Sony BRAVIA 8 K-77XR80 77"
Sony
88 Overall Score
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Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
Panasonic
72 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony BRAVIA 8 K-77XR80 77"
No customer feedback yet
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
92 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The Panasonic Z85A OLED TV receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified buyers, who praise its excellent picture quality, solid build, and reasonable price for an OLED. Users highlight fast picture startup, brilliant colors even in bright rooms, and impressive upscaling of older content. Minor complaints include audio that doesn't match the hype without a soundbar, occasional input lag with external audio systems, and confusion between Fire TV and antenna guides. Overall, it's seen as a safe, high-value choice from a trusted brand.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Fast image startup
- Brilliant colors in bright rooms
- Impressive upscaling of older content
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Audio quality overpromised without soundbar
- Input lag with external audio systems
- Confusion between Fire TV and antenna guides
- Initial picture not immediately stunning
- Soundbar recommended for best audio
Picture quality 5
Audio quality 4
Build quality 3
Value for money 4
Ease of setup 3
Brand reputation 4
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony BRAVIA 8 K-77XR80 77" | Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 77" | 65" |
| Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Backlight | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | glossy | — |
| Picture Quality | ||
| Contrast Ratio | infinite | OLED/Ultimate Contrast |
| Color Gamut | Billions of accurate real-world colours XR Triluminos Pro | Wide Color Spectrum |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| Motion Tech | XR Motion Clarity | Auto AI |
| Processor | XR Processor | HCX Pro AI Processor |
| HDR | ||
| HDR Formats | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG | HDR10+ Adaptive, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision IQ |
| Dolby Vision | ✓ | ✓ |
| HDR10+ | ✗ | ✓★ |
| HLG | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| VRR | VRR | FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible |
| ALLM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart TV | ||
| Platform | Google TV | Fire TV |
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa |
| Screen Mirroring | Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay 2 | Apple AirPlay, Mirroring |
| Works With | Apple AirPlay, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Google Home | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Config | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Wattage | 20W | 50W★ |
| Dolby Atmos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Surround Sound | DTS Digital Surround | Theater Surround Pro |
| eARC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | ✓ | ✓ |
| Optical Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 300x300 | 300x300 |
| Power & Size | ||
| Power | 597W★ | — |
| Energy Star | ✗ | ✗ |
| Annual Energy | 449 kWh | 130 kWh★ |
| Weight | 32.30 kg | 17.46 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony BRAVIA 8 K-77XR80 77"
- Strong display (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong smart (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong hdr (87th percentile)87th %ile
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"
- Strong hdr (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong audio (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong gaming (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Sony BRAVIA 8 K-77XR80 77"0.035score per dollar
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Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65"0.063score per dollar
Panasonic Z85AP Series TV-65Z85AP 65" offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony BRAVIA 8 K-77XR80 77"
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 41 specs.
