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Sony BRAVIA 3 vs Sony BRAVIA 8 II

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SonyBRAVIA 3SonyBRAVIA 8 II
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025June 2025
Display
PanelLED LCDQD-OLED
Panel detailDirect LED backlight with frame dimming–
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
HDR extras–IMAX Enhanced
Screen finish–Low-reflection film
Peak brightness–About 1,800 cd/m² calibrated and up to 2,200 cd/m² in Vivid mode, HDR (FlatpanelsHD, 65″)
Colour rangeTriluminos Pro, Live Colour TechnologyXR Triluminos Max
Picture processing4K X-Reality PRO, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, light sensorXR Contrast Booster 25, XR 4K Upscaling, AI scene recognition, ambient light sensor
Picture modesVivid, Standard, Cinema, Game, Professional, Graphics, Photo, Dolby Vision (Vivid, Bright, Dark, Game)Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Professional, Calm, Photo, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision (Vivid, Bright, Dark, Game), FPS Game, RTS Game; Studio Calibrated modes for Netflix, Prime Video and Sony Pictures Core
Motion handlingMotionflow XR 200/240 Hz (native 50/60 Hz)XR OLED Motion
Sizes
Sizes43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″55, 65″
Largest size85″65″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateNoneHDMI VRR
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailHDMI 2.1 features: eARC, ALLM; up to 4K 60 Hz; ALLM and HDCP 2.3 on all four inputsHDMI 2.1 features: 4K 120 fps, eARC, VRR, ALLM, SBTM (Source-Based Tone Mapping); HDCP 2.3 on all four inputs
Input lag–17 ms at 60 Hz, about half that at 120 Hz (FlatpanelsHD)
Game featuresAuto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode; PS Remote PlayGame Menu; Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
Processor4K HDR Processor X1XR Processor
Speakers20 W50 W, 2.2 channels
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:XYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3
Speaker detail2 full-range bass reflex speakers (X-Balanced Speaker), 10 W + 10 WAcoustic Surface Audio+ with 2 actuators and 2 subwoofers, 15 W + 15 W + 10 W + 10 W
Audio features–Acoustic Center Sync, Voice Zoom 3, 3D Surround Upscaling, S-Force Front Surround, automatic room and position sound calibration, S-Master digital amplifier
Voice assistantsVoice search with a built-in microphone (with an off switch); works with Apple HomeKitGoogle Assistant built in with hands-free voice search; works with Alexa and Apple HomeKit
CastingChromecast built-in, Apple AirPlayGoogle Cast, Apple AirPlay
TV tunersDVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 1 terrestrial/cable and 1 satellite tuner; CI+DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 2 terrestrial/cable and 2 satellite digital tuners; CI+
USB2 × USB; USB hard disk recording2 × USB; USB hard disk recording
Ethernet1 × Ethernet1 × Ethernet
Optical audio out1 × optical digital audio out1 × optical digital audio out (shared with the S-Center speaker input)
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, 43″ 964 × 563 × 69 mm; 50″ 1119 × 649 × 70 mm; 55″ 1233 × 713 × 72 mm; 65″ 1452 × 836 × 72 mm; 75″ 1675 × 962 × 73 mm; 85″ 1901 × 1090 × 73 mmWithout stand, 55″ 1224 × 707 × 34 mm; 65″ 1443 × 830 × 34 mm
Stand43–65″ Slim Wedged Stand, 75″ and 85″ Slim Blade stand; two positions (standard and narrow) on 55″ and larger, one on 43″ and 50″Aluminum Edge Stand with two heights (standard and soundbar)
VESA pattern43″ and 50″ 200 × 200 mm; 55″, 65″ and 75″ 300 × 300 mm; 85″ 400 × 400 mm300 × 300 mm
Power use43″ 46, 50″ 60, 55″ 77, 65″ 93, 75″ 106, 85″ 128 kWh/1000h in SDR; 0.5 W standby55″ 334 W, 65″ 418 W rated; 0.5 W standby
Energy class55″ F; other sizes E (SDR)–
ColoursBlackBlack
In the boxRemote control, table-top stand, power cord, batteries–

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