Sony BRAVIA XR A80L OLED TV vs Sony BRAVIA XR A95L QD-OLED TV
Both are Sony OLEDs with Google TV, 120 Hz panels and the Cognitive Processor XR, so the split comes down to panel type. The A95L's QD-OLED panel is brighter and holds color better off-axis, and its Acoustic Surface Audio+ puts sound through the screen. The A80L is the standard OLED, still excellent for movies in a dark room, and reviewers rate it slightly higher on a much larger base of ratings. Buy the A95L for a bright room or a wide seating layout; buy the A80L for a dim room where near-infinite contrast matters more than peak brightness.
- Choose the Sony A80L if you watch mostly in a dark or controlled room and want the classic OLED look with the most owner feedback behind it.
- Choose the Sony A95L if your room is bright or seats people off to the sides, or you want sound coming from the screen itself.
Prices
- Sony BRAVIA XR A80L OLED TV: $3,298.97 refurbished at Amazon (last seen Nov 10)
- Sony BRAVIA XR A95L QD-OLED TV: $3,195.00 at eBay (last seen Nov 6)
- Difference: the Sony BRAVIA XR A95L QD-OLED TV is $103.97 cheaper than the Sony BRAVIA XR A80L OLED TV at the latest prices (Nov 6 and Nov 10)
