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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

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Picture Quality

8.7
XR-55A80J
XR-55A95K
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
XR-55A80J
XR-55A95K
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.

Bright Room

7.2
XR-55A80J
XR-55A95K
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.

Cost

$2,098
XR-55A80J
XR-55A95K
$2,498
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$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

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Movies & TV

9.1
XR-55A80J
XR-55A95K
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.

Sports

9.0
XR-55A80J
XR-55A95K
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.

Gaming

8.8
XR-55A80J
XR-55A95K
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.

News, Talk, & Other TV

9.0
XR-55A80J
XR-55A95K
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.

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How the Sony A80J (OLED) and the Sony A95K (OLED) compare to other TVs

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Spec Comparison

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GENERAL

Price
$2,098
$2,498
Brand
SonySony
Release Date
March 1, 2021June 1, 2022
Full name
XR-55A80JXR-55A95K
Screen Size
55"55"
Screen Resolution
4K4K

TV FEATURES

Operating System
Android TVAndroid TV
Sound Quality Score
8/108.9/10
NextGen Ready
YesYes
HDMI Ports
44
Coax Ports
11

DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES

Picture Quality Score
8.7/109.5/10
Bright Room Score
7.2/108.6/10
Gaming Score
8.9/109/10
Movies & TV Score
9.2/109.5/10
Sports Score
9.1/109.5/10

PHYSICAL

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)
29" x 48.3"29.7" x 48.2"
Weight without Stand
39.3 lbs46.7 lbs
VESA Mount
300 x 300300 x 300

DISPLAY

Color Depth
10 bit10 bit
Black Frame Insertion
YesYes
Auto Low Latency Mode
YesYes
Contrast
10/1010/10
Local Dimming
10/1010/10

SOUND

Speaker Setup
2.22.2
Speaker Power
30 W60 W
Dolby Atmos
YesYes
DTS:X
Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass onlyUp 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."

Sony A95K (OLED)

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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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