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Updated January 12, 2024·
The Sony A80J offers better picture quality and better performance for movies, gaming, and HDR content, making it suitable for enthusiasts who demand top-tier visuals and are willing to pay for it. However, it may not be the best choice in very bright rooms due to its reflective screen. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series is more budget-friendly but offers lower performance across various types of content. It may work well for casual viewing in most lighting conditions, but it doesn't provide the same level of experience as the Sony for critical viewing or advanced gaming. Give Feedback
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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
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
- Very good reflections
Advantages of the Vizio V-Series (LCD)
- The Vizio V-Series (LCD) has no clear advantages over the Sony A80J (OLED).
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
6.8
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A80J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) has only fair picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
6.3
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.21/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80J delivers exceptional performance for movies and cinematic TV, excelling with perfect contrast, fully effective local dimming, and top-notch black uniformity, resulting in deep blacks and a rich, immersive viewing experience. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series struggles in these areas, with lower contrast, absence of local dimming, and less consistent black uniformity, leading to a less captivating picture. Additionally, the Sony A80J has superior color accuracy out of the box and wider viewing angles, enhancing the overall viewing experience compared to the Vizio V-Series with its more limited color performance and narrower viewing angles.
Sports
9.0
6.1
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80J has excellent response time and motion processing, providing a clearer picture during fast sports action, and handles reflections well, which is better for brightly lit rooms. Conversely, the Vizio V-Series has a fair response time and poor motion processing, which means fast movements in sports can look blurry, and its poorer reflection handling makes it less suitable for brightly lit environments.
Gaming
8.8
5.6
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
5.9/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
8.7/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
3.9/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
0.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.4/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A80J OLED TV has an excellent response time and very low input lag, which is especially important for a smooth gaming experience, whereas the Vizio V-Series LCD struggles with a poor response time and although it has good input lag, the refresh rate is limited to 60Hz compared to the 120Hz of the Sony, limiting its gaming performance.
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
7.0
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
5.9/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
6.2/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
8.3/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
5.9/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is very good for cartoons & animation, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J OLED TV provides a superior color experience out of the box and a wider color gamut, which enhance the vibrancy and variety of colors when watching cartoons and animation, contributing to its very good designation. Comparatively, the Vizio V-Series LCD has commendable colors out of the box but falls short with a lesser color gamut, which can affect the richness of the image, making it only good for animated content.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
6.3
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
6.6/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80J is excellent for watching news, talk shows, and other TV programs thanks to its high contrast, good SDR brightness, very good upscaling, and very good colors out of the box, which ensure a clear picture even in bright rooms. In comparison, the Vizio V-Series is rated as fair in these aspects, with less effective local dimming and color gamut, resulting in a less optimal viewing experience especially in well-lit environments.
Bright Room
7.2
5.8
8.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.1/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.8/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
5.3/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
6.3/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is good for bright room, while the Vizio V-Series (LCD) is poor.
The Sony A80J OLED TV is better suited for bright rooms because it handles reflections very well and maintains good brightness levels for both SDR and HDR content. In contrast, the Vizio V-Series LCD TV struggles with reflections and has poor SDR and HDR brightness, making it less ideal for well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,698
$398
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony A80J (OLED) has a price of $1,698 and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) costs $398.
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How the Sony A80J (OLED) and the Vizio V-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A80J (OLED) | Vizio V-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,698 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | June 5, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A80J | V655-J09 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.4/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 3 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.9" x 57" x 2.1" | 33.1" x 57.4" x 2.5" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.8" x 57" | 35.6" x 57.4" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.2 lbs | 39.2 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | No | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 2.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 18 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Bypass only | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Yes, 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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Geoffrey Morrison | June 2021
"Vizio's cheapest 4K HDR TV packs in a lot for a low price. The voice control via the remote works well, about as well as Roku's version on devices that have it. So if you know your way around a TV menu, or want to be able to dial in the picture even on an inexpensive TV, the Vizio is the better choice"
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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.
About Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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