Sony BRAVIA 3 vs Sony BRAVIA 9 II

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BRAVIA 3 compared with BRAVIA 9 II
SonyBRAVIA 3SonyBRAVIA 9 II
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025May 2026
Display
PanelLED LCDRGB Mini-LED
Panel detailDirect LED backlight with frame dimmingTrue RGB backlight with independently driven RGB LEDs, RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz (better)
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby 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 rangeTriluminos Pro, Live Colour TechnologyRGB Triluminos Max
Picture processing4K X-Reality PRO, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, light sensorXR Clear Image, XR Contrast Booster 40, Luminance Booster Pro, 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 Motion Clarity
Viewing angle–X-Wide Angle Pro
Sizes
Sizes43, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85″65, 75, 85, 115″
Largest size85″115″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)
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
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 W80 W, 2.2.2 channels (better)
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 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 assistantsVoice search with a built-in microphone (with an off switch); works with Apple HomeKitGoogle TV with Gemini, 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, 65″ 1445 × 826 × 45 mm; 75″ 1669 × 952 × 46 mm; 85″ 1892 × 1077 × 46 mm; 115″ 2565 × 1465 × 65 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″Mirage Stand with a transparent centre panel (65–85″); T-shape stand (115″)
VESA pattern43″ and 50″ 200 × 200 mm; 55″, 65″ and 75″ 300 × 300 mm; 85″ 400 × 400 mm65″ and 75″ 300 × 300 mm; 85″ 400 × 400 mm; 115″ 1000 × 700 mm
Power use43″ 46, 50″ 60, 55″ 77, 65″ 93, 75″ 106, 85″ 128 kWh/1000h in SDR; 0.5 W standby65″ 269 W, 75″ 302 W, 85″ 416 W, 115″ 656 W rated; 0.5 W standby
Energy class55″ F; other sizes E (SDR)–
ColoursBlackAluminum Black
In the boxRemote control, table-top stand, power cord, batteries–

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