Request a product

Sony BRAVIA 8 vs Sony BRAVIA XE90

Every spec side by side, from each maker's published figures.

Better figure, where one is clearly better

SonyBRAVIA 8SonyBRAVIA XE90
Overview
ReleasedApril 20242017
Display
PanelOLEDLED LCD
Panel detail–Direct LED backlight with full-array local dimming and Triluminos colour. Sony UK lists Motionflow XR 1000 Hz with Native 100 Hz; the XR figure is processing, not native refresh.
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz100 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGHDR10
HDR extrasIMAX EnhancedHDR10 is confirmed in the exact-model reviews. HLG was described as a planned firmware addition at launch and is not included without a verified completed update. Dolby Vision is unsupported on the X1, per AVForums.
Peak brightness–HDTVTest measured 880 cd/m² after D65 calibration on its UK 65-inch sample; AVForums measured 936 nits on a 10% window with different settings.
Colour rangeXR Triluminos Pro, Live Colour TechnologyHDTVTest measured 92% DCI-P3 on its calibrated 65-inch sample; AVForums measured 87% DCI-P3 xy. These are reviewer measurements, not maker series figures.
Picture processingXR Contrast Booster 15, XR Clear Image, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, light sensor4K X-Reality PRO, X-tended Dynamic Range PRO, Object-based HDR remaster, Super Bit Mapping 4K HDR and Motionflow XR 1000.
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 specifies native 100 Hz. HDTVTest measured a 120 Hz panel refresh on its 65-inch British review sample; the conflicting measured rate is not substituted into the maker-backed series field.
Viewing angle–Both AVForums and HDTVTest found the 65-inch VA LCD's best picture concentrated near the centre.
Sizes
Sizes55, 65, 77″49, 55, 65, 75″
Largest size77″75″
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)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 HDCP 2.2 inputs, with HDMI 2 and 3 supporting higher bit depth/frame-rate 4K modes on HDTVTest's UK 65-inch sample. Sony lists ARC but not HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
Input lag–HDTVTest measured 31 ms in 1080p SDR and 4K HDR Game/Graphics modes on its 65-inch UK sample; AVForums measured 32 ms with a Leo Bodnar tester.
Game featuresAuto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode; FPS and RTS game modesGame and Graphics modes; HDTVTest verified full 4:4:4 at 3840 × 2160 60 Hz with HDMI Enhanced Signal enabled. No HDMI VRR.
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVAndroid TV
ProcessorXR Processor4K HDR Processor X1
Speakers50 W20 W, 2.0 channels
Dolby AtmosYes–
DTS:XYes–
eARCYes–
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.34.1
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)Two 10 W bass-reflex speakers with ClearAudio+ and S-Force Front Surround.
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 AirPlayChromecast built in, per Sony UK specifications.
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 DVB-S/S2 satellite tuners, with two digital terrestrial/cable and two satellite tuners.
USB2 × USB; USB hard disk recordingThree side USB ports, including support for media playback and USB HDD recording.
Ethernet1 × EthernetOne LAN input.
Optical audio out1 × optical digital audio outOne rear 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 sheets: 49″ 1093 × 631 × 62 mm; 55″ 1228 × 707 × 60 mm; 65″ 1447 × 830 × 60 mm; 75″ 1674 × 959 × 66 mm. Configuration weights also exclude stands.
StandUnderlay Stand with four positions (outside, inside, and outside or inside raised for a soundbar)Silver central pedestal; VESA is 200 × 200 mm for 49″, 300 × 300 mm for 55/65″ and 400 × 400 mm for 75″.
VESA pattern300 × 300 mm–
Power use55″ 72, 65″ 83, 77″ 107 kWh/1000h in SDR; 0.5 W standbySony UK rated/standard operating power for 55″ is 189/109 W and for 65″ 230/129 W. AVForums measured 65″ power under its own picture settings; measurements are not substituted for maker ratings.
Energy class55″ F; 65″ and 77″ E (SDR)–
ColoursDark silver–
In the boxRemote control, table-top stand, USB Type-C cable, power cord, batteriesTable stand, voice remote, batteries, IR blaster, AC adaptor/cord and guides in Sony's 55-inch UK sheet. Sony Germany stated planned March/April 2017 availability; an exact actual first-sale month was not established, so release uses year precision.

More comparisons