Sony A80L 65" (OLED) vs Vizio P-Series Quantum 65"
The Verdict
Sony's A80L OLED delivers superior contrast and viewing angles with perfect blacks that LCD simply cannot match, though Vizio's Quantum LED achieves higher peak brightness at 1200 nits versus Sony's 1000 nits. Gaming performance is identical on both,8ms input lag with VRR and ALLM support,making them equally compelling for PS5/Xbox Series X players. Audio quality diverges significantly: Sony's 50W Acoustic Surface Audio+ with Dolby Atmos subwoofers substantially outperforms Vizio's modest 20W 2.0ch setup. Software experience favors Sony with dedicated Google TV versus Vizio's Chromecast-based SmartCast. At $999, Vizio offers exceptional value for budget-conscious buyers prioritizing brightness and local dimming zones. However, Sony's $1999 price reflects genuinely superior picture quality, audio, and feature set. For most viewers, the OLED advantage,deeper blacks, no blooming, wider angles,justifies the premium. Choose Sony for premium home theater; select Vizio for bright rooms and budget constraints.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Sony A80L 65" (OLED) if…
- →Sony's legendary image processing with XR Cognitive Processor is unmatched
- →Acoustic Surface Audio+ vibrates the screen as a speaker — immersive and unique
- →Superb motion handling makes it the best TV for film and sports content
Buy the Vizio P-Series Quantum 65" if…
- →Strong price-to-performance — quantum dot color and FALD at $999
- →Both Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support all HDR content
- →120Hz with VRR and ALLM for console and PC gaming
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Sony A80L 65" (OLED)
Pros
- Sony's legendary image processing with XR Cognitive Processor is unmatched
- Acoustic Surface Audio+ vibrates the screen as a speaker — immersive and unique
- Superb motion handling makes it the best TV for film and sports content
- Google TV platform has the widest app selection of any smart TV OS
- Perfect blacks with no blooming — inherent OLED advantage
Cons
- Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports are HDMI 2.1 — limiting for multi-console setups
- Wi-Fi 5 in 2023 is a disappointing omission
- $1,999 is pricier than LG C3 and Samsung S90C at the same size
- Burn-in risk with OLED for static content use
Vizio P-Series Quantum 65"
Pros
- Strong price-to-performance — quantum dot color and FALD at $999
- Both Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support all HDR content
- 120Hz with VRR and ALLM for console and PC gaming
- 1200 nits peak brightness makes HDR content pop
- Wide color gamut with quantum dot enhancement
Cons
- SmartCast platform is slow and has limited apps compared to Google TV
- 20W audio is very weak — a soundbar is essential
- Build quality and remote feel budget-oriented
- Vizio software support and updates can be inconsistent
Full Specifications
| Spec | Sony A80L 65" (OLED) | Vizio P-Series Quantum 65" |
|---|---|---|
| Body | ||
| VESA mount | 300 x 300mm | 300 x 300mm |
| Weight | 44.1 lbs | 44.7 lbs |
| Dimensions | 57.1 x 33.3 x 2.1 inches | 56.9 x 32.9 x 3.0 inches |
| Dimensions (w/ stand) | 57.1 x 35.0 x 11.8 inches | 56.9 x 35.3 x 12.0 inches |
| Audio | ||
| Output (watts) | 50 | 20 |
| Speakers | Acoustic Surface Audio+ (2 actuators + 2 subwoofers) | 2.0ch |
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Gaming | ||
| VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) | ||
| ALLM | ||
| Input lag (ms) | 8 | 8 |
| Display | ||
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Size | 65" | 65" |
| Type | OLED (WOLED) | Quantum Color LED (VA LCD, Full Array Local Dimming) |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 1200 |
| Smart TV | ||
| Os | Google TV | SmartCast (Chromecast built-in) |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa (via Works with Alexa) | Google Assistant, Alexa (via voice remote) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Ethernet | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| USB ports | 2 | 1 |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 4 |
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