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. Scenes are reproduced with thousands of tones, shades and gradations, making them look incredibly real. For general sharpness and detail, the A80J more or less matches the flagship A90J, and that puts it head and shoulders above most rivals in those regards.

Motion handling has always been another of Sony’s strong points, and the A80J continues that tradition with processing that keeps the action flowing smoothly while still retaining that all-important cinematic feeling. Faces, clothes, objects all get an upgrade, with complexions striking a natural look, and colours are more varied and wide-ranging in tone. Pairing our OLED panel with XR OLED Contrast Pro, this TV boosts colour and contrast in bright areas so you can enjoy unprecedented pure blacks and peak brightness. Powered by our Cognitive Processor XR™, XR OLED Motion combats blur by detecting and cross analysing key visual elements on successive frames.Pair your Bluetooth headphones or earphones with BRAVIA and enjoy TV shows and music in your favourite place - without any disturbances or interruptions. Powered by our Cognitive Processor XR, this TV takes 2K signals close to true 4K quality for incredibly real and immersive viewing. All the main streaming apps are present and correct, including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, YouTube and the UK TV catch-up services. you can get a 120fps frame rate on compatible games, so you’ll have the advantage in shooting, sports and high-performance games with instant on-screen action. The Sony A80J is a cracking mid-range TV that delivers impressive pictures, great sound and a solid set of features.

When it comes to motion handling, the A80J proves itself to be every bit as accomplished as the A90J, and that makes it better than every non-Sony TV that we’ve tested. To test the Sony A80J we used Portrait Displays Calman colour calibration software, which can be purchased here. With 3D Surround Upscaling, you can experience the cinematic thrills of latest audio formats such as Dolby Atmos® at home, as well as enjoying vertical surround with content not compatible with Dolby Atmos. As the screen is the speaker on this BRAVIA XR 4K OLED TV, sound matches precisely with what’s on the screen for a truly immersive experience.

With a range of technologies that preserve the creators intent including an enhanced array of Creator Calibrated Modes, IMAX Enhanced and Dolby Vision®, this TV reproduces all the drama and excitement of the director’s imagination. What’s more, the A80J’s bright highlights are packed with detail, colour and shading that most TVs miss, giving the clouds above the planet’s beaches a dramatic level of three-dimensionality and lending Vader’s lightsaber a more menacing vibrancy.

Playing Rogue One in Dolby Vision, it’s clear that the A80J can’t hit quite the same peak brightness, presumably because it doesn’t have the A90J’s added heatsink, but it’s not a million miles away. This 4K OLED TV has HDR, a 120 maximum refresh rate (along with Variable Refresh Rate, or VRR), an ATSC 3. It’s certainly weightier and more controlled at the bottom end than the LG C1 and G1, for example, and significantly punchier and more dynamic, too.Detail in darker scenes is more visible on the LG where the A80J’s black levels absorb any detail in the foreground and background.