Sony XBR-55A8G OLED BRAVIA 55" 4K UHD Smart TV
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Our take on the Sony XBR-55A8G OLED BRAVIA 55" 4K UHD Smart TV
The Sony XBR-55A8G is a 55-inch OLED 4K TV from Sony's 2019 BRAVIA Master Series line. OLED gives it per-pixel light control, so blacks are truly black and contrast is far deeper than any LCD rival, while the Android TV platform carries Netflix and the major streaming apps. It suits movie and series watchers who want deep contrast and wide viewing angles in a normal living room, and it holds up against OLED rivals from LG on picture while adding Sony's motion and upscaling processing. It is not the brightest panel for a sunlit room, and gamers wanting HDMI 2.1 features should look at newer sets.
- OLED panel with true blacks and near-infinite contrast
- Wide viewing angles hold color from the sides
- Android TV with Netflix and major apps built in
- HDR support and 120 Hz refresh rate
- Slim panel, 300 x 300 mm VESA mount for wall fitting
What reviewers say
Owners of Sony's OLED sets of this generation praise the contrast and color, and reviewers rate the picture processing highly. Complaints center on brightness in bright rooms, image retention risk and the pace of the Android TV interface.
- Picture contrastPraisedOwners say OLED blacks and contrast make dark scenes look far better than on LCD sets.
- BrightnessCriticisedReviewers note the panel cannot get as bright as high-end LCDs, which hurts in a sunlit room.
- Image retentionCriticisedSome owners worry about logos and tickers leaving marks after long static viewing.
Questions and answers
- Is OLED worth it over an LCD TV?
- Yes if you watch in a normal or dim room and care about contrast. OLED gives true blacks and wide viewing angles that LCD sets cannot match. In a very bright room, a bright LCD may serve you better.
- Does it support 4K at 120 Hz for gaming?
- No. The panel refreshes at 120 Hz, but it lacks HDMI 2.1, so consoles are limited to 4K at 60 Hz. Gamers wanting 4K120 should look at newer models.
- Will static logos burn into the screen?
- OLED can show temporary image retention after long static content, and permanent burn-in is possible with repeated logos. Vary content and avoid leaving tickers or game HUDs on for hours.
- What apps are built in?
- It runs Android TV with Netflix and the major streaming apps, plus Google Assistant voice control. You can add more from the Google Play store.
- Can it be wall-mounted?
- Yes. It uses a 300 x 300 mm VESA pattern, and the panel is slim enough to sit close to the wall. The stand is included for tabletop use.
- How many HDMI inputs does it have?
- It has four HDMI inputs along with USB ports for drives and accessories. Check which input supports the highest bandwidth for your devices.
