Sony BRAVIA 3 II vs Sony X950H / XH95

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BRAVIA 3 II compared with X950H / XH95
SonyBRAVIA 3 IISonyX950H / XH95
Overview
Released2026April 2020
Display
PanelLED LCDLED LCD
Panel detailDirect LED backlight with frame dimming, without local dimmingUK XH9505 sizes are 49, 55, 65, 75 and 85 inches; North American family name X950H. The 49-inch omits X-Wide Angle and larger models’ Acoustic Multi-Audio. Published native 120 Hz panel (RTINGS); HDMI at 4K is limited to 60 Hz.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
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 sensorPicture Processor X1 Ultimate, TRILUMINOS Display, Precision Colour Mapping, Super Bit Mapping HDR, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO, Object-based HDR Remaster, Dual Database Processing, Object-based Super Resolution and 4K X-Reality PRO. Full-array local dimming; no maker-published zone count.
Picture modesVivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Professional, Graphics, Photo and Dolby Vision modes; calibrated modes for Netflix, Sony Pictures Core and Prime VideoCustom, Cinema, Game, Dolby Vision Bright/Dark and Netflix Calibrated modes; IMAX Enhanced.
Motion handlingMotionflow XR 480; native panel refresh is 120 HzX-Motion Clarity. RTINGS explicitly confirms a native 120 Hz panel. Maker UK input table supports 1080p 100/120 Hz, but 4K only up to 60 Hz; native panel refresh is distinct from 4K input support.
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 unconfirmedMaker Europe confirms X-Wide Angle only on 55-inch and larger sizes. The exact 49-inch What Hi-Fi? review names that omission.
Sizes
Sizes43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 100″49, 55, 65, 75, 85″
Largest size100″ (better)85″
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 modeYesNo
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. UK 65-inch table lists HDMI 2.1 feature eARC only; no full-bandwidth 4K 120 Hz inputs. HDCP 2.3, ARC/eARC. Both exact reviews confirm no VRR or ALLM.
Game featuresPS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode; Dolby Vision Game mode–
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVAndroid TV
ProcessorXR ProcessorPicture Processor X1 Ultimate
Speakers20 W–
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:XYes–
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.34.2
Speaker detailTwo full-range X-Balanced bass reflex speakersUK 65-inch: Acoustic Multi-Audio, two full-range bass-reflex speakers and two sound-positioning tweeters; 10 W + 10 W + 5 W + 5 W (30 W). Maker Europe limits bi-amp/X-Balanced Speaker to 55/65/75-inch and Acoustic Multi-Audio to 55-inch and larger; 49-inch differs. Unread amplifier totals for other sizes are omitted.
Audio featuresDolby Audio, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X supportDolby Atmos and DTS Digital Surround; Acoustic Auto Calibration, Voice Zoom and S-Force Front Surround.
Voice assistantsVoice search and built-in microphone with an off switch; Gemini availability depends on region, language and softwareVoice remote; hands-free built-in microphone on 55-inch and larger only, according to maker Europe. UK 65-inch premium backlit remote.
CastingGoogle Cast, Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKitChromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay and 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 launchUK twin DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2 tuners; analogue and CI+.
USBTwo USB ports; no USB hard disk recording on US variantsUK 65-inch: 2 side USB ports. The exact 49-inch What Hi-Fi? review lists three; size-specific connector counts must not be borrowed. USB HDD recording supported.
EthernetOne Ethernet input1 side Ethernet LAN on UK 65-inch.
Optical audio outOne digital audio output1 side digital audio and side headphone output on UK 65-inch.
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 standUK 65-inch without stand: 144.8 × 83.3 × 7.0 cm (W × H × D), 22.3 kg; with stand 23.7 kg. Other size weights/dimensions left unpublished here after bounded source attempts. Configuration weight excludes stand.
StandBlack Slim T Shape Blade Stand with one positionUK 65-inch Premium Blade Stand: standard/narrow positions; standard width 144.9 cm and with-stand dimensions 144.9 × 90.6 × 35.3 cm. Unread narrow width omitted.
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)UK 65-inch: 300 × 300 mm.
Power use0.5 W standby; US power specification is AC 120 V, 60 HzUK 65-inch: 200 kWh per 1000 hours, standby 0.50 W, network standby 2.00 W via Wi-Fi/LAN or 1.00 W via Bluetooth.
ColoursBlackUK 65-inch Dark Silver bezel and Dark Chrome stand.
In the boxTable-top stand, voice remote, batteries, AC power cord and guidesTable-top stand, voice remote, batteries, cord and instructions. Maker Europe’s 21 April 2020 notice explicitly says the five-size XH95 range is available now; the US 20 April notice offers 49/85-inch to buy, with other sizes pre-order. April month precision uses confirmed actual availability, rather than announcement or promised delivery.

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