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Sony Bravia 3 II · #9 of 10 in Best Budget TVs

Sony Bravia 3 II Review

A polished processing-first TV with unusually generous HDMI connectivity.

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85 CORE™ SCORE #9 in Best Budget TVs
Sony Bravia 3 II

At a Glance

The Bravia 3 II focuses on Sony image processing, responsive Google TV software and four HDMI 2.1 inputs rather than Mini-LED hardware. It is especially easy to integrate into living rooms with several modern sources.

Performance 89%
Reliability 86%
Features 88%
Value 80%
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Sony Bravia 3 II Specifications

The 50-inch Sony BRAVIA 3 II is a 4K Direct LED LCD Google TV with a 120Hz panel, XR Processor, Dolby Vision, four HDMI inputs with HDMI 2.1 features, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.

Display

Screen Sizes43", 50", 55", 65", 75", 85", 100"; reviewed size 50"
Panel TechnologyLCD with Direct LED backlight and frame dimming
Resolution4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
Native Refresh Rate120Hz native
HDR FormatsHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
ProcessorXR Processor

Gaming

HDMI 2.1 Ports4 HDMI inputs support HDMI 2.1 features including 4K120, eARC, VRR, ALLM and SBTM
VRRYes on HDMI 1/2/3/4
Max Gaming Refresh4K/120Hz

Audio

Audio FormatsDolby Atmos and DTS:X
eARCYes

Smart Platform

Smart TV PlatformGoogle TV
Casting & AssistantsChromecast built-in; Apple AirPlay; Apple HomeKit

Connectivity

HDMI Inputs4 HDMI inputs
USB2 USB ports
Other PortsEthernet; 1 RF terrestrial/cable input; 1 digital audio output; 1 RS-232C input
WirelessWi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6GHz); Bluetooth 5.3

Dimensions & Weight

DimensionsWithout stand: 43.75 x 25.63 x 2.69 in (1111 x 651 x 69 mm); with stand: 43.75 x 28.13 x 9.69 in (1111 x 714 x 246 mm)
WeightWithout stand: 24.6 lb (11.1 kg); with stand: 25.3 lb (11.4 kg)
VESA Mount300 x 300 mm

Summary

The reviewed 50-inch configuration supports 4K/120Hz, VRR and ALLM on all four HDMI inputs and includes eARC. It also provides Google TV, Chromecast built-in, AirPlay, Ethernet and two USB ports.

Should You Buy the Sony Bravia 3 II?

The Sony Bravia 3 II ranks #9 of 10 in our Best Budget TVs ranking, with a CORE score of 85/100. It is strongest on reliability, build & support and connectivity & formats, where it ranks 1st and 2nd of 10.

Buy it if

  • You want a budget TV for bright living rooms, console gaming and buyers who value processing, upscaling and software polish.
  • You want strong reliability, build & support: it ranks 1st of 10 on this measure.
  • You want strong connectivity & formats: it ranks 2nd of 10 on this measure.

Skip it if

  • Picture & HDR quality is your top priority. The LG B6 OLED scores 98 there, against 84 for the Sony Bravia 3 II.

How the Sony Bravia 3 II Scored

CORE scores every model in this category on the factors below, listed from most to least important for budget TVs. The rank shows where the Sony Bravia 3 II places among the 10 models in our Best Budget TVs ranking.

Picture & HDR Quality 84/100 · 9th of 10
Value for Money 80/100 · 8th of 10
Gaming & Motion 89/100 · 6th of 10
Smart TV Experience 88/100 · 3rd of 10
Connectivity & Formats 95/100 · 2nd of 10
Reliability, Build & Support 86/100 · 1st of 10
Owner Review Validation 94/100 · 2nd of 10
Built-In Sound 72/100 · 9th of 10

Technical Assessment

Performance

Current professional ranking/review evidence used for field-relative merits and limitations; no round-up claim was treated as a measured benchmark unless the underlying review was available. Direct-lit IPS design with four high-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 inputs.

Reliability and Ownership

Sony’s current support structure and the Bravia 3 II’s conventional LED design provide a reasonable build baseline, but the model itself is recent. The score rewards documented construction and support without treating brand reputation as proof of this exact model’s long-term durability.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Strong processing
  • Four HDMI 2.1 ports
  • Responsive Google TV

Cons

  • Value is weaker than similarly priced Mini-LED rivals
  • Built-in audio is modest and lacks the impact of stronger TV speaker systems
  • No local dimming limits dark-room blacks

What Reviewers and Owners Say

  • Independent testing found vibrant daytime picture and strong gaming connectivity; black levels are weaker for dark-room home theater. Sony lists four HDMI 2.1 ports and 120Hz on the 2026 US model.
4.5/ 5

Owners rate the Sony Bravia 3 II 4.5 out of 5 on average, across 87 ratings at 2 US retailers.

Sony Bravia 3 II Alternatives

#2 · CORE 90

LG B6 OLED

Choose it for stronger picture & HDR quality: it scores 98 there, against 84 for the Sony Bravia 3 II.

#8 · CORE 86

Hisense U65QF

Choose it for stronger value for money: it scores 95 there, against 80 for the Sony Bravia 3 II.

#10 · CORE 81

TCL QM5K

Choose it for stronger value for money: it scores 92 there, against 80 for the Sony Bravia 3 II.

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How We Evaluate

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Last updated September 29, 2026.