Sony BRAVIA 3 vs Sony BRAVIA 9 II
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SonyBRAVIA 3 | SonyBRAVIA 9 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | April 2025 | May 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | LED LCD | RGB Mini-LED |
| Panel detail | Direct LED backlight with frame dimming | True RGB backlight with independently driven RGB LEDs, RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz (better) |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| HDR extras | – | IMAX Enhanced |
| Screen finish | – | Immersive Black Screen Pro, glare-free and low-reflection (65–85″; not on the 115″) |
| Peak brightness | – | 4,720 cd/m² on a 10% window and 3,765 cd/m² on a 2% window, HDR after calibration (RTINGS, 65″) |
| Colour range | Triluminos Pro, Live Colour Technology | RGB Triluminos Max |
| Picture processing | 4K X-Reality PRO, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, light sensor | XR Clear Image, XR Contrast Booster 40, Luminance Booster Pro, ambient light sensor |
| Picture modes | Vivid, 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 handling | Motionflow XR 200/240 Hz (native 50/60 Hz) | XR Motion Clarity |
| Viewing angle | – | X-Wide Angle Pro |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″ | 65, 75, 85, 115″ |
| Largest size | 85″ | 115″ (better) |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better) |
| Variable refresh rate | None | HDMI VRR |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | HDMI 2.1 features: eARC, ALLM; up to 4K 60 Hz; ALLM and HDCP 2.3 on all four inputs | HDMI 2.1 features: 4K 120 fps, eARC, VRR, ALLM, SBTM (Source-Based Tone Mapping); HDCP 2.3 on all four inputs |
| Game features | Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode; PS Remote Play | Game Menu; Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode |
| Smart TV and sound | ||
| Smart TV platform | Google TV | Google TV |
| Processor | 4K HDR Processor X1 | XR Processor |
| Speakers | 20 W | 80 W, 2.2.2 channels (better) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| DTS:X | Yes | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Speaker detail | 2 full-range bass reflex speakers (X-Balanced Speaker), 10 W + 10 W | Acoustic Multi-Audio+; 65–85″ 2 full-range, 2 tweeters, 2 subwoofers and 2 up-firing beam tweeters (80 W); 115″ 8 full-range, 2 tweeters and 2 subwoofers (85 W) |
| Audio features | – | Acoustic Center Sync, Voice Zoom 3, 3D Surround Upscaling, automatic room and position sound calibration, S-Master digital amplifier, Direct Connect for Sony wireless rear speakers and subwoofer |
| Voice assistants | Voice search with a built-in microphone (with an off switch); works with Apple HomeKit | Google TV with Gemini, hands-free voice search; works with Alexa and Apple HomeKit |
| Casting | Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay | Google Cast, Apple AirPlay |
| TV tuners | DVB-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+ |
| USB | 2 × USB; USB hard disk recording | 2 × USB; USB hard disk recording |
| Ethernet | 1 × Ethernet | 1 × Ethernet |
| Optical audio out | 1 × optical digital audio out | 1 × optical digital audio out (shared with the S-Center speaker input) |
| Design and power | ||
| Size | Without 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 mm | Without stand, 65″ 1445 × 826 × 45 mm; 75″ 1669 × 952 × 46 mm; 85″ 1892 × 1077 × 46 mm; 115″ 2565 × 1465 × 65 mm |
| Stand | 43–65″ Slim Wedged Stand, 75″ and 85″ Slim Blade stand; two positions (standard and narrow) on 55″ and larger, one on 43″ and 50″ | Mirage Stand with a transparent centre panel (65–85″); T-shape stand (115″) |
| VESA pattern | 43″ and 50″ 200 × 200 mm; 55″, 65″ and 75″ 300 × 300 mm; 85″ 400 × 400 mm | 65″ and 75″ 300 × 300 mm; 85″ 400 × 400 mm; 115″ 1000 × 700 mm |
| Power use | 43″ 46, 50″ 60, 55″ 77, 65″ 93, 75″ 106, 85″ 128 kWh/1000h in SDR; 0.5 W standby | 65″ 269 W, 75″ 302 W, 85″ 416 W, 115″ 656 W rated; 0.5 W standby |
| Energy class | 55″ F; other sizes E (SDR) | – |
| Colours | Black | Aluminum Black |
| In the box | Remote control, table-top stand, power cord, batteries | – |
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