Sony
Sony A8H OLED TV
Best cinematic experience for discerning home entertainment enthusiasts.
Experience stunning visuals with the Sony A8H 55" Class HDR 4K UHD Smart OLED TV. Its OLED panel delivers exceptional black levels and vibrant colors, enhanced by X-Motion Clarity technology for smooth motion. With support for HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision, enjoy lifelike images. This smart TV offers built-in Wi-Fi, access to the Google Play Store, and compatibility with Google Assistant and Alexa. It features 4 HDMI ports and 3 USB ports for versatile connectivity, along with Dual Actuator Audio Production for immersive sound.
$1849.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
75
/ 2767
#75 in Televisions
Price vs Category Average
-57%
Below average
Screen Size
54.6
/ inches
Who it's for
- Movie enthusiasts and cinephiles seeking immersive, true-to-life visuals.
- Sports fans and action movie viewers desiring fluid, blur-free on-screen movement.
- Viewers prioritizing integrated, clear, and well-positioned sound without external speakers.
Who should skip it
- Serious console gamers and PC enthusiasts needing cutting-edge gaming performance.
- Viewers in very bright rooms or those prioritizing dazzling, impactful HDR highlights.
- Users displaying static logos or playing the same game for extended periods.
Performance breakdown
Contrast Performance
OLED technology delivers perfect blacks and infinite contrast for cinematic depth.
Motion Handling
X-Motion Clarity keeps fast-paced action sequences sharp and fluidly rendered.
Smart Ecosystem
Android TV provides a vast app library and seamless voice assistant integration.
Audio Immersion
Dual Actuator technology creates surprisingly spatial sound directly from the screen.
Connectivity Versatility
Four HDMI ports and multiple USB inputs accommodate all your peripheral devices.
HDR Fidelity
Broad format support ensures vibrant, true-to-life color reproduction in every scene.
Key Specs
Screen Size
54.6 inches
Panel Type
OLED
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Pixel Resolution
3840 x 2160
HDR Compatibility
HDR10, Dolby Vision, Hybrid Log Gamma
Native Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Viewing Angle (H x V)
178 x 178°
TV Tuner
ATSC, Clear QAM
Features
- Stunning 4K UHD OLED display with enhanced black levels
- X-Motion Clarity for reduced motion blur
- HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision support for vibrant images
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet for seamless connectivity
- Access to Google Play Store and apps
- Works with Google Assistant and Alexa
- Dual Actuator Audio Production for immersive sound
- Multiple HDMI and USB ports for versatile connections
What customers say
Customers consistently praise this OLED television for its breathtaking picture quality, highlighting the deep, inky blacks and vibrant, lifelike colors that create an incredibly immersive viewing experience. The elegant, minimalist design, coupled with Sony's innovative Acoustic Surface Audio technology, which makes the screen itself the speaker, receives significant appreciation for delivering rich, clear sound directly from the action. Users feel this television offers a premium, cinematic experience, making it a standout choice for discerning viewers who prioritize visual and audio excellence. Its overall performance and sophisticated presentation are frequently celebrated.
Know before you buy
Unlike LED TVs that use a backlight, the A8H features self-illuminating pixels. This allows the TV to turn off individual pixels completely, resulting in perfect black levels and superior contrast that standard LED panels cannot replicate.
Yes, the A8H supports HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision. This ensures that you get the best possible dynamic range and color accuracy from compatible streaming services, Blu-rays, and gaming consoles.
Absolutely. The A8H runs on the Android TV platform and includes built-in support for both Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, allowing you to control the TV and other connected smart home devices using voice commands.
Instead of traditional speakers, the A8H uses actuators behind the screen to vibrate the panel itself, turning the entire display into a speaker. This creates a more immersive soundstage where the audio feels like it is coming directly from the characters or objects on screen.
Yes, it is well-suited for motion-heavy content. It features a native 120Hz refresh rate combined with Sony’s X-Motion Clarity technology, which effectively reduces motion blur to keep fast-moving images sharp and fluid.
The Sony A8H is compatible with a 300 x 300 mm VESA wall mount. Given that the TV weighs approximately 37.1 pounds without the stand, ensure your mount is rated to support this weight securely.
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