Sony Bravia XR A80J Series OLED TV Review
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- The Sony A80J is meant to be the second best Sony OLED behind the Sony A90J but still having the great Bravia XR processor and HDMI 2.1. But could it be the second best TV, period? I'll compare the A80J to the LG G1 Gallery Evo panel and give buying advice for all of the 2021 OLEDs.
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The matte/semi-gloss finish is just different, not definitely worse. But matte doesn't mean better. X90j has semi-gloss and is poor with reflections 7.3/10 while a90j has 9.3/10 with glossy look.
i need ur professional help i already had it in my mind to buy the g1 to easily throw it up on my wall but now since this a80j is fighting the g1 well from your review im confused...this tv will be for football watching only in the fall no gaming at all cause i have other tv’s for that so which one u think should i get..i already have a90j for my main tv watching hopefully u get back to me thanks.
YAY NO MORE CRINGEWORTHY MCU MOVIES IN UR DEMOS...LMFAOO THANKS BRO 🤣🤣🤣
You helped me make my final decision. X80j it is. Was going for the C1 and now going Sony
@@jasonhernandez7942 CONGRATULATIONS....THE NEW SONY XR OLEDS ARE BOTH OUTSTANDING BRIGHTNESS AND 4K UPSCALING...AND GTV IS FAST AND SMOOTH
@@jasonhernandez7942 BUT BOTH LG C1 & LG CX ARE SO DARK AND DIM COMPARED TO THE BRIGHTEST GOAT A90J #FACTS #XR
Best Tv Reviewer on RUclips . This is the sweet spot for tech information with the consumer perspective. We are buying a TV not the science behind it. Solid review
🙏💪💪🙏
No offence but some consumers are more technical than others.
Just bought the A80J and this tv is seriously impressive. I have read and seen all the reviews saying the A90J is better but honestly i can't believe how bright this A80J is, at times its almost too bright and hurts our eyes.
To me this picture is as close to perfection as you could get.
Its easily the best tv i have ever bought and strongly recommend anyone who is on the fence over the A80J and A90J to save a small fortune and go for the A80J!
I agree I just bought my A80J last week and got it yesterday, the picture is amazing and the brightness is PLENTY bright for me and my kids eyes lol. The brightness on the A90J makes the darker colors pop just a tad harder, but l love my Tv and for the price I passed on the A90J, now if you prefer the best tv and have to have the best that is, then go with A90J, but best bang for buck in my opinion is the A80J. I wish I could get one of them Sony master class calibration done lol. Geek squad told me to at least wait 100hrs before even thinking about calibration, I thought that was interesting but anyway here is my two cents go A80J. I even wonder if an calibration would make it look even better? As of now I can’t imagine it getting even better.
I found my A80J almost to bright at night! « Them », I like that TV. I’m not a TV gamer, but I hope that they gonna update the vrr like Panasonic who have the same mediatek ship.
Peace ✌️
@@bobafet5363 I agree, it’s definitely very bright at night, especially if you aren’t at a optimum viewing distance.
Mine arrives Thursday. Glad you say it's bright. I'm worried I'll find it too dim.
What size of TV did you buy? I bought the 77" a80j and it is a very glossy mirror like panel which make it unwatchable during daytime. So to those people who have bright room, 77" is very glossy compared to 65". I will return this TV can't get use to glare and reflection, gives me a headache.
Ordered 77" a80j from value electronics. With calibration. Can't wait to get it.
How long does it take to come if you have it calibrated? Don’t they need to run it for 100 hrs before calibrating?
@@Bklynblaze1 yes they do an 8 day MASTER service including QC and calibration
@@playafly131 Thanks. Does calibrating it lower the brightness slightly for better picture quality? IMO Sony’s are very accurate out of the box and I wouldn’t want to sacrifice any brightness even if it improve PQ slightly.
@@Bklynblaze1 that is a great question that I do not know the answer too. But Value Electronics is always happy to go into every fine detail if you call them. Great people there
I need to call them and see when it is expected to ship. I ordered on May 1st and only recieved a order being processed email. They don't seem to respond to email very well. Gonna call them on Monday and see. But yea it is a 8 day break in so I know I have atleast another week before it ships
Who would have thought your dog would be the most worried and came rushing to see when you dropped the TV lol. Poor dog looked visibly upset from the look on his face haha
That dog barks at a cricket outside. So yeah he heard that. He was probably sleeping under my wife's desk and it woke him up. 😄
@@BTheInstaller when is the best time to buy this tv on sale??
Need a version of their TVs without all the speaker technology for people that want the picture and don’t want to pay for a redundant speaker system, which must be expensive.
I recently purchased the 65" A80J and AH-7000 system and I finally feel like I have a real home theater. My wife (my wiiife in Borat's voice) makes comments about the lack of brightness due to the fact the TV changes setting based on the content but when I manually change the settings it's perfect. I'm a casual console gamer but I swear the 120z is making a slight difference when I play BF 5. I really wanted to spend the extra grand for the A90J but I am happy I didn't, I used that money for the soundbar. The best thing about the TV is that Google TV has what feels like a unified search experience and that is so handy when you have as many TV apps as I do. It makes the daily use experience so much better.
As a consumer with low vision the backlit remote is crucial for functionality. Thanks for the great focused review.
Brandon - The ability to compare these TVs with your setup makes you an absolute premium channel for information. Great work! The 80J having the flexibility to stand or wall mount looks to be a better option than the G1.
...looks like it can be mounted to a TV swivel stand too, right? i see screw holes in the back for it.
For me the Sony 55" A80J with the PS5 looks AMAZING! I am blown away at how clear and stunning it looks. I don't notice any lag or issues running them both together. Sony FTW!
Great to know, im buying both also the 55" version, can't wait to try!
Just bought this TV for an amazing price, can't wait to hook it up to my ps5
@@razor0576 Tv looks great, so far I did not get the update with vrr support though.
@@s1gnex reason for that?
@@s1gnex Did you get the VRR update now?
Now that B the installer has reviewed this tv, i have the GREEN LIGHT to buy it !
77 inches for me !
no VRR.. few 2.1 hdmi.. LG G1 wins
I loved the look on your wife’s face. Lol.
I’m glad you left that in to show us even a professional can make mistakes.
Thanks for your insightful review.
It was too good to leave out. 😄
I unboxed my A80J verrrrry carefully, lol. I didn't know how far I trusted Sony's packaging. While I didn't have your issue, I'm if anything glad to know that my suspicions about the fallibility of their packaging is correct.
@@letmepicyou the A80J is quite light. The a90j is heavier for sure and boxed better. But the LG just has that super heavy stand. I remark about this I my video for tomorrow.
Just hooked up my A80J 65" and I am blown away. The sound without my sound bar hooked up is equal, maybe even better, than the old sound bar. Hard to believe an in set speaker can sound so good. The best part was I grabbed it in Amazon Prime Day as my old TCL crashed the day before. It was $1,399 (lightening deal) and using some points, Got it for $1150 including taxes and Deluxe Delivery and unpack (awesome too). The4 year extended warranty was $151 more, so I scored, big time, on the whole deal. Got a Polk Audio bar and sub woofer ( $150 lightening deal too ;-) arriving today to make it complete.
18 months on with my a80j and the sound still impresses me, we like it so much, we rarely turn on the soundbar now, how weird is that! It is not that the soundbar is terrible, but it just isn’t that much better than the TV to bother with turning it on for 90% of normal viewing.
@@chriskaye1997 I upgraded my cheaper sound bar and it is remarkably stronger, especially the sub woofer. Great for movies or Spotify listening as well. I do have one issue that occasionally I'll get a split screen or no screen at all on streaming with a small color bar on the left side. I was never able to get an explanation why, but a quick off and on with the remotes power button and I'm back in business. Overall, still a great purchase.
I am looking forward to the side by side review of all four 2021 OLED's. Thanks for the review.
the review I've been waiting for. 77 inches baby!!
I've seen that Disney + logo so many times. 0 banding around the logo is nice to see!
I actually shouted at my iPad when you knocked that over! You partners face did not look amused!
Much awaited review of Sony A80J atleast for me. Looking forward to the detailed comparison videos of the 2021 oled TVs. Thanks Brandon!
I’m a movie buff and first time oled buyer, so hope a 77 inch A80J wouldn’t be a disappointment!
You are going to be so happy! That A80J is a STUD bro. The new Google TV design is better than LGs. Sony also comes with 4K google Chromecast included and a ATCS 3.0 next gen TV tuner. Sony also finally adopted TV led Dolby Vision which is huge as Dolby Vision is hitting its prime and dominating everything we watch. So that will assure that you will love your purchase for years. Bravia Core is also a MAJOR sleeper. No other manufacturer has its own MOVIE MAKING DIVISION and gives us free 4k IMAX ENHANCED movies!
77" a80j is a very glossy mirror like finish, so if you have a windows, this TV is unwatchable during daytime, you will have a headache. This TV is intended for evening with no light or have dark room. I am very disappointed on the purchase of this TV.
With the latest July 2022 firmware update with VRR, this TV just turned into a great bang for buck buy right now.
Man watching your reviews is a breath of fresh air. Love your style in reviewing. Was getting tired of Quantum TV's constant negativity. His "honesty" is total BS. But with you and StoptheFomo, i never felt that. Keep up the good work bro!
We are trying... thanks for the support.
@@BTheInstaller how is the brightness comparison c1,g1..lol sorry I keep asking
when you compare C1 and A80J, please show us the sports and SDR content. also reflections. thanks B!
Great review B! I’m looking forward to your thoughts on the livestream this PM
Couple of points great review as usual. I have the 55 A90J and after leaving it on almost the entire day it does not get hot, I don’t know how they did it, maybe a hair warm in one or two spots but certainly not what I would call hot. You mentioned some thing about skin tones on an OLED as opposed to a QLED, on this I have to say that I disagree I returned a Samsung Q80 because I could not get the facial tones to look natural so after one week of trying back it went never had that issue with any of the OLEDS that I’ve owned since the beginning. The Sony Gods were with you when the TV fell over. 🤓
Brandon is a great down to earth youtuber...Great points made about buying options, real common sense. Good review... but after the year we have all had with covid..went with the best of the best A90J..running it in no for calibration ..the picture is stunning! Brandon bit of advice..get your wifey to help with unboxing your sets lol!
I bought my A80J at Costco last weekend and its my first OLED and I absolutely love it. Its been great I can't wait to see the comparison!
A80J is a serious stud. You will enjoy that thing for many years. And Bravia Core is so sweet
How’s the matte finish, this is coming from someone who bought their first OLED last year. And it looks so much better as a black mirror finish.
How is the shadow detail is that tv bright enough
@@TravionMusic the finish is nice and I don’t notice it all that much
@@waymonfrench2077 I think the tv is bright enough. My room has no direct light other than at like 8-9am on the floor and that’s about it. I also have dark shades that help make my room really dark.
Over all I love the tv and think it’s great. I almost bought the A8H but decided to wait a little to see if that tv would drop in price a bit and then saw this at Costco and just bought it
I like the fact that dog came in the first but your wifes face was priceless
I could live without the heat sink and improved speakers, but the matte finish and green tint might be a dealbreaker for me. And your dog’s reaction was priceless. He ran away like “better get out of here before they blame me” 😂
Yeah issue is if you get a Evo panel they all have shift off center thats the thing and how people are finding if they have an evo panel or not same as the g1 even the a90j hasna slight shift but not as much my buddy pointed it out on his good thing is in content it isn't really noticeable unless you sit way off center
Yeah I actually cut out the audio where I said "get out of here" cause I didn't want people to think I was yelling at my wife..lol
@@BTheInstaller lol
BRO THAT WAS THE FUNNIEST THING I HAVE EVER SEEN IN A REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so many people have issues like that in real life and just drop the TV
@@BTheInstaller I have watched some of your videos and they are great!! I am just stuck which tv to get, each tv has their cons. What tv would you get in my position ? Thank you
I just bought the A80J 65 inch, Sony GH700 soundbar and an Nvidia Shield. The Shield has superior up scaling for 1080P content than the TV and once I had all the settings done, I only have to use the Shield remote. I'm not using any of the TV apps as they are not needed. The Nvidia Shield is life. Basic backlit remote, superior upscaling, HDR10, Dolby Atmos... Win win win
I have a 2015 Shield still, and I have the a80j on the way. Wondering if the built in apps will look better over the Shields, since supposedly the 2015 models can't do the AI upscaling. Hoping the TV will do that part, but we'll see!
I bought the backlit remote for $80 since we like to watch TV in a darkened room. It's ridiculous that a manufacturer would differentiate their higher end TV by a backlit remote. Add $80 on to the price of the A80J and be done with it. The other differences are relatively minor in my opinion. So I agree the A80J is a much better bargain than the A90J, except for that damn remote!
Does the remote work on the A80j?
I bought the A80j
@@CarsonReed7 Yes
I told them this had a matte like screen. Was attacked by the usual losers on the AVS for stating it, Nice, honest review, you are becoming the honest one. 80J super nice display
Cmpmeridian, you returned 20 tv sets in less than a month and we're the losers? Cool story.
@@peteyySRT actually 3 loser. Two were horrible DSE Samsungs and one was the 80J which I like but prefer the 90J. Plus my 80J had poor banding at 5%. The 90J I took back to try the 80J, I still have. If people feel obligated to keep a defective display, they are losers. Samsung counts on dummy’s acceptance of their DSE and banding and AVS members with no life, making them feel guilty. I say, it is my money, None of your business
lol they have no life yet your the one posting all day random screen shots of your TV of you tube videos
The A80J review has been long awaited. Looking forward to the comparison reviews, especially the A80J vs the G1 since it’s priced similar I believe.
I just bought the a80J. So far really liking it. I did just order the upgraded remote. I replaced a Pioneer Elite plasma TV. Definitely an upgrade.
i too have a plasma (samsung, 2011) that i'm thinking of replacing with the a80j. the plasma has a great, realistic pic but i want something clearer although there's nothing wrong with the plasma. I'll put it down the basement for now since it wasn't my main tV anyway.
I'd definitely buy the backlit remote if I went with the A80J... Makes a huge difference in the dark, when I watch TV all the time.
No question.
Great channel, thanks. Got the A80J in early 2022 to replace my 2018 Sony X750F LED. I opted for the A80J over the A90J because of the price and have not been disappointed, well, okay the remote not being backlit was bad. We just moved from an old dark lake cabin to a modern (2020 build) home with bright open living spaces. Surprisingly the panel reflectivity has not been an issue, even midday.
Just ordered 77A83J for 3200€, can't wait for it...
Good look on the Sony Backlit remote link! just ordered for my 77" A80J OLED. Remotes not backlit these days is ridiculous........
A80J going be Black Friday killer. 1999 for 65in yeh.
$1500 the 55 ?
As of right now march 2022 Sony had added VRR (variable refresh rate) to the A80j so if that was concern for you then just know it’s got that feature!
After stressing out over A90J 83 inch or A80J 77 inch for a few weeks, going to pop the $8K for the A90J. It has a few options I like and the larger screen. Definitely too expensive, but YOLO. I am coming from Panasonic Plasma that lasted 13 years with great pic, but need to move on for new technologies.
Looking to upgrade my 8 year old Panasonic reference plasma! I will most likely get the a80 because a90 seems like not much of difference. Hope I can get used to the downgrade or refresh rate from plasma
Just ordered one from Best Buy. 55" is $700 off. Cant wait. Thanks for the review
Correct me if I am wrong but I believe the A80J 77" bumps the screen to the glossy like the A90J at least according to rtings website.
Matte screens do a better job in anti glare situations vs glossy screens, so not sure what you mean about the a80j screen
exactly! Matt screens are rare but do work their magic!
Just purchased the A80J, thanks to your review and video! Wish it had the backlite remote. I am going to order one now. Thanks for a great video and information, well done!
Just one up myself… Can’t go wrong with the t.v..
I’ve seen a lot of reviews on the A80j having better reflection handling than the A90j
I audibly gasped when I saw the TV drop. Luck was on your side today 😂
It was hilarious because of course the camera was rolling but not for that. I paused to look where to put the box top and then thr tv started going and I stepped on Styrofoam to try and stop it but no dice.
The question for me is if the A80J is better than the G1? know the panel won’t be as good but is the better picture quality better due to Sony’s superior processing.
I wish I was able to afford the 90J, my 80J is arriving today, and I can’t wait 😛. I had the LG C1, but couldn’t deal with their OS. I am a big fan of Google TV. Besides, this movie will be sitting a the Living room mostly for movies 🍿
Nice man I’m looking at the 77 c1 now the a80j 77 is down 1k - what would you get. I’ve had the B8 65 for 2 years so I should expect a difference!
Your dog was first to the scene. What a hero.
I hate the pink tint we are starting to see on the OLEDs especially if you plan on using the t.v partial of the time connected to a PC
Getting the 77incher in one week installed with a brand new receiver. Going from a Samsung 52 inch that we bought as our first tv back in 2009. This will be a bit of an upgrade :)
Lol yea. Prepare to be amazed my friend
I got the 65" A90J. Upgraded from a 2015 LG 1080p Roku Tv and man this thing is so smooth on the operating system its amazing. Completely blown away every time I use it. Im sure the A80J is gonna be killer too! XR Processor is awesome!
@@JtotheM Yep, that sorrow a shock therapy 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Thank you so much for putting this out. This is exactly what I was looking for.
What’s this like watching sports , football , fast moving sports , does it have any stutter or lag on the fast action , thanks
How real is the risk of burn in? I'm torn at the moment between the A80J and the X95J... OLED vs LED is my main sticking point. I want the OLED.. but the fear of burn in is making me lean towards the LED. How likely is burn in on an OLED? Should I just risk it for the better picture etc.. or play it safe and go LED? I don't know how big the risk is.
It’s a no brainer. A80j for the WIN!
If I could afford one...I'd get the a90j...idk why either. Guess that tiny bit of brightness matters to me
Great video!
First, I like your recommendation to test the Sony A90J as the center speaker versus a sound bar or separate center channel. I’d like your opinion.
Next, the matte screen is a really good catch - you are the first to notice so we’ll done!
Lastly, you mentioned increased heat on the A80J - are we getting back to plasma TVs in heat generation?
Thanks B!
No the a80j isn't hot, the a90j is. I'm just surprised there isn't venting on the a90j like the a80j... thanks for support.
I was able to get the a80cj at costco yesterday got it for 1499 and they were doing a promotion on the TV where u get 100 dollars off the 100 dollar All-State warranty so with taxes it came out to about 1620 there's another store called rc willey and they were sold out of the 65a80j but had the 65 c1 for 1599 and there promotion was they paid taxes but if u wanted extended warranty it was 184 ontop I think I made the right choice with the Sony and im happy with it
I'm confused... A matte display should help cut down on glare... But he says the opposite... Am I missing something?
i''ll show it this weekend vs c1
@@BTheInstaller I'm waiting.
Waiting for what? I did that c1 vs a80j video 2 weeks ago as mentioned.
I sit 9ft away . And i have 2600 to spend. Do i get this in a80j 65 inch??? Or keep saving to get 77inch? Currently have a 55 inch on a stand. Should i mount 65 on wall or keep saving and get 77inch and put it on wall??? Very stuck.NEED help.nobody answers these videos
Did you end up getting the 65” or still saving for the 77”? The are on sale now at Amazon and Best Buy can price match!
Can't wait for the comparison with the C1. Would be great if you did a comparison against the A8H too if you still have one.
I just bought the C1 but I'm still within my month to return and exchange. I really am thinking of making the switch
Very informative and professional. Plus the intro music has a heavy bass drop. Love it.
sony needs to fix these 3 things on their 2021 oleds... fix the always on motion interpolation... fix the piss poor gradation when outputing a 120hz signal, and add the gaming features (vrr, allm, and hgig, and dolby vision 4k120hz support)
Hi sorry what is on motion interpolation ?
Apparently the 55in/65in models of the A80J have a "Matte" finish, as the 77in I just received is most definitely glossy.
Good data!
More reason to not get the 83”
Finally convinced myself not to... and with calibration, the only benefit the a90j has on the a80j is a a couple hundred lumens in the absolute brightest of HDR scenes.
With most of my content watching being Netflix and RUclips with whatever HDR movie I can be roped into purchasing, the a80j just makes more sense.
Thanks for confirming the glossiness!!
Yo B that panel is definitely no good after dropping it so I'll be happy to take it off your hands 😜
Brandon great vid ! I have a 65A8G as a bedroom tv... and not wanting a sound bar in there, I hooked up a small subwoofer via the headphone out jack on the TV (this is an option supported in the settings menu). Now it sounds even better ! Looks like this can still be done with the A80/A90 but I’m not 100 percent sure.
Both A90J and A80J also come with chrome cast built in as well as ATCS 3.0 next gen TV tuners.
You are telling or asking??
@@tracer073 just letting everybody know
@@playafly131 cool, I thought only the A90j has the ATCS 3.0, I was leaning towards the c1 but I might have to look hard on the A80j.
Yeah I forgot but added a little asterisk about it.
@@tracer073 and with LG you only get ATCS 3.0 on the G series. Not with C series unfortunately. Good luck whatever you choose I hope you enjoy!
An installer who drops the panel. You can't make this up 😂 kudos for leaving it in
Brandon, All the review videos out on youtube seem to be focused on comparing current TVs or TVs from last year vs. the latest models. Have you considered doing a video for those of us that have older TVs so as to show how much things have changed compared to today's TVs. I suspect there are far more people looking to replace a 5-10 year old TV vs. a 1-2 year old TV.
In my own case I haven't upgraded TVs since 2013 and I am looking to replace my old school Samsung UN65ES8000 LED TV that will be installed in my new home. The new location has 20' ceilings and floor to ceiling windows that face West. I keep reading about OLED being so much less bright than LED TVs, but given I'm coming from such an old LED is there really a difference? Size wise the new space is quite large overall so I am considering going with the Sony A80J 77" OLED, oh and I'm not a gamer.
I'm really curious to hear your thoughts.
I have the same Led tv from 2013 and Im in the market for a xr80. I also had that same question about nits comparising and I believe the Samsung has around 600.. so we will get about the same with Oled, I think?
Thanks, B The Installer, for your very helpful advice!...Just purchased an A90J BACKLIT Remote Control for my new 77" Sony A80J which is to be delivered next week.
Nice video B, in a few months those prices will drop like hot potatoes, the A90J price already dropped $200 dlls.
For sure... thanks bro.
I think your reviews are the best on RUclips dude! I’d like to see you do some TV and sound bar reviews as these products are often bundled together.
Thanks brother! These are the comparisons I've been waiting for from you. I knew it was going to come down to the G1 or C1 and a80j. A90j is a little over the top as far as price. As far as my next tv, don't care about the voice activation, decided not to let my boy use it to play games and with the a80j, not concerned with the matte finish. It's going to come down to G1 or C1 vs A80j. Look forward to hearing more!
What did you end up going with? I’m looking at buying the A80J or C1 77” tomorrow from Costco… would really appreciate your feedback on how you think your final choice is doing 5 mo later. I bought a 65 CX last year and it’s been great, but looking for a larger TV and I’m hearing the Sony has a better display than the LG.
@@PodiumTuningRacing I've been holding out. Originally had decided on a80j but i've got a ps5 and with Sony's newest issues I'm leaning towards the c1. Prices have fallen so much that I'm going to wait a bit longer and see where the 77" models end up and if Sony issues any updates. Sorry I can't be more help!
@@cms5635 I ended up going with the A80J 77” from Costco. So far the picture is very good and my 65 C1 compares well too, that will be my gaming TV. Overall the sound on the Sony and Google OS are the game-changers for me, even in this one day I’ve been impressed. One thing that really bothers me though is that the screen doesn’t have a matte finish like my LGs. It’s in my living room which has matte black walls and finishes and it doesn’t look that great…. But that’s only truly noticeable when the screen is off, otherwise I’m very happy with my choice.
@@PodiumTuningRacing How do you feel about it now? I'm looking to buy the 77" A80J and wondering if you noticed anything wrong yet. How noticable are the reflections? Are there any Dead Pixels yet? Probably not because these are Flagships high end brands lol. (My Current TV has dead spots) What price was yours? Mine is currently sitting at $2600 and was hoping it would get lower, but also I don't want it getting pricier, so I don't want to wait too long. Lasty did you have any issues with using different Google accounts for different services like he said in the video. Because every one of my streaming services is using a different email. 😅 Thanks in Advance if you take the time to read and Reply. Love Ya
@B The Installer one MAJOR difference between A80J and A90J is with A90J you get 10 free movies and 2 years unlimited streaming free Sony 4K IMAX Enhanced content vs A80J you only get 5 free movies and one year subscription. Bravia Core is really sweet Sony has a serious catalogue of movies that no other manufacturers offer
Haha, I feel that's worse than my remote plug... I mean the core is ok, but it's not as good as HBO max or Disney plus as you can't FF and see where you are... and 5 movies is like $15
@@BTheInstaller good points lol damn it! I stand corrected. But I’m loving it at least
I don’t game on console so this is an win for me. I’ll be going for a 65” A80J and buying the backlit remote to save £900 😊
According to Sony, the A90J backlit remote doesn't work with the 80, which one are you gonna get?
@@FabienCharles108 either way I’ll still get the A80J unless the new Panasonic JZ1500 blows the rest out of the water. It’s supposed to have the same Hollywood screen as the JZ2000 without the built in speakers, which perfect for me and likely better or on par with A90J for less money.
The Sony 55' is on sale at BestBuy this week for $1200 and I think it's a good price but my favorite is the A90J. :)
It’s ok sale for 1000 right now
Have my A90J calibrated by pro it's Amazing !!
I thought A90js came out very accurate out of the box??
I will let everyone know where my a90j is this week. Getting calibrated.
@@BTheInstaller, where can I take my A8H in San Diego? I want to have it calibrated, but can't have anyone in the house right now.
I don't even know mow anyone that cam come to your house... let alone takes them in. Sorry. I'm simply having a friend help.
@@BTheInstaller I've got a few that will come do it, I'm just not at that comfort level yet. Thanks for answering though!
So, I'm guessing with the recent price drop for the 77" Sony A80J down to $3500 plus tax is a screaming buy?
I'm looking at the LG CX(65") for $1850 or the 77" Sony A80J........that LG price is right just now.
What are your thoughts? I'm thinking of buying the CX and waiting for the Sony to come down several months later.
You can't have to many tv's.
I dont wanna watch an A80J for the next 20 years knowing i would have been happier with the A90J. I'll spend the extra dough and worry less !!!
for sure, no FOMO
20 years out of a modern device...haha
@@MonkeyspankO Ok....10
@@pookpookpook88 😏😏
lol that’s just silly. What about 5 years from now when there’s TVs that are better but cheaper?
I’ve have this T.V , the Sony A80J 50” for some time and only have just started to see what it can really do in the settings. Sounds pretty good too and I’m really liking it. and the remote is compatible with my older Sony HD t.v, I’m impressed as I always manage to lose remotes in the dark.
I don’t see the link for the backlit remote. Where can you buy them?
Sony website I assume
I had issues with the smart features on this TV. So I called Sony support and waited a hour on hold. Got ahold of someone and then asked them to help solve it. The lady on phone told me to return it back to where I got it because they weren't going to handle it, and that she had "no further comments" and hung up phone on me before I could even say anything back. This will be last Sony product I buy. Treat their customers like that and they'll be out of business. I was very shocked how they treated me.
Your wife’s reaction lol
And the dog too lol
I think they both could sense I was pissed. Haha
Just ordered one of these in 77" thanks to this review and the current Best Buy sale pricing. Was looking at the X95J but really wanted those OLED blacks (Coming from an LG plasma). Appreciate all the info that you share.
How does it look in bright room. I'm not sure if I should get the x95j or the A80j
@@gerrylopez9060 getting delivered today. Once I set it up I'll let you know. X95J was my initial choice but coming from plasma I didn't think I'd want any blooming (even if minimal). So decided pretty much at best buy to swap to the A80J. Luckily I have good control over the lighting in the family room.
Would like to see an A80j vs A8H comparison as well
Let’s add the A9G to the mix with both at 77” and very similar pricing
I would buy this A90J over either of those. Next generation.
Loved the review. I'd probably still lean towards the A90J for what seems to be some extra engineering prowess for pushing the panel while preserving longevity when looking at OLEDs. I'm a LED TV fan overall, but your insights are starting to make me reconsider OLEDs in general.
I bought the Sony A80J in a 65' and the picture quality is amazing on it. I felt that the Sony A90J gets to hot when you run it. Plus, OLED panels really can't be push too hard because of the risk of burn in. I feel good about my A80J purchase.
@@avg0062 Do you recommend it if I want to watch soccer games weekly and watch a lot of movies and Tv shows?
@@vb8428 I would recommend either the Sony A80J or the LG C1. The Sony is great on movies in a home theater application whereas the C1 would be a all around TV that does a great job on TV shows, movies, and gaming. The reason why is that the LG would be good for sports because its great on motion. The Sony is pretty good on motion too, but seems to have a little jerkiness in fast pace scenes. Both TV's would do fantastic job on everything, so both would be an excellent choice for which you are looking for in a TV.
Finally, finally thank you bro for the review 🥺
If they made the A90J in 77 inche I would have bought that. I’m trading in a LG C1 for the A80J which is a hard comparison. But in the in the Sony has the better all around at this price point.
It is confusing to hear that a "mirror-like" finish is less reflective than a matte finish.
i'll show c1 vs a80j on saturday video... it's exactly how it sounds... confusing but i think i was correct
Still got my 77. Its breathtaking still.
This guy mounts TVS. and his wife is a Rocket, buddys got it made lol
Just got the 80j for 1000 at Best Buy! 👍 it’s my first OLED and it looks awesome!
The opening music is not very pleasant…
Sounds like 😂…
Picked up A80J on sale for £999. Even in 2022 it is hard to find a TV that beats Sony at this price point.
Just pulled the trigger on a 77" A80CJ at Costco...wavered back and forth for weeks on the LG C1 vs the A80J...65 vs 77 inch...etc. They both look like great OLED TV's and if I would have went with the 65 inch I would have likely got the LG C1 as the price point was a better value...once i decided to go to the 77" the price difference was minimal and the 77" Sony has the gloss finish over the matte at 65" from Sony. Cannot wait for this OLED to arrive, I'm more of a movie and sports guy over gaming and this decision on which OLED to get was much harder than I anticipated and they both look like a great TV no matter how you slice it.
How are you liking the 77 Sony A80J from Costco. I may be getting it this weekend. Thx
This will be my first OLED. So it’s the A80j for me. I’m sure it’ll be an extreme upgrade for me.
Hey B thanks for the link to get the bl remote, I just placed an order to get mine since I got the A80J, thanks a lot 😊.
The Sony A84J comes with built in mic and Rich Color Enhancher something that A80J does not have. Something to keep in mind!
Thanks, I made sure mine didn't fall over. I got mine at the end of September when Costco dropped the price.
Happy w/ A90J. I think console gaming is incredible on it. I don’t care about VRR
I'm in same boat but a lot of people seem to.
I have the 65 inch A90J and while I am anticipating the VRR update I haven't seen any screen tearing on the Series X
Impressive reviews. I purchased the Sony X80CJ from Costco for $2199 with free extras.
I had the a8h and now have the a80j and without a doubt I prefer glossy.. but the pq is still as stunning, if not better so..it’s okay. When you watch in the dark you can’t tell difference between semi gloss and gloss anyways. I just prefer the gloss finish and look on all my devices, TVs, laptops etc
Sam here so Im still debating if I should get a 65” a8h or save up for a “77 a80j? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!