mm) | 65" (64.53 in / 1639 mm) | 77" (76.77 in / 1950 mm) | 77" (76.77 in / 1950 mm) | 65" (64.53 in / 1639 mm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Type | OLED, LG Display | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gamut | 98% DCI-P3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input Lag | 8.7 ms | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pixel Density | 80 ppi | 80 ppi | 68 ppi | 57 ppi | 57 ppi | 68 ppi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pixel Pitch | 0.315 mm | 0.315 mm | 0.372 mm | 0.443 mm | 0.443 mm | 0.372 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refresh Rate | 40 Hz ~ 120 Hz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resolution | 4K (3840x2160) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Response Time | 2.7 ms (min) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Viewing Angle | 178° H / 178° V | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Licenses | ENERGY STAR, UL/cUL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Humidity | 10 % ~ 80 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating System | Android 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tuner | Analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM), DVB-T, DVB-T2, DVB-C, DVB-S, DVB-S2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Video | XR Triluminos Pro, XR HDR Remaster, XR Smoothing, XR Motion Clarity, Apple HomeKit, Voice command, Rich Color Enhancer (A83J and A84J only), XR OLED Contrast, XR 4K Upscaling, Bravia Core, Light Sensor, Dual Database Processing, Dynamic Contrast Enhanc... | XR Triluminos Pro, XR HDR Remaster, XR Smoothing, XR Motion Clarity, Apple HomeKit, Voice command, Rich Color Enhancer (A83J and A84J only), XR OLED Contrast, XR 4K Upscaling, Bravia Core, Light Sensor, Dual Database Processing, Dynamic Contrast Enhanc... | XR Triluminos Pro, XR HDR Remaster, XR Smoothing, XR Motion Clarity, Apple HomeKit, Voice command, Rich Color Enhancer (A83J and A84J only), XR OLED Contrast, XR 4K Upscaling, Bravia Core, Light Sensor, Dual Database Processing, Dynamic Contrast Enhanc... | XR Triluminos Pro, XR HDR Remaster, XR Smoothing, XR Motion Clarity, Apple HomeKit, Voice command, Rich Color Enhancer (A83J and A84J only), XR OLED Contrast, XR 4K Upscaling, Bravia Core, Light Sensor, Dual Database Processing, Dynamic Contrast Enhanc... | XR OLED Contrast, XR Super Resolution, XR Smoothing, Apple HomeKit, XR 4K Upscaling, Voice command, XR Picture, XR Clarity, Bravia Core, Light Sensor, Dual Database Processing, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, Pixel Contrast Booster, Live Color Technology, X... | XR Triluminos Pro, XR HDR Remaster, XR Smoothing, XR Motion Clarity, Apple HomeKit, Voice command, Rich Color Enhancer (A83J and A84J only), XR OLED Contrast, XR 4K Upscaling, Bravia Core, Light Sensor, Dual Database Processing, Dynamic Contrast Enhanc... | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Consumption | 0.5 W (sleep) | 0.5 W (sleep) | 0.5 W (sleep) | 0.5 W (sleep) | 0.5 W (sleep) | 0.5 W (sleep) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accessory | Voice remote control | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debut | 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Name | XR-55A80J EU | XR-55A80J NA | XR-65A80J EU | XR-77A80J EU | XR-77A80J NA | XR-65A80J NA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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External Reviews
rtings[1]
Reviewer score 73%The Sony A80J is an excellent TV for mixed usage. It performs well in dark rooms, whether gaming or watching movies, thanks to its near-infinite contrast ratio. It also has a nearly instantaneous response time, so motion looks clear in fast-moving content like sports or video games. It upscales lower resolution content well, and it has wide viewing angles.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Near-infinite contrast ratio
- Wide viewing angles
- Image stays accurate from the sides
- Above-average brightness
- Nearly instantaneous response time
Cons
- Low frame rate content can appear to stutter
- No VRR support
tomsguide[2]
Reviewer score 85%Google TV greatly simplifies the process of setting up the A80J. The remote control is long and narrow, with soft-touch buttons for the number pad. Sony's new streaming service, Bravia Core, is an extraneous, if better-than-it-has-to-be, addition.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek, attractive design
- Google Assistant is a real time saver
- Google Play and Amazon Prime support
Cons
- No HDMI 2.1 ports
- No Dolby Vision or HDR10+ support
whathifi[3]
Reviewer score 83%Sony A80J is the new benchmark for OLED TVs at its price. Clear, detailed and dynamic, with a superior sound system to its rivals. Not as bassy or spacious as its much more expensive sibling. Hardcore gamers will still be better served by the LG C1, but if your priorities are movies and shows, the A80 is the best.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Punchy, punchy picture
- Impressive motion handling
Cons
- No 4K HDR
- No Dolby Vision or HDR10+
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References
- ^ Sony A80J OLED TV Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/a80j-oled. 2021-05-19. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ Sony Bravia XR A80J OLED review: The TV of the future is here. [tomsguide]. https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/sony-bravia-xr-a80j-oled. 2021-07-21. Retrieved 2021-07-22.
- ^ Sony XR-55A80J review. [whathifi]. https://www.whathifi.com/reviews/sony-xr-55a80j. 2021-08-16. Retrieved 2021-08-20.
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