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Sony A80L vs Sony A95L

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SonyA80LSonyA95L
Overview
ReleasedApril 2023September 2023
Display
PanelOLEDQD-OLED
Panel detailUK configurations are 55, 65 and 77 inches. Sony UK support explicitly says the international XR-83A80L is not sold in the United Kingdom, despite UK prices appearing in launch reviews.–
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsHDR10, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Picture processingCognitive Processor XR, XR Clear Image, XR 4K Upscaling, Dual Database Processing, XR Super Resolution, XR Triluminos Pro, XR OLED Contrast Pro and Pixel Contrast Booster.XR Clear Image, XR 4K Upscaling, Dual Database Processing, XR Super Resolution, XR Triluminos Max and XR OLED Contrast Pro.
Picture modesCustom, Cinema, IMAX Enhanced, Game, Dolby Vision Vivid/Bright/Dark, Netflix Calibrated and BRAVIA CORE Calibrated modes.Professional, Cinema, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision Vivid/Bright/Dark, FPS/RTS Game, Netflix Calibrated and BRAVIA CORE Calibrated modes.
Motion handlingXR OLED Motion; UK native panel specified as 100/120 Hz with 4K 120 Hz HDMI input.XR OLED Motion; native 100/120 Hz panel.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77″55, 65, 77″
Largest size77″77″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRRHDMI VRR
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailFour side HDMI inputs; HDMI 3/4 provide 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM. eARC uses one of those two inputs, as confirmed by both full reviews. HDCP 2.3 on all inputs.HDMI 3/4 support 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM; HDMI 3 also handles eARC, as confirmed by both exact reviews. Four HDMI inputs in total; HDCP 2.3.
Game featuresPlayStation 5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode; Game Menu. TechRadar’s 65-inch review reports Dolby Vision and 4K 120 Hz cannot operate simultaneously; choose the HDMI input format.Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode for PlayStation 5; Game Menu with black equaliser and crosshair. The October What Hi-Fi? review and November Tom’s Guide review differ on Dolby Vision Game availability as firmware changed.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
ProcessorCognitive Processor XRCognitive Processor XR
Speakers–60 W, 2.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:X–Yes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth4.25.2
Speaker detailAcoustic Surface Audio+: three screen actuators and two subwoofers. UK 65-inch output 10 W + 10 W + 10 W + 10 W + 10 W (50 W); UK 77-inch 20 W + 10 W + 10 W + 10 W + 10 W (60 W).Acoustic Surface Audio+: two actuators and two subwoofers. Maker output 20 W + 20 W + 10 W + 10 W; 60 W total and 2.2 layout also confirmed by the exact reviews.
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. Optional WLA-NS7 for 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer.Acoustic Center Sync with compatible Sony equipment; room/user position calibration, Voice Zoom 2 and 3D Surround Upscaling. DTS:X and Dolby Atmos decoding supported.
Voice assistantsVoice remote and built-in microphone with physical switch. Google Assistant, works with Alexa and Apple HomeKit described by TechRadar.Voice search through the remote or built-in microphone; physical microphone switch. Google Assistant confirmed by Sony’s launch release.
CastingChromecast built-in and Apple AirPlay.Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKit.
TV tunersTwin digital terrestrial/cable and satellite tuners: DVB-T/T2, DVB-C, DVB-S/S2; analogue and CI+.Twin digital terrestrial/cable and twin satellite tuners; DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2, plus analogue and CI+.
USB2 × side USB; USB HDD recording supported.2 × side USB; USB HDD recording supported.
Ethernet1 × side Ethernet LAN.1 × side Ethernet LAN.
Optical audio out1 × side digital audio output.1 × digital audio output, shared with S-Center Speaker Input.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, W × H × D: UK 65-inch 144.8 × 83.6 × 5.3 cm; UK 77-inch 172.2 × 99.8 × 5.4 cm. Configuration weights exclude the stand; with-stand weights 24.2 / 36.0 kg for 65 / 77-inch.Without stand or camera, W × H × D: 55-inch 122.4 × 70.7 × 3.4 cm; 65-inch 144.3 × 83.0 × 3.4 cm; 77-inch 171.6 × 98.5 × 3.5 cm. Configuration weights exclude stand.
StandThree positions: standard, narrow and raised for a soundbar. UK 65/77-inch standard/soundbar foot widths 116.4 / 138.5 cm; narrow widths 86.7 / 59.5 cm. With-stand standard dimensions 144.8 × 86.2 × 32.7 / 172.2 × 102.7 × 38.5 cm; raised dimensions 144.8 × 90.4 × 32.7 / 172.2 × 106.9 × 38.5 cm. US 77-inch maker stand dimensions differ; UK values are retained here.Aluminium Edge Stand, standard or raised soundbar positions on all sizes. Stand width 122.3 / 144.2 / 171.5 cm for 55 / 65 / 77-inch; only 77-inch also offers a 58.5 cm narrow position. With-stand weights 19 / 24.9 / 36.9 kg.
VESA patternUK 65/77-inch 300 × 300 mm.300 × 300 mm in all three sizes.
Power useUK published energy consumption: 65-inch 96, 77-inch 121 kWh per 1000 hours; standby 0.50 W, network standby 2.00 W over Wi-Fi or LAN.Published energy consumption 77 / 101 / 134 kWh per 1000 hours for 55 / 65 / 77-inch. Standby 0.50 W; network standby 2.00 W over Wi-Fi or LAN.
ColoursTitanium Black bezel and Dark Silver aluminium stand.Black bezel and Dark Silver stand.
In the boxTable-top stand, voice remote, IR remote, batteries, cord and setup instructions; BRAVIA CAM optional. Sony Japan’s actual sale table lists 55/65-inch for 22 April 2023 and 77-inch for 20 May; release uses April month precision. TechRadar’s later regional May/June timing is distinct.BRAVIA CAM, table-top stand, premium voice remote and IR remote, batteries, power cord and setup instructions. Sony’s Hong Kong release separates 22 August–4 September pre-orders from 5 September 2023 availability; European release planned early September. Month precision is retained.

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