Sony BRAVIA 3 II vs Sony BRAVIA W3000

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BRAVIA 3 II compared with BRAVIA W3000
SonyBRAVIA 3 IISonyBRAVIA W3000
Overview
Released20262007
Display
PanelLED LCDLCD
Panel detailDirect LED backlight with frame dimming, without local dimmingSony's WCG-CCFL fluorescent backlight and 10-bit LCD panel; no LED backlight. Sony specifies 16,000:1 dynamic contrast, which is not a measured native contrast ratio.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Refresh rate120 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGNone
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 sensorBRAVIA Engine EX, Live Colour Creation, x.v.Colour and 24p True Cinema. Sony's 10-bit panel claim is for all three sizes.
Picture modesVivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Professional, Graphics, Photo and Dolby Vision modes; calibrated modes for Netflix, Sony Pictures Core and Prime Video–
Motion handlingMotionflow XR 480; native panel refresh is 120 HzSony does not publish a verified native panel refresh figure for this UK series. The 120 Hz Motionflow feature in Sony's 2007 US press release applies to XBR models, not the W3000.
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″40, 46, 52″
Largest size100″ (better)52″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)3 (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 inputsThree HDMI inputs; Sony also lists two component and two SCART inputs, a PC VGA input and 1080p/24 input support.
Game featuresPS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode; Dolby Vision Game mode–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVNone (no smart platform)
ProcessorXR ProcessorBRAVIA Engine EX
Speakers20 W22 W (better)
Dolby AtmosYes–
DTS:XYes–
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E–
Bluetooth5.3–
Speaker detailTwo full-range X-Balanced bass reflex speakersSony UK specifies 11 W + 11 W for each size, with S-Force Front Surround processing.
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 HomeKit–
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 launchDigital terrestrial MPEG-2 and cable tuners, plus analogue reception. The UK spec page also lists an MPEG-4 HD tuner with supported operators.
USBTwo USB ports; no USB hard disk recording on US variants–
EthernetOne Ethernet input–
Optical audio outOne digital audio outputOptical 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 without-stand W × H × D: 40″ 992 × 643 × 122 mm; 46″ 1135 × 734 × 122 mm; 52″ 1278 × 832 × 123 mm. Listed configuration weights exclude the stand.
StandBlack Slim T Shape Blade Stand with one positionSupplied table stand; optional SU-WL500 wall bracket.
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 HzSony UK operating/standby figures: 40″ 220 W / 0.3 W; 46″ 270 W / 0.3 W; 52″ 305 W / 0.3 W.
ColoursBlackBrushed metal black.
In the boxTable-top stand, voice remote, batteries, AC power cord and guidesRM-ED010 remote, AC cable, coax cable and table stand according to Sony UK.

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