Sony BRAVIA 3 II vs Sony BRAVIA X9005B
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| SonyBRAVIA 3 II | SonyBRAVIA X9005B | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2026 | May 2014 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | LED LCD | LED LCD |
| Panel detail | Direct LED backlight with frame dimming, without local dimming | Triluminos LED LCD with X-tended Dynamic Range. The 55- and 65-inch models use active 3D glasses; Sony lists passive TDG-500P glasses for the 79-inch model. Motionflow XR 800 is a processing label, not a native refresh rate. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | – |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | None |
| 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 | XR Clear Image, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer and light sensor | 4K X-Reality PRO upscaling, Triluminos colour, X-tended Dynamic Range and Motionflow XR 800. |
| Picture modes | Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Professional, Graphics, Photo and Dolby Vision modes; calibrated modes for Netflix, Sony Pictures Core and Prime Video | Cinema, Custom, Standard, Game, Sports, Photo and Graphics presets. |
| Motion handling | 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 | 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 100″ | 55, 65, 79″ |
| Largest size | 100″ (better) | 79″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR | None |
| Auto low latency mode | 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 | Four HDMI inputs. HDTVTest verified 3840 × 2160 at 50/60 Hz on all four inputs of the 55-inch model, but found limited high-chroma bandwidth; HDMI 1 and 2 support HDCP 2.2. |
| Input lag | – | HDTVTest measured 41 ms with a Leo Bodnar tester in Game mode on the 55-inch model. |
| Game features | PS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode; Dolby Vision Game mode | 4K Game mode and SimulView 3D gaming with optional glasses. |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Google TV | Sony Entertainment Network |
| Processor | XR Processor | 4K X-Reality PRO |
| Speakers | 20 W | 65 W (better) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | – |
| DTS:X | Yes | – |
| eARC | Yes | – |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Built-in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | – |
| Speaker detail | Two full-range X-Balanced bass reflex speakers | Side-facing Magnetic Fluid speaker array with two 12.5 W and two 20 W outputs, 65 W total. A wireless subwoofer was optional. |
| Audio features | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support | – |
| Voice assistants | Voice search and built-in microphone with an off switch; Gemini availability depends on region, language and software | – |
| Casting | Google Cast, Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKit | Sony Entertainment Network apps, built-in HEVC 4K streaming, Opera browser, DLNA, screen mirroring and One-Flick Entertainment with NFC remote; original online services may no longer operate. |
| 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 | Twin DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, analogue tuner and CI+. |
| USB | Two USB ports; no USB hard disk recording on US variants | Three side USB 2.0 inputs with USB hard-drive recording; Sony supplied a port replicator. |
| Ethernet | One Ethernet input | One rear Ethernet input. |
| Optical audio out | One digital audio output | One optical digital audio output and a combined side headphone/audio/subwoofer output. |
| 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 | Sony UK, without stand (W × H × D): 55-inch 149.3 × 75.2 × 9.9 cm; 65-inch 171.5 × 87.8 × 9.9 cm; 79-inch 202.9 × 105.4 × 11.1 cm. With stand: 55-inch 149.4 × 79.1 × 32 cm and 38.1 kg; 65-inch 171.6 × 91.6 × 32 cm and 46.6 kg; 79-inch 203.1 × 110.9 × 44.2 cm and 60.9 kg. |
| Stand | Black Slim T Shape Blade Stand with one position | Wedge-shaped cabinet with a pair of metal feet that can mount near the edges or closer together on the 55- and 65-inch sets. |
| 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 | 0.5 W standby; US power specification is AC 120 V, 60 Hz | Sony UK on-mode estimates: 149 W (55 inches), 180 W (65 inches), 229 W (79 inches); 0.30 W standby across the three sizes. |
| Energy class | – | Historical EU television energy classes B for 55 and 65 inches, A for 79 inches. |
| Colours | Black | – |
| In the box | Table-top stand, voice remote, batteries, AC power cord and guides | Port replicator, standard and One-Flick touchpad remotes, two pairs of 3D glasses, table stand and IR blaster. Glasses type differs by size. |
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