Sony BRAVIA 3 II vs Sony BRAVIA 8
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SonyBRAVIA 3 II | SonyBRAVIA 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2026 | April 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | LED LCD | OLED |
| 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 | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| HDR extras | – | IMAX Enhanced |
| 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 | XR Triluminos Pro, Live Colour Technology |
| Picture processing | XR Clear Image, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer and light sensor | XR Contrast Booster 15, XR Clear Image, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, light sensor |
| Picture modes | Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Professional, Graphics, Photo and Dolby Vision modes; calibrated modes for Netflix, Sony Pictures Core and Prime Video | Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Professional, Calm, Photo, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision (Vivid, Bright, Dark, Game), FPS Game, RTS Game; Studio Calibrated modes for Netflix and Sony Pictures Core, with Prime Video added by a firmware update |
| Motion handling | Motionflow XR 480; native panel refresh is 120 Hz | XR OLED Motion |
| 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 | 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 100″ | 55, 65, 77″ |
| Largest size | 100″ (better) | 77″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR | HDMI VRR |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | All four inputs support 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM; eARC and Source-Based Tone Mapping supported; HDCP 2.3 on all inputs | HDMI 2.1 features: 4K 120, eARC, VRR, ALLM, SBTM (Source-Based Tone Mapping); 4K 100/120 Hz and VRR on HDMI 3 and 4, ALLM on all four; HDCP 2.3 on all four |
| Game features | PS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode; Dolby Vision Game mode | Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode; FPS and RTS game modes |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Processor | XR Processor | XR Processor |
| Speakers | 20 W | 50 W (better) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| DTS:X | Yes | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Speaker detail | Two full-range X-Balanced bass reflex speakers | Acoustic Surface Audio+ with Sound Positioning Tweeters, 2 actuators, 2 tweeters and 1 subwoofer; 55″ and 65″ 10 W × 5 (50 W); 77″ 13 W + 13 W + 10 W + 10 W + 10 W (56 W) |
| Audio features | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support | Acoustic Center Sync with a compatible Sony soundbar, Voice Zoom 3, 3D Surround Upscaling, room and user-position sound calibration, 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer over Bluetooth |
| Voice assistants | Voice search and built-in microphone with an off switch; Gemini availability depends on region, language and software | Voice search with a built-in microphone (with an off switch); works with Apple HomeKit |
| Casting | Google Cast, Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKit | Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay |
| TV tuners | 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 | DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 2 terrestrial/cable and 2 satellite digital tuners; CI+ |
| USB | Two USB ports; no USB hard disk recording on US variants | 2 × USB; USB hard disk recording |
| Ethernet | One Ethernet input | 1 × Ethernet |
| Optical audio out | One digital audio output | 1 × optical digital audio out |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | 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 | Without stand, 55″ 1223 × 706 × 37 mm; 65″ 1442 × 829 × 37 mm; 77″ 1713 × 984 × 38 mm |
| Stand | Black Slim T Shape Blade Stand with one position | Underlay Stand with four positions (outside, inside, and outside or inside raised for a soundbar) |
| VESA pattern | 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) | 300 × 300 mm |
| Power use | 0.5 W standby; US power specification is AC 120 V, 60 Hz | 55″ 72, 65″ 83, 77″ 107 kWh/1000h in SDR; 0.5 W standby |
| Energy class | – | 55″ F; 65″ and 77″ E (SDR) |
| Colours | Black | Dark silver |
| In the box | Table-top stand, voice remote, batteries, AC power cord and guides | Remote control, table-top stand, USB Type-C cable, power cord, batteries |
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