Sony A8G/AG8 2019 OLED TV Review

Sony A8G/AG8 2019 OLED TV Review - RTINGS.com

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Hands on review of the Sony A8G OLED 4k HDR TV
The Sony A8G is a remarkable OLED TV that delivers excellent picture quality. Like all OLED TVs, the A8G has an emissive technology that allows it to display perfect blacks by switching off individual pixels. In this review, we compare it to 3 other popular models.
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The Sony A8G/AG8 OLED delivers outstanding dark room performance, thanks its ability to produce perfect blacks and perfect black uniformity. It also has a nearly-instantaneous response time, delivering crystal-clear motion with almost no noticeable blur behind fast-moving objects. This lack of blur can bother some people, though, as it results in stutter when watching movies or other low frame rate content. Unfortunately, like all OLEDs, there is a possibility of burn-in with static content, and the brightness of the screen changes depending on the content, also known as ABL, which may bother some people.
Model tested: 55” (XBR55A8G)
Should also be valid for 65” (XBR65A8G)
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Intro (00:00)
Design (00:54)
Inputs (02:05)
Thermal (02:30)
Picture Quality (02:44)
Contrast (02:59)
5% gray uniformity (03:37)
Gray Uniformity (04:00)
Viewing Angle (04:39)
Reflections (05:17)
Peak Brightness (05:46)
Color Volume & Gamut (06:47)
Burn-in (07:54)
Processing Bug (08:13)
Response Time (08:45)
Black Frame Insertion (9:32)
Input Lag (09:57)
Smart Features & Remote (11:00)
Sound (11:56)
TVs Comparison (12:30)
Conclusion (14:03)
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@lookatdafloor 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, Ryan! I love the way you briefly explain what each of the features means to the average consumer. Your speech is clear and I would like to see you in future TV reviews!

@Daniel-fb1il 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Job Ryan. U added a lot meaningful explanations for a few very technical Terms. That helps understanding the whole testing process of the tvs

@zensorrow1 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I love my Sony A8G, and use it exclusively for streaming and occasional gaming. I only use a ps4 pro, and no other device, nor do I use the built in android interface (which quite honestly no one should be using if they want to take advantage of the 4K resolution) The PS4 Pro does make a difference in the picture quality compared to just a regular PS4. The cons which were mentioned in the review are all non-factors for me. The sound is simply good, for lack of giving an overstated description such as “amazing” or “incredible”. The bass is ambient, but with modesty. The key to getting the most out of this TV is calibrating it yourself. You’ll find that perfect configuration from trial and error. One wish I have for Sony would be to get rid of the Auto Brightness Limiter ABL, which darkens the entire screen during scenes when there’s a bright background covering the entire set. Notably scenes with mostly bright skies (think Pixar’s Up) and when there’s all white. Seriously get rid of ABL, because I would rather enjoy a fully vibrant picture. Deducting 3/4 point because of ABL, but overall the TV I would rate 4.25 out of 5.

@TheStrifeCo 4 жыл бұрын

Well done Ry! Very detailed and objective review!

@ta5777 4 жыл бұрын

The Cinema Pro setting has Brightness at max. Do you have it set to max or did you lower it a bit? If so, to what level? Thanks!

@jordancusano3192 4 жыл бұрын

An awesome, in-depth review. Provided lots of insight. Thanks a lot!!

@SimonMedia666 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought it, it is Great!

@Cougarsamurai 4 жыл бұрын

Never understand Sony's poor input lag when the PS4 is the best selling gaming console!?

@schoeffeur4762 4 жыл бұрын

Rtings, I have a 2016 Vizio 8 Bit 4k TV (with no HDR) connected to a PS4 Pro. The Pro says my TV supports RGB so I select it but the Deep Color toggle doesn't flicker the TV when turned on or off. Just want to know what is going on. Please, I need someone to explain this. You all are the best and the most meticulous! Thank you.

@khaleelkhan4556 4 жыл бұрын

Bro Sony A8G/AG8 they are same right just name difference

@Zageron 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work on the review! Welcome sir!

@susanrichard7842 4 жыл бұрын

I really like the content!! Just subscribed.

@godamongmen2 4 жыл бұрын

How do you not mention how much better the colors, motion interpolation and upscaling is compared to the C9? Thats the whole point of the Sony

@reinier660 4 жыл бұрын

I agree. I had both the C7 and the C9 (changed the C9 for the AG8 since I found it exactly the same as the C7 though a bit brighter and different webOS) and on motion, colour and upscaling the Sony is on another level. From now on, it's Sony for me.

@matthewmiller4865 4 жыл бұрын

Reinier Amersfoort dose the input lag make a difference

@tylerhartsough9040 4 жыл бұрын

What do these guys do with all of these products they review? Do they sell them or have a deal with a distributor? Love the reviews, I always look here for a different perspective before purchasing anything related to tech.

@Adam-vx6to 4 жыл бұрын

They keep them until they are discontinued and then sell them locally

@andynoburn3911 4 жыл бұрын

how are the newer Oleds like the C-9 for burnin is the risk lower then the older models or its about the same .

@Patrick10271995 4 жыл бұрын

It's lower in risk compared to 2016-2018 models. The settings.

@jdubdoubleu 4 жыл бұрын

Lower. I've had my oled b6 for 4 years now and no burn in

@sirjonsmithiii992 4 жыл бұрын

Only two ports for 4k hdr and no hdmi 2.1. I would not spend this much without that. But good review/sony is a great TV company.

@DV-ou1yu 4 жыл бұрын

Yea, every other brand pretty much uses all 4 ports. But Sony....NOPE!!! I hate that laziness. Less value indeed

@AltimaNEO 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that right there killed it for me

@DV-ou1yu 4 жыл бұрын

@Rafal R. Korczeniewski Enables the ability to playback 4k content at 120hz instead of the basic 60hz I believe. More of a video game party trick than anything as movies or cable won't be utilizing those refresh rates.

@Raskolnikovvvvvv 3 жыл бұрын

Is this or the b9/c9 best for watching 24p cartoons to look the smoothest possible?

@gamewithdk1202 4 жыл бұрын

Help! I have watched many reviews & been to seen both but I can't decide on the A8g or the C9. I game with a PS4Pro but I have a 4k monitor so won't use much, my mine use of the TV is watching Netflix, Now TV through a Roku 4k streaming stick. I guess my question which one would give me better upscaleling? Currently I have a Samsung 50inc 1080p so both we give me a awsome upgrade.

@theshape7214 4 жыл бұрын

GameWithDK I’m going for the Sony

@jdubdoubleu 4 жыл бұрын

@XandroXII 4 жыл бұрын

Can you please review the SoundPeats Q42 (Knz looking earbud)

@T-LOOW 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, nice review! What is the exact measurement (in cm) of the back panel "thickening" - This is to know how to fit the AG8 into a recess in a wall. tnx!

@monacocross4241 4 жыл бұрын

hi forum , when come update for a8g android 8 ? thanks

@smprice71453 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT TV !

@Red-gl2cb 4 жыл бұрын

Soo glad I waited!!! Finally!!!!!! A gaming tv perfect for the ps5!!!! Thanks Sony!

@theshape7214 4 жыл бұрын

Err it’s doesn’t have hdmi 2.1

@TboneI989 4 жыл бұрын

Rtings is a fantastic enterprise that puts tangible measurements while rating products. My one suggestion would be to include some subjective opinions to prevent from being too robotic. Some products may test very well against standard but other products might offer a better experience.

@Adam-vx6to 4 жыл бұрын

The would defeat the whole point of the company

@alanwake7143 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I noticed that pretty much all of the OLEDS available are only 60hz. I’m wondering why this is. Is OLED tech different and not require 120hz or something? I know the less expensive x900f LED has 120hz, so what’s the big idea?

@TheLayzeeboi 4 жыл бұрын

What are you talking about? This TV has a 120hz panel. I don’t know where you get your info from lol

@marklouieadame 4 жыл бұрын

Sony should combine bluetooth and ir remote starting x900 series

@zahidkhan-jq8uf 4 жыл бұрын

Sony the ultimate king of any electronic devices.. Both a9g and a8g a great 4k hdr oled TV.

@ArtVandelayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

The brightness so low

@zahidkhan-jq8uf 3 жыл бұрын

@@ArtVandelayOfficial yeah I appreciate that

@Nowfaloo 4 жыл бұрын

Good presentation, one missing didn't compare the price.

@duybankai 4 жыл бұрын

Cool

@Dankeller69 4 жыл бұрын

So what I’m getting from this is.Oled is better,but risk getting image burn in or get Qled for better image performance, but have over brightness?

@3dgelord187 4 жыл бұрын

Those OLED black levels are so worth it. Yes, burn-in is real but with the 2018 and 2019 OLED lines, burn-in is considerably less of an issue than it used to be. Added with a little proper TLC on behalf the owner and your OLED will be perfectly fine. QLEDs are really good, don't get me wrong, but those details that are brought out by an OLED in some scenes is like another world.

@ArtVandelayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

It's worth the risk with OLED The depth of contrast is unmatched and once you live with it you won't settle for less

@jkgreen2361 4 жыл бұрын

I miss Daniel and Cedric.

@conyo985 4 жыл бұрын

I guess it's because of the accent? Don't worry Ryan might be new but he'll get better in delivery in the future.

@mdfathmee6057 3 жыл бұрын

Great picture quality but not good for gamers as input lag is high

@mizizi1 4 жыл бұрын

RTINGS PLEASE review the hisense hf9

@SubZero8007 4 жыл бұрын

You mean the H9F? They have a written review on their website rtings.com

@mizizi1 4 жыл бұрын

@@SubZero8007 yes sir 🙏

@lookatdafloor 4 жыл бұрын

It all sounds like the new Samsung lineup has an improved black color presentation. Now they are confident enough to play videos with black backgrounds in the retail mode. However, it seems like their anti-bleak coating have created some issues in the overall picture quality making content look even less realistic than before. I can’t get why Sony’s TVs have higher input lags while the company produces game consoles. They could get PlayStation users to buy their TVs so easily. When I compared Sony and LG’s models last year, I really liked Sony’s picture so much more as it looked much sharper for some reason. Maybe LG’s presentation videos were filmed poorly. That being said, I still couldn’t get over Sony’s price tags, input lag, the remote, the interface, and the tilted screen...

@RWDtech 4 жыл бұрын

MicroLED can't get here soon enough...

@truthteam4007 4 жыл бұрын

What’s better this or the c9

@genaroluccio6630 4 жыл бұрын

This

@truthteam4007 4 жыл бұрын

Proof?

@johnb4905 4 жыл бұрын

@@truthteam4007 For upscaling, motion and breaking out of black the Sony, for gaming, high ABL HDR and app user interface the LG. Unless you're a big consumer of bit starved (cable) content the price premium of the Sony probably isn't worth it. JMO though.

@truthteam4007 4 жыл бұрын

Going to stream and watch 4K movies and show I have a lg B8 for gaming

@genaroluccio6630 4 жыл бұрын

@@truthteam4007 an LG oled does not last more than 3 years I recommend 5 years insurance if you buy LG. if you want the best Sony Bravia oled if you are poor LG

@johnny05100 4 жыл бұрын

This tv has a dimming issue and it makes me wish I’d have purchased a Samsung or LG

@sheepdog9923 4 жыл бұрын

Disappointing that only 2 of the HDMI ports support full 4K ( ports 2 and 3 ) so for gaming you need to use one of these ports.

@RWDtech 4 жыл бұрын

You don't have an audio receiver that has a full array of HDMI ports? Might want to look at cheap TV's if you're not a real home theater enthusiast

@sheepdog9923 4 жыл бұрын

who uses an audio receiver now its just not necessary full sonos system you can't beat it !

@aardvarkansaw 4 жыл бұрын

Sony's don't work for me because I need the VESA screw holes to be located lower on the back of the TV so I can have more clearance below the TV when I mount it to the metal mast on my TV stand. I need about 14 inches of clearance between the bottom of my TV and the top shelf of my TV stand. TCLs, Hisense, and LG OLED are the only TVs that have the lower VESA screw hole location. So I bought a LG OLED 55" B8 from Crutchfield about four weeks ago for $1,000. If I see a C9 at a really low price before my return window closes I could exchange for the upgrade.

@Zoranurai13 4 жыл бұрын

Also if you like calibration, this tv does not have the cms calibration controls

@Zoranurai13 4 жыл бұрын

J. T. In my experience, only the tv’s with the x1 Ultimate have controls for their CMS adjust. All others are limited to white balance. If you know there is a way to unlock it, please tell me. Even with the calman for bravia it isn’t possible

@RTINGSdotcom 4 жыл бұрын

You're correct - thanks for pointing this out! The A8G has grayscale calibration, but no color management controls.

@jakoidtonge 4 жыл бұрын

Cedric now Daniel got fired from talking,back to testing 😆

@NoEvilEye 4 жыл бұрын

What’s up with sony and laggy displays? they should have the fastest and most responsive ones since they are a gaming company that sells a gaming device!

@miket8497 4 жыл бұрын

I don't want to pay $3000 for a TV w/ stutter. Why haven't OLED manufacturers solved this yet?

@RTINGSdotcom 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it is a downside to the technology at the moment. It may be possible for manufactures to add some motion smoothing to them in the future, without introducing the soap opera effect. We don't know if any manufacturers plan to develop this sort of technology.

@sadieadler4006 4 жыл бұрын

I would pick LG over this. C8 OR E8 OR C9.. or even a B8. That is my preference..

@Swawol 4 жыл бұрын

That is your job not preference (⌐ ͡■ ͜ʖ ͡■)

@sadieadler4006 4 жыл бұрын

@@Swawol nah this is my pure opinion.

@jameslaw3342 4 жыл бұрын

Have both the Sony is way better

@tempo9782 4 жыл бұрын

James Law Do have both now? Thinking about getting the A8 as i read that its motion and upscaling are excellent. Mainly the TV will be used for sports,l and some streaming. Any input would be appreciated

@ArtVandelayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

@@jameslaw3342 Yeah Sony brightness is pathetic

@maximilianrockefeller8854 4 жыл бұрын

This review barely glances over the inputs/outputs. Fail.

@chrisbullock7187 4 жыл бұрын

i CERTAINLY WON'T be gaming on this tv, that's why I have a nice expensive monitor.

@MichelleAlexandria-EM 4 жыл бұрын

Two HDR capable ports is disgusting and this is the only review on KZfaq that mentions this vital details. I was seriously thinking about buying this tv until I saw this review. Reviewers act like everyone streams their Content! Two ports, one of which is HDMI Arc so unless your Audio system has HDMI inputs you only have ONE! If you are a true gamer you’ll probably have both an XBox and PS4. You are buying a tv like this you probably have a 4k HDR Player or Streaming Device like an Roku Ultimate or something. So where are you plugging your devices into on a TV that costs $2k????? Such utter BS from Sony.

@Tec2Nut 4 жыл бұрын

It's nearly the exact tv as 2018 , with a higher price , the the 2018 model and save a packet, lazy Sony

@lamecasuelas2 4 жыл бұрын

Psst! H9F!!

@concretecharlie51 4 жыл бұрын

Bottom line if you're not planning to use this for gaming you can't go wrong

@theshape7214 4 жыл бұрын

Viking Swagger wb KZfaq?

@maulcs 4 жыл бұрын

That peak brightness is disappointing

@briansh242 4 жыл бұрын

This video spend so little time actually reviewing the tv and most of the time talking about every tv technology that has come out in the last 3 years.

@Let-sGetWicked 3 жыл бұрын

You talk much ,

@KontryBoy706 4 жыл бұрын

so LG is still the champ

@Jordanfiend361 4 жыл бұрын

KontryBoy706 nope. I Was at Best Buy today and the lg had horrible motion blurr compared to the Sony a8g.

@hootiewho2 4 жыл бұрын

Lgc9 all the way

@Jordanfiend361 4 жыл бұрын

hootiewho2 was at Best Buy today and the motion is horrible on the lg compared to the a8g side by side

@brindaswiss1516 4 жыл бұрын

1990's Remote Becaude of remote I hate Sony... Smart tv With Waste Remote...👎👎👎

@theshape7214 4 жыл бұрын

Sujanthakumar Nadaraja so bad

@mohammadhosianghoabpour7334 4 жыл бұрын

hey who are you? I want daniel. go away.

@sadieadler4006 4 жыл бұрын

Daniel is a legend

@amitpatel1121 4 жыл бұрын

That is damn rude son

@ArtVandelayOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

Wow you rude dog

@yoursingleplayer5180 4 жыл бұрын

Do not waste your money on oled. Just save your pennies for micro led. In the near future micro led will be cheaper.

@AdamCate 4 жыл бұрын

Cheaper...oh sweet summer child

@gusgyn 4 жыл бұрын

Micro LED is still many years away to be able to match OLED in price and in tech. In current technology the only way to get a 4K image is to have a very big panel, like over 150 inches. So, unless you would want to wait like 5 years, get the OLED now.

@AngelicRequiemX 4 жыл бұрын

Keep waiting forever for something you're not sure of when it's going to be released if you want, the rest of us are buying something right now.

@yoursingleplayer5180 4 жыл бұрын

@@gusgyn in terms of lifespan of panels, qled is much better. It gives 10 years burn in warranty.

@gusgyn 4 жыл бұрын

@@yoursingleplayer5180 Yes, that is true. But OLED has still many advantages over QLED, the burn in is also blown out by people/media. Unless you just watch the same channel with static logos or play the same game with static HUDs for very long time, you shouldn't worry. For typical usage of an end user with mixed usage, it shouldn't be an issue. Current OLED has a lot of features to help with burn in.

@monacocross4241 4 жыл бұрын

hi forum , when come update for a8g android 8 ? thanks

@kojak99100 4 жыл бұрын

Sony rolls out their updates by TV serial number, I suspect so they don't get inundated if there is an issue with the updates. If you can't wait you can download the update to a USB and try doing it yourself....