Sony OLED KD55A8

55", OLED, 4K, 2020
Currently out of stock

Product details

By expanding the colour spectrum, TRILUMINOS with the X1 processors reproduces more colours than a conventional television. It analyses and processes data in every picture to make colours look even more
natural and precise. This makes images more lifelike than ever before.

Content can be up-converted to lifelike 4K resolution using Sony's unique features. Twice as fast as the X1 Extreme, the X1 Ultimate accurately analyses and processes data to enhance 4K1 images with lifelike detail and texture. Even images shot in 2K and Full HD are upscaled to nearly 4K by 4K X-Reality PRO using a unique 4K database. Object-based Super Resolution then optimizes each scene to make textures look almost lifelike.

See lifelike colours and discover details in deep blacks and bright peaks in brightness. Pixel Contrast Booster improves color and contrast in bright areas, so you can see scenes with natural shades and nuances, more depth, fine textures, and the rich black contrast only OLEDs can deliver.

From now on, television is as impressive from the side as from the front. The self-luminous OLED screen ensures colour consistency and fidelity no matter where you watch TV from.

With OLEDs, millions of separately controlled pixels ensure sharp and clear images. And with X-Motion Clarity technology, even fast action scenes run smoothly and clearly on the screen. These scenes are precisely controlled to prevent this and ensure that images remain as real as possible by not losing brightness even in fast-paced scenes.

The light of a sunset has thousands of hues, shades and gradations. Super Bit Mapping HDR reproduces them all. It produces a smooth, natural-looking 4K picture during playback without the "streaking" that is possible with other TVs.

Unlike most other TVs, where contrast is adjusted using only a black-to-white contrast curve, Object-based HDR Remaster analyses the colours in individual objects on the screen and adjusts the contrast. Because objects are reworked individually, this TV can produce more colour depth, textures and more realistic images.

A database ensures a clearer picture on the screen by suppressing noise. The other is used to optimize the resolution for greater clarity. These two powerful image optimization databases perform dynamic pixel optimization in real-time. Each of the databases uses tens of thousands of references gathered from years of experience in creating television content and movies.

In conventional televisions with speakers under the screen, sound and picture are often not in sync. With Acoustic Surface Audio, the screen is also the speaker. An innovative actuator behind the screen vibrates gently to create sound not sideways but where the action on the screen takes place - whether it's dialogues from actors or the engine noise of a car.

S-Force Front Surround gives you the same immersive sound as a separate multi-surround speaker. Up-conversion of inputs creates a virtual multi-surround speaker system in your TV.

Voice Zoom lets you hear voices clearly without increasing the volume - ideal for news and documentaries.

Key specifications

Display size (inches)
55"
Screen technology
OLED
Display resolution
4K
Native refresh rate
120 Hz
Dynamic range
Dolby Vision
HDR10
HLG
Video connections
Component Video YPbPr (1x)
Composite Video (1x)
HDMI (4x)
Weight
16.80 kg
Documents
Item number
13219858

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
KD55A8BAEP
Release date
10.3.2021

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

TV properties

TV type
OLED TV
Smart TV
Model year
2020
Design
Flat

Display properties

Display size (inches)
55"
Backlight
self-luminous
Screen size (cm)
140 cm
Screen technology
OLED
Display resolution
4K
Image resolution
3840 x 2160 Pixels
Dynamic range
Dolby Vision
HDR10
HLG
Native refresh rate
120 Hz
Aspect ratio
16:9

Features + Functions

Audio output
20 W
Operating system
Android
memory
16 GB
TV tuner
DVB-C
Built-in speakers
Built-in loudspeaker
Picture modes
Cinema
Dolby Vision Bright
Dolby Vision Dark
Game
Graphics
Netflix Calibrated
Photo
Standard
Strong
User defined
Image setting
Live Colour Technology
Foot type
Tabletop
Video file formats
HEVC

Mounting

VESA wall mount type
300 x 300 mm

Connections

Video connections
Component Video YPbPr (1x)
Composite Video (1x)
HDMI (4x)
Audio Connections
Headphones
USB ports
USB-A
Exact USB ports
USB-A 2.0 (3x)
Network connections
RJ45 (1x)
Wireless transmission
Airplay
HDMI features
HDMI CEC
Number of CI+ slots
1 x

Power supply

Power consumption
131 W
Power consumption (standby)
0.50 W
input voltage
220 - 240 V
Energy consumption per year
182 kWh

Energy declaration

Energy efficiency class
G

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Batteries

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Google Assistant
Smarthome communication standard
Amazon Alexa

Display dimensions

Weight
16.80 kg

Product dimensions

Width
1227 mm
Height
712 mm
Depth
52 mm

Package dimensions

Length
135.50 cm
Width
18 cm
Height
83.50 cm
Weight
29 kg

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «TV» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 5.Samsung
  • 6.Panasonic
  • 7.Sony
  • 7.TCL
  • 9.Toshiba

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 7.Panasonic
  • 7.Philips
  • 9.Sony
  • 10.LG
  • 11.Sharp

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «TV» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Sony
  • 2.LG
  • 3.Samsung
  • 4.Sharp
  • 5.Toshiba
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good89/100
Very good84/100Rank 3 out of 10
Computer Bild Logo
Computer BildDie besten Fernseher zur EMReleaseMay 2021

The OLED TV from Sony impresses with its minimalist design. Outstanding picture quality is to be expected thanks to the OLED screen, but the Sony A8 is also one of the really good-sounding TVs. Speakers are not visible, because Sony uses the entire screen surface as a speaker. This pays off especially when mounted on a wall, as the Sony does not need a sideboard as a reflection surface...

Very good94/100
Audiovision Logo
AudiovisionSingle testReleaseApril 2021
  • Positivecolourful, natural picture, rich black
  • PositivePowerful processor, fast operation
  • PositiveFlexible stand concept for soundbar placement
  • PositiveAirPlay 2, Disney+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos
  • Negativeno HDR10+
  • NegativeNo time shift via USB hard disk

The Sony KD-55A8 plays to all the strengths of an OLED TV: rich blacks, vibrant colours and great viewing angle stability. In addition, there is decent sound with extensive features and good ease of use. Only console players might miss the lack of HDMI 2.1 support.