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Sony BRAVIA 8A

65" • OLED • 120 Hz • 2

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65"Display
OLEDPanel
120 HzRefresh Rate
2HDMI 2.1
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Should I buy it?

Sony BRAVIA 8A
WAIT
  • 32 months on the market — a successor may be near
  • No real owner data yet — the verdict stays cautious
Great choice if these matter:
  • film nights
  • dark rooms
  • console gaming
Watch out for:
  • Wi-Fi 6 rather than the Wi-Fi 6E of the newer sets
  • Variable refresh on HDMI 3 and 4 only, and HDMI 3 carries eARC
32 months on the market
Regret riskMODERATElimited data
Main risks
  • A successor may be near — 32 months since release
  • Wi-Fi 6 rather than the Wi-Fi 6E of the newer sets
  • Variable refresh on HDMI 3 and 4 only, and HDMI 3 carries eARC
  • A 120 Hz panel, where LG's OLEDs accept 165 Hz
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Display

What does the display offer?

Manufacturer's official technical values.

DISPLAY

The panel is the television.

65 "

65" — Screen Size · OLED — Panel · 120 Hz — Refresh Rate · 3840x2160 — Resolution

65"OLED120 Hz3840x2160
65"Screen Size
OLEDPanel
120 HzRefresh Rate
3840x2160Resolution
Gaming

What does it offer for gaming?

Manufacturer's official technical values.

GAMING

What matters for a console: HDMI 2.1, VRR and ALLM.

2 HDMI 2.1

2 — HDMI 2.1 inputs · 4K 120 Hz — Maximum HDMI signal · Yes — Variable refresh rate (VRR) · Yes — Auto low latency mode (ALLM)

24K 120 HzYesYes
2HDMI 2.1 inputs
4K 120 HzMaximum HDMI signal
YesVariable refresh rate (VRR)
YesAuto low latency mode (ALLM)
Audio

What does it offer for sound?

Manufacturer's official technical values.

AUDIO

The power and layout of the built-in speakers.

10 W + 10 W + 10 W + 10 W + 10 W W

10 W + 10 W + 10 W + 10 W + 10 W — Sound output (RMS)

10 W + 10 W + 10 W + 10 W + 10 W
10 W + 10 W + 10 W + 10 W + 10 WSound output (RMS)
Who Is It For?

Where does it stand out?

A quick usage guide built from the product's specs and the editorial summary.

Films & Video

film nights

Great fit
dark rooms

Great fit
Gaming

console gaming

Great fit
Editorial Analysis

Strengths and points to consider

Compiled by the Kacbu editorial team from spec sheets, independent press reviews and reported user feedback.

Strengths based on the specs
A self-lit OLED panel in three sizes, including 77 inches
50 W of sound across five channels
Studio Calibrated modes and CalMAN measurement
Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode for a PlayStation 5
Things to consider
Wi-Fi 6 rather than the Wi-Fi 6E of the newer sets
Variable refresh on HDMI 3 and 4 only, and HDMI 3 carries eARC
A 120 Hz panel, where LG's OLEDs accept 165 Hz
Historical Product Info

Official launch details

Instead of tracking today's retail price, Kacbu keeps the product's official launch information as a reference.

ReleaseJanuary 1, 2024

The start of the initial sales period.

Design🇯🇵 Japan

Sony designs its televisions in Japan and buys their panels from LG Display and Samsung Display; its product pages state no assembly country per model.

This is not the current retail price — it shows the product's historical, official launch information.
Specifications

Sony BRAVIA 8A specifications

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Display

Official source: sony.co.uk
Screen Size
65 inch
Screen size (cm)
165 cmComputed by Kacbu: 65″ × 2.54 = 165.1 cm
Display Technology
OLED
Resolution class
4K UHD
Resolution
3840x2160
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
HDR formats
Dolby VisionHDR10HLG
Pixel Density
68 PPIComputed by Kacbu: √(3840² + 2160²) ÷ 65″ = 68 PPI
Aspect Ratio
16:9Computed by Kacbu: 3840 : 2160
Screen Area
11647.3 cm²Computed by Kacbu: 65″ × (3840×2160) → 11647.3 cm²
Recommended viewing distance
2.0–2.6 mComputed by Kacbu: 165 cm × 1.2 (THX 40°) … × 1.6 (SMPTE 30°)

Picture processing

Official source: sony.co.uk
Picture processor
XR Processor
Upscaling
XR Clear Image
HDR technology
XR Contrast Booster 15, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer
Dolby Vision
Yes
Calibration support
CalMAN

Gaming

Official source: sony.co.uk
HDMI 2.1 inputs
2
Maximum HDMI signal
4K 120 Hz
4K 120 Hz input
Yes
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
Yes
VRR inputs
HDMI 3/4
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
Yes

Audio

Official source: sony.co.uk
Sound output (RMS)
10 W + 10 W + 10 W + 10 W + 10 W

Operating System

Official source: sony.co.uk
Operating System
Google TV

Smart TV

Official source: sony.co.uk
App store
Google Play Store
Apple AirPlay
Yes
Google Cast
Yes
Apple HomeKit
Yes
Web browser
Yes

Connectivity

Official source: sony.co.uk
HDMI version
HDMI 2.1
USB ports
2× USB
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.3

Broadcast tuners

Official source: sony.co.uk
Digital tuners
DVB-CDVB-S2

Design

Official source: sony.co.uk
Bezel type
Seamless Edge

Power

Official source: sony.co.uk
Standby consumption
0.5 W

General

Official source: sony.co.uk
Series
BRAVIA 8A
Model code
K-65XR8AA
Release Year
2024
Sizes in the series
55, 65, 77
FAQ

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Should you buy the Sony BRAVIA 8A?
The Kacbu decision box currently says WAIT for the Sony BRAVIA 8A: either the model has been on the market long enough that a successor may be near, or owner data is weak. The reasons are in the decision box at the top of this page.
How is it different from the BRAVIA 8 II?
The 8 II is the newer OLED, with Acoustic Surface Audio+ — the screen as the speaker — and Wi-Fi 6E, in 55 and 65 inches only. The 8A adds a 77-inch size and carries a conventional 50 W speaker set.
Which HDMI input should a console use?
The third or the fourth. Sony states variable refresh for those two, and the third is also the eARC input, so a soundbar takes the third and a console the fourth.
Is 120 Hz enough?
For a console, yes — a PS5 or Xbox outputs at most 4K 120 Hz, and Sony states 4K 120 with ALLM and VRR on the inputs that carry it. The 165 Hz of an LG OLED is a PC figure.
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Models

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Market

Markets it is sold in

Model codes read from the maker's own page for each market; rows that differ by market are shown on that model's page.

MarketModelModel code
Germany, European Union, Spain, Italy55"K-55XR8AA
Germany, European Union, Spain, Italy65"K-65XR8AA
Germany, European Union, Spain, Italy77"K-77XR8AA