Sony BRAVIA XR A90K 48" OLED TV vs Sony K55XR80 BRAVIA 8 55" 4K OLED Smart TV
Both are Sony 4K OLEDs with 120 Hz panels, HDMI 2.1, VRR and Google TV, so picture quality is close. The A90K is the 2022 48-inch set with the Cognitive Processor XR and a stand that sits low and wide; the BRAVIA 8 is the 2024 55-inch model with the newer XR Processor, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, IMAX Enhanced and ATSC 3.0. Buy the BRAVIA 8 for a main living-room TV and the A90K if you need a smaller 48-inch OLED for a bedroom or desk. Owners rate the BRAVIA 8 well (4.4 from 601 ratings); the A90K is older but still a strong small OLED.
- Choose the Sony A90K if you want a 48-inch OLED and a smaller footprint matters more than the newest processing and tuner.
- Choose the Sony BRAVIA 8 if you want the larger 55-inch screen, Dolby Vision and Atmos, IMAX Enhanced and next-gen ATSC 3.0 tuning.
Prices
- Sony BRAVIA XR A90K 48" OLED TV: $1,398.00 at B&H Photo-Video-Audio (last seen Nov 10)
- Sony K55XR80 BRAVIA 8 55" 4K OLED Smart TV: $1,398.00 at World Wide Stereo (checked today)
- Difference: both cost the same at the latest prices (Nov 10 and Nov 12)
