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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Sony A80J is a more budget-friendly option and a good choice if you want high-quality performance without the higher price tag of the Sony A95K. However, the A95K offers a newer OLED technology that can provide better picture quality and brightness, which is particularly advantageous for watching in a brightly lit room or for enjoying HDR content. Both TVs support gaming features and offer various sound modes; although for a very large room or for audiophiles, a dedicated sound system might be beneficial. If you frequently watch sports or movies and value a more vibrant picture, the A95K might be worth the extra investment. On the other hand, if you are cost-conscious and still desire a quality viewing experience, the A80J remains a compelling option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A80J (OLED)
- The Sony A80J (OLED) has no clear advantages over the Sony A95K (OLED).
Advantages of the Sony A95K (OLED)
- Very good for bright room
- Best in class for movies & TV
- Best in class for sports
- Best in class for news, talk, & other TV
- Best in class for cartoons & animation
- Excellent for use as monitor
- Best in class viewing angle
- Best in class reflections
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
9.4
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Sony A95K (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Sony A80J (OLED) has very good picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
9.5
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.3/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.3/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the Sony A80J (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A95K excels in displaying cartoons and animation due to its excellent colors right out of the box, and unparalleled color gamut, making it stand out for vivid, true-to-life picture quality. While the Sony A80J is also very good at presenting animation with vibrant colors and a very good color gamut, it falls slightly behind the A95K in color volume and doesn't shine as brightly in standard dynamic range (SDR) content, although it exhibits good gray uniformity and fantastic contrast like the A95K.
Bright Room
7.2
8.6
8.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the Sony A80J (OLED) is good.
The Sony A80J is well-suited for bright rooms because it has good SDR and HDR brightness and very good reflection handling, which helps maintain picture quality in well-lit environments. However, the Sony A95K performs even better in bright conditions due to its superior reflection handling and HDR brightness, ensuring clearer visuals when there are light sources in the room.
Cost
$2,098
$2,498
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The Sony A80J (OLED) has a price of $2,098 and the Sony A95K (OLED) costs $2,498.
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Key similarities
Movies & TV
9.1
9.5
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
10.0/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony A95K (OLED) to be best in class for movies & TV, while the Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent.
The Sony A80J excels in contrast, local dimming, and black uniformity, providing a great movie-watching experience with very good colors right out of the box, though its viewing angles are somewhat limited. On the other hand, the Sony A95K not only matches the A80J's excellent performance in key areas like contrast and black uniformity but also offers wider viewing angles and more vibrant color volume, which enhances the viewing experience for movies and cinematic TV.
Sports
9.0
9.5
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony A95K (OLED) to be best in class for sports, while the Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent.
The Sony A95K enhances sports watching with the best reflections handling and wider viewing angles compared to the Sony A80J, which provides an excellent experience overall with slightly less capability in those areas. Gray uniformity is of equal importance in both TVs and should not impact the decision between them when considering sports content.
Gaming
8.8
8.9
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) and Sony A80J (OLED) are both very good for gaming.
The Sony A80J offers a very good gaming experience due to its exceptional response time and low input lag, ensuring smooth and responsive gameplay. Meanwhile, the Sony A95K enhances this with excellent response time and equally low input lag while providing additional benefits like a newer OLED panel technology for better picture quality.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
9.5
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sony A95K (OLED) to be best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent.
The Sony A80J excels in upscaling and displaying content with good SDR brightness, which is important for news and talk shows, while its colors out of the box and color volume are very good but not the best. In comparison, the Sony A95K, while also offering good upscaling and SDR brightness, stands out with excellent colors straight out of the box and superior color volume, enhancing visual vibrancy and detail, which could be particularly noticeable in colorful TV programming.
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How the Sony A80J (OLED) and the Sony A95K (OLED) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A80J (OLED) | Sony A95K (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,098 | $2,498 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | June 1, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-55A80J | XR-55A95K | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 55" | 55" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | Android TV | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 8.7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.1/10 | 9.5/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 28" x 48.3" x 2.1" | 28.1" x 48.2" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 29" x 48.3" | 29.7" x 48.2" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 39.3 lbs | 46.7 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 | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 10/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 60 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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Sony A80J (OLED)
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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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Caleb Denison | March 2022
"A95K will be one of the highest-performing TVs of the year, if not the hottest TV of 2022. The color on the Sony A95K is the most accurate I have ever seen. Certain hues of red just haven’t been produced on a TV … until now. Perhaps with deeper scrutiny, I may one day find some nit to pick, but in the time I was able to spend with the A95K, I was simply thrilled."
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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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