Sales / Good deal – The Sony Bravia XR-55A80J “4-star” television at €1,399.00

The XR-55A80J television – 55-inch (140 cm) version of the Sony XR-65A80J that we tested – is Sony’s most affordable Oled model in 2021. It is not less expensive, however, thanks to a proven panel, a new high-performance XR processor and an audio system that is still as attractive as ever.

There aren’t really any surprises with this Bravia XR-55A80J – the 55-inch (140cm) version of the Sony XR-65A80J we tested. Sony offers as usual a television that displays a simply perfect image and quality sound. Oled technology remains unequaled in terms of contrast, responsiveness and viewing angles, while the audio system has the luxury of being efficient while being perfectly invisible. The video processing processor is efficient, the operating system complete and the various foot positions practical. A complete model.

Strong points

• Perfect factory calibration.
• Infinite contrast of OLED technology.
• Powerful motion compensation engine.
• Reactivity.
• Audio system.
• Three-position foot.
• Possibility of the Google TV system.
• Two HDMI 2.1 inputs.
• Bravia Core offered for one year.

Weak points

• High power consumption compared to the most economical LCD models.
• Maximum brightness peak still lower than the best LCD TVs.
• No VRR (planned update).

Alternatively

The Samsung Neo Qled QE55QN95A — the 55-inch (140 cm) version of the Samsung QE65QN95A we tested — is an excellent LCD TV. The use of a Mini-Led backlighting system makes it possible to obtain a very high peak of luminosity without causing an explosion in consumption and while limiting the effect of blooming (bright halo around bright objects). The icing on the cake, the image quality is simply perfect. If we add to that the new remote control with its small solar panel and the One Connect box, it’s almost faultless for this first Samsung Ultra HD Mini-Led TV.