Sony A95K vs Sony BRAVIA 3 II
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| SonyA95K | SonyBRAVIA 3 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | QD-OLED | LED LCD |
| Panel detail | – | Direct LED backlight with frame dimming, without local dimming |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDR formats | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| Screen finish | – | RTINGS reports matte coating on US 65-inch and 75-inch models; other sizes are glossy |
| Peak brightness | – | 520 nits on a 10% HDR window in Professional mode (Tom's Guide, 65-inch US model) |
| Colour range | – | XR Triluminos Pro and Live Colour |
| Picture processing | Cognitive Processor XR, XR 4K Upscaling, Dual Database Processing, XR Super Resolution, XR Triluminos Max and OLED XR Contrast Pro. | XR Clear Image, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer and light sensor |
| Picture modes | Custom, Cinema, IMAX Enhanced, Game, Graphics, Dolby Vision Bright/Dark and Netflix Calibrated; BRAVIA CORE Calibrated Mode. | Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Professional, Graphics, Photo and Dolby Vision modes; calibrated modes for Netflix, Sony Pictures Core and Prime Video |
| Motion handling | XR OLED Motion. UK table calls the panel 100 Hz but explicitly accepts 3840 × 2160 at 120 Hz; the highest 4K refresh is used here. | Motionflow XR 480; native panel refresh is 120 Hz |
| Viewing angle | – | RTINGS identifies an IPS panel on its 65-inch US test unit and a VA panel on the 50-inch; other sizes' panel types are unconfirmed |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65″ | 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 100″ |
| Largest size | 65″ | 100″ (better) |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR | HDMI VRR |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | Four HDMI inputs; HDMI 3/4 handle 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM. eARC shares one of the two HDMI 2.1 inputs, as confirmed by both exact reviews. HDCP 2.3. | All four inputs support 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM; eARC and Source-Based Tone Mapping supported; HDCP 2.3 on all inputs |
| Game features | PlayStation 5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode. What Hi-Fi? confirms VRR works without a later update, but no Dolby Vision Game mode or HGiG setting. | PS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode; Dolby Vision Game mode |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Processor | Cognitive Processor XR | XR Processor |
| Speakers | 60 W (better) | 20 W |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| DTS:X | – | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| Speaker detail | Acoustic Surface Audio+: two actuators and two subwoofers. Maker output 20 W + 20 W + 10 W + 10 W; 60 W total also confirmed by Tom’s Guide. | Two full-range X-Balanced bass reflex speakers |
| Audio features | Acoustic Center Sync with compatible Sony equipment; room/user position calibration, Voice Zoom 2 and 3D Surround Upscaling. Dolby Atmos and DTS Digital Surround supported. | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support |
| Voice assistants | Voice search through the remote or built-in microphone, with physical microphone switch; Google Assistant described by Tom’s Guide. | Voice search and built-in microphone with an off switch; Gemini availability depends on region, language and software |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKit. | Google Cast, Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKit |
| TV tuners | Twin digital terrestrial/cable and twin satellite tuners; DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2, analogue and CI+. | US variants use ATSC, Clear QAM and analogue M; one terrestrial/cable tuner, no satellite input. Regional tuner systems and availability differ; these specifications do not establish a UK launch |
| USB | 2 × USB, one side and one bottom; USB HDD recording supported. | Two USB ports; no USB hard disk recording on US variants |
| Ethernet | 1 × bottom Ethernet LAN. | One Ethernet input |
| Optical audio out | 1 × bottom digital audio output. | One digital audio output |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without stand or camera, W × H × D: 55-inch 122.5 × 71.4 × 4.3 cm; 65-inch 144.4 × 83.7 × 4.3 cm. Configuration weights exclude stand. | Without stand, 43-inch 958 × 564 × 69 mm; 50-inch 1111 × 651 × 69 mm; 55-inch 1225 × 717 × 70 mm; 65-inch 1447 × 841 × 70 mm; 75-inch 1670 × 967 × 72 mm; 85-inch 1892 × 1092 × 74 mm; 100-inch 2230 × 1284 × 75 mm. Configuration weights exclude the stand |
| Stand | Full Edge Slate stand can sit in front of or behind the screen. Width 122.2 / 144.1 cm for 55 / 65-inch; front-position dimensions including camera 122.5 × 72.8 × 28.0 / 144.4 × 85.1 × 30.1 cm. Back-position dimensions including camera 122.5 × 75.3 × 26.5 / 144.4 × 87.7 × 28.2 cm. Maker UK tables omit with-stand weight. | Black Slim T Shape Blade Stand with one position |
| VESA pattern | 300 × 300 mm in both sizes. | 43-inch 200 × 200 mm; 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch 300 × 300 mm; 75-inch and 85-inch 400 × 400 mm; 100-inch 600 × 400 mm (Sony's 2026 wall-mount compatibility chart) |
| Power use | Published energy consumption 84 / 113 kWh per 1000 hours for 55 / 65-inch. Standby 0.50 W; network standby 2.00 W over Wi-Fi or LAN. | 0.5 W standby; US power specification is AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Colours | Titanium Black bezel and Slate Black stand. | Black |
| In the box | BRAVIA CAM, table-top stand, premium voice remote and IR remote, batteries, power cord and setup instructions. Sony’s May UK release announces availability across a mixed range while warning some sizes were unavailable; its Hong Kong release separates pre-orders from planned August availability. An actual first-sale month is not established by those sources, so the release remains 2022. | Table-top stand, voice remote, batteries, AC power cord and guides |
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