As a self-proclaimed stay-at-home parent, I spend most of my free time watching TV. Unhealthy amounts of it. However, for watching the latest Netflix series, catching a big game, or streaming a thrilling episode of The House of the Dragon, I’m the first to admit that my TV experience needs improvement. Sorry TCL, you’re not up to the task. That’s why I set my sights on a 77-inch Sony Bravia XR A80J OLED TV.
While it might be considered anti-social to spend all day curled up on the couch in my dimly lit apartment, this TV is a game-changer because it works in dark environments and recreates the home theater experience thanks to Sony’s OLED panel and image processing technology that automatically enhances color, brightness, and picture quality. And if, like me, your home theater lacks an external speaker, the A80J also offers an immersive surround sound experience. After all, what would an action scene in the Stranger Things series be without its ominous synthesizer music, thuds, and Kate Bush in the background?
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I’m not a gamer (does a phase of Halo in the early 2000s count?), but Sony’s Bravia XR TVs offer some advantages to those who own a PS5. This model, in particular, is very capable and allows for 4K gaming at 120 fps. As far as smart features go, the A80J uses Google TV as its operating system, which means all the major streaming apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and YouTube are already built in. You can also connect to your Apple TV and AirPlay audio and video directly from your Apple device. Still misplacing the remote? One feature I find handy is the ability to voice search for specific titles, so I spend less time channel surfing.
Of course, buying a new TV is an investment. But thanks to Amazon’s Prime Early Access sale, you can get this flat screen for $1,999, a whopping $1,500 off. There’s no better time to get in on the action, because don’t forget that winter is coming.
Buy: Sony Bravia XR A80J OLED TV
