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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Sony A80J OLED TV offers superior picture quality with better contrast and deeper blacks, ideal for movies and regular TV viewing in darker rooms. However, the cheaper Sony X85J LCD may be more suitable for bright rooms as it is generally brighter and less prone to reflections. The A80J could be a better choice for serious gaming due to its smoother motion and quicker response time, though for casual gaming, the difference may not be as important. Bear in mind, OLED screens have a risk of burn-in with static images over time, whereas LCD TVs do not have this issue. If cost is a major concern and you watch TV mostly in bright environments, the X85J could be the more economical choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony X85J (LCD)
- The Sony X85J (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A80J (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A80J (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for use as monitor
- Very good viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
7.3
8.7
7.88/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
LED
PANEL TYPE
WOLED
VA
PANEL SUB-TYPE
WBC
The Sony A80J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Sony X85J (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
6.5
9.1
7.88/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
6.9/10
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 X85J (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80J excels at watching movies and cinematic TV due to its perfect black uniformity and excellent viewing angles, characteristic of OLED technology, providing a superior contrast and visual experience especially in darker scenes. On the other hand, the Sony X85J, being an LCD model, cannot match the OLED's performance in these aspects but offers a decent picture quality for its price point, though its lesser black uniformity and viewing angles can result in a less immersive experience.
Sports
7.2
9.0
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J excels in sports viewing because of its OLED panel, which provides excellent response times and better handling of reflections compared to the LCD panel of the Sony X85J. Additionally, the A80J offers wider viewing angles, which can be particularly advantageous when watching with a group.
Gaming
7.6
8.8
7.8/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
7.6/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.3/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
0.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
7.5/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the Sony X85J (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J (OLED) is considered very good for gaming mainly due to its excellent response time, helping to display fast-moving images more clearly, and good input lag, ensuring better synchronicity between the gamer's actions and the reaction on screen. In contrast, the Sony X85J (LCD) has just a good response time, which is slightly slower, and also achieves a good input lag, but overall doesn't match the performance of its OLED counterpart, potentially making the A80J a more responsive choice for serious gamers.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.2
9.0
8.5/10
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 X85J (LCD) is very good.
The Sony A80J excels at delivering excellent color accuracy out of the box and higher contrast due to its OLED screen, which makes it ideal for watching news and TV programs in rooms with controlled lighting. The Sony X85J, on the other hand, has very good upscaling and SDR brightness, making it a strong choice for well-lit rooms, but it lacks the deep blacks and wide color gamut that the A80J offers.
Cost
$1,200
$1,698
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony X85J (LCD) has a price of $1,200 and the Sony A80J (OLED) costs $1,698.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.6
7.3/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.0/10
7.3/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
9.1/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.5/10
8.2/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) and Sony X85J (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony A80J OLED TV stands out with its excellent color performance both out of the box and wide color gamut, delivering vibrant and accurate images for cartoons and animation. On the other hand, the Sony X85J LCD displays very good colors out of the box, but has a slightly less impressive color gamut, making it a solid choice for animated content although it might not match the richness of the OLED.
Bright Room
7.3
7.2
5.3/10
VIEWING ANGLE
8.0/10
8.5/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.2/10
7.1/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.0/10
5.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.8/10
The Sony X85J (LCD) and Sony A80J (OLED) are both good for bright room.
The Sony X85J has adequate brightness for SDR and HDR content along with an LCD screen that manages reflections poorly, meaning it wouldn't be as good in very bright rooms. In contrast, the Sony A80J, while also providing suitable brightness levels, has an OLED screen with very good reflection handling making it more suitable for brighter rooms but has a lower contrast ratio compared to the high contrast on the X85J, which is important for deep blacks in viewing content.
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How the Sony X85J (LCD) and the Sony A80J (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony X85J (LCD) | Sony A80J (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,698 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 4, 2021 | March 2, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | KD-65X85J | 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 | 7.5/10 | 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 | 7.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 6.6/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 7.3/10 | 9.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.8" 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 | 48.7 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 | 7.9/10 | 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 | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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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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