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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sony A80K (OLED) offers superior overall picture quality, exceptional contrast, and better performance for gaming, sports, movies, and dark room environments due to its OLED technology. It comes at a premium price, but if you prioritize these aspects and are okay with a screen that may not be as bright in a sunny room, this might be the right choice for you. The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is more affordable, still delivers good picture quality, offers better brightness for well-lit rooms, and has great speakers for an LCD TV. If budget is a concern or you frequently watch TV in a bright room, you may prefer this option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A80K (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Very good for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Excellent viewing angle
Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.6
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBE
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A80K (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
7.7
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80K (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80K excels in watching movies and cinematic TV due to its OLED panel which provides perfect blacks and uniformity, superior contrast, and excellent local dimming, enhancing the viewing experience in darker scenes. On the other hand, while the Vizio P-Series also provides good picture quality, its LCD panel with lower contrast and less effective local dimming, as well as less consistent black uniformity, does not match the Sony's performance, especially in dark room settings.
Sports
9.2
6.4
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80K (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80K excels at watching sports due to its superior response time and motion processing capabilities, which result in clear images with minimal motion blur, and its wide viewing angles that maintain color accuracy from different positions. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series falls short in these areas with lower motion handling performance and narrower viewing angles, but both TVs handle reflections well and the difference in gray uniformity, while better on the Sony, is not as critical for sports.
Gaming
8.8
7.7
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
7.0/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
7.0/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony A80K (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80K boasts an excellent response time and good input lag, making it very responsive and well-suited for gaming applications where screen performance is critical. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series offers only fair response time and equally good input lag, making it less optimal for fast-paced gaming yet still a reasonable option for more casual gameplay.
News, Talk, & Other TV
8.9
7.2
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Sony A80K (OLED) is very good for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80K excels in presenting news and talk shows owing to its exceptional upscaling ability and SDR brightness that enhances clarity on lower resolution content, along with vibrant colors out of the box and a wide color gamut that make images pop. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series also offers good performance for TV programs with its effective SDR brightness and local dimming that improves screen contrast, although it may not match the color performance and smooth upscaling of the Sony A80K.
Bright Room
7.0
8.9
9.1/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
6.8/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
8.9/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Sony A80K (OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,698
$998
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony A80K (OLED) has a price of $1,698 and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.5
8.3
8.1/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
7.4/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
7.0/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.0/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
9.6/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Sony A80K (OLED) and Vizio P-Series (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony A80K excels with its OLED panel providing intense colors out of the box and a very good color gamut, making vibrant animation scenes pop, while also offering good color volume and excellent gray uniformity for consistent image quality. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series, with its LCD screen, also has very good color gamut and color volume, ensuring rich and varied hues in cartoons but has a higher contrast and SDR brightness which benefits colorful animation in brighter rooms.
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How the Sony A80K (OLED) and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A80K (OLED) | Vizio P-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,698 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 2, 2022 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A80K | P65Q9-J01 | |
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 | 8.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.1/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
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" | 32.9" x 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.9" x 57" | 34.7" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 50.7 lbs | 53.3 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 | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 3.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 50 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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Sony A80K (OLED)
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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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Brian Westover | October 2021
"We were even more pleased to see that performance had improved across the board, with the display offering better color, brightness, and shorter lag times than the already excellent Roku model. Color accuracy was great right out of the box. The TCL 5-Series Google TV becomes a great option for demanding gamers."
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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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