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Main Differences

Accelerated Longevity Test

Picture Quality

Black Frame Insertion (BFI)

Motion Interpolation

Variable Refresh Rate

Supported Resolutions

PS5 Compatibility

Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

Inputs Specifications

Audio Passthrough

Frequency Response

Apps and Features

Products

Tested using Methodology v1.11

Updated Sep 14, 2026 12:34 PM

Tested using Methodology v1.11

Updated Sep 14, 2026 12:34 PM

Sony A90J OLED Picture

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Picture

Resolution4k

TypeOLED

Sub-Type WOLED

Resolution4k

TypeOLED

Sub-Type WOLED

Our Verdict

Sony A90J OLED

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED

The Sony A90J OLED and Sony A80L/A80CL OLED are extremely similar, with almost nothing to differentiate them. The biggest difference is the A90J's better pre-calibration accuracy, but it's close and could be due to panel variance. Otherwise, the A90J is a bit brighter in HDR, while the A80L is a bit brighter in SDR, but you won't notice it in practice.

Variants

XR-55A90J (55")
XR-65A90J (65")

XR-55A80L (55")
XR-65A80L (65")

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55"

XR-55A90J

55"

XR-55A80L

65"

XR-65A90J

65"

XR-65A80L

77"

77"

XR-77A80L

83"

XR-83A90J

83"

XR-83A80L

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Mixed Usage

0.0

0.0

TV Shows

0.0

0.0

Sports

0.0

0.0

Video Games

0.0

0.0

HDR Movies

0.0

0.0

HDR Gaming

0.0

0.0

PC Monitor

0.0

0.0

Design

Style

Design Picture

Sony A90J OLED Design Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Design Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Curved

Locked

Locked

Accelerated Longevity Test

Uniformity Pictures

Join nowfor multiple image controls

Join nowfor multiple image controls

Longevity Graph

Sony A90J OLED Longevity Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Longevity Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Stand

Stand Picture

Sony A90J OLED Stand Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Stand Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Back

Back Picture

Sony A90J OLED Back Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Back Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Wall Mount

Locked

Locked

Borders

Borders Picture

Sony A90J OLED Borders Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Borders Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Borders

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Thickness

Thickness Picture

Sony A90J OLED Thickness Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Thickness Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Max Thickness

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build quality picture

Sony A90J OLED Build quality picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Build quality picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Picture Quality

Contrast

N/A

N/A

Contrast Picture

Sony A90J OLED Contrast Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Contrast Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

Blooming

N/A

N/A

Blooming Photo

Sony A90J OLED Blooming Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Blooming Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Lighting Zone Transitions

N/A

N/A

Preferred LD Video, Moving Object

Sony A90J OLED Preferred LD Video, Moving Object Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Preferred LD Video, Moving Object Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Local Dimming

Locked

Locked

Backlight

Locked

Locked

Dimming Zones Count Of Tested TV

Lock

Lock

Contrast And Dark Details In Game Mode

N/A

N/A

Blooming Photo In Game Mode

Sony A90J OLED Blooming Photo In Game Mode Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Blooming Photo In Game Mode Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode

Sony A90J OLED Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Preferred LD Video, Moving Object In Game Mode Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD

Sony A90J OLED Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Game Transitions With VRR And Preferred LD Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

HDR Brightness

N/A

N/A

HDR Hallway Photo

Sony A90J OLED HDR Hallway Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED HDR Hallway Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Cityscape Photo

Sony A90J OLED HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Landscape Photo

Sony A90J OLED HDR Landscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED HDR Landscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

Lock

Lock

HDR Brightness In Game Mode

N/A

N/A

HDR Hallway Photo

Sony A90J OLED HDR Hallway Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED HDR Hallway Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Cityscape Photo

Sony A90J OLED HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED HDR Cityscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

HDR Landscape Photo

Sony A90J OLED HDR Landscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED HDR Landscape Photo Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Hallway Lights (~1950 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Yellow Skyscraper (~700 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Landscape Pool (~300 cd/m²)

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

Lock

Lock

PQ EOTF Tracking

N/A

N/A

PQ EOTF Graph

Sony A90J OLED PQ EOTF Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED PQ EOTF Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

600 Nit Tracking Delta

Lock

Lock

1000 Nit Tracking Delta

Lock

Lock

4000 Nit Tracking Delta

Lock

Lock

SDR Brightness

N/A

N/A

Real Scene Peak Brightness

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

Lock

Lock

Color Gamut

N/A

N/A

Wide Color Gamut

Locked

Locked

Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture

Sony A90J OLED Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

DCI P3 xy

Lock%

Lock%

DCI P3 uv

Lock%

Lock%

Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture

Sony A90J OLED Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Rec 2020 xy

Lock%

Lock%

Rec 2020 uv

Lock%

Lock%

Color Volume

N/A

N/A

P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

Sony A90J OLED P3 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED P3 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

1,000 cd/m² DCI P3 Coverage ITP

Lock%

Lock%

2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

Sony A90J OLED 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

10,000 cd/m² Rec 2020 Coverage ITP

Lock%

Lock%

White Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Red Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Green Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Blue Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Cyan Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Magenta Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Yellow Luminance

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Pre Calibration

N/A

N/A

Pre White Balance Picture

Sony A90J OLED Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Pre White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Sony A90J OLED Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pre Color Picture

Sony A90J OLED Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Balance dE

Lock

Lock

Color dE

Lock

Lock

Gamma

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Color Temp Setting

Locked

Locked

Gamma Setting

Locked

Locked

Post Calibration

N/A

N/A

Post White Balance Picture

Sony A90J OLED Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Post White Balance Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Post Gamma Curve Picture

Sony A90J OLED Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Post Color Picture

Sony A90J OLED Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

White Balance dE

Lock

Lock

Color dE

Lock

Lock

Gamma

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Lock K

White Balance Calibration

Locked

Locked

Color Calibration

Locked

Locked

Gray Uniformity

N/A

N/A

50% Uniformity Picture

Sony A90J OLED 50% Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED 50% Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

50% Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

50% DSE

Lock%

Lock%

5% Uniformity Picture

Sony A90J OLED 5% Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED 5% Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

5% Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

5% DSE

Lock%

Lock%

Black Uniformity

N/A

N/A

Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming

Sony A90J OLED Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Black Uniformity Picture With Preferred Local Dimming Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Std. Dev.

N/A

N/A

Native Black Uniformity Picture

Sony A90J OLED Native Black Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Native Black Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Native Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

Viewing Angle

N/A

N/A

Viewing Angle Video

Sony A90J OLED Viewing Angle Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Viewing Angle Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Chroma Graph

Sony A90J OLED Chroma Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Chroma Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Color Washout

Lock°

Lock°

Hue Graph

Sony A90J OLED Hue Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Hue Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Color Shift

Lock°

Lock°

Lightness Graph

Sony A90J OLED Lightness Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Lightness Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Brightness Loss

Lock°

Lock°

Black Level Raise

Lock°

Lock°

Gamma Shift

Lock°

Lock°

Reflections

N/A

N/A

Reflections Picture

Sony A90J OLED Reflections Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Reflections Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Average Room Off Picture

Sony A90J OLED Average Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Average Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Bright Room Off Picture

Sony A90J OLED Bright Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Bright Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Screen Finish

Locked

Locked

Total Reflections

Lock%

Lock%

Indirect Reflections

Lock%

Lock%

Calculated Direct Reflections

Lock%

Lock%

HDR Native Gradient

N/A

N/A

HDR Gradient Picture

Sony A90J OLED HDR Gradient Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED HDR Gradient Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

100% Black to 50% Gray

0.0

0.0

50% Gray to 100% White

0.0

0.0

100% Black to 50% Red

0.0

0.0

50% Red to 100% Red

0.0

0.0

100% Black to 50% Green

0.0

0.0

50% Green to 100% Green

0.0

0.0

100% Black to 50% Blue

0.0

0.0

50% Blue to 100% Blue

0.0

0.0

Low-Quality Content Smoothing

N/A

N/A

Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture

Sony A90J OLED Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Low-Quality Content Smoothing Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Smoothing

0.0

0.0

Detail Preservation

0.0

0.0

Upscaling: Sharpness Processing

N/A

N/A

Sharpness Picture - 480p

Sony A90J OLED Sharpness Picture - 480p Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Sharpness Picture - 480p Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pixels

Pixels Picture

Sony A90J OLED Pixels Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Pixels Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Subpixel Layout

Locked

Locked

Type

Locked

Locked

Sub-Type

Locked

Locked

Motion

Response Time

N/A

N/A

Motion Blur Picture

Sony A90J OLED Motion Blur Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Motion Blur Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Response Time Chart

Sony A90J OLED Response Time Chart Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Response Time Chart Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

80% Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

100% Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Flicker-Free

N/A

N/A

Backlight chart

Sony A90J OLED Backlight chart Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Backlight chart Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Flicker-Free

Locked

Locked

PWM Dimming Frequency

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Black Frame Insertion (BFI)

BFI Picture

Sony A90J OLED BFI Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED BFI Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

BFI Frequency Picture

Sony A90J OLED BFI Frequency Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED BFI Frequency Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Optional BFI

Locked

Locked

Min Flicker For 60 fps

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

60Hz For 60 fps

Locked

Locked

120Hz For 120 fps

Locked

Locked

Min Flicker for 60 fps in Game Mode

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Motion Interpolation

Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture

Sony A90J OLED Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Motion Interpolation (30 fps) Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Motion Interpolation (30 fps)

Locked

Locked

Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture

Sony A90J OLED Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Motion Interpolation (60 fps) Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Motion Interpolation (60 fps)

Locked

Locked

Stutter

N/A

N/A

Frame Hold Time @ 24 fps

Lock ms

Lock ms

Frame Hold Time @ 60 fps

Lock ms

Lock ms

24p Judder

N/A

N/A

Judder-Free 24p

Locked

Locked

Judder-Free 24p via 60p

Locked

Locked

Judder-Free 24p via 60i

Locked

Locked

Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps

Locked

Locked

Variable Refresh Rate

N/A

N/A

Native Refresh Rate

Locked

Locked

Variable Refresh Rate

Locked

Locked

HDMI Forum VRR

Locked

Locked

FreeSync

Locked

Locked

G-SYNC Compatible

Locked

Locked

4k VRR Maximum

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

4k VRR Minimum

Locked

Locked

1080p VRR Maximum

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

1080p VRR Minimum

Locked

Locked

1440p VRR Maximum

N/A

N/A

1440p VRR Minimum

N/A

Locked

VRR + Local Dimming

Locked

Locked

Inputs

Input Lag

N/A

N/A

1080p @ 60Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

Lock ms

Lock ms

1080p @ 120Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

1080p @ 144Hz

N/A

N/A

1440p @ 60Hz

N/A

N/A

1440p @ 120Hz

N/A

N/A

1440p @ 144Hz

N/A

N/A

4k @ 60Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz + 10-Bit HDR

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz With Interpolation

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 120Hz

Lock ms

Lock ms

4k @ 144Hz

N/A

N/A

8k @ 60Hz

N/A

N/A

Supported Resolutions

N/A

N/A

Resolution

Locked

Locked

480p @ 59.94Hz (Widescreen)

Locked

Locked

720p @ 59.94Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 144Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 144Hz

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

Locked

4k @ 144Hz

Locked

Locked

8k @ 30Hz or 24Hz

Locked

Locked

8k @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

PS5 Compatibility

PS5 Screenshot

Sony A90J OLED PS5 Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED PS5 Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

HDR

Locked

Locked

VRR

Locked

Locked

Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

Xbox Series X Screenshot

Sony A90J OLED Xbox Series X Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Xbox Series X Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM)

Locked

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

HDR

Locked

Locked

VRR

Locked

Locked

Inputs Specifications

HDR10

Locked

Locked

HDR10+

Locked

Locked

Dolby Vision

Locked

Locked

HLG

Locked

Locked

HDMI 2.0 Full Bandwidth

Locked

Locked

HDMI 2.1 Class Bandwidth

Locked

Locked

CEC

Locked

Locked

HDCP 2.2

Locked

Locked

ATSC Tuner

Locked

Locked

USB 3.0

Locked

Locked

Variable Analog Audio Out

Locked

Locked

Wi-Fi Support

Locked

Locked

Input Photos

Side Inputs Picture

Sony A90J OLED Side Inputs Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Side Inputs Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Rear Inputs Picture

Sony A90J OLED Rear Inputs Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Rear Inputs Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Total Inputs

HDMI

Locked

Locked

USB

Locked

Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out

Locked

Locked

Analog Audio Out 3.5mm

Locked

Locked

Analog Audio Out RCA

Locked

Locked

Component In

Locked

Locked

Composite In

Locked

Locked

Tuner (Cable/Ant)

Locked

Locked

Ethernet

Locked

Locked

DisplayPort

Locked

Locked

IR In

Locked

Locked

Audio Passthrough

ARC/eARC Port

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT

Locked

Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

Locked

Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

Locked

Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)

Locked

Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1

Locked

Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1

Locked

Locked

Sound Quality

Frequency Response

N/A

N/A

Frequency Response

Sony A90J OLED Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Frequency Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Low-Frequency Extension

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Std. Dev. @ 70

Lock dB

Lock dB

Std. Dev. @ 80

Lock dB

Lock dB

Std. Dev. @ Max

Lock dB

Lock dB

Max

Lock dB SPL

Lock dB SPL

Dynamic Range Compression

Lock dB

Lock dB

Distortion

N/A

N/A

Total Harmonic Distortion

Sony A90J OLED Total Harmonic Distortion Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Total Harmonic Distortion Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Weighted THD @ 80

Lock

Lock

Weighted THD @ Max

Lock

Lock

IMD @ 80

Lock%

Lock%

IMD @ Max

Lock%

Lock%

Smart Features

Interface

N/A

N/A

Smart TV Picture

Sony A90J OLED Smart TV Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Smart TV Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Smart OS

Locked

Locked

Version

Locked

Locked

Ease of Use

Locked

Locked

Smoothness

Locked

Locked

Time Taken to Select YouTube

Lock s

Lock s

Time Taken to Change Backlight

Lock s

Lock s

Advanced Options

Locked

Locked

Ad-Free

N/A

N/A

Ads Picture

Sony A90J OLED Ads Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Ads Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Ads

Locked

Locked

Opt-out

Locked

Locked

Suggested Content in Home

Locked

Locked

Opt-out of Suggested Content

Locked

Locked

Apps and Features

N/A

N/A

Apps Picture

Sony A90J OLED Apps Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Apps Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

App Selection

Locked

Locked

App Smoothness

Locked

Locked

Cast Capable

Locked

Locked

USB Drive Playback

Locked

Locked

USB Drive HDR Playback

Locked

Locked

HDR in Netflix

Locked

Locked

HDR in YouTube

Locked

Locked

Remote

N/A

N/A

Remote Picture

Sony A90J OLED Remote Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Remote Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Size

Locked

Locked

Voice Control

Locked

Locked

CEC Menu Control

Locked

Locked

Other Smart Features

Locked

Locked

Remote App

Locked

Locked

TV Controls

Controls Picture

Sony A90J OLED Controls Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED Controls Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

In The Box

In The Box Picture

Sony A90J OLED In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Misc

Power Consumption

Lock W

Lock W

Power Consumption (Max)

Lock W

Lock W

Firmware

Locked

Locked

Check Price

55"

XR-55A90J

55"

XR-55A80L

65"

XR-65A90J

65"

XR-65A80L

77"

77"

XR-77A80L

83"

XR-83A90J

83"

XR-83A80L

Sony A90J OLED

Sony A80L/A80CL OLED

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Sep 13, 2026 01:01 PM By stevenzeck
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Think there’s a typo in the text for Our Verdict: “while the A90L is a bit brighter in SDR”, I think is supposed to be A80L.

Good catch! Thanks for letting us know, it’s been fixed.

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• Posted 1 month ago

Think there’s a typo in the text for Our Verdict: “while the A90L is a bit brighter in SDR”, I think is supposed to be A80L.

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