Sony X80J: our review (X81J)

The Sony X81JAEP is a low-end 2021 model. The resolution is 4K as in "all" the TVs of this year. The panel is IPS (ADS) that offers wide viewing angles at the cost of losing depth of blacks, if you turn off the lights the blacks look gray. The panel is DirectLED with native 50Hz and although it is compatible with "all" HDR formats the panel is 8bits. The processor is not the best of Sony, but it works really well: 4K HDR Processor X1. The GoogleTV is good, it is already at the height of the Smart platforms of Samsung or LG, but it is not our favorite. They do not have HDMI 2.1, available from the X85J, the top model. The Sony X82J is almost identical, the main difference is aesthetics, with another type of base. Also I have 400Hz of MotionFlow instead of 200Hz.

• The best: viewing angle
• The worst: contrast, price

Technical / Specifications:

Specs and comments are of the specific product,

the same model can undergo important variations

Screen: 43, 50, 55, 65 and 75* inches. Flat
Technology: DirectLED
Panel:  Panel IPS de 8 bits+FCR
Resolution: 4K UHD 3840x2160 UHD Dimmng
HDR:  DolbyVision, HLG, HDR 10
MotionFlow:  50Hz 
Smart TV: GoogleTV

Recommended price 55in (£): 800

Other:

• HMDI x4 
• USB x2
• Audio: 20W 

View all specifications (Website Sony)

Design Sony X80JU:

Alternative to Sony X80J?

Do not forget to check out out "TV Buying Guide"

• Sony X85J: 2021, one of the ones we value the best in the mid-range. A step above the X80J.
• Samsung AU8000: A good TV, the direct competition of this 2021 model with VA panel, better contrast and worse viewing angle.

Our opinion Sony X80J (veredict):

Our opinion on the Sony X81J is not very good, it is a low-end TV but Sony is usually a relatively expensive brand. This TV mounts an IPS DirectLED panel with native 50Hz, low-end specifications although it does not mean that it is a bad TV, it is what it is and our most outstanding drawback is the price since paying for "the quality" that Sony offers us in the low-end does not seem like the best option. It is a TV suitable for large living rooms or for those with sofas on the sides due to its good viewing angle, on the contrary it is not the most suitable TV for watching movies. If you are looking for a TV with these characteristics, we prefer to look at some "economic" LG that offers us the same benefits at a lower price: for example the LG UP80006.

Model Name: What do Sony TV 2021 model numbers mean?

• Sony KD43X81JU
• Sony KD50X81JU
• Sony KD55X81JU
• Sony KD65X81JU
• Sony KD75X81JU *400Hz

• Sony KD43X80JU
• Sony KD50X80JU
• Sony KD55X80JU
• Sony KD65X80JU
• Sony KD75X80JU *400Hz

Line-up 2021 Sony

Sony A80J: the most recommended OLED 2021? (A84J)

Sony A80J / A84J is an excellent 2021 OLED TV. Sony has launched this year an OLED panel with GoogleTV as a Smart platform and with HDMI 2.1 ports prepared for true gamers. The A80J offers 4K resolution and a powerful image processor that handles low-quality content well. The HDR formats that it allows with: HDR10, DolbyVision and HLG. The OLED panel offers the blackest blacks and an unbeatable viewing angle, making it a suitable TV for all uses and for any situation in the room, even if the sun shines directly on the screen (not recommended) or it is a Very sunny room may lack a bit of maximum brightness. As for the sound system, it has Acoustic Surface Audio +: the sound comes directly from the screen, with actuators behind the TV that vibrate.

* The Sony A84J is pretty much the same: but it includes Essentially Rich Color Enhancer enhances neutral colors to a more vivid tone and a built-in microphone

• The best: OLED, HDMI 2.1, 4K upscaling
• The worst: maximum brightness

Technical / Specifications:

Specs and comments are of the specific product,

the same model can undergo important variations

Screen: 55, 65 and 75 inches. Flat
Technology: XR Triluminos Pro
Panel: OLED 10 bits
Resolution: 4K UHD 3840x2160 UHD Dimmng
HDR:  DolbyVision, HLG, HDR 10
MotionFlow:  100Hz 
Smart TV: GoogleTV
Other:

• HMDI x4 (2x2.1)
• USB x2 (3.0)
• Audio: 30W 

View all specifications (Website Sony)

Design Sony A80J:

Alternative to Sony A80J?

Do not forget to check out out "TV Buying Guide"

• LG OLED C1: The direct competitor, very similar in image quality but somewhat better for gamers.
• Samsung QLED QN90A: It is not an OLED but it can compete with them

Our opinion Sony A80J (veredict):

Our opinion about the Sony A80J is very good, we are in front of some of the best televisions of the moment. 4K resolution and a good Smart platform. OLED screens are for us the best of the best, even if they don't have as much brightness as Samsung's best QLEDs. The audio is one of the best in current televisions, although we always recommend buying an external audio system if you are going to buy a £2000 TV. The price that we recommend as a reference is about £1500 in 55 inches, so you must wait for the price to drop or get a good deal. The only question that arises is whether to spend more on the older brother Sony A90J or if the LG C1 OLED is better, which we also recommend a little more for gamers. In conclusion, you are buying the Sony A80J this year 2021, you are not making a mistake.

Model Name: What do Sony TV 2021 model numbers mean?

• Sony 55A80J
• Sony 65A80J
• Sony 77A80J

Sony 55A84J
Sony 65A84J
Sony 77A84J

Line-up 2021 Sony

Sony X90J our 2021 review

The Sony X90J is a high-end TV, without reaching the Top, 2021. This is for us one of the best quality-price televisions that you can buy. As technical characteristics they have everything we ask for: Native 100Hz FullArray panel, VA technology, good Smart platform (AndroidTV). The Sony X90J and its variants: X92J, X93J and X94J, are prepared for gamers with HDMI 2.1 ports and low input lag. For home theater lovers the image is good, a contrast of the best (leaving OLEDs aside) and deep blacks even in bright conditions. The maximum brightness peak is also sufficient to reproduce the best HDR contents: HDR 10, Dolby Vision, HLG. Sound more than enough for many, but we recommend external audio equipment to set up a home theater.

• The best: contrast, gamers, 4K upscaling
• Worst: viewing angle

Technical / Specifications:

Specs and comments are of the specific product,

the same model can undergo important variations

Screen: 50, 55, 65 and 75 inches. Flat
Technology:  FALD
Panel: VA 10 bits
Resolution: 4K UHD 3840x2160 UHD Dimmng
HDR:  DolbyVision, HLG, HDR 10
MotionFlow:  100Hz 
Smart TV: GoogleTV
Other:

• HMDI x4 (2x2.1)
• USB x2 (3.0)
• Audio: 20W 

View all specifications (Website Sony)

Design Sony X90J:

Alternative to Sony X90J?

Do not forget to check out out "TV Buying Guide"

• Sony XH9096: The same model of the year 2020, one of the ones that we value best in the mid-high range. Better color but worse in contrast and brightness
• Samsung QLED Q75A: A good TV, the direct competition of this 2021 model

Our opinion Sony X90J (veredict):

Our opinion about the Sony X90J is very good, for us it is the best without entering the top range of OLED or QLED from Samsung. This is one of the best TVs in value for money just like the 2020 XH9096 model. This TV is better in contrast, with deeper blacks, better for cinema and better brightness to improve HDR quality content, on the other hand, the color palette is one point lower than the 2020 model. 4K quality works very well so it is a TV for all uses, even gamers. The only point for which we can discourage this TV is if you are going to see it from the sides since it loses quality if we do not see it more or less from the front.

Model Name: What do Sony TV 2021 model numbers mean?

• Sony XR50X90JAEP
• Sony XR55X90JAEP
• Sony XR65X90JAEP
• Sony XR75X90JAEP

Line-up 2021 Sony

All Sony TV 2021 lineup list

 In this post we show you the list of all Sony televisions for sale in UK 2021 and 2022. These models are available from March-April, the previous year's models are also on sale, we recommend you check our post: When is the best time to buy a TV?

What's new in Sony 2021 TVs?

All the high-end Sony 2021 are compatible with HDMI 2.1, ideal for gamers. It also features the new Cognitive Processor XR processor and the Smart works with GoogleTV instead of Android TV that I used until now.

LINE-UP 2021 Sony

What does the name of Sony 2021 TVs mean?

OLED 4K

Sony A90J Review

• 55A90J
• 65A90J
• 83A90J

Sony A80J Review

(A84J)

• 55A80J
• 65A80J
• 77A80J

4K 2021

Sony X95J Review

• 65X95J
• 75X95J
• 85X95J

Sony X90J Review

(X92J, X93J, X94J)

• 50X90J
• 55X90J
• 65X90J
• 75X90J

Sony X85J Review

(X92J, X93J, X94J)

• 43X85J
• 50X85J
• 55X85J
• 65X85J
• 75X85J
• 85X85J

Sony X80J Review

(X81J)

• 43XJ80
• 50XJ80
• 55XJ80
• 65XJ80
• 75XJ80

8K

Sony Z9J

• 75Z9J
• 85Z9J

Do not forget to visit our list with all Sony 2020 TVs for sale during 2021

Sony XH9005: Best TV 2020 gamers

The Sony XH9005 is a 2020 high-end TV at a moderate price. This television is a more modest option than the XH95 series although it maintains the FullArray panel (FALD), with but viewing angle but better contrast. The Sony XH9005 supports Dolby Vision and HDR in 4K resolution. The X1 graphics processor is not the best of Sony 2020 that integrates the best 2020 televisions. The Smart platform works with Android and supports the voice control of the Google Assistant, which is fine but still does not reach the level of Samsung's Smart. The audio system is better than the competition, Sony has bet heavily on this aspect, although it is far from the external Audio systems. The HDMI port is prepared to update it to HDMI 2.1, making this series the best for gamers.

• The best: Image quality, Audio, gamers
• The worst: viewing angle

Technical / Specifications:

Specs and comments are of the specific product,

the same model can undergo important variations

Screen: 55, 65, 75 and 85 inches. Flat
Technology: VA 10bits X1, FALD,
Resolution:  4K 3840x 2160
HDR: HDR10, HLG, DolbyVision
MotionFlow: ??? (100Hz)
Smart TV: Android TV 9.0
Other:

• 4x HDMI
• 2x USB
• Audio: 20W

View all specifications (Sony website)

Design Sony XH9005

Alternative to Sony XH9005?

Do not forget to check out out "TV Buying Guide"

• Sony XH9505: better viewing angle and more powerful processor, somewhat worse for gamers and contrast. More expensive
• Samsung Q80T: The equivalent of Samsung 2020

Our opinion Sony XH9005 (veredict):

Our opinion of the XH9005 is very good, its price is less than its value: both in terms of features and image quality. What we highlight the most is its excellent contrast ratio and panel uniformity and good local attenuation. The but as we have already said the viewing angle. It is an excellent TV for watching movies in the dark, such as everyday TV and especially thanks to its low response time (inputlag) and the HDMI 2.1 port make it the ideal TV for the new generation of consoles. In short, we are talking about perhaps the best TV that can be bought for around ‎£1,200 or less if you find it on sale. We hope that the 49-inch model will go on sale to be the best TV gamer of 2020.

Model Name: Name of 2020 Sony TV

• Sony KD-55XH9005
• Sony KD-65XH9005
• Sony KD-75XH9005
• Sony KD-85XH9005

Line-up 2020 Sony TVs

Comparison Sony XH8096 vs XH8596

The difference between the Sony XH8096 and Sony XH8505 televisions is small, it is mainly based on the native frequency of the panel, which allows you to see fast-moving images such as video games or action movies without the need to "interleave" made-up images "to make more fluid movement that can cause the image's brightness and colors to darken.

Both models are mid-range 4K with an EdgeLED panel (in 43 and 49 inches), although they are not 10-bit, they are compatible with the best HDR formats including DolbyVision. The Smart is Android TV and neither of them include the Premium remote control.
* The Sony XH8196 is the same as the XH8096 with the Smart Premium (RMF-TX600E) and a different base design.

Differences Sony XH8096 vs XH8505

The XH8505 is only available in 43 and 49 inches. The main difference is the native frequency of the panel that in the XH8505 is 100Hz, compared to the 50Hz of the XH8096. It also has one more USB port and a double tuner.

In sizes of 55 "or more only the Sony XH8096 is available, which differs from the smaller models is to use a DirectLED panel

Price:
At 49 inches its price is about £100 more

• Sony 49XH8505: for £800
• Sony 49XH8096: for £700

Conclusion:

The difference is small, if you have to choose one of the two, it is clear that it is better to choose the 100Hz (XH8505), but of course you have to pay for it. If you are not very freak of video games I think that it is not necessary to spend more just for this aspect. The two Sony models are a little expensive in our opinion.

Full opinion:

• Sony XH8096
• Sony XH8505