Brand Name | Sony |
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Color Name | Black |
Special Features | Flat |
Speaker Type | Soundbar |
Standing screen display size | 65 Inches |
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Sony OLED 65 inch TV Bundle with Sound Bar: 65 inch BRAVIA XR A80K Series 4K Ultra HD TV HT-A3000 Dolby Atmos Soundbar
Screen Size | 65 Inches |
Brand | Sony |
Supported Internet Services | Google TV |
Display Technology | OLED |
Resolution | 4K |
Special Feature | Flat |
Model Name | BRAVIA XR A80K Series |
Included Components | Stand, TV, Remote |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
Color | Black |
About this item
- INTELLIGENT TV PROCESSING – The Cognitive Processor XR understands how humans see the real world to deliver intense contrast with deep blacks, high peak brightness, and natural colors.
- OLED CONTRAST – XR OLED Contrast Pro technology allows you to feel the beauty of OLED with immersive depth and realism, pure black, and lifelike brightness. Compare to other OLED TVs and decide for yourself.
- Get the full effect of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X with Sony’s Vertical Surround Engine, S-Force PRO Front Surround and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping
- 360 Spatial Sound that adapts to your environment available with optional rear speakers
- INTELLIGENT TV PROCESSING – The Cognitive Processor XR understands how humans see the real world to deliver intense contrast with deep blacks, high peak brightness, and natural colors.Image Aspect ratio:16:9.Controller type:Voice Control.Power Consumption (in Standby) : 0.5 W. Wi-Fi Standard : Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a/b/g/n/ac.Connector Type: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, Ethernet, HDMI
- OLED CONTRAST – XR OLED Contrast Pro technology allows you to feel the beauty of OLED with immersive depth and realism, pure black, and lifelike brightness. Compare to other OLED TVs and decide for yourself.
- WIDE SPECTRUM OF COLORS - Rediscover everything you watch with billions of accurate colors and see impressive picture quality that is natural and beautiful, enhanced by XR OLED Triluminos Pro.
- ALL YOUR GAME SETTINGS IN ONE PLACE– Game Menu puts all your gaming picture settings and exclusive assist features in a single easy-to-manage interface.
- PERFECT FOR PLAYSTATION 5 – Take your gaming to the next level with input lag as low as 8.5ms and BRAVIA XR exclusive features for the PlayStation 5 – Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Switch.
- FEATURES SPECIFIED IN HDMI 2.1– Get the advantage in high-performance gaming on BRAVIA XR TVs with HDMI 2.1 features such as 4K/120, VRR, and ALLM.
- PREMIUM SMART TV– Google TV with Google Assistant organizes your favorite content all in one place. Stream from Prime Video, Netflix, DisneyPlus, Apple TV, HBO Max, Peacock and many more. Also, stream from your Apple device with AirPlay 2 support.
- MOVIES INCLUDED WITH BRAVIA CORE – Bring the cinematic experience home. Enjoy streaming high-quality 4K UHD quality movies included with the BRAVIA CORE app, exclusively on select Sony TVs.
- ENHANCED ENTERTAINMENT – Experience immersive and engaging cinematic content as the creator intended with support for Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced, and Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode.
- Get the full effect of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X with Sony’s Vertical Surround Engine, S-Force PRO Front Surround and 360 Spatial Sound Mapping.Waterproof : No
- 360 Spatial Sound that adapts to your environment available with optional rear speakers
- Sound Field Optimization easily calibrates the HT-A3000 to your room
- Immersive surround sound from built-in dual subwoofers and three front speakers including a center channel for clear dialogue
- Music comes to life with 360 Reality Audio
- Enhance your set up with optional wireless subwoofers and rear speakers
- Pair the HT-A3000 with a BRAVIA XR TV to enjoy Acoustic Center Sync and easy access to the soundbar controls
- Premium omni-directional block design
- Stream your way with built-in support for Spotify Connect, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Chromecast built-in and Apple AirPlay 2.
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65" / 166 cm
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Picture quality | — | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.2 | — | 4.9 |
Smart Features | — | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.2 | — | 5.0 |
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display type | OLED | LED | Don't disclose | Full Array LED | Quantum Dot OLED | OLED |
display size | 65 inches | 65 inches | — | 65 inches | 76.8 inches | — |
model year | — | 2022 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 |
resolution | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K | 4K |
operating system | — | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV | Google TV |
hardware interface | — | composite video, hdmi | hdmi | hdmi | — | usb, hdmi |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | wired, wireless | HDMI, Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet | wired, wireless | Wi-Fi | HDMI, Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
control method | voice | remote | remote | remote | remote | remote |
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ASIN | B0BGKZ44FQ |
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4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #343,416 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #132 in OLED TVs #1,434 in LED & LCD TVs |
Date First Available | September 27, 2022 |
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BRAVIA XR A80K 4K HDR OLED GOOGLE TV
Next generation picture & sound with Cognitive Intelligence
See how real your entertainment becomes and experience immersive depth and lifelike picture quality, powered by Sony’s intelligent Cognitive Processor XR. Revolutionary TV processing technology delivers enhanced contrast with detailed blacks and natural colors.
A wide color spectrum for real-world shades & hues
Rediscover everything you watch with billions of accurate colors and see impressive picture quality that is natural and beautiful, enhanced by XR Triluminos Pro.
Pure blacks and stunning highlights
XR OLED Contrast Pro technology allows you to feel the beauty of OLED with immersive depth and realism, pure black, and lifelike brightness.
Enjoy included movies with BRAVIA CORE
Enjoy streaming high-quality movies included with BRAVIA CORE. Use the included BRAVIA CORE credits to choose from over a hundred of latest release movies to redeem. In addition, you are subscribed to an amazing selection of timeless movies to stream anytime and as many times as you like.
The entertainment you love. With help from Google.
See 700,000+ movies and TV episodes, plus live TV, all in one place. Google TV brings your favorite content from across your apps and subscriptions and organizes them just for you. Watch content from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, YouTube, Apple TV app, and many more.
Perfect for PlayStation 5
Take your gaming to the next level with input lag as low as 8.5ms and BRAVIA XR exclusive features for the PlayStation 5. Auto HDR Tone Mapping improves gaming picture quality and Auto Genre Picture Switch ensures the TV is set to the correct picture mode when playing games or watching movies.
Level-up your gaming
With features such as 4K/120, VRR, and ALLM as specified in HDMI 2.1, BRAVIA XR TVs deliver a thrilling gaming experience. With 4K/120 you get up to 120fps on compatible games and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) virtually eliminates screen tearing and stuttering.
Does this TV have enhanced audio?
Yes, with Acoustic Surface Audio+ and Dolby Atmos support, hear true immersive audio with triple actuators that vibrate to produce sound from the entire screen and dual subwoofers for powerful bass.
Does this TV work with Alexa?
Yes, through an Alexa enabled device (sold separately), ask Alexa to change channels, adjust volume, and turn your TV on/off.
Does this TV work with AirPlay 2?
Yes, with Apple AirPlay 2 you can share pictures, video or audio to your television right from your iPhone, iPad or Mac. Watch movies and shows from your favorite apps and the Apple TV app, or even Safari. Share your photos with everyone in the room.
Can you control this TV with your voice?
Yes, With Google Assistant you can use your voice to easily find your favorite movies, shows, and music. Ask Google to find a specific title, search by genre, or get personalized recommendations on what to watch by saying, "what should I watch?"
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Screen Sizes
| 55" / 65" / 77" | 42" / 48" | 55"/ 65"/ 83" | 55"/ 65" | 55" / 65" / 75" / 85" | 65" / 75"/ 85" | 75"/ 85" |
Display Technology
| 4K HDR OLED | 4K HDR OLED | 4K HDR OLED | 4K HDR QD-OLED | 4K HDR Full Array LED | 4K HDR MINI LED | 8K HDR MINI LED |
Picture Processor
| Cognitive Processor XR | Cognitive Processor XR | Cognitive Processor XR | Cognitive Processor XR | Cognitive Processor XR | Cognitive Processor XR | Cognitive Processor XR |
Color
| XR Triluminos Pro | XR Triluminos Pro | XR Triluminos Pro | XR Triluminos Max | XR Triluminos Pro | XR Triluminos Pro | XR Triluminos Pro |
Contrast
| XR OLED Contrast Pro | XR OLED Contrast Pro | XR OLED Contrast Pro | XR OLED Contrast Pro | XR Contrast Booster 10 | XR Contrast Booster 15 | XR Contrast Booster 20 |
Motion Technology
| XR OLED Motion (120Hz) | XR OLED Motion (120Hz) | XR Motion Clarity (120Hz) | XR OLED Motion (120Hz) | XR Motion Clarity (120Hz) | XR Motion Clarity (120Hz) | XR Motion Clarity (120Hz) |
Enhanced Viewing
| OLED Wide Angle | OLED Wide Angle | OLED Wide Angle | QD-OLED Wide Angle | — | X-Wide Angle/X-Anti Reflection | X-Wide Angle/X-Anti Reflection |
BRAVIA CORE
| 5 credits / 12 months | 10 credits / 24 months | 10 credits / 24 months | 10 credits / 24 months | 5 credits / 12 months | 5 credits / 12 months | 10 credits / 24 months |
BRAVIA CAM Compatible
| Optional (Pro Features) | Optional (Pro Features) | Optional (Pro Features) | Included (Pro Features) | Optional (Pro Features) | Optional (Pro Features) | Included (Pro Features) |
Features specified in HDMI 2.1
| eARC / ALLM / VRR / 4K120 | eARC / ALLM / VRR / 4K120 | eARC / ALLM / VRR / 4K120 | eARC / ALLM / VRR / 4K120 | eARC / ALLM / VRR / 4K120 | eARC / ALLM / VRR / 4K120 | eARC / ALLM / VRR / 4K120 |
Exclusive features for PS5
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Google TV w/ Google Assistant
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Customers like the picture quality and sound quality of the television. For example, they say it has a really good picture and 4K movies and Blu-rays look fantastic. They appreciate the latest audio specs, such as DTS-X and Dolby True. Customers are also satisfied with ease of use, and color. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, performance, brightness, and value.
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Customers like the picture quality of the television. They mention that 4K movies and Blu-rays look fantastic, the color, quality of image, and size are all amazing. The contrast ratio is infinite, and the visual experience in movie theater setting is great. However, some dislike the Google implementation and the overall layout. That said, the overall design is sensible and more realistic than ever before.
"...True HDR, OLED - perfect blacks and infinite contrast ratio - best visual experience in movie theather setting. - Audio quality is S-Tier!..." Read more
"...Details in dark scenes are clearly visible on the Sony, whereas they sometimes get lost on the C2.The "it could be better":*..." Read more
"...But the overall layout is sensible. I prefer, "less is more" and the TV mostly gets that right with the on screen displays...." Read more
"...But it is very bright in "Vivid" mode - in fact, I had to turn down the brightness a little to get it to what I consider optimal brightness...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the television. They appreciate the latest audio specs, such as DTS-X and Dolby True. The unit even has some directionality with sound, so low grade dimensional sound is totally eliminated. The bass is not dried out or has over-vibration when there is high bass content. The TV has the ability to pass DTS audio, and the Nest Max Hub will calibrate the sound and the remote's response. Using the A3000 sound bar makes dialog easier to hear.
"...You do not need a soundbar for this TV. The bass is not dried out or has over-vibration when there is high bass content (ie: SFX, hip-hop) causing a..." Read more
"...K won over the C2 because of slightly better upscaling, the ability to pass DTS audio and the C2 having some problems with black crush...." Read more
"...such as my Pixel phone and Nest Max Hub, that this TV will calibrate the sound and the remote's response from whereever you sit in the room and it..." Read more
"...Great picture, sound, ease-of-use, etc. However, the sound output is digital only, so not compatible with my old analog receiver/amplifier...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the television. They say the interface is intuitive, the settings are easy to access, and the features work well and seamlessly. They also mention that the unpacking and mounting was easy, and that the menu is easy to navigate. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease-of-use of the product.
"...don't use them, but I can say the arc features work very well and very seamlessly...." Read more
"...The TV came very well packaged and was very light and easy to mount to my living room wall...." Read more
"...Very easy. After clicking and scrolling through a bunch of settings, you finally get to a screen where you can select the apps you want preinstalled...." Read more
"...From the box itself to the documentation it was super easy to setup and get installed. We didn't wall mount as we had purchased a stand for it...." Read more
Customers like the color of the television. They say the dark colors are great, the blacks are perfect, and the colors really pop. They also appreciate the amazing color accuracy, clarity, brightness, and sound of the product. Some customers also mention that the black is true black with no gray splotches.
"...Pros: - 4K, True HDR, OLED - perfect blacks and infinite contrast ratio - best visual experience in movie theather setting. - Audio..." Read more
"...I foresee this being a huge bonus this summer.*Lack of "black crushing": This is probably the biggest difference between the A80K and the C2..." Read more
"...The colors just leap off the screen, and the clarity often feels eerie...." Read more
"...The colors are also fantastic. The TV has built in calibration settings that are pretty easy to access...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the television. Some mention that it's brilliant, the pinnacle of television quality, and the best in every category. However, others say that it has quality control issues, bugs, and glitches in using YouTube.
"...Visuals, of course, is insanely good. Forget what people say about the brightness of OLED TV's not being nearly as good as QLEDs. It's still bright...." Read more
"...To my untrained eye, this appears to be the pinnacle of television quality...." Read more
"...I wanted to like the OS, I really did, but it’s clunky and dark. I’ll use it, only because of the convenience, but I won’t be happy about it...." Read more
"...of the look and features, this TV is all about the picture, and it is awesome!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the television. Some mention that the Google interface on the TV is fast and very robust, with no lag. The smart features respond to the remote quickly, and you don't need to wait for response. However, others say that the interface is very slow and difficult to search for, the performance is sub-par, and the setup took half an hour.
"...I suspect it's a combination of the processor being underpowered and the software being poorly optimized.2...." Read more
"...Google TV is smoother, still supports most Amazon Fire TV apps (basically any app on Amazon is most likely on Google TV as well) but with a better..." Read more
"...combination of deleting the app data and/or restarting the TV; very frustrating. This has already happened a few times in less than a week...." Read more
"...Very time consuming and overwhelming. It would be helpful if these settings could be saved as many custom settings such as custom 1, custom 2, etc...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the brightness of the television. Some mention that the brightness is passable, but it's not pop brightness as in some of the higher end models. That said, it'll dim on its own while you are watching something.
"...It's still bright. This TV was the best decision I've ever made. I highly recommend this TV...." Read more
"...but given that the A80K uses the same panel as the C2, yet is not quite as bright as somewhat of a mystery to me...." Read more
"...Whatever coating they use, along with its brightness, make daytime viewing a non-issue...." Read more
"...shot themselves in the foot because of the fact that the "Cinema" mode is very dark...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the television. Some mention it's worth the price, while others say it'll be a waste of money.
"...I went from a mini led to this, my first oled, it was well worth the wait...." Read more
"Amazon sold this TV at a excellent price during their sales days. Delivery was quick, easy,professional...." Read more
"...Cons: - Price-tag, but if you can afford it, it's worth it...." Read more
"This TV is amazing and the OLED definition is incredible it's worth every penny...." Read more
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Initially, out of the box, it does need a few tweaks in the Sharpness department and removing some eco-safe features, and the long Google TV setup. But after that, the TV is just truely amazing. Visuals, of course, is insanely good. Forget what people say about the brightness of OLED TV's not being nearly as good as QLEDs. It's still bright. This TV was the best decision I've ever made. I highly recommend this TV.
Pros:
- 4K, True HDR, OLED - perfect blacks and infinite contrast ratio - best visual experience in movie theather setting.
- Audio quality is S-Tier! You do not need a soundbar for this TV. The bass is not dried out or has over-vibration when there is high bass content (ie: SFX, hip-hop) causing a horrible bass experience. The audio range on this TV is insane. It beats my 8 year old, $350 soundbar in audio quality. Samsung should take note!
- Auto-compatability with PS5.
- Google TV is severely underrated. It is much better than Amazon Fire TV. Google TV is smoother, still supports most Amazon Fire TV apps (basically any app on Amazon is most likely on Google TV as well) but with a better experience. Screencasting for Android users and Apple is great with Google TV! This was a pain for Samsung TVs who supported Apple TV but not Chromecast (very bad move Samsung).
- SO much more functionality and control compared to other brands (especially Samsung)
Cons:
- Price-tag, but if you can afford it, it's worth it.
Coming from two Samsung QLED TV's, I replaced my old 2018 Samsung 55" 1080p TV with a newer-ish 65" Samsung Neo QLED 8K. You would think this TV cant beat the 8K? Well, it does. The audio quality on the Samsung TVs were hot garbage and the TV was slow as dirt. I added this to put more emphasis on audio quality and functionality rather than simply visuals.
This XR65A80K I purchased was to replace an XR65X950H - the 950H is a very competent TV, and is still in use in a bedroom, but even as good as it is with its local dimming, the idea of zero blooming appealed to me.
Fortunately, I have my oldest son's 55" LG C2 for a direct comparison, and while the C2 is slightly brighter and a better choice for next gen gaming, I felt the A80K was a better choice for my viewing habits, as most of my use is for movies, occasional YouTube browsing and every now and then, Nintendo Switch for retro games. After over a month to wring the Sony out on everything from 480 material ranging all the way up to 4K UHD Blu-rays, I can say that, as usual, Sony has done some awesome work here.
Firstly, much has been made of OLED's shortcomings in moderately lit rooms - I'll make this point early, this panel is as capable as the Bravia 65X950H it replaced. Yes, specular highlights are brighter (1100+ nits for the 950 vs ~700 nits for the A80K), but those numbers only tell part of the story. With 8 million plus self lighting organic light emitting diodes, the blacks are perfect, and the brightness of those specular highlights are far more clearly defined. Yes, if you have a room flooded with sunlight, OLED isn't going to overcome that, but in a room moderately lit by sun, like mine, it's more than capable. Nighttime viewing is exceptional.
The good:
*Infinite contrast due to OLED technology. The inky blacks are only part of the story here, the clear distinction of a specular highlight against a far dimmer area create a far more enjoyable movie experience.
*Out of the box color accuracy is amazing. First things first, on this and nearly every TV, Power Saving needs to be turned off. Picture Mode should be set to Custom, and in HDR, Gradation Preferred should be enabled for HDR10 and off for Dolby Vision. Only change I made to color itself was to slightly reduce the bias on the green sub pixels and slightly boost overall color saturation, the latter of which is something I've done on nearly every TV I've owned.
*Processing. While I generally leave any additional video noise reduction and motion processing off, the few times I've felt the need to use any of them, they've been adjustable enough to add just what I wanted without the source material losing its sharpness or inducing soap opera effect.
*Upscaling. As per usual, Sony's processing is second to none, although admittedly, LG has definitely closed the gap with the C2. Still, Sony has a visible edge here.
*Sound. Although I use a Dolby Atmos/DTS X soundbar with surround speakers, the sound from the TV itself was surprisingly good. Since the panel is actually a speaker, the soundstage is pretty impressive - impressive enough to likely satisfy many people.
*Operating temperature. I'd normally leave this out, but I honestly cannot believe how much cooler this thing runs when compared to an LED backlit LCD panel. I foresee this being a huge bonus this summer.
*Lack of "black crushing": This is probably the biggest difference between the A80K and the C2 as far as picture quality. Details in dark scenes are clearly visible on the Sony, whereas they sometimes get lost on the C2.
The "it could be better":
*Brightness. This is really nit picking (no pun intended), but given that the A80K uses the same panel as the C2, yet is not quite as bright as somewhat of a mystery to me. To be honest, I can't see a definitive difference between the two, but it's worth mentioning.
The Bad:
*Only two HDMI 2.1 inputs, one of which is the same port used for a soundbar or receiver. To be fair, unless you're into next gen (PS5/Xbox X) gaming and have both consoles, this isn't going to be an issue, but a TV of this caliber should have four 2.1 inputs.
*Potential for panel burn in. OLED technology has come a long way in the last decade, but the potential is still there for permanent burn in on individual pixels. If you watch a ton of TV (CNN with their bright white/red logo is a perfect example) that has a static logo, OLED probably shouldn't be on your want list, at least not yet.
*Sustained bright picture will auto dim to protect the panel. While I've yet to experience this in anything other than intentionally trying to induce it, content with relatively bright areas over the majority of the panel, like ice hockey games, will activate auto dimming.
*Dolby Vision. Please Sony, fix this. DV Dark is so out of whack that it's not even funny. While DV Bright can be made to look perfect as a DV Dark alternative, we deserve better. You did it on the A95K and LG's is great on their OLEDs, so we know it's possible.
Remote: I get it, this isn't their flagship OLED, but it should come with the backlit remote.
Movies and TV shows are this TV's strong points, and is particularly impressive with 4K High Dynamic Range/Dolby Vision content, both with hard copy and the built-in Google TV operating system.
If sports (especially hockey) and/or the majority of your content has static logos, I'd probably stick with an LED backlit LCD TV.
In closing, I did also consider the Sony A95K, the Samsung S95B and the LG C2 and G2. I passed on the Sony and Samsung because QD OLED is in its infancy, with a lot of long term questions about both burn in and longevity. The G2 lost out mostly because of the extra cost of a table top stand (wall mounting is not an option in my case). The A80K won over the C2 because of slightly better upscaling, the ability to pass DTS audio and the C2 having some problems with black crush.
Since I first wrote this review, I've upgraded to the 77" version of the A80K, and everything still applies. I have changed a few things on settings that slipped my mind when I originally submitted the review.
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2023
This XR65A80K I purchased was to replace an XR65X950H - the 950H is a very competent TV, and is still in use in a bedroom, but even as good as it is with its local dimming, the idea of zero blooming appealed to me.
Fortunately, I have my oldest son's 55" LG C2 for a direct comparison, and while the C2 is slightly brighter and a better choice for next gen gaming, I felt the A80K was a better choice for my viewing habits, as most of my use is for movies, occasional YouTube browsing and every now and then, Nintendo Switch for retro games. After over a month to wring the Sony out on everything from 480 material ranging all the way up to 4K UHD Blu-rays, I can say that, as usual, Sony has done some awesome work here.
Firstly, much has been made of OLED's shortcomings in moderately lit rooms - I'll make this point early, this panel is as capable as the Bravia 65X950H it replaced. Yes, specular highlights are brighter (1100+ nits for the 950 vs ~700 nits for the A80K), but those numbers only tell part of the story. With 8 million plus self lighting organic light emitting diodes, the blacks are perfect, and the brightness of those specular highlights are far more clearly defined. Yes, if you have a room flooded with sunlight, OLED isn't going to overcome that, but in a room moderately lit by sun, like mine, it's more than capable. Nighttime viewing is exceptional.
The good:
*Infinite contrast due to OLED technology. The inky blacks are only part of the story here, the clear distinction of a specular highlight against a far dimmer area create a far more enjoyable movie experience.
*Out of the box color accuracy is amazing. First things first, on this and nearly every TV, Power Saving needs to be turned off. Picture Mode should be set to Custom, and in HDR, Gradation Preferred should be enabled for HDR10 and off for Dolby Vision. Only change I made to color itself was to slightly reduce the bias on the green sub pixels and slightly boost overall color saturation, the latter of which is something I've done on nearly every TV I've owned.
*Processing. While I generally leave any additional video noise reduction and motion processing off, the few times I've felt the need to use any of them, they've been adjustable enough to add just what I wanted without the source material losing its sharpness or inducing soap opera effect.
*Upscaling. As per usual, Sony's processing is second to none, although admittedly, LG has definitely closed the gap with the C2. Still, Sony has a visible edge here.
*Sound. Although I use a Dolby Atmos/DTS X soundbar with surround speakers, the sound from the TV itself was surprisingly good. Since the panel is actually a speaker, the soundstage is pretty impressive - impressive enough to likely satisfy many people.
*Operating temperature. I'd normally leave this out, but I honestly cannot believe how much cooler this thing runs when compared to an LED backlit LCD panel. I foresee this being a huge bonus this summer.
*Lack of "black crushing": This is probably the biggest difference between the A80K and the C2 as far as picture quality. Details in dark scenes are clearly visible on the Sony, whereas they sometimes get lost on the C2.
The "it could be better":
*Brightness. This is really nit picking (no pun intended), but given that the A80K uses the same panel as the C2, yet is not quite as bright as somewhat of a mystery to me. To be honest, I can't see a definitive difference between the two, but it's worth mentioning.
The Bad:
*Only two HDMI 2.1 inputs, one of which is the same port used for a soundbar or receiver. To be fair, unless you're into next gen (PS5/Xbox X) gaming and have both consoles, this isn't going to be an issue, but a TV of this caliber should have four 2.1 inputs.
*Potential for panel burn in. OLED technology has come a long way in the last decade, but the potential is still there for permanent burn in on individual pixels. If you watch a ton of TV (CNN with their bright white/red logo is a perfect example) that has a static logo, OLED probably shouldn't be on your want list, at least not yet.
*Sustained bright picture will auto dim to protect the panel. While I've yet to experience this in anything other than intentionally trying to induce it, content with relatively bright areas over the majority of the panel, like ice hockey games, will activate auto dimming.
*Dolby Vision. Please Sony, fix this. DV Dark is so out of whack that it's not even funny. While DV Bright can be made to look perfect as a DV Dark alternative, we deserve better. You did it on the A95K and LG's is great on their OLEDs, so we know it's possible.
Remote: I get it, this isn't their flagship OLED, but it should come with the backlit remote.
Movies and TV shows are this TV's strong points, and is particularly impressive with 4K High Dynamic Range/Dolby Vision content, both with hard copy and the built-in Google TV operating system.
If sports (especially hockey) and/or the majority of your content has static logos, I'd probably stick with an LED backlit LCD TV.
In closing, I did also consider the Sony A95K, the Samsung S95B and the LG C2 and G2. I passed on the Sony and Samsung because QD OLED is in its infancy, with a lot of long term questions about both burn in and longevity. The G2 lost out mostly because of the extra cost of a table top stand (wall mounting is not an option in my case). The A80K won over the C2 because of slightly better upscaling, the ability to pass DTS audio and the C2 having some problems with black crush.
Since I first wrote this review, I've upgraded to the 77" version of the A80K, and everything still applies. I have changed a few things on settings that slipped my mind when I originally submitted the review.
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