Sony BRAVIA 8 vs Sony BRAVIA X90C

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BRAVIA 8 compared with BRAVIA X90C
SonyBRAVIA 8SonyBRAVIA X90C
Overview
ReleasedApril 20242015
Display
PanelOLEDLED LCD
Panel detail–Edge-lit IPS LCD on the independently reviewed 65-inch set. Sony calls the X90C an ultra-slim design, with its upper section about 4.9 mm thick. No maker-confirmed native refresh rate was found; Motionflow XR processing must not be read as a panel rate.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz–
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10
HDR extrasIMAX EnhancedSony UK lists HDR10 for X90C streaming, HDMI and USB playback in its compatibility table; HDR support arrived by software update after launch. The table does not list Dolby Vision.
Screen finish–Glossy, as observed by FlatpanelsHD on its 65-inch review sample
Colour rangeXR Triluminos Pro, Live Colour Technology–
Picture processingXR Contrast Booster 15, XR Clear Image, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, light sensorSony 4K Processor X1, 4K X-Reality PRO upscaling and TRILUMINOS Display; FlatpanelsHD found good colour and detail on the 65-inch model.
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 MotionMotionflow processing is available; a native panel Hz value was not established from Sony's published material.
Viewing angle–FlatpanelsHD found wider side viewing angles than VA LCDs on its IPS-equipped 65-inch review sample, with weaker dark-room contrast.
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; the Sony reference guide identifies MHL support. This predates HDMI 2.1 and 4K 120 Hz inputs.
Input lag–34.6 ms in Game mode on FlatpanelsHD's 65-inch sample; a reviewer measurement, not a maker specification.
Game featuresAuto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode; FPS and RTS game modesGame mode; no VRR or ALLM claim in the Sony reference material.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVAndroid TV
ProcessorXR Processor4K Processor X1
Speakers50 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)The thin chassis left limited room for speakers; both full reviews found the built-in audio light for films.
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 AirPlayGoogle Cast built into Android TV, confirmed by the full FlatpanelsHD review.
TV tunersDVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 2 terrestrial/cable and 2 satellite digital tuners; CI+Terrestrial, cable and satellite reception. The Sony reference guide shows two satellite feeds for twin-tuner mode; recording functions were still pending a software update when FlatpanelsHD tested it in August 2015.
USB2 × USB; USB hard disk recordingThree USB ports on the 65-inch set, per FlatpanelsHD.
Ethernet1 × EthernetOne Ethernet input on the 65-inch set, per FlatpanelsHD.
Optical audio out1 × optical digital audio outOne digital optical output on the 65-inch set, per FlatpanelsHD.
Design and power
SizeWithout stand, 55″ 1223 × 706 × 37 mm; 65″ 1442 × 829 × 37 mm; 77″ 1713 × 984 × 38 mmWithout stand, Sony reference guide wall-mount table: 55″ 1232 × 712 mm and 65″ 1451 × 835 mm (width × height). FlatpanelsHD describes the 65-inch lower electronics housing as about 39 mm deep.
StandUnderlay Stand with four positions (outside, inside, and outside or inside raised for a soundbar)Two narrow feet can be positioned at the edges or closer to the centre, and Sony supplies a close-fit wall-mount bracket.
VESA pattern300 × 300 mm–
Power use55″ 72, 65″ 83, 77″ 107 kWh/1000h in SDR; 0.5 W standbySony energy table standard mode: 55″ 138 W; 65″ 157 W. These are size-specific and are not a single series value.
Energy class55″ F; 65″ and 77″ E (SDR)–
ColoursDark silver–
In the boxRemote control, table-top stand, USB Type-C cable, power cord, batteriesSony reference guide lists a supplied wall-mount bracket; FlatpanelsHD found both a touch remote and conventional remote with the 65-inch set, but no 3D glasses.

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