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Our take on the Sony XBR55A8G A8G OLED 4K HDR UHD Smart TV

The Sony XBR55A8G is a 55-inch 4K OLED smart TV from Sony's 2019 A8G line. Its OLED panel delivers per-pixel contrast with true blacks and wide viewing angles, and Sony's X1 Ultimate processor handles upscaling and HDR. It runs Android TV with Google Assistant built in, and its acoustic surface audio uses the panel itself as a speaker. Compared with rival OLEDs of its generation, it stands out for motion handling and upscaling rather than peak brightness, and it lacks HDMI 2.1 features that gamers now expect.

Best forMovie and TV watchers who want deep blacksDark rooms and side-angle seatingAndroid and Google Assistant usersBuyers who value upscaling of older content

Pros

OLED panel gives true blacks and strong contrast
Wide viewing angles with little color shift
Sony X1 Ultimate processor upscales HD well
Acoustic Surface audio comes from the screen itself
Android TV with Google Assistant built in
Good motion handling for film and sports

Cons

What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers rate the A8G highly for picture quality, especially black levels and upscaling, and many like the screen-as-speaker sound. Complaints center on brightness in bright rooms, the slower Android TV interface, and gaming features.

What people mention

Picture qualityPraisedOwners praise the deep blacks and contrast the OLED panel delivers.
BrightnessCriticisedReviewers say it struggles in bright rooms compared with brighter LED sets.
SoundPraisedThe Acoustic Surface audio is often called better than typical TV speakers.

Questions and answers

Is the Sony A8G good for movies?

Yes. The OLED panel gives true blacks and strong contrast, and Sony's processing upscales HD film content well. It suits dark rooms best.

Does the A8G support 4K at 120Hz?

No. It has HDMI 2.0 ports, so it tops out at 4K 60Hz and lacks VRR. Serious console gamers should look at newer sets.

How does it compare with the Sony A9G?

The A9G sits above it with a brighter panel and stronger sound system. The A8G keeps the same OLED picture strengths at a lower tier.

Is burn-in a concern?

OLED panels can retain static images over long periods. Vary content and avoid leaving news tickers or game HUDs on for hours.

What is in the box?

The TV, its stand, a remote, batteries and a power cable. A wall mount and HDMI cables are not included.

Does it work with Google Assistant?

Yes. Android TV includes Google Assistant, so you can use voice search and control compatible smart home devices.

Sony XBR55A8G A8G OLED 4K HDR UHD Smart TV