Sony BRAVIA XR A80L 55"
A 55 inch Sony XR OLED with sound-from-screen audio and a flexible stand, a film-first set tuned for PlayStation 5 owners who value picture over headline specs.
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Why we rate it
- Reference OLED picture
- Sound-from-screen audio
- PS5-friendly gaming
- Flexible 3-way stand
- No high refresh listed
- One HDMI 2.1 port
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Is the Sony BRAVIA XR A80L 55" right for you?
If you want a polished OLED for films and PS5 gaming, with Sony's processing, sound-from-screen audio and a flexible stand, the A80L is a strong, well-rounded choice.
If you want a guaranteed fast 120Hz panel across multiple HDMI 2.1 ports, a newer Samsung or Sony OLED with that spec will suit you better.
Before you buy
Yes. It is designed with PlayStation 5 in mind, offering Auto Low Latency Mode, Auto HDR Tone Mapping, a gaming menu and one HDMI 2.1 port for low-latency play.
It is Sony's technology that vibrates the screen to produce sound, with built-in subwoofers for bass, so audio comes from where the action appears.
The A80L is a slightly earlier XR OLED, while the BRAVIA 8 is newer with four HDMI 2.1 ports and a 120Hz panel. The A80L can be better value for film-first buyers.
Yes. It uses a self-lit OLED panel for perfect blacks and infinite contrast, enhanced by Sony's XR OLED Contrast Pro.
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