Legacy QD-OLED at 77"

Sony A95L (77") (2026)

By Rick Baron & Bear · Verified 2026-05-21 · Brand: Sony

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The legacy A95L flagship still sells at 77" — Sony discontinued 55/65" in January 2026 and replaced them with the BRAVIA 8 II. If you need a 77" QD-OLED from Sony, this is your only option (Sony hasn't released a 77" BRAVIA 8 II yet). Picture quality is reference-class, even at 2-year-old panel age. Pricing rarely drops because demand-outstrips-supply.

Spec snapshot

Panel techQD-OLED 2024 panel
Sizes77" only
ProcessorXR Processor
Peak brightness~1,700 nits
Refresh rate120 Hz
HDMI4× HDMI 2.1 (2 are 4K/120)
Smart TV OSGoogle TV
✓ Dolby Vision ✗ No HDR10+ ✓ Dolby Atmos

Best for & what to avoid

✓ Best for

  • 77" buyers wanting Sony QD-OLED picture quality
  • Cinephiles who insist on Sony color science at large size

✗ Avoid if

  • 55-65" buyers (BRAVIA 8 II is the newer panel)
  • Budget under $4,000

Step up or step down?

Step down →Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65"
Step up →Sony BRAVIA 9 85"
★ Honest install take

Rick's overall TV-buying philosophy

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Sony A95L (77")-specific install notes

[Rick — model-specific notes on the Sony A95L (77"). Common DOA / panel uniformity issues, mounting gotchas (eARC port location, weight), warranty experience, software bugs, and the one settings tweak you change on every install. 3-5 sentences.]

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