Sony A80K (2022) Series

Atrractive design, High Quality display, large number of inputs

RGB Composite could have been better

Bravia is easily one of the best quality televisions we have tested and while its not perfect, its still a top buy with a price tag that reflects its quality.

Beautifully refined and natural ; Excellent sound quality ; Elegant minimalistic design

Not always as bright as expected ; Some minor picture inconsistency ; HDMI features could be even better

Everything about the A80K feels like the result of a true labour of love – ensuring that you’ll love it too

Convincingly natural 4K HDR image quality ; Thoughtful across-the-board specification ; Your basic Sony pride of ownership

Lacks a little brightness ; Sounds quite 'hard' ; Not short of competition

Sony's step-down OLED model in its range gets far more right than it does wrong, but the A80K needs brighter pictures and less bright sound to be the complete package really.

Accurate SDR and HDR images ; Impressive picture processing ; Ingenious multi-position stand

Limited brightness

The Sony A80K/A84K is an excellent mid-range 4K OLED TV, delivering great pictures, expansive sound and a decent set of features. The design is smart, the Google TV smarter, and the choice of video streaming apps is comprehensive. The remote is...

Endlessly watchable 4K HDR images ; Good spec and great user interface ; Build and finished like a premium product

Just not bright enough ; Sound is thin and edgy ; Several great alternatives at the money

Loads more pluses than minuses, but the Sony A80K isn’t quite the perfect package

Incredible reflection handling. Removes 24p judder from any source. Wide viewing angle. Perfect black uniformity. Fast-moving objects look smooth. Near-infinite contrast ratio for deep blacks. Low input lag. Displays wide range of colors. VRR support...

Low peak brightness, especially before calibration. Stutter due to near-instantaneous response time. Limited HDR peak brightness. No FreeSync support.

The Sony A80K is excellent for most uses. It performs best in dark rooms while watching movies because it displays deep blacks without any blooming in dark scenes. It's excellent for HDR because of that dark room performance and the fact that it...

Excellent HD. 4K & HDR ; Contrast, black & viewing angles ; Better-than-average TV speakers ; HDMI 2.1 & eARC ; Sony's motion system

HDR brightness ; Google TV limitations in most regions ; Lack of hardware upgrades ; Only two HDMI 2.1 ports

But, if you’re shopping for a new TV, the Sony Bravia XR A80K is an outstanding overall package you’ll look forward to unwrapping every time you turn it on.

Excellent color and contrast ; Elegant design

Not as bright as other OLEDs ; Only two HDMI 2.1 ports

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