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Sony A80L vs Sony BRAVIA 3 II

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Overview
ReleasedApril 20232026
Display
PanelOLEDLED LCD
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.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 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, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer and light sensor
Picture modesCustom, Cinema, IMAX Enhanced, Game, Dolby Vision Vivid/Bright/Dark, Netflix Calibrated and BRAVIA CORE Calibrated modes.Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Professional, Graphics, Photo and Dolby Vision modes; calibrated modes for Netflix, Sony Pictures Core and Prime Video
Motion handlingXR OLED Motion; UK native panel specified as 100/120 Hz with 4K 120 Hz HDMI input.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 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.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; Game Menu. TechRadar’s 65-inch review reports Dolby Vision and 4K 120 Hz cannot operate simultaneously; choose the HDMI input format.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+: 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).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. Optional WLA-NS7 for 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer.Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support
Voice assistantsVoice remote and built-in microphone with physical switch. Google Assistant, works with Alexa and Apple HomeKit described by TechRadar.Voice search and built-in microphone with an off switch; Gemini availability depends on region, language and software
CastingChromecast built-in and Apple AirPlay.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
USB2 × side USB; USB HDD recording supported.Two USB ports; no USB hard disk recording on US variants
Ethernet1 × side Ethernet LAN.One Ethernet input
Optical audio out1 × side digital audio output.One digital audio output
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, 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 65/77-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.Black Slim T Shape Blade Stand with one position
VESA patternUK 65/77-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 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.0.5 W standby; US power specification is AC 120 V, 60 Hz
ColoursTitanium Black bezel and Dark Silver aluminium stand.Black
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.Table-top stand, voice remote, batteries, AC power cord and guides

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