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Sony X80J Review

Name: Sony X80J
Brand: Sony

Updated Jan 31, 2024 11:58 AM

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81

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The Sony X80J is a superb TV for most users, thanks to its wide viewing angles, a wide color gamut, and excellent reflection diffusion. However, watch out for the lack of HDMI 2.1 & VRR.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Sony X80J is Sony’s entry-level offering for 2021. It’s a 4K HDR LCD TV with an ADS display, which works very similarly to an IPS panel. In addition, Sony claims that this TV can deliver wide viewing angles, along with a wide color gamut, thanks to its Triluminos Pro screen technology. It also comes with the Google TV operating system for smooth navigation.

Overall, it’s an excellent option for buyers looking for a 4K TV on a strict budget. Keep reading our Sony X80J review below to discover experts’ opinions about this TV and see how it holds up compared to the top ranked TVs available in the market.

Consensus

our Verdict

The Sony X80J is a great 4K TV for budget buyers who love watching daytime TV. It offers wide viewing angles, great upscaling, a wide color gamut, and good reflection diffusion. However, gamers should note that it does not have HDMI 2.1, VRR, or ALLM.

ReasonS to Buy

Wide viewing angles
Excellent upscaling
Support for Dolby Vision HDR
Wide color gamut
Superb color accuracy out of the box
Great reflection handling
Fast response time
Low input lag
eARC support

Reason to Avoid

Low contrast ratio
Poor black levels
Bad screen uniformity
Low peak brightness for HDR
Local dimming unavailable
Visible clouding and backlight bleed
No HDMI 2.1
Lack of VRR and ALLM

Sony X80J Specs

	Backlight Type	Direct Lit
	Display Type	LED
	HDMI Inputs	4
	HDR Format	HDR10, HDR10+
	LED Panel Type	IPS
	Max Resolution	3840 x 2160 (4k)
	Refresh Rate	60 Hz
	Screen size	55"
	Smart Platform	Google TV
	Sync Technology	n/a
	VRR	n/a

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Test Results

Color Gamut % (DCI P3 xy)	85.69
Color Gamut % (DCI P3 uv)	92.39
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 xy)	62.45
Color Gamut % (Rec 2020 uv)	69.71
Color Gamut % (sRGB)	0
Color Gamut % (Rec 709)	0
Color Gamut % (BT.2020)	0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB)	0
Color Gamut % (BT.709)	0
Contrast Ratio (x:1)	1,116
SDR Brightness (nits)	367
HDR Brightness (nits)	404
Input Lag (ms)	11.8
Response Time (ms)	12.5
Color Washout (Degrees)	38
Color Shift (Degrees)	54
Brightness Loss (Degrees)	39
Reflections (%)	5.3
Low-Freq Extension (Hz)	106.79
Freq Response StdDev @ 70db	2.15
Freq Response StdDev @ 80db	2.29
Weighted Total Harmonic Distortion @80db	0.071
Intermodulation Distortion @80db	2.65
EOTF (600 nit delta)	0
EOTF (1000 nit delta)	0
EOTF (4000 nit delta)	0

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Score Card

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78

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86

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

81

Any product with a True Score above 70 is a Mixed Reviews

Expert Scores

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The Sony X80J is okay for mixed usage. It looks best in bright rooms, and… Read More
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The Sony X80J is a small budget Bravia TV. A comparison with last year’s model… Read More
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