Sony X80J (2021) Series

228 reviews

May, 2024

Positive
image quality (89)
usability (64)
sound (42)
design (8)
price (8)

Negative
tuner (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 228 reviews of Sony X80J (2021) Series. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and price. The sound and usability are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the tuner.

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Expert review by : Kyle Bartlett (rtings.com)

Sony X80J Review (KD-43X80J, KD-50X80J, KD-55X80J, KD-65X80J, KD-75X80J)

The Sony X80J is an entry-level 4k TV from Sony's 2021 lineup. It lacks many features you'd find on higher-end TVs but performs as expected for a lower-tier IPS-...

Wide viewing angles. Upscales lower resolution content well. Dolby Vision. Low input lag. Wide color gamut. Bright enough to overcome moderate amounts of glare. Displays proper chroma 4:4:4, for the most part. Great response time.

No local dimming. Low contrast ratio. Not bright enough to make highlights in HDR pop. Struggles with glare in very bright rooms. No VRR support.

The Sony X80J is okay for mixed usage. It looks best in bright rooms, and its wide viewing angles are great for wider seating arrangements. However, it's disappointing for watching movies or gaming in a dark room, and its HDR performance is lackluster,...

Feb, 2022

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Expert review by : Sameer Mitha (digit.in)

Sony 65 inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV (KD-65X80J) Review: Good panel performance, but is it worth the asking price?

Read the in depth Review of Sony 65 inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV (KD-65X80J) TV. Know detailed info about Sony 65 inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV (KD-65X80J) configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on...

Good colour reproduction. ; Good panel performance for HDR, Dolby Vision and SDR content. ; Good TV for gaming. ; Functional and well-built remote control. ; Ample connectivity options.

No local dimming. ; Blooming in dark sequences in a pitch dark room.

Should you buy the Sony X80J? Well, it all depends on what you are looking for. The panel has very good performance for content consumption in HDR and SDR like movies and TV shows and is also good for gaming. In real work use, the TV performs very...

Jul, 2021