Sony BRAVIA 8 vs Sony BRAVIA 8 II
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SonyBRAVIA 8 | SonyBRAVIA 8 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | April 2024 | June 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Panel | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG |
| HDR extras | IMAX Enhanced | 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 range | XR Triluminos Pro, Live Colour Technology | XR Triluminos Max |
| Picture processing | XR Contrast Booster 15, XR Clear Image, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, light sensor | XR Contrast Booster 25, XR 4K Upscaling, AI scene recognition, ambient light sensor |
| Picture modes | Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Professional, Calm, Photo, IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Vision (Vivid, Bright, Dark, Game), FPS Game, RTS Game; Studio Calibrated modes for Netflix and Sony Pictures Core, with Prime Video added by a firmware update | 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 | XR OLED Motion | XR OLED Motion |
| Sizes | ||
| Sizes | 55, 65, 77″ | 55, 65″ |
| Largest size | 77″ (better) | 65″ |
| Gaming | ||
| HDMI ports | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) | 4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR | HDMI VRR |
| Auto low latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI detail | HDMI 2.1 features: 4K 120, eARC, VRR, ALLM, SBTM (Source-Based Tone Mapping); 4K 100/120 Hz and VRR on HDMI 3 and 4, ALLM on all four; HDCP 2.3 on all four | HDMI 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 features | Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode; FPS and RTS game modes | 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 | XR Processor | XR Processor |
| Speakers | 50 W | 50 W, 2.2 channels |
| 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 | Acoustic Surface Audio+ with Sound Positioning Tweeters, 2 actuators, 2 tweeters and 1 subwoofer; 55″ and 65″ 10 W × 5 (50 W); 77″ 13 W + 13 W + 10 W + 10 W + 10 W (56 W) | Acoustic Surface Audio+ with 2 actuators and 2 subwoofers, 15 W + 15 W + 10 W + 10 W |
| Audio features | Acoustic Center Sync with a compatible Sony soundbar, Voice Zoom 3, 3D Surround Upscaling, room and user-position sound calibration, 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer over Bluetooth | Acoustic Center Sync, Voice Zoom 3, 3D Surround Upscaling, S-Force Front Surround, automatic room and position sound calibration, S-Master digital amplifier |
| Voice assistants | Voice search with a built-in microphone (with an off switch); works with Apple HomeKit | Google Assistant built in with 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; 2 terrestrial/cable and 2 satellite digital tuners; 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, 55″ 1223 × 706 × 37 mm; 65″ 1442 × 829 × 37 mm; 77″ 1713 × 984 × 38 mm | Without stand, 55″ 1224 × 707 × 34 mm; 65″ 1443 × 830 × 34 mm |
| Stand | Underlay Stand with four positions (outside, inside, and outside or inside raised for a soundbar) | Aluminum Edge Stand with two heights (standard and soundbar) |
| VESA pattern | 300 × 300 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Power use | 55″ 72, 65″ 83, 77″ 107 kWh/1000h in SDR; 0.5 W standby | 55″ 334 W, 65″ 418 W rated; 0.5 W standby |
| Energy class | 55″ F; 65″ and 77″ E (SDR) | – |
| Colours | Dark silver | Black |
| In the box | Remote control, table-top stand, USB Type-C cable, power cord, batteries | – |
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