UK buyers will be pleased to learn that while they were absent at launch, the UK's core catch-up apps are now all supported by the A80J, and both Now and BT Sport are also on board.

We changed the subtype from WRGB to WOLED as it's more accurate and more consistent with other TVs.Upscaled content on this 55-inch screen looks great. Standard definition is unsurprisingly soft in detail, definition and sharpness terms, watching Garden Rescue on the BBC and the softness was apparent in the texture of the wood fencing and close-ups of people’s faces. But edge definition is fairly solid, with relatively less fuzziness surrounding the outlines of people and objects and the colour performance produced strong blues, verdant greens and rich-looking reds of the flowers in the garden. For a 480p image, there’s nothing too egregious to note aside from noise on people’s faces. Maybe die-hard audiophiles wouldn’t be ecstatic, but to my ear, this was some of the best sound I’ve ever heard from an OLED—or a television of any type. Advanced screen-speaker technology with Cognitive Processor XR turns any sound source into an immersive sound experience. Hear sound more clearly and accurately, whatever you're watching. Enjoy entertainment in a whole new way with sound and picture in perfect harmony. All of that said, even the A90J could and should be improved by a separate sound system, so of course the same is true – only more so – of the A80J. Budget for at least a Sonos Arc, if you can. Verdict That isn’t to say that we’re averse to recommending a premium product when it justifies its high price, and that’s why we were delighted to bestow the full five stars upon Sony’s 2021 flagship OLED when we reviewed it. Simply put, it was the best TV of that year.

Its premium look metal bezel is extremely narrow so your eyes naturally focus on the picture, not what's around it Comparing the two (even though they’re different sizes) would indicate that the Sony A80J puts more of an emphasis on HDR highlights (smaller, brighter objects) while the C1 is a smidgen brighter when dealing with bigger bright objects. However, brightness is only just one element to consider where picture performance is concerned. However, as with all of Sony’s 2021 OLEDs (even the flagship models), only two of the HDMI inputs support 4K/120Hz and ALLM (auto low latency mode). Since one of these inputs also supports eARC, that means anyone with both the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 consoles could find themselves unable to enjoy the benefits of both simultaneously. There’s also no support for VRR (variable refresh rate), but this feature is expected to be added via an imminent firmware update. See colors that are natural and beautiful to the human eye. Cognitive Processor XR enables a unique display to access a wider palette and reproduce each color with the subtle differences seen in the real world. With extended hue and saturation, vivid shades, and realistic texture can be seen in the flowers. Even pale colors look realistic. Driven by data, run by a passionate team of engineers, testers, technical writers, developers, and more.

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Having a great screen means nothing unless you have top quality content that does it justice and here, thanks to the inclusion of BRAVIA CORE, Sony once again has you covered. Now, if Sony played the Samsung game, of not putting Dolby Vision in their sets, I wouldn't buy it. The A80J doesn’t have the brighter OLED Evo panel that LG’s more recent C2 and G2 models have, but as this is a 2021 model, so a more apt comparison would be the non-Evo LG C1 (which I reviewed the 65-inch version). This product is also known as XR-55A80K, XR-55A84K, XR-65A80K, XR-65A84K, XR-77A80K, XR-77A84K, XR55A80KU, XR55A84KU, XR65A80KU, XR65A84KU, XR77A80KU, XR77A84KU

We retested the TV with the PS5's variable refresh rate (VRR) feature and updated the PS5 Compatibilitysection of the review, as VRR is working properly.Was it "Standard", "Cinema", "Dolby Audio" or some other sound mode and was it used with defaults or were the settings customised? Fancy having the biggest, highest resolution TV possible? Then the MASTER Series Z9J 8K Full Array LED has you covered. Available in 75 and 85-inch models this top end telly is one of the first series to make the jump to razor sharp 8K resolution, making it a top choice for enthusiasts. In case it helps anyone, here is how I have improved it, at least for my ears. I used the equaliser in the classic smiley settings (as described here) which helped. Maximising the surround effect seems to work well and I also turned off Dolby compression. Even deep into 2022, it's a great buy, particularly in the UK and Australia where it's one of the very cheapest 55-inch OLED TVs you can buy. You should of course consider spending a little more on a newer, 2022 TV. The Sony A80K and LG C2 are both better overall, particularly in terms of brightness and, in the case of the LG, even better specified for gaming. But there's no denying that the A80J is still an excellent TV that will reward buyers for years to come.

These measurements are after calibration, using the ‘Custom’ Picture Mode, with the ‘Expert 1’ Color Temperature, Peak Luminance set to ‘High’, and Brightness at its max. I measured input lag at 16.3ms, which in the grand scheme of things is very good, though short of Samsung and LG, with even Panasonic ahead in the gaming stakes with their performance and features. ARABIC / BULGARIAN / CATALAN / CROATIAN / CZECH / DANISH / DUTCH / ENGLISH / ESTONIAN / FINNISH / FRENCH / GERMAN / GREEK / HEBREW / INDONESIAN / ITALIAN / JAPANESE / NORWEGIAN / PERSIAN / POLISH / PORTUGUESE / ROMANIAN / RUSSIAN / SLOVAK / SLOVENIAN / SPANISH / SWEDISH / THAI / TURKISH / UKRAINIAN / VIETNAMESE Google TV gives easy access to your favourite content, services and compatible smart devices. Using the voice remote, you can ask the Google Assistant to connect and communicate with other smart devices. You can also find the latest films and TV series on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV, NOW TV and more*. With over 6000 apps available, you can cast from your smart device with Apple Airplay and Google Chromecast built-in too. Creation Consumer Finance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register no. 311518).We test every televisions we review thoroughly over an extended period of time. We use industry standard tests to compare features properly. We’ll always tell you what we find. We never, ever, accept money to review a product. Converted to Test Bench 1.10. With this update we've revamped our Gradient testing, added a new test for Low Quality Content Smoothing, and expanded our Audio Passthrough testing. The fine balance between excitement and naturalism continues with the colours, which the A80J delivers with a perfect blend of vibrancy and subtlety. This TV delivers all of the vivid thrills you could hope for from Rogue One’s space battles, Mad Max: Fury Road’s flame-throwing car convoy and Blade Runner 2049’s neon-lit city, but you never feel as if any of the bright colours are overcooked, and picture elements that require a gentler touch, such as a character’s skin or leather coat, are reproduced with rare nuance. What to do when there are lines in the screen, the screen is blurred, double images occur, or odd colors occur. Costco Online UK Limited, UK Home Office, Hartspring Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 8JS. Registered in England and Wales No. 8055444