{"id":142354,"date":"2022-02-28T07:40:52","date_gmt":"2022-02-28T07:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=142354"},"modified":"2022-02-28T07:41:39","modified_gmt":"2022-02-28T07:41:39","slug":"whats-the-difference-between-sony-a80k-and-a90k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoreviewer.com\/tech\/tv\/whats-the-difference-between-sony-a80k-and-a90k\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the difference between Sony A80K and A90K"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sony has provided extensive information on 4K OLED TVs for 2022.\u00a0The A90K and A80K models received several updates.\u00a0Now they are available with screens from 42 to 77 inches.\u00a0It is worth noting right away that the difference between the Sony A80K and A90K in 2022 is not at all the same as they were in previous years.\u00a0In this article, we will look at how the Sony A90K differs from the A80K, and also what is the difference between these models compared to last year, and what are their similarities.<\/p>\n

Sony A80K and A90K: Differences<\/h2>\n

Diagonal difference.<\/h3>\n

Let’s start with the differences between the A80K and A90K from\u00a0Sony’s 2022\u00a0OLED line.\u00a0In 2022, the Japanese TV manufacturer has again released these two model series of OLED TVs (in addition to the new QD OLED\u00a0A95K\u00a0and\u00a0A75K series\u00a0).\u00a0These are the A90K models with the new 42-inch screen and the 48-inch display we’ve seen before.<\/p>\n

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The A80K series will be available in 55″, 65″ and 77″ versions.\u00a0The new 83-inch variant, let alone the 93-inch model, won’t be available in 2022.\u00a0However, the 2021 model year 83A90J will continue to be produced.\u00a0Thus, Sony fans can use the entire set of diagonals possible at the moment.<\/p>\n

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Design<\/h3>\n

Apart from different screen sizes, there are only two differences between the A80K and A90K.\u00a0A90K compact 4K OLED TVs have a center stand that can be placed horizontally.\u00a0The Sony A80K has two legs that have three positions: outward, offset inward, and slightly raised so that the soundbar can be placed under the TV.<\/p>\n

Sound<\/h3>\n

The second difference concerns the sound equipment of the new 4K OLED TVs.\u00a0Both TVs have\u00a0Acoustic Surface Audio\u00a0+ technology.\u00a0It uses actuators that cause the display to vibrate and turn it into a loudspeaker, so to speak.\u00a0In addition, there are flat subwoofers, which must support sound reproduction at low frequencies.<\/p>\n

A90K with a diagonal of 42 and 48 inches has two drives and a subwoofer with a total power of 25 watts.\u00a0Sony A80 has three actuators (tweeters) and two subwoofers with a total power of 50 watts.\u00a0The 77-inch version even has 60 watts thanks to a more powerful mid-sized tweeter.\u00a0We can say that the most important differences ended there.<\/p>\n


\nLocation of A80K (left) and A90K (right) sounders<\/p>\n

Increased brightness<\/h3>\n

We’ve come to the 2022 4K OLED TV improvements over the 2021 models.\u00a0All of these models have high brightness panels and a heat map monitoring system installed by Sony in 2021.\u00a0This allows you to increase both the peak brightness and the overall brightness of the image.<\/p>\n

That’s why the 2022 models are called “XR OLED Contrast Pro”.\u00a0What’s more, the TVs feature an optimized XT Triluminos PRO color display and excellent XR 4K upscaling.\u00a0The color display has already been awarded among the 2021 models.\u00a0Some features have been further improved by optimizing the Bravia XR cognitive processor algorithms.<\/p>\n

Image Depth Control<\/h3>\n

The “depth control” system puts important objects in the image in the foreground, which should cause a certain effect of depth.\u00a0The algorithm that adjusted the color contrast in real time will have a wider control frame in the future.<\/p>\n

The system will be able to adjust not only the brightness of the color, but also the saturation of the color.\u00a0Thus, the colors will shine even more, and the color gradients will look even more natural.\u00a0Therefore, the visual perception of colors in the 2022 A80K and A90K TVs should improve even more.<\/p>\n

2 HDMI 2.1<\/h3>\n

When it comes to connectivity options and HDMI features, Sony’s 2022 OLED TVs don’t have much to complain about.\u00a0Both series feature two HDMI 2.0 connections at 18Gbps (4K at 60Hz\/HDR) and two full HDMI 2.1 connections at 48Gbps.<\/p>\n

The latter can handle 4K at 120Hz image signals with VRR, ALLM and HDR.\u00a0The established standards HLG, HDR10 and Dolby Vision are also used for HDR display.\u00a0The HDMI 2.1 input is also capable of supporting eARC (Enhanced\u00a0Audio Return\u00a0Channel ).\u00a0It’s also worth noting that VRR support is available straight from the factory!<\/p>\n

Bravia CAM<\/h3>\n

Some features, such as the Google TV user interface, Apple AirPlay 2, or near-field microphones for voice control via Google Assistant, don’t require much explanation.\u00a0However, it is worth mentioning the presence of an additional accessory BRAVIA CAM.<\/p>\n

It not only allows you to make video calls with friends (originally via Google Duo).\u00a0It can also optimize sound reproduction as the listener and his surroundings can be captured by the camera.\u00a0As soon as children get too close to an expensive 4K OLED TV, a \u201cwake-up call\u201d sounds.<\/p>\n

In addition, OLED dims the brightness when you leave the room.\u00a0Gesture control is also available through the camera, which is easy to install.\u00a0However, all these features can be disabled.\u00a0The camera with microphones can be turned off by a mechanical switch.<\/p>\n


\nAdditional installation of Bravia CAM<\/p>\n

Premium Remote<\/h3>\n

Finally, a few words about the new remote controls used in Sony 2022 TVs. The A80K comes with a new premium remote control.\u00a0It is 36% smaller in size.\u00a0The remote control is reduced to the most important control buttons and has background lighting for the buttons.<\/p>\n

The backlight turns on when you pick up the remote.\u00a0New remote control surface material is less prone to contamination.\u00a0We are talking about fingerprints and dust.\u00a0Therefore, it is easier to wipe off.\u00a0The premium remote can also be found using voice control.<\/p>\n

To do this, you should say: \u201cOK, Google, where is the remote control.\u201d\u00a0After these words, a beep will direct you to the place where the remote control lies.\u00a0A90K 4K OLED TVs will get much the same remote control.\u00a0It has almost the same design but lacks the backlight and search function.<\/p>\n

Comparison results: Sony A80K vs A90K<\/h3>\n

Sony’s already great 4K OLED TVs are getting even better.\u00a0They have been optimized with additional features.\u00a0There is also confidence that the new 42-inch version will be especially well received by the gaming community!\u00a0The A95K series QD OLED TV has certainly made a big breakthrough in new technology.<\/p>\n

However, conventional OLED TVs will be more affordable!\u00a0It would be nice if Sony gave its premium OLED screens a few more HDMI 2.1 connectors.\u00a0If a port is occupied by a soundbar or sound system due to aARC, then with two consoles and\/or a PC connected at once, the user may experience a lack of ports.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sony has provided extensive information on 4K OLED TVs for 2022.\u00a0The A90K and A80K models received several updates.\u00a0Now they are available with screens from 42 to 77 inches.\u00a0It is worth noting right away that the difference between the Sony A80K and A90K in 2022 is not at all the same as they were in previous […] More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10402,"featured_media":142361,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[641],"tags":[784],"class_list":["post-142354","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-tv","tag-guide"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoreviewer.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142354","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoreviewer.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoreviewer.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoreviewer.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10402"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoreviewer.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=142354"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoreviewer.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142354\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoreviewer.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/142361"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoreviewer.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=142354"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoreviewer.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=142354"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoreviewer.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=142354"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}