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Sony A80J OLED  TV Review

Review updated Dec 01, 2023 at 03:51pm
Tested using methodology v1.11 
Sony A80J OLED
8.7
Mixed Usage 
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8.2
TV Shows 
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8.5
Sports 
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9.2
Video Games 
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8.8
HDR Movies 
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8.9
HDR Gaming 
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9.0
PC Monitor 
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Notice: This TVs was replaced by Sony A80K/A80CK OLED

The Sony A80J OLED is a high-end OLED TV that's part of Sony's premium BRAVIA 4k OLED lineup, sitting below the Sony A90J OLED. It replaces the Sony A8H OLED from 2020, and it mostly competes with other OLED TVs, like the LG C1 OLED, the Vizio OLED 2020, and the LG A1 OLED. It comes with the Google TV smart interface, which is pretty much a redesigned version of Android TV and has a ton of apps you can download. It has a great selection of gaming features, including HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for high-frame-rate 4k gaming, and it has variable refresh rate (VRR) support to reduce screen tearing.

Our Verdict

8.7
Mixed Usage 

The Sony A80J is an amazing TV for any usage. It looks remarkable in dark rooms because of its nearly infinite contrast ratio and ability to display inky blacks without blooming around bright objects. This also makes it an excellent TV for watching HDR content, as vibrant colors and bright highlights pop. It's great in a moderately lit room thanks to its incredible reflection handling, but unfortunately, it doesn't get bright enough to fight off more intense glare. The TV is exceptional for gaming as it has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, VRR support, crystal-clear motion, and low input lag.

Pros
  • Image remains consistent at an angle.
  • Near-instantaneous response time for smooth motion.
Cons
  • Doesn't get bright enough to fight intense glare.
8.2
TV Shows 

The Sony Bravia XR A80J is great for watching TV shows. Despite the TV not having the greatest peak brightness in SDR, the remarkable reflection handling helps make up for it with its ability to reduce glare from bothersome light sources. It also has a wide viewing angle that allows you to walk around with the TV on and still enjoy a consistent image. The TV has Sony's class-leading processing capabilities, so low-resolution shows on cable or DVD are upscaled well, and macro-blocking and pixelization from low-quality streams are effectively smoothed out with no noticeable loss of details.

Pros
  • Image remains consistent at an angle.
  • Incredible reflection handling.
  • No issues upscaling lower resolution content.
Cons
  • Doesn't get bright enough to fight intense glare.
8.5
Sports 

The Sony A80J is an excellent TV for watching sports. The remarkable reflection handling makes up for its shortcomings with peak brightness, so glare isn't a big issue in a bright room. The image looks consistent from the sides due to its wide viewing angle, making it a great choice for watching the game with friends. Fast-moving balls and players look smooth thanks to the TV's nearly instantaneous response time, so you can make out all the action without motion blur becoming a distraction. Finally, low-quality cable sports channels and streams are upscaled excellently due to Sony's top-notch image processing.

Pros
  • Image remains consistent at an angle.
  • Near-instantaneous response time for smooth motion.
  • Incredible reflection handling.
Cons
  • Doesn't get bright enough to fight intense glare.
9.2
Video Games 

The Sony Bravia XR A80J is fantastic for playing video games. It has modern gaming features like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for 4k @ 120Hz support and VRR to greatly reduce screen tearing. The TV has outstanding response time, so even the most fast-paced games are displayed without motion blur. The input lag is low enough for a responsive feel, but it is higher than other TVs in its class, so there are better options if you're after the least input lag possible.

Pros
  • Near-instantaneous response time for smooth motion.
  • Low input lag.
  • HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two inputs for 4k @ 120Hz gaming.
  • Variable refresh rate support to reduce tearing.
Cons
  • No FreeSync support.
8.8
HDR Movies 

The Sony A80J OLED TV is excellent for watching HDR movies. Thanks to its infinite contrast ratio and incredible black uniformity, the blacks are deep and inky without the risk of blooming. Although its brightness in HDR is lower than most comparable OLEDs, it’s still bright enough to make colors look vibrant and make highlights pop. Unfortunately, HDR gradients are disappointing on the TV, with noticeable banding with all colors.

Pros
  • Wide color gamut.
  • Removes 24p judder from any source.
Cons
  • Low frame rate content appears to stutter.
  • Can't hit the brightest highlights in HDR.
8.9
HDR Gaming 

The Sony Bravia A80J is amazing for gaming in HDR. It has modern features like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, a 120Hz panel, and VRR support, so it's a great choice to pair with a modern console. Because of the TV's outstanding response time, even the fastest motion is displayed smoothly. The input lag isn't as low as some other TVs, but it's still quite low, and there's no discernable delay between your controller and the actions on the TV. The TV doesn't get very bright in HDR, but it's bright enough to help colors look vibrant and to make highlights pop, and it also displays deep blacks without any blooming around bright objects. Unfortunately, the TV only reaches 60Hz while using Dolby Vision, so you'll have to decide whether 120Hz or Dolby Vision is more beneficial to your gaming needs.

Pros
  • Near-instantaneous response time for smooth motion.
  • Wide color gamut.
  • Low input lag.
  • HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two inputs for 4k @ 120Hz gaming.
  • Variable refresh rate support to reduce tearing.
Cons
  • No FreeSync support.
  • Can't hit the brightest highlights in HDR.
9.0
PC Monitor 

The Sony A80J is a fantastic TV to use as a PC monitor. It displays chroma 4:4:4 properly, which is essential for clear text from a computer. Thanks to the TV's wide viewing angle, the screen's sides remain uniform when sitting up close. The reflection handling is incredible, so glare isn't an issue if you're in a moderately lit room, but it's not bright enough to overcome more intense glare.

Pros
  • Near-instantaneous response time for smooth motion.
  • Low input lag.
  • Displays proper chroma 4:4:4.
  • Variable refresh rate support to reduce tearing.
Cons
  • No FreeSync support.
  • Issues displaying 1440p resolution.
  • 8.7
    Mixed Usage
  • 8.2
    TV Shows
  • 8.5
    Sports
  • 9.2
    Video Games
  • 8.8
    HDR Movies
  • 8.9
    HDR Gaming
  • 9.0
    PC Monitor
  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Jul 08, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
    2.  Updated Apr 17, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
    3.  Updated Feb 11, 2025: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.
    4.  Updated Nov 20, 2024: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    We tested the 55-inch Sony A80J (XR55A80J), which is also available in 65-inch (XR65A80J) and 77-inch (XR77A80J) sizes. These results are also valid for those models, but the 77-inch model has a slightly different screen coating. The A80J is also sold as the A80CJ at Costco, but only in the 65 and 77-inch models.

    Size Panel Model Costco Notes
    55" OLED XR-55A80J - Semi-gloss finish
    65" OLED XR-65A80J XR65A80CJ Semi-gloss finish
    77" OLED XR-77A80J XR77A80CJ Glossy finish

     Our unit was manufactured in April 2021, and you can see the label here.

    Popular TV Comparisons

    The Sony A80J is an excellent all-around TV with many features and stunning picture quality thanks to its OLED panel. It performs very similarly to the Sony A90J OLED, except it lacks the XR OLED Contrast Pro heatsink that allows the A90J to hit very high peaks of brightness in HDR, and it's available in a 77-inch size as opposed to an 83-inch.

    For more options, see our recommendations for the best OLED TVs, the best movie TVs, and the best TVs on the market.

    Sony A80L/A80CL OLED
    55" 65" 77" 83"

    The Sony A80L OLED is better than the Sony A80J OLED, but only because it has slightly better processing. In particular, it has much better HDR gradient handling, which was disappointing on the A80J. Aside from that, they're extremely similar TVs.

    LG C3 OLED
    42" 48" 55" 65" 77" 83"

    The LG C3 OLED is better than the Sony A80J OLED in almost every way. They both use WOLED panels, but the LG is brighter in both HDR and SDR and maintains its brightness better in Game Mode. The LG also supports FreeSync and has lower input lag than the Sony, so it's better for gamers. Sony's only advantage is its processing capabilities with low-resolution and low-quality content.

    Sony A90J OLED
    55" 65" 83"

    The Sony A80J OLED and the Sony A90J OLED are very similar TVs overall, and both offer stunning picture quality in a premium, well-built package. That said, the A90J uses Sony's new heatsink technology, which allows it to get brighter in HDR, although the difference is relatively small. The A90J also has a better remote with motion-activated backlighting. The other big difference is that the A90J is available in 55, 65, and 83 inch sizes, while the A80J is available in 55, 65, and 77 inch sizes. If none of these are dealbreakers, the A80J is still an excellent choice that performs about the same as its more expensive sibling.

    LG C1 OLED
    48" 55" 65" 77" 83"

    The Sony A80J OLED and the LG C1 OLED are amazing TVs capable of turning pixels off individually to produce deep inky blacks with a near-infinite contrast ratio. You can't go wrong with either, but they do have some differences. The LG offers a bit more for gamers, with two more HDMI 2.1 ports than the Sony and it has lower input lag. The Sony, however, has better out-of-the-box accuracy, although this can vary from unit to unit.

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    Design
    Style
    CurvedNo

    The design is similar to the Sony A90J OLED, except for the back panel, which features a grid-like pattern. It's a sleek TV that'll stand out in any living room.

    Accelerated Longevity Test
    Uniformity Pictures
    50-gray-28
    Month 28
    50% Gray
    See details on graph tool

    After ten months, the Sony Bravia XR A80J has permanent image retention that is visible with every color, and most visible on a 50% gray screen. You can even make out the CNN horizontal news ticker bar at the bottom.

    Stand

    The stand has three different setup positions. The standard position lets the TV sit closer to the table. There's a narrow position for smaller tables, and finally, a soundbar position that raises the TV to give you space for a soundbar in front.

    Footprint of the 55-inch stand:

    • Standard position: 41" (W) x 13" (D)
    • Soundbar position: 41" (W) x 13" (D) x 2.71" (H)
    • Narrow position: 27.3" (W) x 13" (D)

    Back
    Wall MountVESA 300x300

    The panel and feet are made of metal, while the rest of the back is textured plastic with diagonal grooves in a grid pattern. It looks good, but aside from the cable tie included in the box, which we didn't use, there's no cable management. Some of the inputs face to the side, and they're easy to access, but most of them face down and aren't easy to reach if you wall-mount the TV.

    Borders
    Borders0.35" (0.9 cm)
    Thickness
    Max Thickness2.09" (5.3 cm)
    9.5
    Build Quality

    The Sony Bravia XR A80J feels superbly well-built. The materials feel premium, and it's very sturdy with no wobble. There's a bit of flex to the plastic back, mostly on the sides, but overall, it feels very solidly put together.

    Picture Quality
    10
    Contrast
    Contrast
    Inf : 1
    Native Contrast
    Inf : 1

    Thanks to its self-lit pixels, the Sony A80J has a near-infinite contrast ratio with perfect black levels. It's ideal for watching movies in dark rooms.

    10
    Blooming

    Since the TV uses self-emissive OLED technology, there's absolutely no blooming around bright highlights or subtitles in otherwise dark scenes.

    10
    Lighting Zone Transitions
    Local Dimming
    No
    Backlight
    No Backlight
    Dimming Zones Count Of Tested TV
    8,294,400

    The panel doesn't have a backlight, but thanks to its nearly infinite contrast ratio, it has the equivalent of a perfect local dimming feature with no zone transitions. We still film the zone transition video on the TV so you can see how the screen performs and compare it with a TV that has local dimming.

    9.5
    Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode

    There's no difference in dark scene behavior between the calibrated picture modes and Game Mode.

    7.3
    HDR Brightness
    Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)
    558 cd/m²
    Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)
    344 cd/m²
    Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)
    258 cd/m²
    Peak 2% Window
    781 cd/m²
    Peak 10% Window
    658 cd/m²
    Peak 25% Window
    469 cd/m²
    Peak 50% Window
    284 cd/m²
    Peak 100% Window
    150 cd/m²
    Sustained 2% Window
    741 cd/m²
    Sustained 10% Window
    645 cd/m²
    Sustained 25% Window
    462 cd/m²
    Sustained 50% Window
    283 cd/m²
    Sustained 100% Window
    148 cd/m²
    Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
    0.096

    The Sony A80J OLED has decent HDR brightness. As with SDR, there's a lot of variation in brightness across different scenes, partly due to the aggressive ABL. HDR content still pops out well thanks to its near-infinite contrast ratio, but extremely bright highlights and large bright scenes don't stand out as well as they should.

    These measurements are before calibrating the HDR white point with the following settings:

    • Picture Mode: Custom
    • Brightness: Max
    • Contrast: 90
    • Color Temperature: Expert 2
    • HDR Tone Mapping: Gradation Preferred

    The HDR peak brightness is drastically different with the Brightness Preferred setting and the Peak Luminance setting:

    Test WindowBrightness Preferred OnPeak Luminance Off
    Peak 2%874 cd/m²144 cd/m²
    Peak 10%733 cd/m²147 cd/m²
    Peak 25%494 cd/m²146 cd/m²
    Peak 50%295 cd/m²146 cd/m²
    Peak 100%157 cd/m²145 cd/m²
    Sustained 2%757 cd/m²143 cd/m²
    Sustained10%672 cd/m²146 cd/m²
    Sustained 25%479 cd/m²145 cd/m²
    Sustained 50%293 cd/m²144 cd/m²
    Sustained 100%153 cd/m²144 cd/m²
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    6.8
    HDR Brightness In Game Mode
    Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)
    390 cd/m²
    Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)
    340 cd/m²
    Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)
    200 cd/m²
    Peak 2% Window
    775 cd/m²
    Peak 10% Window
    661 cd/m²
    Peak 25% Window
    473 cd/m²
    Peak 50% Window
    295 cd/m²
    Peak 100% Window
    179 cd/m²
    Sustained 2% Window
    737 cd/m²
    Sustained 10% Window
    650 cd/m²
    Sustained 25% Window
    467 cd/m²
    Sustained 50% Window
    292 cd/m²
    Sustained 100% Window
    177 cd/m²
    Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
    0.096

    In Game Mode, the HDR brightness is about the same as outside of Game Mode. For the most part, the difference is hardly noticeable, although real scenes appear slightly dimmer.

    These measurements are after calibrating the HDR white point with the following settings:

    • Picture Mode: Game
    • Brightness: Max
    • Contrast: 90
    • Color Temperature: Expert 2
    • HDR Tone Mapping: Gradation Preferred

    9.7
    PQ EOTF Tracking
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    600 Nit Tracking Delta
    0.0024
    1000 Nit Tracking Delta
    0.0022
    4000 Nit Tracking Delta
    0.0030

    Like most Sony TVs, the Sony Bravia XR A80J has incredible PQ EOTF tracking. The vast majority of content is displayed at the exact brightness level the content creator intended. There's a very smooth roll-off near the TV's peak brightness, preserving fine details in bright areas of the screen.

    6.9
    SDR Brightness
    Real Scene Peak Brightness
    298 cd/m²
    Peak 2% Window
    484 cd/m²
    Peak 10% Window
    481 cd/m²
    Peak 25% Window
    471 cd/m²
    Peak 50% Window
    306 cd/m²
    Peak 100% Window
    166 cd/m²
    Sustained 2% Window
    445 cd/m²
    Sustained 10% Window
    456 cd/m²
    Sustained 25% Window
    458 cd/m²
    Sustained 50% Window
    302 cd/m²
    Sustained 100% Window
    164 cd/m²
    Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
    0.066

    The SDR brightness is okay and is on par with other OLEDs. It has an aggressive Automatic Brightness Limiter (ABL), which causes large bright areas to be less dim, which is distracting while watching sports like hockey. Overall, it performs well in moderate lighting conditions but isn't bright enough to fight glare in really bright rooms.

    These measurements are after calibration with the following settings:

    • Picture Mode: Custom
    • Brightness: Max
    • Peak Luminance: High
    • Color Temperature: Expert 1

    If you find the brightness changes with different scenes, you can set Peak Luminance to off. With it disabled, all scenes are displayed at around 130 cd/m², and there's no noticeable fluctuation in brightness with different scenes. It's a lot dimmer, so most people are better off leaving Peak Luminance enabled.

    8.6
    Color Gamut
    Wide Color Gamut
    Yes
    DCI P3 xy
    97.42%
    DCI P3 uv
    98.60%
    Rec 2020 xy
    71.60%
    Rec 2020 uv
    75.12%

    The Sony A80J has an excellent color gamut. It has full coverage of the DCI-P3 color space used in most HDR content and decent coverage of the wider Rec. 2020 color space. It tone maps well in both color spaces, ensuring fine details are preserved in saturated scenes.

    7.8
    Color Volume
    1,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP
    72.9%
    10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP
    32.9%
    White Luminance
    526 cd/m²
    Red Luminance
    69 cd/m²
    Green Luminance
    247 cd/m²
    Blue Luminance
    34 cd/m²
    Cyan Luminance
    267 cd/m²
    Magenta Luminance
    87 cd/m²
    Yellow Luminance
    291 cd/m²

    The color volume is good. It has trouble with colors at higher luminance levels due to its limited brightness, but it displays dark saturated colors well, thanks to its near-infinite contrast ratio.

    8.6
    Pre Calibration
    White Balance dE
    1.97
    Color dE
    1.29
    Gamma
    2.21
    Color Temperature
    6,970 K
    Picture Mode
    Custom
    Color Temp Setting
    Expert 1
    Gamma Setting
    0

    With just a few quick settings changes out-of-the-box, the Sony A80J OLED has excellent accuracy. The white balance and color inaccuracies are minor and are hard to spot with the naked eye. Gamma is great, but it doesn't quite follow the 2.2 target, so a few scenes are either over-brightened or too dark. Also, its color temperature is on the cold side, giving the image a slightly blue tint.

    9.6
    Post Calibration
    White Balance dE
    0.21
    Color dE
    0.93
    Gamma
    2.20
    Color Temperature
    6,517 K
    White Balance Calibration
    10 point
    Color Calibration
    Yes

    The Sony A80J has fantastic accuracy after calibration. The white balance, gamma, and color temperature are all nearly perfect, and while there are some slight inaccuracies with a few colors, it's not noticeable at all. The calibration system is effective but sensitive, so it can be tricky to calibrate as changes to one setting may have a more significant impact on other measurements.

    You can see our full calibration settings here.

    8.6
    Gray Uniformity
    50% Std. Dev.
    1.436%
    50% DSE
    0.124%
    5% Std. Dev.
    0.589%
    5% DSE
    0.104%

    The Sony A80J has excellent gray uniformity. The screen is very uniform, with practically no dirty screen effect. Near-dark scenes look fantastic, with no noticeable issues.

    10
    Black Uniformity
    Std. Dev.
    N/A
    Native Std. Dev.
    0.326%

    Like all OLEDs, the Sony A80J can completely turn off individual pixels to achieve perfect black uniformity, with no cloudiness present at all.

    8.3
    Viewing Angle
    Color Washout
    55°
    Color Shift
    28°
    Brightness Loss
    59°
    Black Level Raise
    70°
    Gamma Shift
    52°

    The Sony Bravia XR A80J has a great viewing angle. The image looks consistent when viewed from the sides, which is great for accommodating more people or wide seating arrangements.

    9.0
    Reflections
    Screen Finish
    Semi-gloss
    Total Reflections
    2.0%
    Indirect Reflections
    0.4%
    Calculated Direct Reflections
    1.6%

    The Sony A80J has a slightly matte finish, unlike the Sony A90J OLED. The reflections are duller but more widely diffused than on a typical glossy screen. The reflection handling is still superb overall, meaning glare is not an issue in most rooms, but placing it directly opposite a window or light source isn't a good idea because it doesn't get bright enough to fight off intense light. The 77-inch version has a glossy finish, which handles light differently, resulting in less indirect reflections as bright lights aren't diffused across the screen as much.

    5.8
    HDR Native Gradient
    100% Black to 50% Gray
    6.0
    50% Gray to 100% White
    4.0
    100% Black to 50% Red
    8.0
    50% Red to 100% Red
    6.0
    100% Black to 50% Green
    4.0
    50% Green to 100% Green
    4.0
    100% Black to 50% Blue
    8.0
    50% Blue to 100% Blue
    6.0

    Gradients look disappointing on the Sony A80J. There is a great deal of banding with greens and grays, and although other colors perform a bit better, there is noticeable banding across the board. When we originally tested the TV, it performed much better. The banding could be more prevalent because of general panel degradation, but we don't know for sure.

    The Smooth Gradation feature can help even out gradients in low-quality content.

    Look at the 2024 Samsung S85D OLED if you want an OLED TV with much less banding.

    8.7
    Low-Quality Content Smoothing
    Smoothing
    9.0
    Detail Preservation
    8.0

    The Sony A80J has excellent low-quality content processing. It's very effective at smoothing out macro-blocking and pixelization when streaming content, with very little loss of fine details.

    8.5
    Upscaling: Sharpness Processing

    The TV has excellent sharpness processing and upscaling overall. Fine details in low-resolution content are upscaled well, and text is clear and easy to read.

    These results are with the following processing settings:

    • Sharpness: 60
    • Reality Creation: Auto

    Pixels
    Subpixel Layout
    RWBG
    TypeOLED
    Sub-Type
    WOLED

    The Sony Bravia XR A80J uses a WRGB sub-pixel layout, where all four subpixels are never lit simultaneously. You can see some of the blue sub-pixels lit up in this photo.

    Motion
    9.8
    Response Time
    80% Response Time
    0.2 ms
    100% Response Time
    2.7 ms

    The Sony A80J has a near-instantaneous response time, so motion looks exceptionally clear with minimal blur trail behind fast-moving objects. Unfortunately, due to the sample-and-hold nature of OLED technology, there's still some noticeable persistence blur.

    10
    Flicker-Free
    Flicker-Free
    No
    PWM Dimming Frequency
    0 Hz

    The Sony A80J isn't completely flicker-free; the slight dip in brightness you see in the chart every 8ms is due to the TV's 120Hz refresh rate, which isn't noticeable.

    Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
    Optional BFI
    Yes
    Min Flicker For 60 fps
    60 Hz
    60Hz For 60 fps
    Yes
    120Hz For 120 fps
    Yes
    Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode
    60 Hz

    The Sony A80CJ has a black frame insertion feature to try to improve the appearance of motion. It can flicker at 60Hz or 120Hz; the photo above is with the 60Hz flicker, and you can see the 120Hz flicker here.

    Motion Interpolation
    Motion Interpolation (30 fps)
    Yes
    Motion Interpolation (60 fps)
    Yes

    The TV can interpolate lower frame rate content up to 120fps to make motion look smoother, which is also known as the 'Soap Opera Effect'. It performs fine during slower scenes, but there's a fair number of artifacts in busier scenes or panning shots.

    5.1
    Stutter
    Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps
    38.9 ms
    Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps
    13.9 ms

    As the TV has a near-instantaneous response time, lower-frame-rate content appears to stutter because each frame is static on the screen for a long period.

    10
    24p Judder
    Judder-Free 24p
    Yes
    Judder-Free 24p via 60p
    Yes
    Judder-Free 24p via 60i
    Yes
    Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps
    Yes

    The Sony A80CJ removes 24p judder from any source, which helps with the appearance of motion in movies. There are different settings needed for native apps and 60p/i sources, which you can learn about here.

    9.4
    Variable Refresh Rate
    Native Refresh Rate
    120 Hz
    Variable Refresh Rate
    Yes
    HDMI Forum VRR
    Yes
    FreeSync
    No
    G-SYNC Compatible
    Yes
    4k VRR Maximum
    120 Hz
    4k VRR Minimum
    < 20 Hz
    1080p VRR Maximum
    120 Hz
    1080p VRR Minimum
    < 20 Hz
    1440p VRR Maximum
    N/A
    1440p VRR Minimum
    Unknown
    VRR + Local DimmingNo Local Dimming

    The Sony A80J supports variable refresh rate technology to reduce screen tearing. It works without issue on the Xbox Series X and PS5 for a tear-free gaming experience. It's also G-SYNC compatible, but there are some issues with it. It's tear-free with 4k @ 120Hz signals from the NVIDIA RTX 3060 graphics card, but the screen flickered black at times like the Sony A90J OLED. Still, there wasn't any screen tearing in Destiny 2 with a 4k @ 120Hz signal, so it does its job at reducing screen tearing when it works properly.

    Inputs
    9.3
    Input Lag
    1080p @ 60Hz
    16.9 ms
    1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
    143.9 ms
    1080p @ 120Hz
    8.9 ms
    1080p @ 144Hz
    N/A
    1440p @ 60Hz
    17.5 ms
    1440p @ 120Hz
    N/A
    1440p @ 144Hz
    N/A
    4k @ 60Hz
    16.7 ms
    4k @ 60Hz + 10-Bit HDR
    16.9 ms
    4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
    16.8 ms
    4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode
    152.1 ms
    4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation
    143.9 ms
    4k @ 120Hz
    8.7 ms
    4k @ 144Hz
    N/A
    8k @ 60Hz
    N/A

    The Sony A80J has a low input lag, although it's slightly higher than competing high-end models, and it's much higher at 60Hz than it is at 120Hz.

    9.3
    Supported Resolutions
    Resolution4k
    480p @ 59.94Hz (Widescreen)
    Yes
    720p @ 59.94Hz
    Yes
    1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
    Yes
    1080p @ 120Hz
    Yes
    1080p @ 144Hz
    No
    1440p @ 60Hz
    Yes (forced resolution required)
    1440p @ 120Hz
    No
    1440p @ 144Hz
    No
    4k @ 60Hz
    Yes
    4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4
    Yes
    4k @ 120Hz
    Yes
    4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4
    Yes
    4k @ 144Hz
    No
    8k @ 30Hz or 24Hz
    No
    8k @ 60Hz
    No

    The Sony A80CJ supports most resolutions, including proper 4k @ 120Hz. Unfortunately, the TV can't do 1440p @ 120Hz. Chroma 4:4:4 is displayed properly with 1080p and 4k resolutions, which is important for clear text from a PC.

    PS5 Compatibility
    Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
    Yes
    4k @ 120Hz
    Yes
    1440p @ 120Hz
    No
    1080p @ 120Hz
    Yes
    HDR
    Yes
    VRR
    Yes

    The Sony A80J OLED has good compatibility with the PS5. 1440p doesn't work, but other than that, it's a great choice for PS5 gamers.

    Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
    Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)
    Yes
    4k @ 120Hz
    Yes
    1440p @ 120Hz
    No
    1080p @ 120Hz
    Yes
    HDR
    Yes
    VRR
    Yes

    The Sony A80J supports most resolutions on the Xbox Series X. It can't do 4k @ 120Hz on the Xbox while 'Enhanced Format (Dolby Vision)' is enabled, so you either have to choose between 4k @ 120Hz games without Dolby Vision or 4k @ 60Hz with it.

    Inputs Specifications
    HDR10
    Yes
    HDR10+
    No
    Dolby Vision
    Yes
    HLG
    Yes
    HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth
    Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
    HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth
    Yes (HDMI 3,4)
    CECYes
    HDCP 2.2Yes (HDMI 1,2,3,4)
    ATSC Tuner
    3.0 (NEXTGEN TV)
    USB 3.0
    Yes (1)
    Variable Analog Audio OutYes
    Wi-Fi SupportYes (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)

    HDMI ports 3 and 4 support the full 48 Gbps bandwidth of HDMI 2.1, while HDMI 1 and 2 are limited to HDMI 2.0 bandwidth. However, because HDMI 3 is also the eARC port, you lose an HDMI 2.1 slot if you connect a receiver, so you can't use HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on multiple devices simultaneously.

    Input Photos
    Total Inputs
    HDMI4
    USB3
    Digital Optical Audio Out1
    Analog Audio Out 3.5mm1
    Analog Audio Out RCA0
    Component In0
    Composite In1 (adapter required, not incl.)
    Tuner (Cable/Ant)1
    Ethernet1
    DisplayPort0
    IR In1
    Audio Passthrough
    ARC/eARC Port
    eARC
    eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus
    Yes
    eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1
    Yes
    eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT
    Yes
    eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1
    Yes
    eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA
    Yes
    eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1
    Yes
    eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)
    2.0
    ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1
    Yes
    ARC: DTS 5.1
    Yes
    Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1
    Yes
    Optical: DTS 5.1
    Yes

    This Sony A80J supports enhanced audio return, or eARC, which allows you to pass high quality, lossless audio formats from connected devices through to your home theater receiver or soundbar.

    Sound Quality
    7.5
    Frequency Response
    See details on graph tool
    Low-Frequency Extension
    59.93 Hz
    Std. Dev. @ 70
    3.72 dB
    Std. Dev. @ 80
    3.90 dB
    Std. Dev. @ Max
    6.03 dB
    Max
    92.7 dB SPL
    Dynamic Range Compression
    3.56 dB

    The Sony A80J has good built-in speakers, noticeably better than the Sony A90J OLED, especially concerning bass, which sounds significantly punchier. Overall, the sound profile is well-balanced at moderate volume levels. At max volume, the sound loses its balance because bass and midrange frequencies overpower treble, which makes dialogue difficult to understand

    6.8
    Distortion
    See details on graph tool
    Weighted THD @ 80
    0.063
    Weighted THD @ Max
    2.032
    IMD @ 80
    1.85%
    IMD @ Max
    12.53%

    There's a lot of distortion at the TV's max volume, but it's much better at moderate volume levels.

    Smart Features
    8.0
    Interface
    Smart OSGoogle TV
    Version10
    Ease of Use
    Average
    Smoothness
    Very Smooth
    Time Taken to Select YouTube
    2 s
    Time Taken to Change Backlight
    2 s
    Advanced Options
    Many

    Like the Sony A90J OLED and other 2021 Sony TVs, the A80J runs on Google TV, which replaces Android TV. It's a little more streamlined than Android and runs smoothly.

    0.0
    Ad-Free
    Ads
    Yes
    Opt-out
    No
    Suggested Content in Home
    Yes
    Opt-out of Suggested Content
    No

    Google TV includes ads on the home page and app store. While you can opt out of ad personalization, you can't opt out of getting ads or suggested content.

    9.0
    Apps and Features
    App Selection
    Great
    App Smoothness
    Very Smooth
    Cast Capable
    Yes
    USB Drive Playback
    Yes
    USB Drive HDR Playback
    Yes
    HDR in Netflix
    Yes
    HDR in YouTube
    Yes

    The Google Play Store has tons of apps available to download, and they run very smoothly. It has Google Chromecast built-in, meaning you can cast content from your phone.

    8.5
    Remote
    Size
    Large
    Voice Control
    Many Features
    CEC Menu Control
    Yes
    Other Smart Features
    No
    Remote AppAndroid TV

    The Sony A80J comes with a similar remote to the Sony A90J OLED, but it doesn't have backlighting and comes in a black finish instead of silver. It has shortcut keys, and you can use it as a universal remote.

    TV Controls

    There's a single button on the back left side of the TV, which you can use to change channels and inputs, adjust volume, and power the TV On/Off.

    In The Box

    • Remote control
    • 2x AAA batteries
    • Cable tie
    • User guides

    Misc
    Power Consumption99 W
    Power Consumption (Max)172 W
    FirmwarePKG6.3628.0454NAA

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      Estaba checando lo del degradado nativo hdr en el modelo 55a90k en vivo teniendo las 2 tv en físico con la misma imagen los mismos ajustes de hdr y la imagen es muy similar inclusive mejor en la 80j que se supone es un modelo mejor. Les agradecería nuevamente me expliquen el porque de tan mala calificación o que repitan la prueba para estar más conforme con los resultados

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      If possible when you test BFI at 60 and 120hz can you please include the waveforms for both. The image itself is not as useful as it doesn’t give you any idea of the “persistence time” the persistence time is what dictates the perceived motion clarity. Having the waveform chart specifically for the highest motion clearness setting tells people what the absolute lowest “persistence time” the user can configure. Then if they find the flicker annoying they can always lower the motion clearness setting to increase persistence time and reduce perceived flicker. If you can do this it would be very helpful, more so than the images. You guys are still miles ahead of everyone else so I very much appreciate all the work you do for us :)

      Hey! generally the Backlight graph we show for the BFI pulse pattern is taken (at least) at the highest clarity setting. so in the case of this TV it’s about a 50% duty cycle, so it reduces the persistence blur by half. Hope that helps!

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      If possible when you test BFI at 60 and 120hz can you please include the waveforms for both. The image itself is not as useful as it doesn’t give you any idea of the “persistence time” the persistence time is what dictates the perceived motion clarity. Having the waveform chart specifically for the highest motion clearness setting tells people what the absolute lowest “persistence time” the user can configure. Then if they find the flicker annoying they can always lower the motion clearness setting to increase persistence time and reduce perceived flicker. If you can do this it would be very helpful, more so than the images. You guys are still miles ahead of everyone else so I very much appreciate all the work you do for us :)

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      Beware of Sony TVs: Defective Products and Violations of Consumer Protection Laws

      SONY CASE #: 100050326 I purchased a Sony TV (model #XR77A80J) from Best Buy for over $3,000, trusting Sony’s reputation for high-quality electronics. After just two years, the TV stopped turning on with no damage or external cause, a clear sign of a defect.

      When I contacted Sony customer support on 11/21/2024 , I was transferred through four departments, spending hours trying to resolve the issue. Despite my efforts, Sony refused to repair or replace the defective TV. This model is notorious for widespread defects, as evidenced by hundreds of online reviews, yet Sony continues to sell it without taking responsibility for its failures.

      Their refusal to act violates key consumer protection laws, including:

      Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA), which prohibits deceptive business practices. The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, which requires companies to honor warranties and ensure defective products are repaired or replaced. I filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to hold Sony accountable. The case number is [insert case number here], and I encourage others facing similar issues to file their own complaints.

      As a U.S. Navy veteran, I expected better from Sony. Instead, I was left with a $3,000 defective product and abysmal customer service. Their refusal to address a known issue shows a shocking lack of integrity and accountability.

      If you’re considering a Sony TV, especially model #XR77A80J, I urge you to think twice. Sony’s failure to honor warranties and unethical business practices are unacceptable. There are better, more reliable brands that value their customers and stand behind their products.

      Don’t make the same mistake I did. Sony’s actions are a warning to all consumers.

      DefectiveSonyTV #ConsumerRights #SonyFails #FDUTPA #WarrantyViolation

    7. Update: We uploaded the latest brightness measurements and uniformity photos for the Accelerated Longevity Test.