@@raelkaz7828 I absolutely love it!! HDR content like Dune and streaming movies are amazing. I don't regret it at all and highly recommend it. The blacks are amazing, but I'm coming from an LCD tv where shadows and edges were glowing. Some were saying the brightness wasn't as bright as the A90J but I have to dial it back because it's too bright.
I just bought the "Sony A80J" and I am impressed with the image quality! I worried about my bright living room and almost bought the Full Array X90J, however, now I am 100% sure I made the right decision! I tried your "Custom" configuration but went back to the "Vivid" configuration as the brightness works better in my living room. Great youtube content as always! Keep up the good work!
@@Phuamt hi there… I have not, the image is perfect and I did not purchase any extended warranty as I thought the cost was too high. Flickering could be for many reasons and you can google some tips on how to fix it, even the cable connection can cause that flickering and is a easy fix.
Very informative video, thank you! It helped me with my decision. I just bought 65-A80J and I am looking forward to test it at home, this will be my first OLED TV 😉
@@ralphalberti6851 I still feel it's a bit too soon but I wanted to give you at least some initial feedback after two weeks with the TV. I am very pleased so far and haven't run into any unexpected issues. Of course picture quality is amazing, especially in dark environment. Also during daytime for me it is bright enough to watch TV without any problem and closing the blinds etc., I feel if you do not have direct sunlight coming at it - it should be just fine even on a bright day. I am very pleasantly surprised by the sound system, and honestly I am now thinking if buying a soundbar makes sense, I suppose for a lot of people what this TV offers will suffice. I am not an audiophile but from my perspective bass is deep enough, produces clear music and also I can hear dialogues without any problem. Google TV works well but is a bit less functional if you live outside of USA (like me). However this is not specific to this TV but Google TV platform in general. This TV just asks to be watched in complete darkness, very immersive experience :) In such conditions backlit remote would be very welcome and that is one disadvantage I see. Probably not everyone will notice or want it, but I am considering buying one. I was cross-shopping this with Samsung QN90A and I am very confident I made the right choice :)
@@MirekZyzak Thank you. I am moving to Florida (The Sunshine State) and was a bit worried about OLED in the daytime. But there won't be any direct sunlight on the screen so I think it will work out fine.
@@ralphalberti6851 @Mirek Zyzak It doesn’t sound like you got that Wow factor 🤔 anyone I ever spoke to that had there first OLED experience were blown away. With that said. Yeah you won’t get a wow out of this tv. I couldn’t be more disappointed. Comparing my 65 C8 to my new 77 A80J there really isn’t any comparison. I don’t game just watch Netflix prime plex TH-cam and cable my C8 looks spectacular and this Sony is a dud. The A80j looks fuzzy, too green too blue very bland. It’s got bugs 🐜 🐛 🕷 once and a while I get a pop noise while navigating. As of yesterday powering up the Sony doesn’t power up the marantz at the same time. Nothing changed and it worked 2 days ago. Navigating can get frustrating, sometimes your flying around then it just kinda stops like it can’t keep up. And again back to navigating you’ll be in tv settings making your changes well DONT hit the back button or your starting all over again. You gotta hit the arrow button. This tv leaves a lot to be desired and at $3000 they coulda done better 🥺
Playing with the settings is a large part of teh fun with modern tv's. I remember the days when the only things you could change were the horizontal and vertical hold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just bought one this week, at more than half the price it was when it came out (55", 1099€). I say it's a pretty good deal! Image is truly superlative, Star Wars looks gorgeous on this TV, and I don't think the premium for the same size for the 2022 model is worth it. Sound is excellent for a TV, coming from an old 2011 Bravia with CCFL backlighting, the difference is stunning! I'll probably get a soundbar down the road. This is bargain, especially in 2023!
Can you help answer what seems like an easy question? What 55-65” TV’s do upscaling best? We watch 95% terrestrial/ satellite basic broadcasts and basic online streaming on things like More4 or BBC etc… very very rarely push the TV’s 4K or 8K resolution with blue ray etc so what make and models do this best? It’s almost impossible to find this out as ever review or TV demo in store is geared to push the TV’s high resolution capabilities
3:18... so the real question is... what picture was the original intent/content? Bright, perfect greens or a variety of green/yellows/browns? The pictures look profoundly different but the "better" one is the more accurate one, no?
Bought to replace our KD55XF9005 which we though was an excellent full array backlit. Best LED picture we’ve seen until the backlit array failed after just 4 years! Risking an OLED hoping it lasts longer….this is the best review yet on the A80J👍
Hello Thank you for your time, I actually want to buy this Tv in 2024 and I'm sure this is a good choice for my usage, I just have a question about it and I believe since your working with the company you are the right person to ask, some of the 65A80J TV's has 2 Satellite input and 1 antenna input on the back of the tv like you can see in the video 11:40, but some of this exact models has just one regular Antenna input, I wanna make sure that I'm buying the right one, I want all inputs, so please tell me the exact model of this tv that you showing in the video 🙏
Great Complete Review that gives me information on that I can understand and Use to make a buying decision - Thank You. I will be watching more of Your Reviews.
4:10 Please at least show us TVs in sound bar position in future. It definitely looks like it’s encroaching on the display real estate to me and it was the first thing I noticed. 🙃 I often check measurements on the manufacturer’s site before making a purchase decision but this can be a pain.
Could anyone tell me please if my connections are OK? HDMI 4 (Enhanced Dolby Vision) - Blu ray 4k Dolby Vision. HDMI 3 eArc (Standard) - soundbar. HDMI 2 (Standard) - Nintendo Switch. The soundbar is connected to the TV via earc, Nintendo Switch + Blu ray player are also connected to the TV. Thanks.
Ordered it yesterday from John Lewis, they also do Accidental damage cover which includes burn in protection for 5yrs for £140. Not bought the cover yet as I got 60 days after TV purchase to buy it.
Hello there. I bought the model A83J 65", and a day after i noticed that the panel of the tv is bended on left and right sides, it is bended backwards. My question is it suppose to be like that or it is an issue and i need to claim that this tv will be replaced for another one for me? Thank you.
If u are staying in india i would suggest you to for LG Cx....c1 is going to launch next month and price will be high for a while.....There is no big diff b/w cx and c1 apart from near black level pic quality i think...and sdr content may be slightly better on c1 tats it...A80j is just too expensive here in india....while u can get a cx oled now for around 70k cheaper
Yeah everywhere i look everyone keeps suggesting to go for the 77" over the 65". Going to trust the Internet and go for 77". I'm coming from a 47" TV so it's going to look huge 😂
A private retailer is selling this tv (55in) for $1,150 CAD but it has a scuff mark that is noticeable when the tv is off but not when it's on. Should I consider getting this TV at that price with the minor cosmetic mark? Thanks!
Thanks for the review. It’s helped me make the decision to get one. I still have a 40” Sony Bravia that’s 20 years old and still works perfectly! But it is time for an upgrade 😊
I just bought this tv, but am waiting until Christmas to open the box. If it is half as good as this review and others claim, I am sure to enjoy it. My current tv is 14 years old.
Hi cannot decide to which one to get the x95j or the a80j… mainly be using it for movies normal TV Netflix a little bit of PlayStation PlayStation…. The room during the day lets a nice bit of light and I want to be able to see the TV properly which one should I go for… mainly will be watching it early evenings and late evenings with ambient light around the room
Would be nice if you had an in depth LG C1 vs A80J comparison. Others have pointed out that the Sony screen is more reflective and would show more glare than the LG, which is probably an important factor in a real world room situation. What is unclear is if that is across the line on all sizes or if the Sony is only reflective on the smaller sizes than the bigger ones.
Jonathan, I can’t say enough about the excellent reviews! You are the best! I truly hope the firmware update has or will occur with the A80J since I’m just purchased in early 2023. Love your review because the are so straight forward, detailed, and easy to understand!!👍🏽😘. I’m old school, so not sure whether I’ll use most of these features, but good to know. I plan on ordering the backlit remote for the A80J as I will likely use in my dark master bedroom in the evenings/night.
@@smarthomesounds You are the best reviewer I’ve ever seen! Thanks for sharing the information regarding the firmware update. My A80J will be delivered and set up this week and looking forward to it! Thanks again for the helpful videos!
Really not sure if the firmware update fixed the gaming experience. But I think the update included VRR support, so if this has anything to do with gaming hopefully it did. Not much of a gamer myself.
Loving my A80J. I’m considering the Sonos Arc at some point, however, in this video I can’t tell how much it’s covering the screen. Do you have the Arc on top of the stand feet or does it fit in between them?
The max stand width on the A80j is 40inches(65 inch version) while the sonos arc is 45inches wide and about 3.5 inches tall so you will have to use the raised position on ur stand and put the arc infront of the stand as opposed to between the stand. :)
What depth is that tv unit ? I’ve just bought this tv and soundbar and can’t find one deep enough for both with the Arc being wider than the tv stand and having to sit in front rather than in between !
I have this tv. Is there a way turning off the base for late night viewing? I can only adjust the equalizer but, even with that set to the lowest the bass is still very high.
I do hope that all of the Sony 2021 models have an ATSC 3.0 / NEXT Gen DTV tuner for over air reception of 4K video where available? If any model you review does not have it, please mention.
got mine today it's quite breathtaking! BUT no ITV Hub, BBC iPlayer or All 4 in the UK is quite a dissapointment that no reviewer has even mentioned???
What is the depth of your TV table to accommodate the A80J legs with the Sonos Arc placed in front? It seems you would need at least 45cm of table depth
Enjoying the review so far but the soundbar covering the bit of the tv at the bottom is kicking my ocd into high gear wish you would of set it up on the high stand setup lol. I'm getting the A90 or A80 in the next couple of days but still can't decide if getting the A90 at 65 or the A80 at 77 is rhe better option. I'm about 3 meters away from the tv stand. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I know that both have the screen as a center channel but is that batter than using a standard sound system. Please help!!
Great video, but can you just clarify if the A80J has enough hdmi 2.1 to have a ps5 and a sonos arc Dolby Atmos? Don’t want any messing around unplugging each time. What’s the difference again with the LG C1. Is it an extra 2 x hdmi 2, meaning 4 ports over the A80Js 2. Looking to buy in the next couple of days. I’m just a full on Sony guy but seen so many good reviews for the LG C1, especially gaming, but for me the sound arc compatibility and having no issues with ps5 hdmi 2. I’ve heard the firmware will improve for gaming anyway on the A80 so can hold out for this.
Hi Dan, some retailers such as Currys have exclusive models but are almost identical. There's usually one feature that is different. It is unclear why this is the case but you may wish to check with your retailer what the exact difference is. The A80J is the most widely known model. I hope that helps in some way!
Awesome video and very helpful. Im hoping you can answer this. I just purchased a 55 inch A80CJ from Costco for 899. It is an Amazing TV. I am truly blown away by the picture qualify and the sound is amazing like you mentioned. I wanted to ask do you know the difference between the A80J and A80CJ? From what I can tell the only thing I noticed different is the switch to turn off the mic on the TV, 10 bravia movie's instead of 5 and an extra 2 year warranty. I'm assuming the C is Costco version? Do you know if there different in any other way? Thank you
Hi there - at this moment in time, there is not much in the way of 8K content out there so I would say your money will be better spent with the A80J OLED. If you wanted to maximise the potential of Sony OLEDs, you could upgrade to the A90J or wait for the new and improved Sony OLEDs coming this year. Hope this helps!
Realize this is reaching back into the past. If I’m not already in the Sonos ecosystem, would the Sony HT-A5000 + sub be a better fit for an AJ80 than an Arc + sub? Not sure how much weight should be put into the TV as a center channel. Many thanks and appreciate all the great content!
Many thanks for this most excellent review. I've just actually bought this exact Sony because of it! Had it delivered just today actually. I even took notes of 'Jonathon's Settings' so that i could match mine to it!... But i do find that sound wise, i'm not exactly blown away by the sound on this Sony tv. I didn't buy speakers so that i could do exactly as you said, and try it out first. I've tried various settings for all modes, but still find that i think i'm going to need a soundbar or speakers to enhance ( listen to me pretending that i have the faintest idea what i'm talking about when i reeeeely don't!). I wish that you had listed your sound settings too. So, please may i ask what you would advise. Soundbar or speakers? and - as i'm a complete technophobe - could you just be VERY specific as to which one and what make you would recommend... Pretty please?? Thank you so much. Gilly.
Hey Gilly, I'm in the same boat as you. I'm looking to purchase this TV model tomorrow (because of this review and other comments I've seen elsewhere online) and I'm also looking to try out the Sonos Beam Compact Smart Soundbar in store. I haven't done a full deep dive into reviews yet. But that's my initial thinking right now. Aside from that, I might be tempted to keep it all in the Sony family and perhaps go with the HTA3000 Soundbar instead. I know this doesn't answer your question, but these are my thoughts right now.
@@Mal0wens Hi Mal, I do find that the picture quality on this tv is utterly faultless. However as I said, and I don't know if its just me, but i don't feel the sound is actually a great deal different from the 10 year old LG tv that I just replaced! 🤷♀️ A tad depressing one might say! So, would you do me a favour Mal.. If in fact you do decide to go with this Sony, would you kindly let me know your thoughts on the basic sound at set up, and then if you feel the soundbar makes a marked difference once installed?? Then, if you're massively impressed - with your permission i may just pinch yr idea 😄 and get the same soundbar... Looking forward to hearing your thoughts Mal. Happy shopping!!..
@@gillianatkinson6858 No trouble at all. I didn’t make it to the store today but I’ve cleared the schedule for tomorrow as I reckon I’ll be there a while testing and looking and listening. I’ll let you know!
Also, after much TH-cam watching, I’m seriously looking at the Bose 600 soundbar now. All reviews are saying it’s best for a smaller lounge room setup which we have, but most impressively, the clarity in dialogue is fabulous. They also comment that it’s extremely balance in term of eq, so there’s great bass (not huge, though an additional bass module call be added…the Bose Bass 500), great mids and clean highs. So I’ll see if there’s a demo unit on the floor to test out and let you know.
why ?? you can connect the soundbar to the earc and conect ps5 to the other 2.1 and sellect tv speakers as output in the ps5 settings and it will automaticaly use the soundbar
Thx for the review bro , just i want to ask you which is better the sony A80j or the A90j or if i get the LG cx with a good price does it worth it , because i am going to buy an new oled
Hope you got the SONYs . I had a cx and when I got a Sony a9g it blew it away. I now have the A80j and it's slightly better than the A9g, which means its wayyy better than the cx
I have a PS5 looking for Oled tv i saw the A8H big reduced priced and a80J my only concern is which is brighter? dont care about VRR bcuz sony tv or console dont support that, should i go to A8H or A80j? thanks in advance more power to your channel.
Can somebody please advise... Yesterday i bought from Currys the Sony Bravia XR 65A84J not the A80J, is the A84J a very slight step up from the A80J which appears to have come out slightly earlier in 2021. The A80J [the one reviewed in this video] is extensively review online all over, but i'm struggling to find my model which is also new for 2021. Have i bought an oddball alternative or is the A84J exactly same as the one reviewed here? Am still waiting for it to arrive but don't want it to if its not as good as the A80J lol. Thanks for any advice
Hi Shaun, some model numbers may vary slightly because some retailers such as Currys have exclusive models, however they are near enough identical. There is usually one feature that is different such as the stand. You may wish to ask your retailer what the main difference is between the 2 models because there's likely to be something minor that's different. I hope that helps!
@@smarthomesounds thanks very much, that answer will do me 😊 i appreciate you responding. Videos are brilliant by the way, i've watched many. I may just pop in branch & enquire about the difference. It looked great in store so heres hoping it'll look great at home once it arrives 🙌
@@shaunwilson9960 I think the A84J is pretty much the same as the A80J except that it also has direct voice commands functionality without pressing the mic on the controller. I think it also has a colour enhancer feature too which the A80J doesn't have.
Tough decision but if you you have the budget the A90j is the superior TV which you will notice. That being said you will not be disappointed with the A80j. Good luck 👍
I have just got the LG C1 2021 48 " its awesome!!!!! I recommend it esp if u r into sport, also i put on all the AI pro options its really did make a huge visual and sound difference well worth the money...
I bought the 55 inch and I’ve owned this for over a week now and my eyes just can’t get used to it. It hurts to watch. I sit 8ft away so I don’t think it’s the the same. I’ve turned the brightness all the way down… will I get used to this? It’s giving me tension headaches.
Have you tried some of the different picture modes? I had a similar problem with my new Panasonic JZ1500 but found using Filmaker picture setting helped.
@@surreygraham4466 I actually got used to it but I did follow some settings I found online in a forum - no major changes though. I think catching covid when I live alone and spending 10 days in isolation did the trick!
@@kybone25 Navy Exchange. But they sell it for the same price from Best Buy and Costco as well. Costco might have the best deal, since it comes with an extended warranty and easy returns.
I got it on cyber monday in store for the same 1799 at best buy, thank god lol. Shits expensive without a little money being chipped off. It arrives tomorrow and i cant wait
I’m interested in purchasing this TV. I was wondering if I would need a separate streaming device or if the TV operating system itself handles that just fine? Thank you.
@@smarthomesounds thank you. It’s not really the amount of apps I’m concerned about. It’s whether or not it would run smoothly or have lag. I’ve heard some people suggest it would run more smoothly with the separate hardware of a streaming device. Let me know if you would please. Thank you again.
@@michaelpalermo9278 I don't have this TV, I have the LG C1 and a Chromecast with Google TV. I can tell you that my LG interface is just as fast as my Chromecast, and my guess is the Sony would be just as fast as the LG. All that to say, TVs had pretty weak processors in the past and would have some lag, but I think they have overcome those limitations from years past.
Just ordered my 77” A80J over Black Friday and feel like a kid I’m so excited. Awesome review, thank you
So do you like the TV?
@@raelkaz7828 I absolutely love it!! HDR content like Dune and streaming movies are amazing. I don't regret it at all and highly recommend it. The blacks are amazing, but I'm coming from an LCD tv where shadows and edges were glowing. Some were saying the brightness wasn't as bright as the A90J but I have to dial it back because it's too bright.
@@Bill-ck3lo thanks for sharing your experience I m really thinking to get a80j 77 inch tv this Summer I hope it will be great choice for me
Now that is what I call a proper review! Keep up the great work guys! 👍🏻
Outstanding review, very clear and easy to follow, best I've seen by a long way.
I just bought the "Sony A80J" and I am impressed with the image quality! I worried about my bright living room and almost bought the Full Array X90J, however, now I am 100% sure I made the right decision! I tried your "Custom" configuration but went back to the "Vivid" configuration as the brightness works better in my living room. Great youtube content as always! Keep up the good work!
Hi Friend. Can assist to see any flickering on your sony A80J? TY.- Kelvin.
@@Phuamt hi there… I have not, the image is perfect and I did not purchase any extended warranty as I thought the cost was too high. Flickering could be for many reasons and you can google some tips on how to fix it, even the cable connection can cause that flickering and is a easy fix.
Hi Arthur. Thanls for sharing .
never. ever. use. vivid.
@@joeyn.9135 thanks but no thanks lol… Vivid it is
Most thorough breakdown of functions, especially the sounds.
Is it? Does it have 120hz supported?
Bought the 77 inch. It is unbelievable. The picture accuracy is something you need to see in person
I bought the 55 inch and I’m not impressed, It’s too dim, vivid is the only mode I can stand watching, I made a mistake I should have gotten the qn90a
@@BloopsnBleeps I did all of that it’s still dim
I guess so
Contrast isn’t all that especially if you can’t see shit, don’t believe the hype
@@tracer073 You're doing it wrong
Got my Z9J this week based mostly on Caleb’s review. The most beautiful TV PQ I have ever seen on any TV. Very organic and natural looking.
Tell me more about the TV. Are the details better than an Oled??
@@kevinahmadi4167 I regret not getting a LED possibly a Z9J instead A80J 77 because of brightness
Very informative video, thank you! It helped me with my decision. I just bought 65-A80J and I am looking forward to test it at home, this will be my first OLED TV 😉
Let us know what you think
@@ralphalberti6851 I still feel it's a bit too soon but I wanted to give you at least some initial feedback after two weeks with the TV. I am very pleased so far and haven't run into any unexpected issues. Of course picture quality is amazing, especially in dark environment. Also during daytime for me it is bright enough to watch TV without any problem and closing the blinds etc., I feel if you do not have direct sunlight coming at it - it should be just fine even on a bright day.
I am very pleasantly surprised by the sound system, and honestly I am now thinking if buying a soundbar makes sense, I suppose for a lot of people what this TV offers will suffice. I am not an audiophile but from my perspective bass is deep enough, produces clear music and also I can hear dialogues without any problem.
Google TV works well but is a bit less functional if you live outside of USA (like me). However this is not specific to this TV but Google TV platform in general. This TV just asks to be watched in complete darkness, very immersive experience :) In such conditions backlit remote would be very welcome and that is one disadvantage I see. Probably not everyone will notice or want it, but I am considering buying one.
I was cross-shopping this with Samsung QN90A and I am very confident I made the right choice :)
@@MirekZyzak Thank you. I am moving to Florida (The Sunshine State) and was a bit worried about OLED in the daytime. But there won't be any direct sunlight on the screen so I think it will work out fine.
@@ralphalberti6851 @Mirek Zyzak
It doesn’t sound like you got that Wow factor 🤔 anyone I ever spoke to that had there first OLED experience were blown away. With that said. Yeah you won’t get a wow out of this tv. I couldn’t be more disappointed. Comparing my 65 C8 to my new 77 A80J there really isn’t any comparison. I don’t game just watch Netflix prime plex TH-cam and cable my C8 looks spectacular and this Sony is a dud. The A80j looks fuzzy, too green too blue very bland. It’s got bugs 🐜 🐛 🕷 once and a while I get a pop noise while navigating. As of yesterday powering up the Sony doesn’t power up the marantz at the same time. Nothing changed and it worked 2 days ago. Navigating can get frustrating, sometimes your flying around then it just kinda stops like it can’t keep up. And again back to navigating you’ll be in tv settings making your changes well DONT hit the back button or your starting all over again. You gotta hit the arrow button. This tv leaves a lot to be desired and at $3000 they coulda done better 🥺
@@MirekZyzak I got the same TV absolutely awesome. Out of the box, better than the C1
Playing with the settings is a large part of teh fun with modern tv's. I remember the days when the only things you could change were the horizontal and vertical hold!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Definitely the best tv review channel. Clear, accurate and easy to digest information unlike most other channels. Great job
Thanks Chris, the feedback is appreciated 👍
Kind of wishy washy for me, just too generalised and blasé 😏
Its insane how much price came down in one year. I just bought a brand new 65" a80K, the newer version, for $1700 all in out the door.
Just bought one this week, at more than half the price it was when it came out (55", 1099€). I say it's a pretty good deal! Image is truly superlative, Star Wars looks gorgeous on this TV, and I don't think the premium for the same size for the 2022 model is worth it. Sound is excellent for a TV, coming from an old 2011 Bravia with CCFL backlighting, the difference is stunning! I'll probably get a soundbar down the road. This is bargain, especially in 2023!
Just bought it for 888€ (55").
What do you mean low latency mode, These tvs are still waiting on the update for that along with VRR.
Does the glossy screen make for a better picture. Compared to this more matte screen ?
Great review and very thorough. You have a fan in the US!
Seeing as they are similarly priced would you get the 55” G1 Or 65” A80J?
Can you help answer what seems like an easy question?
What 55-65” TV’s do upscaling best? We watch 95% terrestrial/ satellite basic broadcasts and basic online streaming on things like More4 or BBC etc… very very rarely push the TV’s 4K or 8K resolution with blue ray etc so what make and models do this best? It’s almost impossible to find this out as ever review or TV demo in store is geared to push the TV’s high resolution capabilities
3:18... so the real question is... what picture was the original intent/content?
Bright, perfect greens or a variety of green/yellows/browns?
The pictures look profoundly different but the "better" one is the more accurate one, no?
Bought to replace our KD55XF9005 which we though was an excellent full array backlit. Best LED picture we’ve seen until the backlit array failed after just 4 years! Risking an OLED hoping it lasts longer….this is the best review yet on the A80J👍
Hello Thank you for your time, I actually want to buy this Tv in 2024 and I'm sure this is a good choice for my usage, I just have a question about it and I believe since your working with the company you are the right person to ask, some of the 65A80J TV's has 2 Satellite input and 1 antenna input on the back of the tv like you can see in the video 11:40, but some of this exact models has just one regular Antenna input, I wanna make sure that I'm buying the right one, I want all inputs, so please tell me the exact model of this tv that you showing in the video 🙏
Just going to pick up the 55A80J...excited...and good review!
Great Complete Review that gives me information on that I can understand and Use to make a buying decision - Thank You. I will be watching more of Your Reviews.
At 4.42 you show on your tv these beautiful like marble effect when you are not using the tv. How can i do that? I have the a80j but cant find it.
4:10 Please at least show us TVs in sound bar position in future. It definitely looks like it’s encroaching on the display real estate to me and it was the first thing I noticed. 🙃 I often check measurements on the manufacturer’s site before making a purchase decision but this can be a pain.
Apologies about that - noted in future. In soundbar mode, the Arc encroaches by only a couple of milimeters which is negligible. Hope that helps.
@@smarthomesounds oh woah! Thanks for replying and taking it seriously. And that info helps. Thanks
You are correct. Move the damn soundbar or lift the TV
@@smarthomesounds It's more like 3 or 4 centimeters, we have eyes you know.
Is you disable Black Adjust and Advanced Contrast does this make the picture darker or brighter?
Could anyone tell me please if my connections are OK? HDMI 4 (Enhanced Dolby Vision) - Blu ray 4k Dolby Vision. HDMI 3 eArc (Standard) - soundbar. HDMI 2 (Standard) - Nintendo Switch. The soundbar is connected to the TV via earc, Nintendo Switch + Blu ray player are also connected to the TV. Thanks.
What is the Aussie price for the black friday A80J xr sony tv 65 inch?
Got mine for 3200 Adelaide costco love it.Had it since March
Ordered it yesterday from John Lewis, they also do Accidental damage cover which includes burn in protection for 5yrs for £140. Not bought the cover yet as I got 60 days after TV purchase to buy it.
How are you finding it? Mine comes tomorrow
Hello there.
I bought the model A83J 65", and a day after i noticed that the panel of the tv is bended on left and right sides, it is bended backwards.
My question is it suppose to be like that or it is an issue and i need to claim that this tv will be replaced for another one for me?
Thank you.
Can the TV speakers be used as front channels whilst connecting to a home cinema amp only to add rear left and right?
A90j does, but not A80
Awesome review :)
Sony A80J vs LG C1 full review please!
If you main game c1 otherwise the A80j is superior in everything else
@@tracer073 I do a little bit of both gaming and movies.
If u are staying in india i would suggest you to for LG Cx....c1 is going to launch next month and price will be high for a while.....There is no big diff b/w cx and c1 apart from near black level pic quality i think...and sdr content may be slightly better on c1 tats it...A80j is just too expensive here in india....while u can get a cx oled now for around 70k cheaper
@@tracer073 ya no.
Any chance of a X95J review?
Coming soon 👍
Was a toss up with this TV but i decided go with panasonic tx-55jz1500 huge difference in price
How did you put Sonos arc with A80J standfeet? I was thinking about buying sonos arc, but it does not fit between the feet
Very good review. Good work
What was your viewing distance during this review? Still trying to decide whether to go for 65" or 77". I have around 10-11feet. Thanks!
No doubt 77"
Only 77 " 😲👍👍👍👍
I'm 9 feet from a 75, tried 65 and it didn't do it
77.
With 4k, the distance can be closer and you won’t regret it if you move it to a larger space one day.
Yeah everywhere i look everyone keeps suggesting to go for the 77" over the 65". Going to trust the Internet and go for 77". I'm coming from a 47" TV so it's going to look huge 😂
A private retailer is selling this tv (55in) for $1,150 CAD but it has a scuff mark that is noticeable when the tv is off but not when it's on. Should I consider getting this TV at that price with the minor cosmetic mark? Thanks!
Hey I noticed you also have the a Sonos sound bar, my sound bar won’t connect and I’m having troubles, any pointers?
Question with 1 ARC PORT how can you install a sound bar or 4K or Apple TV?
Hi There, what the difference between a80j and a84j? Would be good know if its worth going for a84j? Thanks
Thanks for the review. It’s helped me make the decision to get one. I still have a 40” Sony Bravia that’s 20 years old and still works perfectly! But it is time for an upgrade 😊
Did you noticed a noise when is turned off? Kind of a buzz
Hello, can someone out there tell me about the burn in issues in SonyA80J like LG Oled?
I just bought this tv, but am waiting until Christmas to open the box. If it is half as good as this review and others claim, I am sure to enjoy it. My current tv is 14 years old.
Best review I've seen. Cheers.
Does this support Atmos and DTS:X over hdmi arc ? My receiver does not have earc and I want to enjoy atmos etc
Hi cannot decide to which one to get the x95j or the a80j… mainly be using it for movies normal TV Netflix a little bit of PlayStation PlayStation…. The room during the day lets a nice bit of light and I want to be able to see the TV properly which one should I go for… mainly will be watching it early evenings and late evenings with ambient light around the room
What about judder with 24p content and judder on the LG C1?
Would be nice if you had an in depth LG C1 vs A80J comparison. Others have pointed out that the Sony screen is more reflective and would show more glare than the LG, which is probably an important factor in a real world room situation. What is unclear is if that is across the line on all sizes or if the Sony is only reflective on the smaller sizes than the bigger ones.
Unless it's next to the other TV, you'll never know the difference.
Jonathan, I can’t say enough about the excellent reviews! You are the best! I truly hope the firmware update has or will occur with the A80J since I’m just purchased in early 2023. Love your review because the are so straight forward, detailed, and easy to understand!!👍🏽😘. I’m old school, so not sure whether I’ll use most of these features, but good to know. I plan on ordering the backlit remote for the A80J as I will likely use in my dark master bedroom in the evenings/night.
Thanks for the feedback it’s much appreciated. The current A80J firmware has fixed all elements.
@@smarthomesounds You are the best reviewer I’ve ever seen! Thanks for sharing the information regarding the firmware update. My A80J will be delivered and set up this week and looking forward to it! Thanks again for the helpful videos!
Did it fixed the gaming experience?
Really not sure if the firmware update fixed the gaming experience. But I think the update included VRR support, so if this has anything to do with gaming hopefully it did. Not much of a gamer myself.
My A80J is being delivered today. Do you think I am better using the TV’s built in speakers or my Sonos Beam?
Definitely the Sonos Beam!
@@smarthomesounds thank you!
Just ordered a 77 inches from Costco. Hope it will turn out fine.
Does anyone have a link to the space demo with the cosmos and galaxy that's playing on the TV?
Any suggestions on a receiver that would work best with this TV? I need to upgrade my receiver.
Loving my A80J. I’m considering the Sonos Arc at some point, however, in this video I can’t tell how much it’s covering the screen. Do you have the Arc on top of the stand feet or does it fit in between them?
The max stand width on the A80j is 40inches(65 inch version) while the sonos arc is 45inches wide and about 3.5 inches tall so you will have to use the raised position on ur stand and put the arc infront of the stand as opposed to between the stand. :)
What depth is that tv unit ?
I’ve just bought this tv and soundbar and can’t find one deep enough for both with the Arc being wider than the tv stand and having to sit in front rather than in between !
I have this tv. Is there a way turning off the base for late night viewing? I can only adjust the equalizer but, even with that set to the lowest the bass is still very high.
How is this for fast action sports, football etc , does it have any stutter or lag issues with the fast moving action, thanks
I do hope that all of the Sony 2021 models have an ATSC 3.0 / NEXT Gen DTV tuner for over air reception of 4K video where available? If any model you review does not have it, please mention.
Anyone know which demo vid they use in these vids? I want to try it on my new set! The A80j
I just ordered the 55 inch! coming from a 15 year old 42" Samsung LED (that's still going I got fed up waiting for it to die lol) I'm quite excited!
got mine today it's quite breathtaking! BUT no ITV Hub, BBC iPlayer or All 4 in the UK is quite a dissapointment that no reviewer has even mentioned???
@@immrchris these should be available now
@@d17mop you legend I have installed them and now a happy bunny 🐰 thx for the heads up
@@immrchris no problem. What’s your honest review on the a80j. Was thinking of buying it myself.
Dope, OLED is truly where its at your going to have fun with the next gen consoles
I own a 2020 model A85 ,looking for
A professional TV calibrator any recommendation ? I 'm based in London.
Is it correct that you cannot get BBC iplayer or ITV Hub on this TV?
Hi Andrew, this has now been rolled out to Sony 2021 TVs via a firmware update :)
What is the depth of your TV table to accommodate the A80J legs with the Sonos Arc placed in front? It seems you would need at least 45cm of table depth
Enjoying the review so far but the soundbar covering the bit of the tv at the bottom is kicking my ocd into high gear wish you would of set it up on the high stand setup lol. I'm getting the A90 or A80 in the next couple of days but still can't decide if getting the A90 at 65 or the A80 at 77 is rhe better option. I'm about 3 meters away from the tv stand. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I know that both have the screen as a center channel but is that batter than using a standard sound system. Please help!!
It’s all good but sucks for not having 85 inch screen size that’s the size I want but I’m gonna keep to the x95j 85’’
Hi Friend. Can share your experience with X95J? How is it better than X90J? Any flickering? Thanks. - Kel
I'm getting the 55" for 871 gbp in Denmark 👌
Great video, but can you just clarify if the A80J has enough hdmi 2.1 to have a ps5 and a sonos arc Dolby Atmos? Don’t want any messing around unplugging each time. What’s the difference again with the LG C1. Is it an extra 2 x hdmi 2, meaning 4 ports over the A80Js 2. Looking to buy in the next couple of days. I’m just a full on Sony guy but seen so many good reviews for the LG C1, especially gaming, but for me the sound arc compatibility and having no issues with ps5 hdmi 2. I’ve heard the firmware will improve for gaming anyway on the A80 so can hold out for this.
What is the difference between a80j and the a84j?
Hi Dan, some retailers such as Currys have exclusive models but are almost identical. There's usually one feature that is different. It is unclear why this is the case but you may wish to check with your retailer what the exact difference is. The A80J is the most widely known model. I hope that helps in some way!
@@smarthomesounds Thank you!
Great video review, Jonathan!...While waiting for my 77" A80J TV to be delivered next week, what are your thoughts with BURN-IN?
Awesome video and very helpful.
Im hoping you can answer this. I just purchased a 55 inch A80CJ from Costco for 899.
It is an Amazing TV. I am truly blown away by the picture qualify and the sound is amazing like you mentioned.
I wanted to ask do you know the difference between the A80J and A80CJ? From what I can tell the only thing I noticed different is the switch to turn off the mic on the TV, 10 bravia movie's instead of 5 and an extra 2 year warranty. I'm assuming the C is Costco version?
Do you know if there different in any other way?
Thank you
All warehouse clubs like Sam's and Costco have the C in their model. Its just their warehouse model is all. There are no added or missing features.
@@mainman051 Thank you sir
Hi, when Sony's gonna update their TV's to vrr for the best gaming experience? Thanx
Last year’s models also promised this update and are still waiting. So wouldn’t hold your breath
@@MrMarcusWWW they just released the update for the 900h tvs. I think the vrr update for the A80j will come around December
You chose the wrong stand for your TV. The soundbar blocks e few cm of your TV.
Hi Thanks a lot for your videos.
I have one question what do you suggest me to buy:
zh8 75" 8k or A80j 77 Oled?
Hi there - at this moment in time, there is not much in the way of 8K content out there so I would say your money will be better spent with the A80J OLED. If you wanted to maximise the potential of Sony OLEDs, you could upgrade to the A90J or wait for the new and improved Sony OLEDs coming this year. Hope this helps!
@@smarthomesounds thx
dont laugh but im coming from a 32" tv that still has the RED, WHITE, and Yellow plugs. Im picking this TV on friday.
what are the videos playing on the screen during the video?
Realize this is reaching back into the past. If I’m not already in the Sonos ecosystem, would the Sony HT-A5000 + sub be a better fit for an AJ80 than an Arc + sub? Not sure how much weight should be put into the TV as a center channel. Many thanks and appreciate all the great content!
Are they making a video comparing soundbars?
Many thanks for this most excellent review. I've just actually bought this exact Sony because of it! Had it delivered just today actually. I even took notes of 'Jonathon's Settings' so that i could match mine to it!...
But i do find that sound wise, i'm not exactly blown away by the sound on this Sony tv. I didn't buy speakers so that i could do exactly as you said, and try it out first. I've tried various settings for all modes, but still find that i think i'm going to need a soundbar or speakers to enhance ( listen to me pretending that i have the faintest idea what i'm talking about when i reeeeely don't!).
I wish that you had listed your sound settings too.
So, please may i ask what you would advise. Soundbar or speakers?
and - as i'm a complete technophobe - could you just be VERY specific as to which one and what make you would recommend...
Pretty please??
Thank you so much.
Gilly.
Hey Gilly, I'm in the same boat as you. I'm looking to purchase this TV model tomorrow (because of this review and other comments I've seen elsewhere online) and I'm also looking to try out the Sonos Beam Compact Smart Soundbar in store. I haven't done a full deep dive into reviews yet. But that's my initial thinking right now. Aside from that, I might be tempted to keep it all in the Sony family and perhaps go with the HTA3000 Soundbar instead. I know this doesn't answer your question, but these are my thoughts right now.
@@Mal0wens
Hi Mal, I do find that the picture quality on this tv is utterly faultless.
However as I said, and I don't know if its just me, but i don't feel the sound is actually a great deal different from the 10 year old LG tv that I just replaced! 🤷♀️
A tad depressing one might say!
So, would you do me a favour Mal.. If in fact you do decide to go with this Sony, would you kindly let me know your thoughts on the basic sound at set up, and then if you feel the soundbar makes a marked difference once installed??
Then, if you're massively impressed - with your permission i may just pinch yr idea 😄 and get the same soundbar...
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts Mal.
Happy shopping!!..
@@gillianatkinson6858 No trouble at all. I didn’t make it to the store today but I’ve cleared the schedule for tomorrow as I reckon I’ll be there a while testing and looking and listening. I’ll let you know!
@@Mal0wens
Sounds good.
I'm looking forward to hearing what you think Mal.. 👍
Also, after much TH-cam watching, I’m seriously looking at the Bose 600 soundbar now. All reviews are saying it’s best for a smaller lounge room setup which we have, but most impressively, the clarity in dialogue is fabulous. They also comment that it’s extremely balance in term of eq, so there’s great bass (not huge, though an additional bass module call be added…the Bose Bass 500), great mids and clean highs. So I’ll see if there’s a demo unit on the floor to test out and let you know.
Which is better? This out the lg c1?
Hi,
Thanks for the good review 👍 What is the difference between XR55A84JU and XR55A8OJU ?
why ?? you can connect the soundbar to the earc and conect ps5 to the other 2.1 and sellect tv speakers as output in the ps5 settings and it will automaticaly use the soundbar
Tried many before finding this gem just a great panel!
Just ordered a 55 inch from Costco for 1,000. Thanks for the video.
Thx for the review bro , just i want to ask you which is better the sony A80j or the A90j or if i get the LG cx with a good price does it worth it , because i am going to buy an new oled
I get the A80J 65 inch for 1750£
A90J 65 inch for 2300 £
Lg cx 65 inch for 1640 £
These prices is here in Kingdom of Bahrain 🇧🇭
Hope you got the SONYs . I had a cx and when I got a Sony a9g it blew it away. I now have the A80j and it's slightly better than the A9g, which means its wayyy better than the cx
Is the screen semi gloss or glossy on this unit?
I have a PS5 looking for Oled tv i saw the A8H big reduced priced and a80J my only concern is which is brighter? dont care about VRR bcuz sony tv or console dont support that, should i go to A8H or A80j? thanks in advance more power to your channel.
Go with the LG CX1. you won't regret it!. And I'm a big Sony fan
Great video. Does the 77" a80j have heat sync and will you be stocking Panasonic jz series?
No only the 90j has heat sync and the evo panel
Can somebody please advise...
Yesterday i bought from Currys the Sony Bravia XR 65A84J not the A80J, is the A84J a very slight step up from the A80J which appears to have come out slightly earlier in 2021.
The A80J [the one reviewed in this video] is extensively review online all over, but i'm struggling to find my model which is also new for 2021.
Have i bought an oddball alternative or is the A84J exactly same as the one reviewed here?
Am still waiting for it to arrive but don't want it to if its not as good as the A80J lol.
Thanks for any advice
Hi Shaun, some model numbers may vary slightly because some retailers such as Currys have exclusive models, however they are near enough identical. There is usually one feature that is different such as the stand. You may wish to ask your retailer what the main difference is between the 2 models because there's likely to be something minor that's different. I hope that helps!
@@smarthomesounds thanks very much, that answer will do me 😊 i appreciate you responding.
Videos are brilliant by the way, i've watched many.
I may just pop in branch & enquire about the difference.
It looked great in store so heres hoping it'll look great at home once it arrives 🙌
@@shaunwilson9960 I think the A84J is pretty much the same as the A80J except that it also has direct voice commands functionality without pressing the mic on the controller. I think it also has a colour enhancer feature too which the A80J doesn't have.
I am struggling on which TV to buy. This was very helpful. I am trying to decide between the X90J and A80J
Tough decision but if you you have the budget the A90j is the superior TV which you will notice. That being said you will not be disappointed with the A80j. Good luck 👍
@@smarthomesounds unfortunately the a90j is out of my reach. I need a 75 or 85 inch tv and $8,000 dollars is too much for me
@@smarthomesounds thanks for your response
What's the difference between the A80J A83J A84J
Is this tv superior to A9G?
Does anyone experience micro sound dropouts with this TV and a Sonos Beam setup?
Great review thanks. Will any of the OLED models this year from Sony be availble in 48" ?
Hi there and thanks for the feedback. The only 48”OLED model for 2021 is the 48A9. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.
I have just got the LG C1 2021 48 " its awesome!!!!! I recommend it esp if u r into sport, also i put on all the AI pro options its really did make a huge visual and sound difference well worth the money...
Far off question, is this A80J already better than 2018 model Panasonic FZ950/1000??
Can you do a Panasonic JZ1500 or JZ2000 review.
Very nicely done and straight to the point👈
Keep it up for free offcourse.
😁
I bought the 55 inch and I’ve owned this for over a week now and my eyes just can’t get used to it. It hurts to watch. I sit 8ft away so I don’t think it’s the the same. I’ve turned the brightness all the way down… will I get used to this? It’s giving me tension headaches.
Have you tried some of the different picture modes? I had a similar problem with my new Panasonic JZ1500 but found using Filmaker picture setting helped.
@@surreygraham4466 I actually got used to it but I did follow some settings I found online in a forum - no major changes though. I think catching covid when I live alone and spending 10 days in isolation did the trick!
It’s Black Friday today, and I bought the 65” version for $1,799. TV prices drop so fast. 😢
Where did you get it?
@@kybone25 Navy Exchange. But they sell it for the same price from Best Buy and Costco as well. Costco might have the best deal, since it comes with an extended warranty and easy returns.
@@JP1050x Thanks for replying. Unfortunately I live in Europe so €1549 for the 55' was the best I could find :(
I got it on cyber monday in store for the same 1799 at best buy, thank god lol. Shits expensive without a little money being chipped off. It arrives tomorrow and i cant wait
@@joshpearson3606 I missed it. Back up to 2198
I’m interested in purchasing this TV. I was wondering if I would need a separate streaming device or if the TV operating system itself handles that just fine? Thank you.
Hi Michael, no you would be fine with just the the TV. The new google OS has all the latest streaming apps. Hope this helps and thanks for watching.
@@smarthomesounds thank you. It’s not really the amount of apps I’m concerned about. It’s whether or not it would run smoothly or have lag. I’ve heard some people suggest it would run more smoothly with the separate hardware of a streaming device. Let me know if you would please. Thank you again.
Thank you!
@@michaelpalermo9278 I don't have this TV, I have the LG C1 and a Chromecast with Google TV. I can tell you that my LG interface is just as fast as my Chromecast, and my guess is the Sony would be just as fast as the LG. All that to say, TVs had pretty weak processors in the past and would have some lag, but I think they have overcome those limitations from years past.
@@luke9822 thank you. As info, the Sony A80J is working very nicely without a separate streaming device.