Sony BRAVIA 3 II vs Sony BRAVIA XG95
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| SonyBRAVIA 3 II | SonyBRAVIA XG95 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2026 | 2019 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | LED LCD | LED LCD |
| Panel detail | Direct LED backlight with frame dimming, without local dimming | Direct LED backlight with full-array local dimming and Triluminos colour. Sony lists X-Wide Angle viewing technology for the 75 and 85-inch UK models only. X-Motion Clarity is processing, not a published native refresh rate. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | – |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| 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) | Expert Reviews measured 1,100 nits on a 10% HDR window after D65 calibration on its 65-inch UK sample; this is a reviewer measurement, not a Sony series figure. |
| Colour range | XR Triluminos Pro and Live Colour | – |
| Picture processing | XR Clear Image, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer and light sensor | 4K X-Reality PRO, dual database processing, Object-based Super Resolution, Object-based HDR remaster, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO and X-Motion Clarity. |
| 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 | Motionflow XR 480; native panel refresh is 120 Hz | Sony UK lists X-Motion Clarity but no exact native Hz in the reviewed size sheets. Expert Reviews found strong 24 fps film handling and motion resolution on its 65-inch sample. |
| 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 | The 55 and 65-inch models lack X-Wide Angle; AVForums and Expert Reviews found contrast degrades off-axis on those sizes. Sony lists viewing-angle enhancement on the 75 and 85-inch models. |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 100″ | 55, 65, 75, 85″ |
| Largest size | 100″ (better) | 85″ |
| 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 full-bandwidth HDMI 2.0b inputs with HDCP 2.3; eARC on HDMI 3, per Sony UK and Expert Reviews. No 4K 120 Hz HDMI 2.1 input. |
| Input lag | – | Expert Reviews measured 21 ms in both 1080p SDR and 4K HDR Game mode on its 65-inch sample. |
| Game features | PS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode; Dolby Vision Game mode | Game mode; no HDMI VRR. |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Google TV | Android TV |
| Processor | XR Processor | Picture Processor X1 Ultimate |
| Speakers | 20 W | 20 W, 2.0 channels |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | – |
| DTS:X | Yes | – |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Speaker detail | Two full-range X-Balanced bass reflex speakers | Sony's Acoustic Multi-Audio combines two full-range bass-reflex drivers and two rear sound-positioning tweeters; the UK 55-inch sheet rates audio output at 10 W + 10 W. |
| 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 | Chromecast built in, per Sony UK specifications. |
| 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, DVB-C cable and DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, with two digital terrestrial/cable and two satellite tuners. |
| USB | Two USB ports; no USB hard disk recording on US variants | Three USB inputs, including USB HDD recording and media playback. |
| Ethernet | One Ethernet input | One LAN input. |
| Optical audio out | One digital audio output | One optical digital audio 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 | Without stand (W × H × D), Sony UK sheets: 55″ 1228 × 709 × 69 mm; 65″ 1447 × 832 × 69 mm; 85″ 1910 × 1099 × 73 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands. The 75-inch dimensions and weight are omitted without a verified exact sheet value. |
| Stand | Black Slim T Shape Blade Stand with one position | Wide-set outward feet with cable channels; VESA 300 × 300 mm for 55/65″ and 400 × 400 mm for 85″. AVForums found the 55-inch feet require a stand about 1 m wide. |
| 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 rates the 55-inch model at 256 W and 145 W standard operation, the 85-inch at 438 W and 282 W respectively; these are size-specific maker figures. |
| Colours | Black | – |
| In the box | Table-top stand, voice remote, batteries, AC power cord and guides | – |
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