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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you want the best image quality, particularly in high dynamic range (HDR) content, and are willing to pay a higher price, go for the Sony A95K. It shines in both bright and dark rooms, displays more vivid colors, and has better brightness capabilities. On the other hand, if you are looking for a great overall TV that is less expensive, the Sony A80K could be the better choice for you. It still offers excellent picture quality, particularly for gaming and sports, and has outstanding performance in dark rooms. However, it won't be as bright as the A95K, which can be a drawback in very sunny rooms. Both TVs have fantastic image processing capabilities, wide viewing angles, and support for various HDR formats. Sound quality is good on both, but the A95K has slightly more powerful speakers. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A80K (OLED)
- The Sony A80K (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
8.6
9.4
10.00/10
CONTRAST
10.00/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
RGB OLED
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
QD-OLED
The Sony A95K (OLED) has excellent picture quality, while the Sony A80K (OLED) has very good picture quality.
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
9.5
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
9.3/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
9.1/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
8.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
9.3/10
9.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
9.8/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for cartoons & animation, while the Sony A80K (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A95K excels in displaying cartoons and animation with its excellent performance in colors right out of the box and color gamut, which ensures a vibrant and wide range of colors. In comparison, the Sony A80K still performs very well with colors out of the box and has a very good color gamut, but doesn't quite match the A95K's excellence in these areas.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
9.5
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is best in class for news, talk, & other TV, while the Sony A80K (OLED) is very good.
The Sony A95K excels in watching news and talk shows compared to the Sony A80K due to its superior performance in upscaling and SDR brightness, which are very important for such content. Additionally, the A95K outshines the A80K with more accurate colors out of the box, a wider color gamut, and better local dimming and contrast, all features that enhance the overall viewing experience.
Bright Room
7.0
8.6
9.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
10.0/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
7.9/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.0/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
10.0/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) is very good for bright room, while the Sony A80K (OLED) is good.
The Sony A95K is notably better in bright rooms than the Sony A80K because it has higher High Dynamic Range (HDR) brightness and better handling of reflections, making it more suitable for well-lit environments. Despite the Sony A80K having good Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) brightness and very good reflection handling, the A95K's enhanced performance in these areas, along with its superior contrast and color capabilities, provides a clearer and more vibrant image even when there's a lot of ambient light.
Cost
$1,698
$2,997
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
The Sony A80K (OLED) has a price of $1,698 and the Sony A95K (OLED) costs $2,997.
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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 A80K (OLED) is excellent.
The Sony A95K excels in watching movies and cinematic TV because of its superior color performance and better viewing angles than the Sony A80K, attributed to its advanced screen technology; while both TVs have perfect black uniformity and contrast due to OLED panels, the A95K's QD-OLED display elevates its overall picture quality.
Sports
9.2
9.5
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
10.0/10
7.0/10
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 A80K (OLED) is excellent.
The Sony A95K outperforms the Sony A80K in watching sports largely due to its superior viewing angles, motion processing, and reflection handling, making it a better choice for bright rooms and group viewing. However, the A80K is still excellent in these aspects and may offer better value if budget is a consideration.
Gaming
8.8
8.9
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
9.4/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
10.0/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
10.0/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
100.0/100
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
The Sony A95K (OLED) and Sony A80K (OLED) are both very good for gaming.
Both the Sony A80K and Sony A95K OLED TVs are highly suited for gaming due to their excellent response times and very low input lag, contributing to a smooth and responsive gaming experience on their 120Hz displays. While the Sony A80K offers excellent gaming performance, the Sony A95K edges it out with an even faster response time and the best input lag performance, making it superior for demanding gamers.
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Spec Comparison
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| Sony A80K (OLED) | Sony A95K (OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,698 | $2,997 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2022 | June 2, 2022 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A80K | XR-65A95K | |
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 | 8.9/10 | 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 | 7.1/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.1/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.2/10 | 9.5/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 33" x 57.1" x 2.1" | 33" x 56.9" x 1.7" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.9" x 57" | 34.6" x 56.8" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.7 lbs | 59.5 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 | 3.2 | 2.2 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 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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Michael Desjardin | December 2022
"It’s a high-end TV through and through something that becomes clear the moment you glance at its stunning picture. The A80K’s surgically precise contrast control is likely the first thing you’ll notice about its picture ... every piece of content looks better when this amount of precision is available. Color accuracy is another strong suit; the A80K features fantastic out-of-the-box color accuracy in the Custom picture mode."
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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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