Not only are they not 2.1-certified they also lack some of the features that other brands are adding to their sockets. The HDMIs are slightly disappointing in terms of spec, though. The A8’s connections are fairly typical: four HDMIs, three USBs, an optical output, aerial and satellite ports and a standard headphone socket. None of these features were available on the AG8, which the A8 replaces. The A8 also boasts Sony’s Pixel Contrast Booster and X-Motion Clarity motion processing. This brings with it features such as Object-Based Super Resolution, which is designed to intelligently analyse and enhance the definition of individual objects in an image, and an improved version of Object-Based HDR Remaster, which applies a similar approach to contrast. Like the AG9, the A8 gets Sony’s top processor – the X1 Ultimate. The A8 combines two of these actuators with two subwoofers, just like the AG9, albeit with a reduced power output of 30W compared to 60W. It involves actuators that vibrate the screen imperceptibly, essentially turning the display into a big, flat speaker.
That extra casework is needed because of the A8’s approach to audio. On the Sony, this casework covers more of the rear of the set than is typical, but it’s not vastly thicker than most, with its 5.2cm depth making it just 5mm thicker than the LG CX. You’ll need a TV stand or AV rack at least a metre wide for the Sony to stand upon.Īs is the case with all OLED TVs, the panel is supremely thin, at just 6mm, but also has casework bolted into the back for housing connections, processing hardware and speakers. They are set rather far apart, which might help with positioning a soundbar (though the bottom of the screen is quite low) but gives the TV a big overall footprint. Instead of a full pedestal stand, the A8 has two feet that slot into the bottom edge of the set. There’s also a raised bit of frame along the bottom that’s about 13mm thick. Turn the TV on and those bezels are around 8mm thick on the top and sides and about 1cm along the bottom. The black bezel is flush with the screen so you don’t notice it when the set is off – just a thin metal frame around the edge. (Image credit: Sony / Absentia, Amazon Prime)
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