Sony BRAVIA 8 vs Sony BRAVIA HX955

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BRAVIA 8 compared with BRAVIA HX955
SonyBRAVIA 8SonyBRAVIA HX955
Overview
ReleasedApril 2024November 2012
Display
PanelOLEDLED LCD
Panel detail–Sony OptiContrast LCD with Intelligent Peak LED backlight, local dimming, Gorilla Glass front and active 3D. Motionflow XR 800 is a processing label, not the native refresh rate.
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, Motionflow XR 800 motion processing, Advanced Contrast Enhancer and 24p True Cinema.
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 updateCinema, Custom, Standard, Game, Sports, Photo and Graphics presets among others.
Motion handlingXR OLED MotionSony's UK specifications state 200 frames per second for both sizes; Motionflow XR 800 combines panel refresh with processing.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77″55, 65″
Largest size77″ (better)65″
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 on the side and two underneath, with BRAVIA Sync HDMI-CEC.
Game featuresAuto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode; FPS and RTS game modes–
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 and Wi-Fi Direct
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)Three integrated 10 W outputs, 30 W total, with S-Master and S-Force Front Surround 3D processing.
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 AirPlaySony Entertainment Network apps, BRAVIA Internet Video, Opera web browser, DLNA playback and smartphone Media Remote; original online services may no longer operate.
TV tunersDVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 2 terrestrial/cable and 2 satellite digital tuners; CI+DVB-T/T2 terrestrial, DVB-C cable and DVB-S2 satellite, with analogue and CI+ support. DVB-C2 is restricted to the German locale in Sony's UK specification.
USB2 × USB; USB hard disk recordingTwo side USB inputs with USB hard-drive recording and photo, music and video playback.
Ethernet1 × EthernetOne underside Ethernet input.
Optical audio out1 × optical digital audio outOne optical digital audio output and one side headphone output.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, 55″ 1223 × 706 × 37 mm; 65″ 1442 × 829 × 37 mm; 77″ 1713 × 984 × 38 mmSony UK, without stand (W × H × D): 55-inch 128.0 × 77.3 × 4.9 cm; 65-inch 150.6 × 90.1 × 5.1 cm. With stand: 55-inch 128.0 × 82.9 × 36.9 cm and 29.6 kg; 65-inch 150.6 × 96.5 × 37.4 cm and 47.7 kg.
StandUnderlay Stand with four positions (outside, inside, and outside or inside raised for a soundbar)Loop-shaped metal table stand; 55-inch model swivels 15° in either direction and can tilt upward 6°.
VESA pattern300 × 300 mm–
Power use55″ 72, 65″ 83, 77″ 107 kWh/1000h in SDR; 0.5 W standbySony UK home-mode operation: 113 W (55 inches) and 139 W (65 inches); 0.30 W standby for both.
Energy class55″ F; 65″ and 77″ E (SDR)A for both sizes under the historical EU television energy scale.
ColoursDark silver–
In the boxRemote control, table-top stand, USB Type-C cable, power cord, batteriesTable stand, RM-ED047 remote, batteries, mains lead and two pairs of TDG-BR250/B active 3D glasses.

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