What's great
- The cheapest 77" QD-OLED you can buy in 2026
- Deep clearance pricing (was $5,499 launch — now ~$2,800-$3,500)
- QD-OLED panel + Sony XR Processor
- Dolby Vision support
- Google TV + AirPlay 2 + Chromecast
- PS5 integration (Auto HDR + Auto Genre Mode)
What's not
- Only 77" size remains (55/65 discontinued Jan 2026)
- Discontinued — limited stock remaining
- 4 HDMI total (only 2 are HDMI 2.1)
- No replacement 77" Bravia 8 II yet
What's new for 2026
Sony quietly killed the 55" and 65" A95L in January 2026. The 77" is the only size still in distribution, and Sony has not announced a 77" Bravia 8 II yet. If you want a 77" Sony QD-OLED, the A95L 77" is currently the only option — at deep clearance pricing.
Launched at $5,499; street price in 2026 is roughly $2,800-$3,500 depending on retailer.
Smart TV experience & OS
Google TV (carries 5+ years of updates per Sony's track record). Same OS as 2026 Bravia models. Gemini voice. AirPlay 2 + Chromecast.
Picture quality & panel tech
QD-OLED — same panel tech as the Bravia 8 II. Peak brightness ~1,800 nits. Perfect blacks. Dolby Vision + HDR10 + HLG.
Gaming performance
4 HDMI total, 2 are HDMI 2.1. PS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping + Auto Genre Picture Mode.
Audio & soundbar pairing
2.2 Acoustic Surface Audio+ (multiple actuators behind the screen — screen-as-speaker). Better built-in audio than most 2026 OLEDs.
Mount & install notes
Standard VESA. 77" is ~65 lbs.
Who should buy this TV
Buy if: You want a 77" QD-OLED, you're OK with last-gen tech to save ~$1,500 vs new models, deep-clearance pricing matters.
Skip if: You want 2026 features, fresh stock, or smaller than 77".
Rick's final verdict
Rick's verdict: the steal of the Sony lineup right now. $2,800-$3,500 for a 77" QD-OLED with Sony's color science is genuinely the best dollar-per-inch on QD-OLED in 2026. Limited stock — buy now or wait for the 77" Bravia 8 II (no announced date).
Final score: 9.0 / 10 — Rick's 2026 Sony Clearance Pick.