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Release date: 5 Apr 2023
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Sony XR-65A83L review

Sony XR-65A83L. Display diagonal: 165.1 cm (65"), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Display technology: OLED, Screen shape: Flat. Smart TV. Motion interpolation technology: OLED Motion, Native aspect ratio: 16:9. Digital signal format system: DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-T. Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN. Product colour: Black

Bring the cinema home in bright, beautiful detail. This is the Sony BRAVIA A83L OLED TV.
From the latest Hollywood blockbusters to classics, everything on the A83L is incredibly realistic, so you can truly bring the cinema home!
To make this possible, we've paired our stunning new OLED panel with XR OLED Contrast Pro to boost the colour and contrast like never before! It's this juxtaposition of rich colour and crisp, true blackness that makes the important elements stand out. Our Rich Colour Enhancer even enhances the neutral colours within a scene for added vibrancy. Even if you're watching the darkest of thrillers, you won't miss a thing with our Cognitive Processor XR enhancing pictures in the same way your eyes focus in real-life, so you can see what's lurking in the deep shadows or behind those dazzling lights.
There's cinematic sound to match, with our Acoustic Surface Audio + technology turning the A83L screen into a speaker - just like a cinema screen! When sound comes directly from what's happening on-screen - from fast-moving vehicles to whispered plot twists - your entire entertainment experience is enhanced, with everything feeling more immersive.
You can even take your home entertainment set-up to the next level with the Acoustic Center Sync feature, which synchronises your TV's audio system with the centre channel of a compatible Sony soundbar.
The sophisticated design and Metal Flush Surface Bezel will harmonise with any interior, and the 3-way TV stand offers ultimate flexibility.
Hundreds of movies are waiting for you on the BRAVIA CORE app! Exclusively for BRAVIA TV owners, you'll gain access to the Sony Pictures Entertainment library filled with the latest blockbusters and classics, watch in Pure Stream (the highest in streaming quality), enjoy the largest available collection of IMAX Enhanced movies, and be treated to behind-the-scenes Studio Access. When you buy the A83L, you can choose 15 movies to redeem in up to 4K HDR quality, and enjoy 24 months of unlimited streaming.
A great TV for gamers, the A83L recognises when a console is connected and powered on, automatically switching to Auto Low Latency Mode in HDMI 2.1 so you can enjoy smoother, more responsive gameplay. In high-contrast scenes, youโ€™ll be able to see the crucial details in the darkest and brightest parts of the screen, thanks to our Auto HDR Tone Mapping technology. With Auto Genre Picture Mode, you wonโ€™t need to worry about adjusting your settings as you switch between different types of entertainment.
Our new dedicated Gaming Menu allows you to optimise your gaming performance - quickly. It includes Motion Blur Reduction, Black Equaliser, Crosshair (available in six different styles), and Custom Screen, which allows you to maximise your view when you need to see more detail in every corner of a game and minimise it when you need your eyes to focus on the enemy with laser vision!
You'll access 700,000+ movies and TV episodes from across your streaming services on this Google TV, and everything is organised into topics and genres to suit your personal interests.
Set aside your remote and control the A83L hands-free! Voice Search makes life so much easier - just ask to find a specific title, search by genre, get personalised recommendations... You can even use it to control your other smart home devices, and more.
You can even save up to 32% more energy with our TV! Our new Eco Dashboard puts all of your eco settings in one place that's intuitive and user-friendly, so you can save energy without hassle or jargon.*
BRAVIA CAM is compatible, so you can take your video chats to the big screen, and more.
Crunchyroll - the largest anime streaming service in the world โ€“ is included on the A83L too. With a vast library of anime, manga, and other original content, you can watch titles like "Lupin the Third," "Attack on Titan," and "The God of High School" on-demand on your Sony TV. The movies and shows are translated and subtitled or dubbed, so you can enjoy in a variety of languages.

  • OLED is the pinnacle of picture quality, delivering exceptionally pure blacks and gorgeous peaks of brightness for depth and texture that feels real. On the A83L, we've paired our stunning new OLED panel with XR OLED Contrast Pro to boost the colour and contrast like never before!
  • Our Acoustic Surface Audio + technology makes everything more immersive by turning the A83L screen into a speaker - just like a cinema screen! Large actuators invisibly vibrate the TV screen to create powerful acoustics that move with the action, whilst left and right built-in subwoofers boost bass
  • A sophisticated design, the A83L features a Metal Flush Surface Bezel that will harmonise with any interior, and our premium backlit remote control. The 3-way, slim wedge, aluminium TV stand offers ultimate convenience; choose the standard position, narrow position for smaller furniture surfaces, or the raised position to tuck your soundbar underneath
  • Perfect for PlayStation 5, the A83L features Auto Low Latency Mode in HDMI 2.1 for smooth, responsive gameplay, as well as Auto HDR Tone Mapping to reveal crucial details in the darkest and brightest parts of the screen. There's even a dedicated Gaming Menu that includes our brand-new Crosshair and Custom Screen features - they could be the secret to your next win!
  • Access 700,000+ movies and TV episodes from across your streaming services on this Google TV, with everything organised to suit your personal interests. You can even set aside your remote and go hands-free with Voice Search!
  • Hundreds of movies are waiting for you on the BRAVIA CORE app! Exclusively for BRAVIA TV owners, you can choose 15 movies to redeem in up to 4K HDR quality, as well as 24 months of unlimited streaming

Sony XR-65A83L specs

Packaging Data

Package weight: 32 kg
Package height: 958 mm
Package depth: 180 mm
Package width: 1574 mm
E-manual: yes
Remote control included: yes
Desktop stand: yes

Ports & Interfaces

Consumer Electronics Control (CEC): BRAVIA Sync
Common interface Plus (CI+): yes
RF ports quantity: 1
Digital audio optical out: 1
Audio (L/R) in: 1
Composite video in: 1
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
HDCP: yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC): True
PC in (D-Sub): no
HDMI ports quantity: 4

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 23.3 kg
Height (without stand): 83.6 cm
Depth (without stand): 5.3 cm
Width (without stand): 144.8 cm
Weight (with stand): 24.2 kg
Height (with stand): 862 mm
Depth (with stand): 327 mm
Width (with stand): 1448 mm

Management Features

On/Off timer: yes
Sleep timer: yes
ECO mode: yes
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG): True
Voice control: yes

Network

Browsing: True
Web browser: yes
Miracast: True
Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, HID, HOGP, AVRCP, SPP
Bluetooth: True
Bluetooth version: 4.2
Wi-Fi Direct: True
Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN: yes
Wi-Fi: True

Performance

USB recording: yes
Parental control: yes
4K Ultra HD upscaling: yes
Picture processing technology: Sony XR Super Resolution, Sony XR Triluminos Pro, Sony Live Colour, Sony XR HDR Remaster, Sony XR Smoothing
Ambient light sensor: yes
Audio formats supported: FLAC, LPCM, MP3, MP4, WAV
Image formats supported: JPEG, WBMP
Video compression formats: AVC, AVCHD, HDV, MP4, MPEG1, MPEG2
Video formats supported: 3GPP, ASF, AVC, AVCHD, AVI, HEVC, M-JPEG, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG2-PS, MPEG2-TS, MPEG4, VC-1, VP8, WMA, WMV, XAVC S, XVID
Teletext: 1000 pages
Teletext function: yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG), High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Dolby Vision
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes

TV Tuner

Supported TV bands: VHF, UHF
Number of tuners: 2 tuner(s)
Analog signal format system: NTSC 3.58, PAL, NTSC 4.43, SECAM B/G, SECAM D/K, PAL BG, PAL DK, SECAM
Digital signal format system: DVB-T2, DVB-S, DVB-C, DVB-S2, DVB-T
Tuner type: Analog & digital

Power

Energy efficiency scale: A to G
Energy saving mode: yes
AC input frequency: 50 Hz
AC input voltage: 220 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby): 0.5 W
Power consumption (typical): 460 W
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours: 96 kWh
Energy efficiency class (SDR): F

Design

Stand colour: Silver
Panel mounting interface: 300 x 300 mm
VESA mounting: yes
Colour name: Titanium Black
Product colour: Black
Rollable display: no

Smart TV

Video apps: Google TV
App distribution platform: Google Play
Built-in Chromecast: yes
Smart modes: Photo, Cinema, Custom, Game, Vivid, Dolby Vision, Graphics, Netflix Calibrated, Dolby Vision Bright, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision Dark, Standard
Apple AirPlay 2 support: yes
Screen mirroring: yes
Operating system version: 10
Operating system installed: Android
Internet TV: True
Smart TV: True

Audio

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC): yes
Sound modes: Dolby Audio, Sports, Music, Standard, Cinema, Dialog
Audio decoders: DTS, Dolby Atmos
Audio decoding technologies: DTS Digital Surround
RMS rated power: 50 W
Number of speakers: 5

Display

Display diagonal (metric): 164 cm
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178ยฐ
Viewing angle, vertical: 178ยฐ
Display refresh rates supported: 100 Hz, 120 Hz
Motion interpolation technology: OLED Motion
Native refresh rate: 120 Hz
Supported graphics resolutions: 3840 x 2160, 4096 x 2160
Supported video modes: 1080i, 1080p, 480p, 720p, 2160p, 576p
Screen format adjustments: 14:9, Zoom
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Screen shape: Flat
Display technology: OLED
Display technology: OLED
Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
HD type: 4K Ultra HD
Display diagonal: 165.1 cm (65")