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Release date: Feb. 28, 2021
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Sony KE-65A8 BAEP review

Sony KE-65A8 BAEP. 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. Native aspect ratio: 16:9. Digital signal format system: DVB-C,DVB-S,DVB-S2,DVB-T,DVB-T2. Wi-Fi, Ethernet LAN. Product colour: Black

Introducing the A8: This 4K OLED TV uses Sony's most powerful Picture Processor X1 Ultimateâ„¢ - the same powerful processor used in their 8K TVs to produce stunningly realistic images, and working with Pixel Contrast Boosterâ„¢, colour and contrast is enhanced for extra depth and texture.
You'll find sound and picture in perfect harmony with Acoustic Surface Audioâ„¢, and by having the screen act as the speaker, sound and picture work perfectly together for a more cinematic experience.
This Android TVâ„¢ gives you access to all your favourite content, and with voice search, you just have to ask your voice remote to find the latest boxset or film on your favourite streaming service.
With a beautiful super slim, one slate design and a 2-way stand to adjust the height of the TV, the KE65A8 has been designed for minimal distractions so you can be fully immersed in a stunningly beautiful BRAVIA® OLED picture.

Sony KE-65A8 BAEP specs

Packaging Data

Package weight: 32 kg
Package height: 958 mm
Package depth: 184 mm
Package width: 1584 mm
E-manual: yes
Remote control included: yes
Desktop stand: yes

Ports & Interfaces

AC (power) in: yes
Headphone outputs: 1
Audio (L/R) out: 1
Audio (L/R) in: 1
Composite video in: 1
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 2
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1
DVI port: no
HDCP: yes
Audio Return Channel (ARC): True
PC in (D-Sub): no
HDMI ports quantity: 4

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 21.8 kg
Height (without stand): 83.6 cm
Depth (without stand): 5.2 cm
Width (without stand): 144.8 cm
Weight (with stand): 23.6 kg
Height (with stand): 857 mm
Depth (with stand): 326 mm
Width (with stand): 1448 mm

Management Features

On/Off timer: yes
Sleep timer: yes
Auto power off: yes
Hotel mode: yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages: Arabic, Bulgarian, CAT, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovenian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese
Number of OSD languages: 27
On Screen Display (OSD): True
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG): True
Voice guide: yes
Voice control: yes

Network

Web browser: yes
Bluetooth: True
Bluetooth version: 4.2
Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Ethernet LAN: yes
Wi-Fi: True

Performance

USB recording: yes
Smartphone remote support: yes
Parental control: yes
Noise reduction: yes
Ambient light sensor: yes
Subtitles function: yes
Teletext function: yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: Dolby Vision,High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10),Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes

TV Tuner

Auto channel search: yes
Analog signal format system: NTSC 3.58,NTSC 4.43,PAL,SECAM
Digital signal format system: DVB-C,DVB-S,DVB-S2,DVB-T,DVB-T2
Tuner type: Analog & digital

Power

Energy efficiency scale: A to G
Energy saving mode: yes
AC input frequency: 50 Hz
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours: 137 kWh
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours: 141 kWh
Energy efficiency class (HDR): G
Energy efficiency class (SDR): G

Design

Housing material: Plastic
Panel mounting interface: 300 x 300 mm
VESA mounting: yes
On/off switch: yes
Product colour: Black
Rollable display: no

Smart TV

Video apps: All 4,Amazon Prime Video,Apple TV,BBC iPlayer,Disney+,NOW TV,Netflix,YouTube
Smart modes: Cinema, Game, Graphics, Personal, Photo
Apple AirPlay 2 support: yes
Operating system installed: Android
Internet TV: False
Smart TV: True

Audio

Audio decoders: DTS,Dolby Atmos
Audio decoding technologies: DTS Studio Sound,Dolby Digital
Built-in subwoofer: yes
Subwoofer RMS power: 5 W
RMS rated power: 10 W
Number of speakers: 2

Display

Peak luminance ratio: 68%
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Native refresh rate: 100 Hz
Supported graphics resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080),2560 x 1440,3840 x 2160
Supported video modes: 1080p,1440p,2160p
Screen format adjustments: 4:3,16:9
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")