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Sony BRAVIA 8 II · #9 of 10 in Best 4K TVs

Sony BRAVIA 8 II Review

A superb cinema-focused OLED with excellent processing and audio, but less brightness, gaming breadth and value than key rivals.

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87 CORE™ SCORE #9 in Best 4K TVs
Sony BRAVIA 8 II

At a Glance

Sony BRAVIA 8 II is a cinema-oriented OLED with superb processing, rich color and some of the best built-in sound in the field. Bright-room HDR performance, gaming-port breadth and relative value are notably weaker than its movie-focused strengths.

Performance 79%
Reliability 84%
Features 91%
Value 74%
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Sony BRAVIA 8 II Specifications

65-inch 4K OLED television with a 120 Hz native panel, XR Processor, Dolby Vision, Google TV and Acoustic Surface Audio+.

Display

Screen Sizes55 and 65 in; reviewed size 65 in
Panel TechnologyOLED
Resolution3840 x 2160
Native Refresh Rate120 Hz native
HDR FormatsDolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG
ProcessorXR Processor

Gaming

HDMI 2.1 Ports2 HDMI inputs support 4K/120 and VRR-class HDMI 2.1 features
VRRVRR supported on HDMI 3/4
Max Gaming Refresh4K/120 Hz
ALLM / Game ModeALLM supported

Audio

Speakers2 actuators and 2 subwoofers; 50 W total output
Audio FormatsDolby Atmos, DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
eARCeARC/ARC supported

Smart Platform

Smart TV PlatformGoogle TV
Casting & AssistantsChromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay and voice search

Connectivity

HDMI Inputs4 HDMI inputs
USB2 USB ports
Other PortsEthernet, digital optical/S-Center hybrid output, RF input and RS-232C
WirelessWi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions56.86 x 33.25 x 13.38 in with stand; 56.81 x 32.68 x 1.34 in without stand
Weight53.4 lb (24.2 kg) with stand; 50 lb 7.8 oz (22.9 kg) without stand
VESA Mount300 x 300 mm

Warranty & Support

Warranty1-year hardware warranty
SupportUS manuals, firmware updates, troubleshooting and repair support

Summary

The reviewed model uses four HDMI inputs, with HDMI 3 and 4 carrying the 4K/120 and VRR feature set. Its screen actuators and subwoofers provide 50 W of built-in audio output.

Should You Buy the Sony BRAVIA 8 II?

The Sony BRAVIA 8 II ranks #9 of 10 in our Best 4K TVs ranking, with a CORE score of 87/100. It is strongest on motion processing & upscaling and smart TV usability, where it ranks 1st of 10 on both.

Buy it if

  • You want a 4K TV for movies and streaming.
  • You prioritize processing and built-in sound.
  • You want a 4K TV for wide seating arrangements.

Skip it if

  • HDR & bright-room performance is your top priority. The TCL X11L scores 99 there, against 79 for the Sony BRAVIA 8 II.

How the Sony BRAVIA 8 II Scored

CORE scores every model in this category on the factors below, listed from most to least important for 4K TVs. The rank shows where the Sony BRAVIA 8 II places among the 10 models in our Best 4K TVs ranking.

Overall Picture Quality 94/100 · 5th of 10
HDR & Bright-Room Performance 79/100 · 10th of 10
Motion Processing & Upscaling 97/100 · 1st of 10
Gaming & Connectivity 76/100 · 10th of 10
Reliability, Longevity, Warranty & Support 84/100 · 3rd of 10
Value & Total Cost of Ownership 74/100 · 7th of 10
Smart TV Usability 91/100 · 1st of 10
Owner Review Validation 92/100 · 4th of 10
Built-In Audio 94/100 · 1st of 10

Technical Assessment

Performance

Dark-room picture quality is excellent, with perfect blacks, rich color and very strong processing, while audio is a genuine advantage. Bright-room visibility, peak HDR impact and gaming input breadth lag the newest Samsung, LG and RGB Mini-LED flagships.

Reliability and Ownership

Sony’s current US support route is established. A recent software/eARC issue has been publicly acknowledged with a software-fix path.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Excellent cinematic OLED picture quality and color volume
  • Motion processing and upscaling are exceptional
  • Built-in audio is among the best in the field

Cons

  • HDR and bright-room performance are noticeably weaker than flagship rivals
  • Gaming connectivity is limited to two HDMI 2.1 inputs and 120Hz
  • Value is weak relative to brighter, cheaper OLED alternatives

What Reviewers and Owners Say

  • Testing finds excellent QD-OLED blacks, color, processing and unusually strong audio; bright-room brightness and gaming-port breadth trail key flagship OLED rivals.
4.8/ 5

Owners rate the Sony BRAVIA 8 II 4.8 out of 5 on average, across 420 ratings at a major US retailer.

Sony BRAVIA 8 II Alternatives

#7 · CORE 88

TCL X11L

Choose it for stronger HDR & bright-room performance: it scores 99 there, against 79 for the Sony BRAVIA 8 II.

#8 · CORE 87

TCL QM8L

Choose it for stronger value & total cost of ownership: it scores 94 there, against 74 for the Sony BRAVIA 8 II.

#5 · CORE 89

LG C6 OLED 2026

Choose it for stronger gaming & connectivity: it scores 97 there, against 76 for the Sony BRAVIA 8 II. It is also a lower-priced option.

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Last updated September 28, 2026.