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Sony Sony BRAVIA 8 II
Sony · BRAVIA 8 II

Sony BRAVIA 8 II

Sony's brightest OLED yet, built around Acoustic Surface Audio+ and a new 3rd-gen QD-OLED panel.

$3299.00

0.0 (0 ratings) · Overall score 8.2/10

Pros

  • + 25% brighter than the outgoing A95L thanks to Sony's 3rd-gen QD-OLED panel
  • + Acoustic Surface Audio+ turns the whole panel into a 50W 2.2-channel speaker
  • + AI Scene Recognition for real-time picture optimization
  • + Google TV smart platform with deep Chromecast/Assistant integration

Cons

  • Maxes out at 4K/120Hz — no 165Hz mode like the LG/Samsung flagships
  • Only 2 of 4 HDMI ports are full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1
  • Available in just 55" and 65" sizes

Full Specifications

Screen Size65 in
Panel Type3rd-Gen QD-OLED (Sony custom heatsink + XR processing)
Resolution3840x2160 (4K UHD)
Peak Brightness1584 nits
Refresh Rate120 Hz
ProcessorCognitive Processor XR
HDMI 2.1 Ports2 ports
HDR FormatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Smart PlatformGoogle TV
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)Yes
Built-in Audio SystemAcoustic Surface Audio+, 2.2ch, 50W (2 actuators + 2 subwoofers)
Built-in Dolby AtmosYes
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI 2.1 x2 + HDMI 2.0 x2, eARC, Ethernet
MaterialQD-OLED panel, custom heatsink chassis
Warranty12 months

Compare Sony BRAVIA 8 II With

Cheaper Alternative

Panasonic Z95B — $3099.00

Premium Alternative

Samsung S95H — $3299.99

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