Sony BRAVIA 3 II vs Sony BRAVIA X9305C

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BRAVIA 3 II compared with BRAVIA X9305C
SonyBRAVIA 3 IISonyBRAVIA X9305C
Overview
Released2026May 2015
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailDirect LED backlight with frame dimming, without local dimmingEdge-lit Triluminos LED LCD with X-tended Dynamic Range and active 3D. HDTVTest measured a 120 Hz native panel on the 55-inch model; Sony's Motionflow XR rating is a processing label.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
HDR extras–Sony lists HDR10 from apps, HDMI and USB, plus HLG through HDMI and USB, with current firmware. HDR was added after launch.
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 sensor4K Processor X1, Triluminos colour, X-tended Dynamic Range and Motionflow processing.
Picture modesVivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Professional, Graphics, Photo and Dolby Vision modes; calibrated modes for Netflix, Sony Pictures Core and Prime VideoCinema pro, Standard, Game and Graphics modes identified in HDTVTest's 55-inch review.
Motion handlingMotionflow XR 480; native panel refresh is 120 Hz–
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″
Largest size100″ (better)65″
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 accept 3840 × 2160 at 50 or 60 Hz in 8-bit 4:2:0. HDMI 4 supports ARC; HDMI 2 supports MHL 3. HDTVTest could not reproduce full 4:4:4 chroma at 4K 60 Hz.
Input lag–HDTVTest measured 36 ms in Game mode on the 55-inch model using a Leo Bodnar tester.
Game featuresPS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode; Dolby Vision Game modeGame picture preset and active 3D; no 4K 120 Hz input or HDMI VRR.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVAndroid TV
ProcessorXR Processor4K Processor X1
Speakers20 W90 W (better)
Dolby AtmosYes–
DTS:XYes–
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n and Wi-Fi Direct; 802.11ac where available
Bluetooth5.34.1
Speaker detailTwo full-range X-Balanced bass reflex speakersFour 12.5 W and two 20 W speaker outputs, totalling 90 W in Sony's UK reference guide; high-resolution FLAC and WAV playback. Optional SWF-BR100 wireless subwoofer.
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 HomeKitAndroid TV with Google Cast, Google Play apps, Netflix 4K, YouTube and voice search; availability of original apps and services may have changed.
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 launchDVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable, DVB-S/S2 satellite and analogue tuner, plus CI+.
USBTwo USB ports; no USB hard disk recording on US variantsThree USB inputs; ports 1 and 2 are USB 2.0 and port 3 is USB 3.0, with USB HDD recording where supported.
EthernetOne Ethernet inputOne 10/100 Ethernet port.
Optical audio outOne digital audio outputOne optical digital audio output and a combined headphone, audio-out or subwoofer socket.
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 reference guide, without stand (W × H × D): 55-inch 148.4 × 74.4 × 9.0 cm; 65-inch 170.6 × 87.1 × 9.0 cm. With stand in edge position: 55-inch 148.4 × 78.0 × 25.5 cm and 37.9 kg; 65-inch 170.6 × 91.1 × 29.2 cm and 48.0 kg.
StandBlack Slim T Shape Blade Stand with one positionTwo feet can be installed near the edges or towards the middle; Sony lists 60.7 cm foot spacing in the middle position for both sizes.
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 standard-mode estimates: 166 W (55 inches) and 192 W (65 inches); 0.50 W standby after internal processing finishes. Annual estimates: 230 and 266 kWh respectively.
Energy class–Historical EU energy class B for both sizes.
ColoursBlack–
In the boxTable-top stand, voice remote, batteries, AC power cord and guidesTable-top stand, standard and touchpad remotes, mains cable and two pairs of active 3D glasses.

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