Sony BRAVIA 3 II vs Sony BRAVIA HX923

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BRAVIA 3 II compared with BRAVIA HX923

	SonyBRAVIA 3 II	SonyBRAVIA HX923
Overview
Released
Released	2026	2011
Display
Panel
Panel	LED LCD	LED LCD
Panel detail
Panel detail	Direct LED backlight with frame dimming, without local dimming	Sony's OptiContrast LCD with Gorilla Glass, Intelligent Peak LED backlight and local dimming. AVForums and HDTVTest describe the UK 46-inch sample as full-array local dimming; Home Cinema Choice calls its 55-inch unit edge lit, so the backlight layout is recorded as a source conflict rather than a series-wide fact.
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)	1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	120 Hz	–
HDR formats
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG	None
Screen finish
Screen finish	RTINGS reports matte coating on US 65-inch and 75-inch models; other sizes are glossy	–
Peak brightness
Peak brightness	520 nits on a 10% HDR window in Professional mode (Tom's Guide, 65-inch US model)	–
Colour range
Colour range	XR Triluminos Pro and Live Colour	–
Picture processing
Picture processing	XR Clear Image, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer and light sensor	Sony X-Reality PRO, Live Colour, Advanced Contrast Enhancer and 24p True Cinema. Active shutter 3D is built in.
Picture modes
Picture modes	Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Professional, Graphics, Photo and Dolby Vision modes; calibrated modes for Netflix, Sony Pictures Core and Prime Video	–
Motion handling
Motion handling	Motionflow XR 480; native panel refresh is 120 Hz	Sony UK lists 200 frames per second and Motionflow XR 800 for the 55-inch model; XR 800 is a processing label, not a native panel rate. A consistent native rate across all UK sizes was not verified.
Viewing angle
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	AVForums and Home Cinema Choice both found the picture loses contrast off-axis on their tested 46 and 55-inch samples.
Sizes
Sizes
Sizes	43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 100″	46, 55, 65″
Largest size
Largest size	100″ (better)	65″
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)	4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	HDMI VRR	None
Auto low latency mode
Auto low latency mode	Yes	–
HDMI detail
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	Four HDMI inputs, including two on the side; HDMI 1.4-era signal support, with no HDMI 2.1 features.
Game features
Game features	PS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode; Dolby Vision Game mode	Game picture mode; no VRR.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	Google TV	Sony Entertainment Network
Processor
Processor	XR Processor	X-Reality PRO
Speakers
Speakers	20 W	30 W (better)
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	Yes	–
DTS:X
DTS:X	Yes	–
eARC
eARC	Yes	–
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E	Built-in Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.3	–
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	Two full-range X-Balanced bass reflex speakers	Sony UK lists 30 W total, 10 W × 3, for its 55-inch model. The optional Monolithic stand with speakers is a separate accessory.
Audio features
Audio features	Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support	–
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	Voice search and built-in microphone with an off switch; Gemini availability depends on region, language and software	–
Casting
Casting	Google Cast, Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKit	DLNA playback and Sony internet video services; Chromecast is not supported.
TV tuners
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	Sony UK lists DVB-T/T2 terrestrial and DVB-C cable tuners plus analogue reception for the 46 and 55-inch sets.
USB
USB	Two USB ports; no USB hard disk recording on US variants	Two side USB inputs; media playback and USB HDD recording, the latter after firmware update according to Sony UK.
Ethernet
Ethernet	One Ethernet input	One Ethernet input.
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	One digital audio output	One rear optical digital audio output.
Design and power
Size
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 (W × H × D), Sony UK sheets: 46″ 1081 × 660 × 38 mm; 55″ 1278 × 771 × 38 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands. Exact 65-inch dimensions and weight are omitted.
Stand
Stand	Black Slim T Shape Blade Stand with one position	Central swivel stand; the optional Monolithic Design audio stand was sold separately.
VESA pattern
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)	–
Power use
Power use	0.5 W standby; US power specification is AC 120 V, 60 Hz	Sony UK lists 113 W home-mode operation and 190 W rated for the 55-inch model; 157 kWh annual label use.
Colours
Colours	Black	–
In the box
In the box	Table-top stand, voice remote, batteries, AC power cord and guides	Sony UK lists two TDG-BR250 active 3D glasses, RM-ED041 remote, two AAA batteries and attached power cable for the 55-inch model.