Sony XR-A80L BRAVIA XR OLED 4K HDR Google TV – 2023 Model

Sony XR-A80L BRAVIA XR OLED 4K HDR Google TV – 2023 Model

The Sony XR-A80L BRAVIA XR OLED 4K HDR Google TV is powered by Sony's Cognitive Processor XR, which processes individual on-screen elements to boost color, contrast, and clarity, resulting in realistic and immersive entertainment. It features XR OLED Contrast Pro, which enhances contrast and brightness to produce lifelike shadows and highlights, and XR Triluminos Pro, which allows access to billions of accurate colors for highly precise details. The Google TV app organizes over 700,000 movies and TV episodes from more than 10,000 apps, and searching for content is as easy as asking Google.

The Sony XR-A80L comes with BRAVIA CORE, which offers hundreds of the latest Sony Pictures Entertainment titles and the largest IMAX Enhanced collection, as well as Pure Stream, which delivers near-lossless 4K UHD Blu-ray quality for stunning visuals and expressive sound. Game Menu allows for quick access to gaming picture settings and exclusive assist features, and HDMI 2.1 features deliver a thrilling gaming experience with support for 4K/120, VRR, and ALLM. The TV is perfect for PlayStation 5, with features such as Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode. Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced, and Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode offer extraordinary picture quality, while Acoustic Surface Audio+ produces sound from the entire screen for an exceptional audio experience. The Sony XR-A80L also has XR Clear Image and XR 4K Upscaling for upscaling HD and digital content to near-4K resolution, and XR OLED Motion to ensure smooth and clear picture quality for fast-moving scenes.

Intelligent and powerful TV processing

See how real your entertainment can be, with immersive depth and lifelike picture quality, powered by Sony’s intelligent Cognitive Processor XR™. Hundreds of thousands of individual on-screen elements are processed and remastered in the blink of an eye, boosting colour, contrast, and clarity, bringing astounding realism to your content.

Pure black and stunning highlights

Feel the beauty of OLED contrast with pure black and lifelike brightness. XR OLED Contrast Pro™ analyzes and enhances the picture for immersive depth and realism, resulting in ultra-detailed shadows and crisp, clean peak highlights.

Billions of real-world colours

Access billions of accurate colours and reproduce each shade with the subtle differences seen in the real world. XR Triluminos Pro™ enhances the range of hues and saturation, revealing extremely precise details within textures, and skin tones that look completely natural.

The entertainment you love. With help from Google

With 700,000+ movies and TV episodes available across 10,000+ apps, Google TV takes streaming to the next level – bringing together your favourite entertainment from across your apps and organizing it all, just for you. Searching is easy – just ask Google. Try saying, “Hey Google, find action movies” to search across your favourite apps.

Movies on us with BRAVIA CORE™

With the Sony XR-A80L BRAVIA XR BRAVIA CORE™ app, enjoy the latest Sony Pictures Entertainment titles and the largest IMAX® Enhanced collection. Simply redeem the included credits to choose from hundreds of the latest releases. You’re also subscribed to an amazing selection of movies to stream anytime. With Pure Stream™, get near lossless 4K UHD Blu-ray quality for stunning visuals and expressive sound.

All your game settings in one place

With Game Menu, quickly manage your gaming picture settings and exclusive assist features in a single convenient interface. Get access to features like Black Equalizer to reveal details in even the darkest shadows, apply a Crosshair overlay so you always have your enemy in your sights, and use the Screen Size feature to shrink your screen all the way down to a 27” monitor size for precision gaming on your big screen.

Level up your gaming with HDMI 2.1 features

Sony XR-A80L BRAVIA XR OLED 4K HDR Google TV deliver a thrilling gaming experience with support for 4K/120, VRR, and ALLM as specified in HDMI 2.1. With 4K/120 you get up to 120fps in 4K resolution on compatible games, and input lag as low as 8.5ms, giving you the advantage in high-intensity gaming. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) allows the TV to dynamically match frame rate of the gaming device, enabling smoother gameplay without stuttering delays or screen tearing. Lastly, Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) supports more responsive gameplay by enabling the TV to automatically switch to low latency mode whenever a gaming device is connected.

Perfect for PlayStation® 5

Get detailed, responsive game play and feel the action all around you with Sony TV exclusive feature for the PlayStation® 5 console. Auto HDR Tone Mapping automatically adjusts the HDR settings of the PS5® console to the TV for detailed, high-contrast scenes, and Auto Genre Picture Mode automatically adjusts the picture quality during gaming or streaming.

Cinematic content as the creator intended

Get extraordinary picture quality and enjoy your favourite content the way it was designed to be seen. Dolby Vision® makes scenes come to life with striking highlights, deeper blacks, and vibrant colours. IMAX® Enhanced delivers digitally remastered movies with full-screen picture and more powerful sound. Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode uses the TV’s ambient light sensor to optimize picture brightness based on your room’s lighting conditions, so you can enjoy Netflix original content with studio picture quality. And BRAVIA CORE Calibrated Mode automatically adjusts to the optimal picture settings, creating an exceptional at-home movie viewing experience.

The screen is the speaker with sound and picture in perfect harmony

Hear an exceptional audio experience with more realistic sound and clear dialogue. With Acoustic Surface Audio+™, actuators behind the TV vibrate to produce sound from the entire screen and elevate the soundstage, enabling sound to follow the action on screen. An integrated subwoofer delivers powerful bass and rounds out the sound for a truly immersive cinematic feel. And with Dolby Atmos® support and 3D Surround Upscaling, everything you watch gets the true surround sound treatment.

Pairs perfectly with Sony soundbars

Paired with select Sony soundbars, our latest TVs go even further to bring you an unmatched audio-visual experience. Acoustic Centre Sync synchronizes the TVs speakers with the soundbar, reinforcing the centre speaker channel for clearer, fuller vocals. When connected, soundbar settings automatically appear on the TV’s Quick Settings menu, making it easy to control the volume, sound field, voice amplification, and other soundbar features.

Bring back lost texture and detail, the intelligent way

Bring back lost texture and detail, with reduced noise and blur, and see all your HD and digital content upscaled to near-4K resolution with XR Clear Image and XR 4K Upscaling. See the authentic features of people’s faces, identify every blade of grass, and marvel at the precise texture of buildings and scenery.

Intelligent motion processing for fast-moving, blur-free scenes

Watching sports and action-packed movies just got a whole lot better. XR OLED Motion combats blur and judder by cross-analyzing key visual elements and precisely controlling the action in every scene to ensure picture quality remains smooth and clear.

Hands-free help from Google

With hands free voice control built into Sony TVs with Google TVs, you can set aside your remote and simply use your voice to search and access entertainment, get answers, control the TV and smart home devices, and streamline your day. Just say “Hey Google” to get started.

All your favourite streaming apps in one place

Sony XR-A80L BRAVIA XR OLED 4K HDR Google TV give you access to all your favourite streaming apps in one place, including Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, YouTube, the Apple TV app, Crave, and many more. Find all the movies and TV shows you love in an easy-to-navigate interface and use Google Assistant™ to quickly find new content to watch.

Family-friendly smart TV

Discover a fun collection of movies and shows for the whole family. Create a Kids Profile that can help you guide children to age-appropriate content on streaming apps. Pick from a selection of playful avatars and themes, set parental controls to restrict what streaming services are shown, limit watching time, and even set bedtimes.

Works with Apple AirPlay

With Apple AirPlay support, you can share pictures, video, or audio to your television right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Watch movies and shows from your favourite apps, the Apple TV app, or even from Safari.

Beautifully designed to complement your space

Our premium, minimalist One Slate design keeps you focused on the big picture. The versatile, three-way, multi-position stand gives you the option of a low-profile setting that focuses your attention on the picture, a narrow setting for smaller furniture, or a raised setting that accommodates your soundbar in the ideal position.

Discover new ways to enjoy TV with BRAVIA CAM

Connect BRAVIA CAM, sold separately, for an even more dynamic viewing experience. Ambient Optimization Pro recognizes where you’re sitting in the room and automatically optimizes the picture and sound for the environment. You can also enjoy video chat with friends and family on the big screen.

All your energy-saving settings in one place

With the flexible and configurable Eco Dashboard, energy saving settings can now be centrally managed. You can easily customize energy saving settings for your TV usage, viewing environment, and the content you are watching, all in one place.

 

FAQ

1. What is an OLED TV?

• Answer: OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) TVs use organic compounds that emit light when an electric current is applied. Unlike LED/LCD TVs, OLED TVs do not require a backlight, allowing for deeper blacks and more vibrant colors.

2. What are the benefits of OLED TVs?

• Answer: OLED TVs offer superior picture quality with deeper blacks, higher contrast ratios, wider viewing angles, and faster refresh rates. They are also generally thinner and more energy-efficient than traditional LED/LCD TVs.

3. Are OLED TVs better than LED/LCD TVs?

• Answer: OLED TVs typically provide better picture quality due to their ability to turn off individual pixels, resulting in true blacks and more accurate colors. However, they can be more expensive and may have a shorter lifespan due to potential burn-in issues.

4. What is burn-in, and should I be worried about it with OLED TVs?

• Answer: Burn-in occurs when static images are displayed for long periods, causing permanent discoloration. While OLED TVs are susceptible to burn-in, it is generally not a concern for most users if the TV is used normally. Manufacturers implement technologies to mitigate this risk.

5. How does the lifespan of an OLED TV compare to other TVs?

• Answer: OLED TVs typically have a lifespan of around 30,000 to 50,000 hours of use. This is comparable to high-end LED/LCD TVs. Lifespan can vary based on usage patterns and settings.

6. Do OLED TVs support HDR?

• Answer: Yes, most OLED TVs support various HDR formats such as HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HLG, providing enhanced contrast and color accuracy for a better viewing experience.

7. Can OLED TVs be wall-mounted?

• Answer: Yes, OLED TVs are generally very thin and lightweight, making them suitable for wall mounting. Be sure to use appropriate mounts and follow manufacturer guidelines.

8. How do I clean an OLED TV screen?

• Answer: To clean an OLED TV screen, use a soft, dry microfiber cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials. For stubborn smudges, slightly dampen the cloth with water.

9. What is the optimal viewing distance for an OLED TV?

• Answer: The optimal viewing distance depends on the TV size and resolution. For a 4K OLED TV, a general guideline is to sit about 1.5 times the diagonal screen size away. For example, if you have a 55-inch TV, sit approximately 6.9 feet away.

10. Do OLED TVs have smart features?

• Answer: Yes, most modern OLED TVs come with smart features, including built-in Wi-Fi, streaming apps, voice assistants, and compatibility with smart home devices.

11. Can I connect my OLED TV to external sound systems?

• Answer: Yes, OLED TVs typically have various audio output options, including HDMI ARC, optical audio, and Bluetooth, allowing you to connect to external sound systems, soundbars, and home theater systems.

12. What gaming features do Sony XR-A80L BRAVIA XR OLED TVs offer?

• Answer: Many OLED TVs offer features ideal for gaming, such as low input lag, fast response times, variable refresh rate (VRR), and support for technologies like NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync.