The inclusion of the X1 4K HDR processor meant that in general its upscaling capabilities are excellent and it will turn any content into 4K with great results. Using an IPS like panel means that it is an excellent family TV as viewing angles are great for an LCD TV and its extremely low input lag can make this a great low cost gaming TV. Along you get a few nice extras like Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support, solid motion performance and the new Google TV that feels much better than previous Android TV versions.

The Sony X80J is a 4K resolution smart television with amazing features such as a high contrast ratio with local dimming. It also has excellent motion handling ability and it comes with Google TV with advanced UI and smooth performance. However, it has a mediocre viewing angle, inadequate bass, and its OS has a lot of ads.

Should you buy the Sony X80J? Well, it all depends on what you are looking for. The panel has very good performance for content consumption in HDR and SDR like movies and TV shows and is also good for gaming. In real work use, the TV performs very well, giving good colour reproductions and an immersive experience. It does not have local dimming which affects its performance in a dark room, but a little bias lighting helps. The audio output is good as well. While we tested the 65-inch variant of this TV, know that it is available in screen sizes from 43-inches up to 75-inches. As of writing this review, the 65-inch variant is priced at Rs 1,34,990. That’s similarly priced to the Sony 55-inch X90J which has better picture performance, local dimming and Sony’s new XR processor. So, you are getting newer technology and better performance at the cost of screen size with the X90J. On the other end of the spectrum, we have the Mi QLED TV 75 which, for a similar price as the 65X80J, gives you QLED backlighting and local dimming along with a larger screen size. While the X80J has better colours than the Mi QLED TV, the Mi TVs local dimming is its strength for darkroom content consumption.

It looks best in bright rooms, and its wide viewing angles are great for wider seating arrangements. However, it's disappointing for watching movies or gaming in a dark room, and its HDR performance is lackluster, as it has low contrast and no local dimming feature to improve dark room performance. Competitive gamers will be disappointed by its lack of advanced gaming features, but its low input lag and fast response time should be fine for casual gaming.