Sony BRAVIA 3 II vs Sony X950H / XH95
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| SonyBRAVIA 3 II | SonyX950H / XH95 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2026 | April 2020 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | LED LCD | LED LCD |
| Panel detail | Direct LED backlight with frame dimming, without local dimming | UK 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. |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 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) | – |
| Colour range | XR Triluminos Pro and Live Colour | – |
| Picture processing | XR Clear Image, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer and light sensor | Picture 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 modes | Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Professional, Graphics, Photo and Dolby Vision modes; calibrated modes for Netflix, Sony Pictures Core and Prime Video | Custom, Cinema, Game, Dolby Vision Bright/Dark and Netflix Calibrated modes; IMAX Enhanced. |
| Motion handling | Motionflow XR 480; native panel refresh is 120 Hz | X-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 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 | Maker Europe confirms X-Wide Angle only on 55-inch and larger sizes. The exact 49-inch What Hi-Fi? review names that omission. |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 100″ | 49, 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 | No |
| 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. 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 features | PS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode; Dolby Vision Game mode | – |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Google TV | Android TV |
| Processor | XR Processor | Picture Processor X1 Ultimate |
| Speakers | 20 W | – |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| DTS:X | Yes | – |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| Speaker detail | Two full-range X-Balanced bass reflex speakers | UK 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 features | Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support | Dolby Atmos and DTS Digital Surround; Acoustic Auto Calibration, Voice Zoom and S-Force Front Surround. |
| Voice assistants | Voice search and built-in microphone with an off switch; Gemini availability depends on region, language and software | Voice remote; hands-free built-in microphone on 55-inch and larger only, according to maker Europe. UK 65-inch premium backlit remote. |
| Casting | Google Cast, Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKit | Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay and HomeKit. |
| 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 | UK twin DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2 tuners; analogue and CI+. |
| USB | Two USB ports; no USB hard disk recording on US variants | UK 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. |
| Ethernet | One Ethernet input | 1 side Ethernet LAN on UK 65-inch. |
| Optical audio out | One digital audio output | 1 side digital audio and side headphone output on UK 65-inch. |
| 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 | UK 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. |
| Stand | Black Slim T Shape Blade Stand with one position | UK 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 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) | UK 65-inch: 300 × 300 mm. |
| Power use | 0.5 W standby; US power specification is AC 120 V, 60 Hz | UK 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. |
| Colours | Black | UK 65-inch Dark Silver bezel and Dark Chrome stand. |
| In the box | Table-top stand, voice remote, batteries, AC power cord and guides | Table-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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