Type

LED

Resolution

4k

Sizes
43″ 50″ 55″ 65″ 75″ 85″

While Sony doesn’t offer truly budget TVs like other brands, and you can find cheaper TVs elsewhere, they have some affordable models, like the Sony X80K/X80CK. It’s the entry-level TV in their 2022 lineup, so you can save some money if you’re willing to give up on the gaming and other higher-end features of more expensive panels, like local dimming. However, its picture quality isn’t nearly as good as the Sony X90L/X90CL, especially in dark rooms, as it has a different panel type with a lower native contrast ratio that results in blacks that look gray. Instead, it has a wide viewing angle, making the image remain accurate from the sides, which is ideal for wide seating arrangements.

Since this TV doesn’t look good in dark rooms, it’s best to use it in a well-lit environment because it has decent peak brightness and reflection handling, meaning it performs well with a few lights around. Like most Sony displays, the out-of-the-box accuracy is excellent, and it comes with the same great Google TV interface, making it easy to stream your favorite content, and you won’t have to use an external streaming device. If you want a better Sony TV than the X80K but aren’t willing to step up to the mid-range, look up the Sony X85K. It’s a bit more expensive, but it has better image quality and more gaming features at the cost of a narrower viewing angle and slightly worse reflection handling than the X80K.