Sony BRAVIA 3 II vs TCL C7L

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BRAVIA 3 II compared with C7L

	SonyBRAVIA 3 II	TCLC7L
Overview
Released
Released	2026	May 2026
Display
Panel
Panel	LED LCD	Mini-LED
Panel detail
Panel detail	Direct LED backlight with frame dimming, without local dimming	SQD-Mini LED (Super Quantum Dot) on a CSOT HVA 2.0 Pro panel; dimming zones 800 (55″), 1,152 (65″), 1,352 (75″), 1,624 (85″), 2,176 (98″)
Resolution
Resolution	3840 × 2160 (4K)	3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	120 Hz	144 Hz (better)
HDR formats
HDR formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
HDR extras
HDR extras	–	Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced
Screen finish
Screen finish	RTINGS reports matte coating on US 65-inch and 75-inch models; other sizes are glossy	0.5% low-reflection film
Peak brightness
Peak brightness	520 nits on a 10% HDR window in Professional mode (Tom's Guide, 65-inch US model)	Up to 2,700 nits (55″) and 3,000 nits (65″ to 98″) (TCL)
Colour range
Colour range	XR Triluminos Pro and Live Colour	Up to 100% BT.2020 (area ratio, TCL lab figure)
Picture processing
Picture processing	XR Clear Image, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer and light sensor	AI ClarityMaster, AI ContrastMaster, AI ColourMaster, AI MotionMaster; 26-bit dynamic dimming; Super Condensed Micro Lens and Micro-OD backlight
Picture modes
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
Motion handling	Motionflow XR 480; native panel refresh is 120 Hz	–
Viewing angle
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
Sizes	43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 100″	55, 65, 75, 85, 98″
Largest size
Largest size	100″ (better)	98″
Gaming
HDMI ports
HDMI ports	4 (all HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)	4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	HDMI VRR	HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro
Auto low latency mode
Auto low latency mode	Yes	Yes
HDMI detail
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	HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on HDMI 1 and 2 (the 288 Hz Game Accelerator works on these ports); HDMI 1.4/2.0/2.1 and HDCP 1.4/2.2; eARC/ARC; HDMI CEC
Variable refresh range
Variable refresh range	–	48–288 Hz (288 Hz via the Game Accelerator at lower resolutions, HDMI 1 and 2)
Game features
Game features	PS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode; Dolby Vision Game mode	Game Master, Gamebar, 288 Hz VRR Game Accelerator, Dolby Vision gaming
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platform
Smart TV platform	Google TV	Google TV
Processor
Processor	XR Processor	TSR AiPQ Processor
Speakers
Speakers	20 W	2.1 channels
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos	Yes	Yes
DTS:X
DTS:X	Yes	Yes
eARC
eARC	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.3	5.4
Speaker detail
Speaker detail	Two full-range X-Balanced bass reflex speakers	Audio by Bang & Olufsen, 2.1-channel surround design with Hi-END speakers; TCL lists no power figure
Audio features
Audio features	Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support	Beosonic sound tuning by Bang & Olufsen
Voice assistants
Voice assistants	Voice search and built-in microphone with an off switch; Gemini availability depends on region, language and software	Google Assistant built in; hands-free voice control
Casting
Casting	Google Cast, Apple AirPlay and Apple HomeKit	Google Cast (Chromecast), AirPlay 2, Miracast
Software updates
Software updates	–	Software and firmware updates for at least 8 years after the model leaves the market (TCL product information sheet)
TV tuners
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	–
USB
USB	Two USB ports; no USB hard disk recording on US variants	–
Ethernet
Ethernet	One Ethernet input	–
Optical audio out
Optical audio out	One digital audio output	–
Design and power
Size
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, 55″ 1226 × 710 × 55.9 mm; 65″ 1444 × 832 × 56 mm; 75″ 1666 × 960 × 56.7 mm; 85″ 1888 × 1084 × 57.9 mm; 98″ 2180 × 1247 × 61 mm
Stand
Stand	Black Slim T Shape Blade Stand with one position	Stand footprint (W × D), 55″ 315 × 270 mm; 65″ 386 × 369 mm; 75″ 386 × 367 mm; 85″ 408 × 379 mm; 98″ 1709 × 420 mm
VESA pattern
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)	300 × 300 mm (55″ to 75″); 600 × 400 mm (85″, 98″)
Power use
Power use	0.5 W standby; US power specification is AC 120 V, 60 Hz	SDR/HDR on mode, 55″ 64/250 W; 65″ 85/300 W; 75″ 107/370 W; 85″ 103/396 W; 98″ 124/520 W; 0.5 W standby, 2.0 W networked standby
Energy class
Energy class	–	SDR: E (55″ to 75″), D (85″, 98″); HDR: G
Warranty
Warranty	–	2 years (UK); TCL UK's registration offer adds 3 years for purchases made by 30 June 2027
Colours
Colours	Black	–
In the box
In the box	Table-top stand, voice remote, batteries, AC power cord and guides	–