{"id":130083,"date":"2023-02-26T06:19:02","date_gmt":"2023-02-26T06:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=130083"},"modified":"2024-06-04T17:33:56","modified_gmt":"2024-06-04T17:33:56","slug":"sony-x80j-x81j-review-elegant-design-and-powerful-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/tv\/sony-x80j-x81j-review-elegant-design-and-powerful-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony X80J \/ X81J: Elegant design and powerful performance"},"content":{"rendered":"

When choosing a television we can get lost with countless technologies and technical data.\u00a0For this reason, many buyers are carried away by names and brands established in the market and that have always enjoyed a great quality \/ price ratio.\u00a0Sony<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>is one of those manufacturers that have stayed in homes for decades.\u00a0Perhaps the Sony KD55X81JAEP will probably end up in many homes by another benchmark in the industry, Dolby.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0 Sony X80J is one of the models. It belongs to the mid-range, but it is one of the cheapest models. However, the Sony KD-55X81J teams up with Dolby<\/strong> to offer the best audiovisual experience. And they added a 55-inch panel and AI visual enhancement technology to the formula for success.<\/p>\n

Design and materials<\/h2>\n

We started the review of the Sony X80J television talking about its design.\u00a0Belonging to a mid-range, this model follows the clear\u00a0minimalist trend<\/strong>\u00a0of these products.\u00a0With this objective, the aim is that the television is integrated into the living room and goes unnoticed.\u00a0For this reason, the Sony KD-55X81 bets on a compact body with a\u00a0thickness of 7.1 cm.\u00a0<\/strong>It is true that it is not one of the slimmest televisions of the brand, but it is still a good candidate for wall mounting with VESA support.<\/p>\n

The bezels aren’t the narrowest either, but they still give a good immersive feeling in the displayed images.\u00a0The percentage of the approximate surface of the panel with respect to the\u00a0front is close to 91%,<\/strong>\u00a0which is a good figure.\u00a0Another highlight of the model is that it rests on two V-shaped legs that can be placed in\u00a0two positions<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0We can select a standard fit near the ends or a narrower fit for small furniture.\u00a0The space that remains under the television is enough to place a sound bar without obstructing the viewing.<\/p>\n

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Support leg versatility<\/p>\n

Given the price of theSony X80J we cannot ask for a metal rear, so we have to settle for the use of plastic. Of course, both the body construction and the legs have good finishes and there are no creaks from heat or pressure. The dimensions of the TV are 124.3 x 78.7 x 33.8 cm and it weighs 18.3 kg with the legs. This model is only available in black, a common of these Sony products.<\/p>\n

Image quality<\/h2>\n

This model is armed to the teeth with all the news for the brand’s mid-range.\u00a0It is one of the most affordable models, but we were pleasantly surprised to check the characteristics of its interior.\u00a0Mount a\u00a055-inch diagonal<\/strong>\u00a0panel\u00a0and 4K resolution,<\/strong>\u00a0obtaining a pixel density of 80 dpi.\u00a0Equipped with\u00a010-bit D-LED<\/strong>\u00a0backlight\u00a0(8-bit + FRC).\u00a0It renders at a maximum brightness of 380 cd and achieves a 1,100: 1 contrast ratio.\u00a0Therefore, it is capable of offering a good result in HDR.<\/p>\n

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Its technical\u00a0Sony 4K HDR Processor X1<\/strong>\u00a0uses algorithms to optimize the visual response of the panel, greatly reducing visual errors such as noise and improving the level of definition to appreciate even the smallest detail.\u00a0It also makes good use of its intelligent image scaling in resolutions below 4K, whether from DTT or a Blu-Ray Disc player.\u00a0Although it is also thanks to the use of\u00a04K X-Reality PRO technology<\/strong>\u00a0implemented in this processor.<\/p>\n

We have talked about sharpness and that is something that is often lost with action scenes or in video games. However, the Sony X80J does not have a big problem with the\u00a0Motionflow XR 400Hz<\/strong>\u00a0tool\u00a0.\u00a0<\/strong>This technology inserts additional frames between the originals.\u00a0Therefore, we have a viewing of these scenes with great fluidity and in which we do not lose information.<\/p>\n

The importance of colors and HDR<\/h3>\n

One of Sony’s key technologies is\u00a0TRILUMINOS PRO,<\/strong>\u00a0a feature that analyzes the visual characteristics of programs or content.\u00a0Thus it is able to show faithful and natural images at the level of saturation and tone of the colors that make up the scene.\u00a0By the way, in the TV settings it incorporates several modes to obtain the desired effect such as the usual Cinema, Videogames or Dolby Vision.<\/p>\n

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In fact,\u00a0Dolby\u00a0makes an appearance twice, visually and soundly, as we will see later.\u00a0The Sony KD-55X81J is compatible with the most popular HDR standards, highlighting the implementation of HDR 10 and\u00a0Dolby Vision<\/strong>\u00a0.\u00a0In addition, it includes\u00a0Object-based HDR technology,<\/strong>\u00a0which is responsible for analyzing the scenes individually.\u00a0So HDR images explore hues with adaptive brightness and expanded contrast.<\/p>\n

Connectivity, Smart TV and sound of the Sony X80J<\/h2>\n

Connectivity is resolved for most users.\u00a0It incorporates a total of\u00a04 HDMI 2.0 inputs (ARC, HDCP2.3),<\/strong>\u00a0composite video, Ethernet input, optical and 3.5 mm audio output.\u00a0We add two USB ports suitable for DTT recording and multimedia content playback.\u00a0Finally the WiFi 5GHz, DLNA and Bluetooth 4.2.<\/p>\n

As we are used to, your remote control has a microphone to access the Google Assistant voice functions.\u00a0And it is that Sony KD55X81JAEP implements the Google ecosystem with\u00a0Chromecast incorporated and its Android TV 10<\/strong>\u00a0with access to the most popular services and apps.\u00a0Additionally, Apple device users will benefit from Apple AirPlay streaming.<\/p>\n

Previously we talked about the arrival of Dolby to the television twice. As we already saw in the Sony X80J\u00a0, Dolby Atmos makes an appearance to offer an immersive sound experience at home.\u00a0On the contrary, its sound system is rather simple.\u00a0We have a 2.0 ch configuration and 20W of RMS power.\u00a0However, it employs X-Balanced Speaker speakers, which are innovatively designed to deliver a crisp, nuanced response.<\/p>\n

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Sony X80J: Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n

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