What is the Sony A80J OLED? The A80J (or AJ80, as it's known outside of the US and UK) isn't Sony's flagship 4K OLED for 2021 - that moniker goes to the A90J - but it could be there. One of the best TVs around to consider this year. Sony has an excellent reputation for its impressive OLED TVs, though it only releases a small handful of them each year, and sometimes even continues their lifespan with new model sizes long after the initial release. Smooth motion is a certainty on Sony gear, with impressive processing, previously on the company's flagship X1 Ultimate processor, but with a new Cognitive XR chip that could take Sony's OLED lineup to new heights. But why should you consider the A80J? Well, last year's A8H OLED was one of our favorite OLED TVs, offering high specs at a reasonable price, and the A80J looks like a direct continuation of its capabilities. You should get most of the benefits and latest technology used in the flagship Sony A90J, but at a lower price, and buyers after a smart buy will no doubt look to the A80J to see if the compromises are worth it. For a full rundown of what to expect from the Sony A80J, including likely price and release date, as well as HDMI 2.1 support, read below.
Sony A80J OLED prices and sizes
The Sony A80J OLED comes in three sizes: 55-inch, 65-inch, and 77-inch. (It's a slightly different sequence from the A90J, which skips the 77-inch for a taller 83-inch size.) Sony's UK site lists two versions of each screen size, suggesting there may be a slight variation, possibly with a different black/silver finish. New to this year's model is the introduction of a 77-inch waist. Available for pre-order from March, the A80J starts at €1,999 (about $2,700) for a 55-inch size, up to €2,699 (about $3,700) for a 65-inch and €4,199 (about $5,800). ) for a size of 77 inches. These aren't small sums for the most part, sure, but it's still a big step up from the A90J's starting price of £2,999 / £2,699. That's a bit more expensive than last year's A8H OLED, which started at $1,899/£1,799 for a 55-inch size and rose to $2,799/£2,799 for a 65-inch size.Sony A80J OLED release date
The Sony A80J will be available for pre-order in March, so we expect it to arrive with buyers at the end of the month (as with the A90J) or early April. Sony TVs tend to arrive in Australia a bit later (the A80J isn't even listed on Sony's AU website yet), but it should happen eventually.
Sony A80J OLED Specifications and Features
The Sony A80J seems to benefit from most, if not all, of the imaging technologies of the older A90J model. This means it benefits from the Cognitive XR Processor with XR 4K Upscaling, XR Triluminos Color Pro, and XR Motion Clarity, for sharp details, vibrant colors, and smooth motion, respectively. You'll settle for XR OLED Contrast processing, though, rather than the Sony A90J's XR OLED Contrast Pro, so you can expect "exceptional levels of pure black contrast and maximum brightness" as Sony says, but not at all. step-up model level. You'll get 4K resolution, as well as 4K/120Hz video at 48Gbps through at least one HDMI 2.1 port, and both VRR (variable refresh rate) and ALLM (auto low latency mode). The A80J also supports Dolby Atmos pass-through, as well as HDR10 and Dolby Vision dynamic HDR. Input lag clocks in at "less than 8.5ms with 4K/120fps and dedicated gaming mode."
