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Our take on the Sony BRAVIA XR A80J 55 Inch OLED 4K Smart TV (2021 Model)

The Sony BRAVIA XR A80J is a 55-inch 4K OLED smart TV from Sony's 2021 lineup. Its OLED panel delivers per-pixel contrast with true blacks, and the Cognitive Processor XR handles upscaling, motion and color. It runs Google TV with built-in Chromecast and works with Alexa and Google Assistant. It suits movie and console gamers who want deep blacks and wide viewing angles; rivals like the LG C1 match it on panel but offer four HDMI 2.1 ports where the A80J has two.

Best forMovie watchers who want deep blacksDark-room viewingPS5 and Xbox Series X ownersBuyers who want Google TV built in

Pros

OLED panel with per-pixel contrast and true blacks
Cognitive Processor XR upscales HD content well
Two HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K at 120Hz
Google TV with Chromecast built in
Wide viewing angles with little color shift
Acoustic Surface Audio+ uses the screen as a speaker

Cons

What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers rate the A80J highly for picture quality, calling its contrast and color among the best in its class. Most criticism centers on brightness limits in bright rooms and the two HDMI 2.1 ports.

What people mention

Picture qualityPraisedReviewers call the contrast and color accuracy excellent for the class.
BrightnessMixedOwners say it looks best in darker rooms and can struggle in bright daylight.
HDMI portsCriticisedReviewers note only two of the four HDMI inputs support 2.1 features.

Questions and answers

Is the A80J good for PS5 and Xbox Series X?

Yes. Two HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K at 120Hz and variable refresh rate, so current consoles run at their best settings.

How does it compare with the LG C1?

Both use OLED panels with similar contrast. The C1 offers four HDMI 2.1 ports; the A80J offers two but adds Sony's Cognitive Processor XR and Acoustic Surface Audio.

Does it support Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos?

Yes, it supports Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos pass-through. It does not support HDR10+.

Is burn-in a real risk?

OLED panels can retain static images over long periods. Vary content and enable the TV's screen-shift and pixel-refresh features to reduce the risk.

What is in the box?

The TV, its tabletop stand, a remote, batteries and a power cable. A wall mount is not included.

Does it have a headphone jack?

No. Audio goes out over HDMI eARC, optical or Bluetooth.

Sony BRAVIA XR A80J 55 Inch OLED 4K Smart TV (2021 Model)