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Sony A80J vs Sony BRAVIA 3 II

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SonyA80JSonyBRAVIA 3 II
Overview
ReleasedJune 20212026
Display
PanelOLEDLED LCD
Panel detail–Direct LED backlight with frame dimming, without local dimming
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG, Dolby VisionDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Screen finish–RTINGS reports matte coating on US 65-inch and 75-inch models; other sizes are glossy
Peak brightness–520 nits on a 10% HDR window in Professional mode (Tom's Guide, 65-inch US model)
Colour range–XR Triluminos Pro and Live Colour
Picture processingCognitive Processor XR, XR 4K Upscaling, Dual Database Processing, XR Super Resolution, XR Triluminos Pro, XR OLED Contrast and Pixel Contrast Booster.XR Clear Image, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer and light sensor
Picture modesCustom, Cinema, IMAX Enhanced, Game, Graphics, Photo, Dolby Vision Bright/Dark and Netflix Calibrated.Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Professional, Graphics, Photo and Dolby Vision modes; calibrated modes for Netflix, Sony Pictures Core and Prime Video
Motion handlingXR Motion Clarity; maker accepts 4K 120 Hz HDMI input. Sony Japan explicitly lists a native 120 Hz panel.Motionflow XR 480; native panel refresh is 120 Hz
Viewing angle–RTINGS identifies an IPS panel on its 65-inch US test unit and a VA panel on the 50-inch; other sizes' panel types are unconfirmed
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77″43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 100″
Largest size77″100″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRRHDMI VRR
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour HDMI inputs: one side and three bottom. HDMI 3/4 provide 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM; one also handles eARC. HDCP 2.3. Current maker table and updated What Hi-Fi? review confirm VRR after firmware, unlike the original review-era promise and stale No in its specs table.All four inputs support 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM; eARC and Source-Based Tone Mapping supported; HDCP 2.3 on all inputs
Game featuresPlayStation 5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode after software updates. Updated What Hi-Fi? confirms 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM, but no low-latency Dolby Vision Game mode. Launch-era AVForums findings are kept as historical review opinions.PS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode; Dolby Vision Game mode
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
ProcessorCognitive Processor XRXR Processor
Speakers–20 W
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:X–Yes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth4.25.3
Speaker detailAcoustic Surface Audio+; UK 65-inch maker lists two actuators and two subwoofers, output 10 W + 10 W + 10 W (30 W). What Hi-Fi? also confirms 30 W for its tested 55-inch.Two full-range X-Balanced bass reflex speakers
Audio featuresDolby Atmos and DTS Digital Surround, Voice Zoom 2, room/user-position calibration, 3D Surround Upscaling and Acoustic Center Sync with compatible Sony soundbars. 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer support.Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support
Voice assistantsVoice remote. UK maker explicitly lists no built-in microphone on A80J; What Hi-Fi? identifies the UK A84J variant as the one with a hands-free microphone and Rich Colour Enhancer. Those differences are not assigned to A80J.Voice search and built-in microphone with an off switch; Gemini availability depends on region, language and software
CastingChromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay and HomeKit.Google Cast, Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKit
TV tunersTwin digital terrestrial/cable and satellite tuners: DVB-T/T2, DVB-C, DVB-S/S2; analogue and CI+.US variants use ATSC, Clear QAM and analogue M; one terrestrial/cable tuner, no satellite input. Regional tuner systems and availability differ; these specifications do not establish a UK launch
USB3 × USB: two side and one bottom; USB HDD recording supported.Two USB ports; no USB hard disk recording on US variants
Ethernet1 × bottom Ethernet LAN.One Ethernet input
Optical audio out1 × bottom digital audio output.One digital audio output
Design and power
SizeUK 65-inch without stand, W × H × D: 144.8 × 83.6 × 5.3 cm. Configuration weight excludes the stand. Maker omits with-stand weight.Without stand, 43-inch 958 × 564 × 69 mm; 50-inch 1111 × 651 × 69 mm; 55-inch 1225 × 717 × 70 mm; 65-inch 1447 × 841 × 70 mm; 75-inch 1670 × 967 × 72 mm; 85-inch 1892 × 1092 × 74 mm; 100-inch 2230 × 1284 × 75 mm. Configuration weights exclude the stand
StandThree positions: standard, narrow and raised for a soundbar. UK 65-inch standard foot width 103.4 cm, narrow 69.2 cm and raised 103.6 cm. With-stand standard/narrow dimensions 144.8 × 85.9 × 33.0 cm; raised 144.8 × 90.8 × 33.0 cm.Black Slim T Shape Blade Stand with one position
VESA patternUK 65-inch 300 × 300 mm.43-inch 200 × 200 mm; 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch 300 × 300 mm; 75-inch and 85-inch 400 × 400 mm; 100-inch 600 × 400 mm (Sony's 2026 wall-mount compatibility chart)
Power useUK 65-inch published energy consumption 137 kWh per 1000 hours; standby 0.50 W, network standby 2.00 W over Wi-Fi/LAN or 0.50 W over HDMI-CEC.0.5 W standby; US power specification is AC 120 V, 60 Hz
ColoursTitanium Black bezel and aluminium layer stand.Black
In the boxTable-top stand, voice remote, batteries, cord and setup instructions. Sony Japan’s maker table lists 55/65-inch on sale on 12 June 2021 and 77-inch on 26 June; June month precision is retained. TechRadar’s June availability coverage names US pre-orders from 19 April, which do not prove an earlier first-sale date.Table-top stand, voice remote, batteries, AC power cord and guides

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