Sony Bravia XR-55A80K 55" A80K 4K Smart OLED TV with HDR (2022)

A TV's ability to produce deep, dark blacks is extremely important to picture quality. OLED TVs, like Sony's BRAVIA XR-55A80K, absolutely excel at this. Each pixel can turn on and off individually to display absolute black. This creates a contrast ratio that is essentially infinite, resulting in rich colors and an incredibly lifelike image.

This will be especially striking on High Dynamic Range content. The 'A80K supports the HDR10 format, which is mandatory for streamed 4K material and 4K Blu-ray movies. It also handles the more sophisticated Dolby Vision® format, which adjusts brightness and color levels in response to the video signal on a scene-by-scene basis.

Picture:

• 4K screen resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels)
• High Dynamic Range (Dolby Vision®, HDR10, HLG) extends picture contrast and brightness when viewing HDR content
• self-illuminating OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) display panel produces infinite picture contrast and absolute black
  • OLED's pixel-level dimming enables each of the panel's pixels to brighten, dim, or power off completely, displaying exceptional picture detail, contrast, and depth
• Cognitive Processor XR uses powerful real-time processing based on a human perspective for a true-to-life picture
  • XR OLED Contrast Pro increases brightness and enhances color contrast in high-luminance scenes
  • XR 4K Upscaling intelligently re-creates lost textures and detail in lower-res content
• IMAX Enhanced certification for improved performance with IMAX Enhanced 4K/HDR content
• XR Triluminos Pro display technology for a wider, more natural color palette
• 120Hz refresh rate with XR OLED Motion for sharp, smooth motion even during fast action

Smart TV features:

• Google TV interface lets you browse live TV, movies, and TV shows from across many streaming services all in one place
• remote has built-in Google Assistant — control basic TV functions and compatible smart home gear, search TV's streaming services, set timers, and more
  • use wake word to access Google Assistant hands-free
• dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) provides fast, reliable wireless streaming
• Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode mimics the settings on Netflix's mastering monitors to ensure an accurate picture
• compatible with Apple® AirPlay® 2 for wireless streaming from compatible Apple devices
• includes access to exclusive content on BRAVIA CORE

Gaming features:

• 4K at 120Hz for smooth, stable graphics
• Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) reduces stutter and frame tearing for smoother gameplay (available with future firmware update)
• Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for reduced input lag
• Auto HDR Tone Mapping for PS5

Connections:

• 4 HDMI inputs (two 2.0b, two 2.1)
  • all inputs are HDCP 2.3 compatible for connecting to copy-protected 4K video sources
  • to view 4K and HDR content from connected sources, use a high-bandwidth HDMI cable
  • HDMI 3 and HDMI 4 inputs support 4K/120Hz and ALLM (VRR support with future firmware update)
• 1 composite video (3.5mm A/V minijack — adapter cable required)
• RF input for antenna/cable signals
• Toslink optical digital audio output
• 3.5mm stereo minijack headphone output — can also be connected to a sound bar or other audio system
• Ethernet port for the fastest, most secure internet connection
• 2 USB inputs for connecting a thumb drive or hard drive

Sound:

• Acoustic Surface Audio+ makes the entire screen a speaker
  • Acoustic Center Sync synchronizes TV speakers with compatible Sony soundbars for fuller, more immersive sound
  • works with Sony HT-A7000, HT-A5000, and HT-A9 systems
• 3D Surround Upscaling uses XR signal processing to upscale even two-channel sources to simulated 5.1.2-channel sound

General features & info:

• compatible with optional BRAVIA CAM for video chat, gesture control, and Ambient Optimization Pro (sold separately)
• premium, compact backlit remote with metallic finish and finder function
• wall-mountable (bracket sold separately)
• multi-position stand has wide, narrow, and sound bar settings