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Sony A80J BRAVIA XR OLED(A81J / A83J / A84J)

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Product Overview

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%

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%

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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External Reviews

rtings^[1]

Reviewer score 73% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from rtings have found:

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.

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% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from tomsguide have found:

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.

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% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from whathifi have found:

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.

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].
^ Sony Bravia XR A80J OLED review: The TV of the future is here. [tomsguide].
^ Sony XR-55A80J review. [whathifi].

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