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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you want premium image quality with deep blacks and vibrant colors, the Sony A80J with its OLED display is excellent, especially for movies and gaming in darker rooms. However, the A80J has a higher price. On the other hand, the more affordable Sony X80K has an LCD screen which is brighter so it handles well in sunlit rooms but lacks the contrast and viewing angle performance of the A80J's OLED. For a typical viewing experience such as TV or news, the X80K is sufficient, but for an avid movie watcher or gamer who desires top-notch picture quality, the A80J is a superior option, provided you are willing to pay the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X80K (LCD)
- The Sony X80K (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A80J (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A80J (OLED)
- Good for bright room
- Excellent for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for cartoons & animation
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
6.0
8.7
5.06/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
IPS
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBC
The Sony A80J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X80K (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
5.5
9.1
5.06/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
5.2/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
No
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A80J OLED offers superb contrast, effective local dimming, and excellent black uniformity, which are crucial for an immersive movie experience, especially in dark scenes where these qualities allow for deep blacks and high detail. In contrast, the Sony X80K LCD falls short in these areas with a lower contrast ratio, no local dimming, and poorer black uniformity, leading to a less captivating viewing experience for movies and cinematic TV.
Sports
7.4
9.0
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J, with its OLED panel, offers superior response time and motion processing, which results in a clearer image during fast-moving scenes common in sports, and its reflection handling and wider viewing angles ensure a consistent image from various seating positions. Conversely, the Sony X80K, while still providing a good experience for sports, can't match the A80J's performance in these critical areas, although it comes at a relatively more affordable price bracket.
Gaming
5.8
8.8
6.2/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
8.7/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
6.3/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A80J, which is an OLED with a 120Hz refresh rate, delivers very good performance for gaming due to its fast response time and low input lag, whereas the Sony X80K, an LCD with a 60Hz refresh rate, offers a fair gaming experience with slower response time and higher input lag. The lower refresh rate of the X80K also means it won't be as smooth in fast-paced games compared to the A80J.
Cartoons & Animation
7.2
8.6
7.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
6.6/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
8.0/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J (OLED) outshines the Sony X80K (LCD) in watching cartoons and animation with a wider color range and more nuanced shades within that range, contributing to livelier and more vibrant images. While both TVs perform very well right out of the box in terms of color accuracy, the OLED technology of the A80J offers better color volume than the X80K, meaning it can display a broader spectrum of colors at different brightness levels, which is particularly noticeable in animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
7.2
9.0
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is good.
The Sony X80K is appreciated for good upscaling and SDR brightness, which ensures news and talk shows appear clear and reasonably bright, but its lack of local dimming and lower contrast might make the picture appear less dynamic. On the other hand, the Sony A80J delivers excellent upscaling and SDR brightness with superior contrast and an effective local dimming feature, providing more vibrant and detailed images for the same content.
Bright Room
6.4
7.2
7.5/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.0/10
7.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
6.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
6.0/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is good for bright room, while the Sony X80K (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80J has superior performance in a bright room due to its OLED panel, which delivers better handling of reflections and provides good brightness both in SDR and HDR, which contributes to its ability to maintain rich colors and contrast even in well-lit environments.
Cost
$848
$1,698
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony X80K (LCD) has a price of $848 and the Sony A80J (OLED) costs $1,698.
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Spec Comparison
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| Sony X80K (LCD) | Sony A80J (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$848 | $1,698 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 4, 2022 | March 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X80K | XR-65A80J | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 6.7/10 | 8/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | Yes | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 6/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 6.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 5.5/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.9" x 57.2" x 2.8" | 32.9" x 57" x 2.1" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 35.6" x 57.2" | 33.8" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 47.8 lbs | 49.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 300 x 300 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 5.1/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 2.5/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.0 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 20 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Yes | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Sony X80K (LCD)
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Matthew Murray | February 2023
"The Sony Bravia X80K is an inexpensive LCD TV that turns out pleasing visuals and is armed with a number of other desirable features. Sony’s robust internal processing, results in generally better picture quality than you’ll usually get for this price. In practice, the X80K is satisfying to watch. You’re not going to get as sumptuous a picture as you may with other TVs from Sony or other companies, but we didn’t encounter anything that looked bad on it."
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Kob Monney | July 2022
"For home cinema fans the Sony A80J puts in a talented HDR performance, while daytime TV viewers benefit from its impressive upscaling and motion processing. Whites are portrayed in a clean and bright manner and black levels are strong, making for a very satisfying and consistent HD upscale. The A80J’s motion processing is hugely impressive. The Sony A80J takes content at any resolution and makes it look great, its motion skills are class-leading and its HDR performance boasts plenty of detail, contrast and expressive colours."
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About Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
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