Sony BRAVIA 3 II vs Sony BRAVIA AG9

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BRAVIA 3 II compared with BRAVIA AG9
SonyBRAVIA 3 IISonyBRAVIA AG9
Overview
Released20262019
Display
PanelLED LCDOLED
Panel detailDirect LED backlight with frame dimming, without local dimmingSelf-emitting OLED with Sony Pixel Contrast Booster and TRILUMINOS processing. Sony lists 1080p 100/120 Hz input, but only up to 4K 60 Hz; a native panel rate is not stated as a main specification.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Screen finishRTINGS reports matte coating on US 65-inch and 75-inch models; other sizes are glossy–
Peak brightness520 nits on a 10% HDR window in Professional mode (Tom's Guide, 65-inch US model)–
Colour rangeXR Triluminos Pro and Live Colour–
Picture processingXR Clear Image, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer and light sensorX1 Ultimate, 4K X-Reality PRO, dual database processing, Object-based Super Resolution, Pixel Contrast Booster and Netflix Calibrated mode.
Picture modesVivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Professional, Graphics, Photo and Dolby Vision modes; calibrated modes for Netflix, Sony Pictures Core and Prime VideoVivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Graphics, Photo, Custom, Dolby Vision Bright/Dark and Netflix Calibrated.
Motion handlingMotionflow XR 480; native panel refresh is 120 HzMotionflow XR with Auto mode; Sony's UK sheet specifies video input up to 1080p 100/120 Hz and 4K 60 Hz. It does not publish a native panel rate for the complete UK series.
Viewing angleRTINGS 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
Sizes43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 100″55, 65, 77″
Largest size100″ (better)77″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRRNone
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detailAll four inputs support 4K 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM; eARC and Source-Based Tone Mapping supported; HDCP 2.3 on all inputsFour HDMI inputs (one side and three bottom), HDCP 2.3, with eARC on HDMI 3 according to Sony and AVForums. No HDMI input accepts 4K 120 Hz.
Game featuresPS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode; Dolby Vision Game modeGame picture mode; Sony UK does not list VRR or ALLM.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVAndroid TV
ProcessorXR ProcessorX1 Ultimate
Speakers20 W60 W, 2.2 channels (better)
Dolby AtmosYes–
DTS:XYes–
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 4.2
Speaker detailTwo full-range X-Balanced bass reflex speakersAcoustic Surface Audio+ with two 20 W screen actuators and two 10 W subwoofer channels, total 60 W. TV centre-speaker mode can feed the screen from an external receiver.
Audio featuresDolby Audio, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support–
Voice assistantsVoice search and built-in microphone with an off switch; Gemini availability depends on region, language and software–
CastingGoogle Cast, Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKitChromecast built in, Google Play Store and Google Assistant through Android TV.
TV tunersUS 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 launchDual DVB-T/T2 and DVB-S/S2 digital tuners, DVB-C and analogue reception according to Sony UK.
USBTwo USB ports; no USB hard disk recording on US variantsThree USB ports, two side and one bottom, with USB HDD recording.
EthernetOne Ethernet inputOne bottom Ethernet socket.
Optical audio outOne digital audio outputOne bottom digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout 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 standSony UK lists the 77″ body at approximately 1721 × 996 × 49 mm without stand. Configuration weights are Sony UK without-stand figures.
StandBlack Slim T Shape Blade Stand with one positionLow central dark-silver stand, around 5 mm beneath the screen in AVForums' KD-55AG9 review; separate soundbars may block the picture when placed in front.
VESA pattern43-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 use0.5 W standby; US power specification is AC 120 V, 60 Hz–
ColoursBlackBlack bezel and dark-silver stand.
In the boxTable-top stand, voice remote, batteries, AC power cord and guides–

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