Sony BRAVIA 8 vs Sony BRAVIA HX853

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BRAVIA 8 compared with BRAVIA HX853
SonyBRAVIA 8SonyBRAVIA HX853
Overview
ReleasedApril 20242012
Display
PanelOLEDLED LCD
Panel detail–Sony OptiContrast LCD with Gorilla Glass, Dynamic Edge LED backlighting and local dimming. Sony UK lists 200 frames per second separately from the Motionflow XR 800 processing designation on all three sizes.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Refresh rate120 Hz200 Hz (better)
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGNone
HDR extrasIMAX Enhanced–
Colour rangeXR Triluminos Pro, Live Colour Technology–
Picture processingXR Contrast Booster 15, XR Clear Image, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, light sensorX-Reality PRO, Live Colour, Advanced Contrast Enhancer, 24p True Cinema and active-shutter Full HD 3D.
Picture modesVivid, 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–
Motion handlingXR OLED MotionSony UK lists 200 Hz frames per second and Motionflow XR 800, which is a higher processing label. HDTVTest measured 950–1080 lines of motion resolution with Motionflow enabled on its 46-inch sample.
Viewing angle–Sony specifies 178-degree viewing angles; this is a stated panel specification, not a measured threshold for colour accuracy.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77″40, 46, 55″
Largest size77″ (better)55″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+) (better)4 (0 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRRNone
Auto low latency modeYes–
HDMI detailHDMI 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 fourFour HDMI inputs, two side and two bottom; HDMI 1.4-era connectivity without HDMI 2.1 features.
Input lag–HDTVTest measured 32 ms against a lag-free CRT on its 46-inch UK review sample.
Game featuresAuto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode; FPS and RTS game modesGame and Graphics picture modes; HDTVTest verified full 4:4:4 chroma in those modes on its 46-inch sample.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVSony Entertainment Network
ProcessorXR ProcessorX-Reality PRO
Speakers50 W (better)30 W
Dolby AtmosYes–
DTS:XYes–
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EBuilt-in Wi-Fi
Bluetooth5.3–
Speaker detailAcoustic 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)Sony UK lists 30 W total, 10 W × 3. What Hi-Fi? found the full-width plinth's sound fuller than the panel's internal speakers.
Audio featuresAcoustic 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–
Voice assistantsVoice search with a built-in microphone (with an off switch); works with Apple HomeKit–
CastingChromecast built-in, Apple AirPlayDLNA and Sony internet video services; Chromecast is not supported.
TV tunersDVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 2 terrestrial/cable and 2 satellite digital tuners; CI+Sony UK lists DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and analogue tuners for all three HX853 sizes.
USB2 × USB; USB hard disk recordingTwo side USB inputs with media playback and USB HDD recording.
Ethernet1 × EthernetOne bottom Ethernet input.
Optical audio out1 × optical digital audio outOne bottom optical digital audio output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, 55″ 1223 × 706 × 37 mm; 65″ 1442 × 829 × 37 mm; 77″ 1713 × 984 × 38 mmWithout stand (W × H × D), Sony UK/Ireland sheets: 40″ 944 × 566 × 40 mm; 46″ 1077 × 640 × 35 mm; 55″ 1274 × 750 × 35 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands.
StandUnderlay Stand with four positions (outside, inside, and outside or inside raised for a soundbar)Sony's full-width audio plinth supports a roughly six-degree rearward tilt; the listed width and depth with stand differ by size.
VESA pattern300 × 300 mm–
Power use55″ 72, 65″ 83, 77″ 107 kWh/1000h in SDR; 0.5 W standbySony UK home-mode operation is 73 W for 40″ and 78 W for 46″; Sony Ireland lists 93 W for 55″. These are maker size-specific figures.
Energy class55″ F; 65″ and 77″ E (SDR)–
ColoursDark silver–
In the boxRemote control, table-top stand, USB Type-C cable, power cord, batteriesSony lists the RM-ED047 remote, two AAA batteries and AC cable; 3D glasses are optional accessories.

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