Sony 2023 OLED TV Buyer's Guide | A95L or A80L?

Which Sony OLED TV is best for you? Hopefully this guide walking you through the full OLED offerings can help you figure that out. Sorting through the differences all models & sizes have to offer covering A95L A95K A80L A80K & A90K if you have any questions leave em in the comments!
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[@TechWithKG]

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[@spyplane3979]

can u compare larger size a80l with a a95l 77inch ? I heard the a80l 77 will have heatsiink ? But how does it do in sound picture quality in low light > I hear that the a95l is more for bright room But i watch in dark room so i dont need brightness what I need is pop off the screen . and could u add the LG G3 77 IN WITH IT . BIGGER SCREENs for sony seem to be a better value in the 80 series vs the 90 at a smaller size. But I dont see reviewer doing any side by side to show this.

[@TechKid14]

Just got an A90k 48in for $550 at a Best Buy Outlet store. It was only missing the stand (came with an LG stand for whatever reason). First OLED in my home and now I’ll be sticking with Sony. For reference, I have a LG QNED in my living room and a Samsung QLED in the bedroom.

[@TechWithKG]

That’s a steal! Awesome TV for the price

[@AudiophileTommy]

Build Quality is much better on Sony 🎉

[@nyslickness]

This is what I needed thank you! Absolutely well put together

[@yardbwoy9243]

Thank you very much for clarifying model differences, good clear advice 👏🏾👏🏾

[@skaterspwn]

Thank you for the information and going the extra mile on covering the lesser known details on the A80L 83".

[@NoFucksToGiveAnymore]

I got the Sony A80K cost me $2,200 with a 2-year warranty My first OLED and I am loving it no regrets great for PS5 and Xbox loving that VRR smooth frames and color and love that the sound is actually behind the TV screen great sound

[@lighthouse7i]

The sound is coming from the screen itself. Not behind it.

[@thebig12conference73]

That is what I want to get it for the PS5. I guess the A80 L is not only cheaper but has better sound quality

[@Kevin_OU_007]

Thanks for the info on the heat sync on the 83" A80L. Had never heard that. Considering this and the X95L. Bryan recommended the X95L but still hesitant. Great job!!

[@michaelsuresh5618]

On another video, Bryan and Stop the FOMO recommended A80l over X95l. Too confusing

[@krisirizarry]

I have a 77” A95L on pre-order and am sooo impatient for the shipping to commence!🙌

[@adamhiniker9977]

Haven't seen any reviews of XR Clear Image. Did you get to see it first hand and what were your thoughts?

[@anthonyh2884]

I got a living room with two story windows- will these oleds be bright enough and without glare? 👌🏽🤔

[@kadijadeen2724]

I spoke with a representative from. Sony while in Best Buy and expressed my desire for the A95K, and was informed that they're out of stock at BB and being phased out by Sony because of the release of the A95L. Our store location couldn't order any of the A95K TVs in 65" because it's unavailable, but they had 2 open boxes they were selling (the floor model and one in-box. The Sony rep said if you want the A95K, you're likely going to have to purchase the A95L.

[@robertoconnor7532]

One of your best videos. Maybe best buying guide I have seen

[@TechWithKG]

Thank you!

[@amika1966]

I didn't bought oled, bought Sony XL95 and it is really great tv😊

[@TechWithKG]

I heard that is a great TV!!

[@cainification]

Great video, first time on the channel. I'm wondering why you didn't explain the heat sink a little more. It took up a good chunk of the video and then ended with "the heat sink will greatly help out the W-OLED" ......but how? Gonna go do some more research and I'll try to remember to follow up if I don't get a reply back. I'm looking to purchase a Sony OLED 65" and I'm curious how much the smaller sizes suffer without a heat sink. As you predicted, this is the first I'm hearing about that lol Appreciate your time!

[@jimcameron1234]

A95L

[@ramsinghindia8912]

Thank you so much 🎉🎉

[@Bakerwar]

Awesome content as always! Do you think the x90L will upscale as good as the A80L? I have an Lg c1 but I don’t like it’s lack of clarity

[@GCharlesE]

No chance. The LCD will not upscale to the same level and clarity that the OLED will

[@QueenG706]

Great content

[@craigosterberg5045]

Very good talk

[@alameensalih8890]

What’s the most similar TV to A90J?

[@MrTomengle]

I wish I could afford one. Great tv.

[@EdwardDantes6]

Hey ya KG. Out of all of the 83" oleds. Which one would you recommend for a dark gaming room with a Xbox series X. It will be used strictly for gaming

[@TechWithKG]

The one I talked about in the video, Sony A80L

[@lbnycity89]

Question; since the Sony TVs only have two HDMI 2.1 ports, does the AV receiver, make up for that? And I plan on getting the Marantz cinema 50 or 40 AVR.

[@TechWithKG]

Depends on the AVR some support HDMI 2.1 so you definitely want to look into whether the ones you are looking at do and if they do how well do they do it, ive heard nightmare stories about HDMI 2.1 handshake issues with some AVRs and its not limited to one brand either.

[@harnaras2400]

A95k or a80l ? What’s better ?

[@TechWithKG]

I want to add that there is an A75L as well that was released after making this video, it’s essentially the A80L picture quality wise but with lesser audio.

[@justrares4046]

What about A75K?Is it ok?like L?I what to buy the A75K in sales because it.s more affordable but I don.t know to much about it.Any chance of a saving answer?😅

[@justrares4046]

We don.t have L in EU yet

[@muhannddh]

My plan will be A95K or A95L 55" and that will be depending on two factors your review and the price drop , I'm so excited for you upcoming videos , just quick question regarding video game which one is better for the manue game?

[@steveludwig4200]

You are actually going to make a $2500+ purchase decision based on some random guy's opinion on youtube? How about you go WATCH the TVs yourself instead? What a concept....

[@lorddoma6637]

The only reason I went with the LG G3 instead of the Sony A95L is because I have both the PS5, XSX, and a sound bar. Plus ive been hearing rumors that the the next gen Nintendo Switch might use HDMI 2.1. Unfortunately only 2 HDMI 2.1 ports wont do it for me but if you dont game then get the Sony.

[@manzoorm1633]

Lg produce the wellow shade on the screen

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

Hey KG I always say go with the best OLED you can comfortably afford. 😊

[@steveludwig4200]

Actually just go with the best SONY you can comfortably afford.

[@RobertK1993]

Sony Bravia A80 Series S90 QD OLED and LG C series are only budget OLED worth buying

[@avijitjha1614]

Hi kG. Slightly off topic , but I am torn between x 95l 85 and samsung qn900b or c 8k. In my personal experience, bigger sized 4k tv suffer with clarity and sharpness issues. For larger size, do you think 8k would be a better option. Especially with regard to clarity and sharpness.

[@TechWithKG]

If I were in that boat I would go X95L enough people I trust have seen and weighed in on that TV and they all think its the best LCD and with clarity and sharpness in mind Sony is always the best bet.

[@avijitjha1614]

@@TechWithKG would you say the x 95l is sharper than qn 900b considering that is 8 k?.

[@michaelsuresh5618]

Does X95l have XR clear image?

[@MarkTomeh]

@@michaelsuresh5618yes

[@davidgiles9751]

Considering replacing my 65" A80J with the 77" A80L vs. the A95L. Best Buy has the 77" A80L currently on sale for $2,699, whereas the A95L is still $4,999. I can do a lot with the $2,300 price difference.

[@ashokpall4049]

I brought the Sony A84L 83 inch purely for screen size to watch movies. I alsogot LG C3 with x box bundle and already have PS5. The question i would ask do you think i should have brought ghe Sony A95L at 77 inch instead?

[@avg0062]

I own a A90J and its a great TV. I've thinking about upgrading to the A95L or LG G3, but I might get the A90J calibrated and see if that make a significance difference in viewing the Dolby Vision and HDR experience.

[@infoff1]

@TechWithKG I've been all over forums asking about the 83inch a80L, but can't seem to find anyone who has actually reviewed it or even seen it in comparison to the smaller a80L sizes. I am finding it impossible to choose between the 83 inch 80L and the 77 inch a95L without best buy or someone having it in their stores on display. I'm at an 8-10 ft seating distance but in large room where sometimes you stand much deeper than that as you pay attention to what's on. Assuming there really is a heat sink, will the heat sink make a noticeable difference in performance such that the viewing is brighter and better than the smaller sizes or will the qd-oled be so much more vibrant that stepping down in size is 77 worth it over the 83 inch with heat sink? That a80cl from Costco looks mighty tempting on paper.

[@xCaveTeethx]

I have the 83 inch A90J and it's spectacular. Tho I can't speak to how it compares to the lower models other than what I've seen on KZbin but I can tell you I don't notice any image retention of any kind. Other than some banding it was well worth the purchase. Super bright but I will say the screen is like a mirror. Bright room and all you will see is the room reflected and yourself on it. Just FYI. Also I will be all over the 77 inch A95L this fall without question.

[@infoff1]

@@xCaveTeethx Thanks so much for your comment. " Super bright but I will say the screen is like a mirror. Bright room and all you will see is the room reflected and yourself on it. " Interesting comment. I have heard the screen is glossy but most have been saying it as if it is a good thing. Personally I would think something more neutral or matte would be good just for the reason of not promoting glare and reflection. After seeing the 77 inch A95L in person yourself you'll have to reply back and give a recommendation.

[@xCaveTeethx]

@@infoff1 the 83 inches A80L very well could have a different screen on it. I've only ever seen the 77 inch on display but wasn't looking at the screen closely since I have my eyes on the A95L. None on display yet but I know for where I live there won't be any 77 inch on display or even the smaller sizes for that matter. I'm basically buying on hopes and dreams at this point. Tho once I have it in my possession and had some time to sit down with it I'll definitely send you an update on it. As for what one to buy logically? For me It comes down to am I gonna notice 10/15% better color/brightness ect of the 77 A95L over the larger 83 inch A80L for the same amount of money? Probably not. But as someone who will know deep down at the end of the day that there is a better tv out there (with In reason) will cause me to regret my purchase. So as for me I say F it and bring on the A95L baby. My 4k blurays and games will have never looked so good.

[@Doom6.0]

How would you rate the A90J (yes I know it’s a 2021 model) to these tv’s?

[@californero5418]

That’s still a solid TV

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

Hey KG why not a A90J if you.can still find one somewhere. That's a legendary WOLED TV. Prices are more reasonable for one now. 😊

[@rickygreen3496]

I would love to find a 55 inch A90J just seem really hard to find

[@rickygreen3496]

Hi KG, for ps5 would you recommend the A80L over a C series from Lg? I know the Lg gets brighter and has a few more gaming features but the Sony OLEDs just look so crisp every time I see them in person Currently I have a 50 inch Samsung QN90B and am not happy with it after the recent updates and bad DSE on mine

[@zulieibanez59]

I’m in the exact same situation, I went ahead and bought de A80L online but still undecided. There’s still the possibility I ask for a change to the C3 once I go to the store to pick it up. Currently I have a 65 inch Hisense U8H and am not happy missing out on the micro contrast that oleds produce.

[@rickygreen3496]

@@zulieibanez59 hopefully you like it, I was also thinking about the U8K as a cheaper mini led option Rtings has it rated higher than the Qn90b

[@steveludwig4200]

The next time ANY manufacturer will make a better TV than a SONY (picture quality out of the box, color accuracy, creator's intent, upscaling and overall quality) will be the FIRST time....

[@XxItzkenExX]

@@zulieibanez59 a80l is a no brainer. 😊

[@Maliuff]

in 65" what is better buy, X95L or last year's A95K ?

[@TechWithKG]

I would say A95K as I see better overall picture quality with QD-OLED compared to LCD TVs.

[@NexGenTek]

Sony makes great oleds! The processor isn’t blowing me away like everybody claims unless it’s low bit rate everything else looks just as pristine with LG and Samsung!

[@Cenkolino]

I am a Sony fanboy and I have the A95K since day one. But the Samsung S95C is better than the A95K. I saw it with my own eyes. In HDR I even go so far and say its actually significantly better than my A95K. Which kinda pisses me off.^^ Im not so sure if Sony can actually beat Samung handily this year with the A95L. The S95C is so good and so much cheaper nowadays that the A95L might have a problem.

[@eyenmathis4824]

Idk bro even with 4k content LG seems to be a bit behind Sony and Samsung...but yeah with lower quality content Sony is unstoppable...Sony or Samsung all day every day for me

[@NexGenTek]

@@Cenkolino I completely agree

[@gbej1]

@@Cenkolino Why would you be pissed off comparing last year’s Sony with this year’s top of the range Samsung? Also, the price differences between Sony and Samsung are not just down to how they look at first glance, other factors come to play especially durability. For one, there is no way the Samsung will last as long as the Sony, even Samsung are fully aware of this. If you are one that buys TV every 1-2 years and don’t mind several returns due to teething, irritating problems with Samsung TVs then Samsung is for you. Most people want a reliable TV they can keep for several years and also without the hassle of dealing with Samsung customer service and arranging multiple TV replacements. Other points include, build quality (which is related to my earlier point), functionality and accuracy. Some people don’t care about skin tone and accuracy but many do. I can go on and on. The point is don’t make a decision simply based on wow factor. I acknowledge Sony is overpriced but brands like Sony, Mercedes, BMW, Audis etc carry a premium ontop of other costs.

[@Soclean07]

​@@gbej1fully agreed, Sony it's a luxury brand about durability, reliability and industry leading processor cannot be compared with Samsung or LG.

[@user-ge9ow6lw2c]

Does the 83" a80l with heat sync get brighter than the smaller models?

[@RobertK1993]

A80L doesn't have a heatsink the A90 and A95 series only and no A90L in 2023 but A95L QD OLED

[@martinpratley4632]

​@@RobertK1993A80l 83.does have a heatsink

[@ccnp2009]

Imagine the Z9L. Once the Z9L drops I’m going to buy the Z9K. I’m done. I’m currently using a LG 86 Nano90 for 4K gaming.

[@unknownsource4359]

KG , are you keeping your A80J or flippin it for that A80L / A95L ? My 77” A80CJ been so loyal and spectacular that I don’t want to part with it just now

[@TechWithKG]

Keeping it if I buy an A95L to keep for myself it’s likely to be 55” for next year’s TV comparisons.

[@masterchief9005]

You don't have to attach the cam for the A95L do you?

[@TechWithKG]

It’s included to be used as an optional component like it was with the A95K

[@masterchief9005]

@TechWithKG ty for the reply! This might be my first big purchase towards a tv if I go with the 65in A95L. I'm just really concerned about burn in, as its primary use will be for gaming and I'm still learning about the pros and cons of certain types of displays. Plus only having 2 of the new hdmi ports is a downer if I want to have a sound bar along with my two consoles

[@trewright1482]

S90C is the best value TV for 2023. Best for gaming and color and brightness is super strong.

[@TechWithKG]

I agree it’s one of the best if not the best A80L is a good 2nd place.

[@thebig12conference73]

That is what I want to get it for the PS5. I guess the A80 L is not only cheaper but has better sound quality On amazon prime the A8L is under $1400 and the A80L is 1500+. I always get my electronics on Black Friday or Amazon Prime day. You can get a 20-30% savings. Even if we call it 20% 1400 -20% comes to $1220 or $280 off.

[@kevinwalter5083]

Will not having 2.1 HDMI jeopardize the performance of a 4K bluray player?

[@rms_6401]

Wht about X95L mini-leds ser?

[@TechWithKG]

I’ll have a separate video for LED TVs this is just for their OLED lineup

[@conraddevera]

I hear a lot of praise fir Sony. I guess my question is, what is sony# weakness aside from price and hdmi

[@charltonhmumo6759]

A80l 65" VS LG C3 65' which is which?

[@TechWithKG]

I haven't seen the A80L yet but I have the A80J and that is better than the C3 IMO however thats just my opinion, but Classy Tech has compared the C3 and A80L and the A80L did a better job at most things.

[@charltonhmumo6759]

@@TechWithKG SInce a 65 inch doesn't come with a heatsink, the A80L, is it a good TV for binge watching movies?

[@TechWithKG]

@@charltonhmumo6759 Yeah that wouldn't stop it from excelling at that, it will be great for movies. If you want a comparison of a TV with a heat sink vs one without look at my A90J vs A80J comparison that might help you out.

[@OddNoble]

Yaaaay! 📺 👍💯☮️

[@TheRebecablack]

would you rather do a 65 inch A95L or a 77 inch A80L?

[@Brandosway]

Brian at Tech Therapy chose that A80l in 83 inch over his favorite A95l in 77 inch

[@odalanizi]

Cutie OLED is charming

[@TechWithKG]

😂

[@GameWinner85]

Today was looking at Sony A84L 83 inch>> was OMG. Its worth? 4499 pounds.

[@jmfnt3307]

They just dropped th A75L please update

[@TechWithKG]

see my pinned post its the A80L with lesser speakers, no mic, and a non adjustable stand

[@mgaming7]

is PHOLED still on track for 2025? (Sony)

[@TechWithKG]

Definitely possible

[@Fatihsubasilar]

Why does Sony no longer sell its televisions in Turkey?

[@buddy305luv9]

Probablly the same reason why Panasonic stop selling TVs in the US. SMH Sorry to hear that.

[@Cenkolino]

Too expensive. Turkey has a WILD import tax so Sony TVs become basically unaffordable for anyone but the richest 5% of the country. Especially in the current economic crisis there. Europeans and Americans still have enough disposable income for these high end TVs. Even a regular employee in an established company can relative easily afford a Sony TV. In Turkey not so much...

[@buddy305luv9]

@@Cenkolino Sounds almost similar in the islands. They have a crazy import tax too. But not the ppl found ways around it.

[@fullhd5277]

Disappointed news .

[@AudiophileTommy]

Someday Sony will wake up and give us 4 HDMI 2.1 ports 🎉

[@LeezahB]

Excellent Sony comparison!!

[@paweezman7798]

I spent an hour watching 65a95k while comparing it to 65a80l and I barely have seen any difference. The blacks are slightly washed out in comparison to the 80l, meanwhile the whites are slightly improved. I decided to buy 65a84l because there was a discount at my store and sony introduced nice cashback. In the end, I bought the a84l version in the current price of a84k.

[@AnythingAnytimeRightNow]

I own both, and I don't know how the A95K was set up when you watched it, but my A95K easily destroyes my A80L, not even close, that's why I use it for gaming primarily...

[@jogo8261]

The reason you but a Sony OLED is motion. OLEDs have jarring stutter when watching movies especially with panning shots. You have to use some type of motion enhancement to mitigate this stutter. LG and Samsung cannot smooth this out workout adding soap opera effect or other motion artifacts. Sony can smooth out OLED motion without adding soap opera effect smoothing

[@aznhandles]

hence BFI?

[@jogo8261]

@@aznhandles No, bfi generally dims the screen. Sony had figured out a way to implement motion interpolation without the unnatural soap opera effect. That’s the main reason I only buy Sony televisions. I hate stutter and soap opera effect. Sony motion processing is unmatched and worth the extra cost Sony charges

[@Vetteman6363]

I’m returning my s90c for this reason the motion is terrible on it.

[@jogo8261]

@@Vetteman6363 yep…

[@fvallo]

​​@@Vetteman6363just got s90c after sony bravia, motion is better than 5yo bravia, you messed up your judder settings, motion in movies is amazing, in games its perfect with gsync

[@fullhd5277]

I thought it's going to be picture quality comparison .

[@michaelc.6306]

What NO INFO ON the SONY A75L ?

[@TechWithKG]

This video was made before A75L released or was announced, A75L is essentially an A80L just with a slightly lesser speaker system, no built in mic, and a different stand. I did a video just recently about the A80L that covers the A75L as well.

[@MarkTomeh]

A90K is a Master Series, unlike A80K

[@kaylumstubblefield]

👍🏽👍🏽

[@michael-4k4000]

Love this channel more than life itself bro! Like my main man Brendan Schaub, I’m the BRO whisperer!!!!! Y’all know what I’m laying down here, and I’m best friends with JRE (which is the Joe Rogan Experience). Brendan Schaub is A list comedian, 2 Showtime Specials in as many years

[@Kung_Fu_Kenny]

Interesting that the A80L has 3.2(50W), while the A95K and A95L have 2.2 (60W) sound

[@AnythingAnytimeRightNow]

I don't even use the sound from my A95K, I have it hooked up to my AVR for a way better experience...

[@steveludwig4200]

77" A80L is already down to $2699. By March of next year probably around $2299 and by Nov. 2024 likely $1999. I'll wait....LOL

[@trumptookthevaccine1679]

Imma ignore your comment about liking tv speakers

[@RobertK1993]

Samsung is close to Sony but jit as good LG is way behind Sony and Samsung in picture processing sound quality buuld quality and reliability.

[@Joakim.Bengtsson]

Don't buy A95K. The burn-in risk is greater with the gen1 panel and I think the purple tint is worse as well?

[@ashkenaze]

I'm not sure about Sony as *_"da bestah upscaling teevee."_* Watching a 720p youtube content in my 10+ years old Australian Panasonic Plasma, it rendered better than that in my new Sony A80K. I can often see how ugly it was (a lowres video) in Sony; whereas my ancient Panasonic can take it much better (though I admit that it's not always bad and the old TV is 50" vs 65" new TV)

[@telios13]

they better buy a samsung 🤓😎

[@steveludwig4200]

"Settle" for the A80L? How condescending does this sound for what is an absolute fantastic TV that blows away EVERY other OLED TV today that is not a SONY? You youtube TV reviewers continue to amaze me with your comments degrading some GREAT Tvs these days that are not the "high end" models. I will say you come off better than most of them especially Brian the Tech dork and FOMO the super dork....Dudes that probably can't even afford the ultra high end $4000+ TVs.

[@Rolf-1gv7ej2j]

Sony TV's huh more like garbage TV's are just not that great. They're not worth Buying at all. Sony Monitors, however, is worth buying as a television. You get better picture, better quality. You get better color monitors, you don't get Good color TV's need to be outdated. Why would anybody want to buy televisions? In the first place.

[@kamrhd]

KG are you gonna get the TCL, Hisense or Sony LED tvs? I love your comparison videos but a lot of us can’t afford these OLEDs lol

[@TechWithKG]

Yes those will still be happening before November hopefully! I am almost caught up with finishing the content for other TVs then I will move into those you mentioned.

[@fvallo]

I got s90c, hisense u8k has best fald i ever sen, its oled level blacks, no blooming whatsoever, just make sure you get great panel, dse can be brutal