Sony BRAVIA 9 vs Sony BRAVIA 9 II

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BRAVIA 9 compared with BRAVIA 9 II
SonyBRAVIA 9SonyBRAVIA 9 II
Overview
ReleasedMay 2024May 2026
Display
PanelMini-LEDRGB Mini-LED
Panel detailQuantum-dot LCD with Mini LED backlight and XR Backlight Master Drive; native 120 Hz reported by TechRadarTrue RGB backlight with independently driven RGB LEDs, RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
HDR formatsDolby Vision, HDR10, HLGDolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
HDR extras–IMAX Enhanced
Screen finishX-Anti ReflectionImmersive Black Screen Pro, glare-free and low-reflection (65–85″; not on the 115″)
Peak brightness–4,720 cd/m² on a 10% window and 3,765 cd/m² on a 2% window, HDR after calibration (RTINGS, 65″)
Colour rangeXR Triluminos ProRGB Triluminos Max
Picture processingXR Contrast Booster 30, High Peak Luminance, XR 4K Upscaling and ambient-light sensorXR Clear Image, XR Contrast Booster 40, Luminance Booster Pro, 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, Prime Video and Sony Pictures Core
Motion handlingXR Motion ClarityXR Motion Clarity
Viewing angleX-Wide AngleX-Wide Angle Pro
Sizes
Sizes65, 75, 85″65, 75, 85, 115″
Largest size85″115″ (better)
Gaming
HDMI ports4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRRHDMI VRR
Auto low latency modeYesYes
HDMI detailHDMI 3 and 4 support 4K at 120 Hz; HDMI 3 also serves eARC (RTINGS). Maker lists VRR, ALLM and SBTMHDMI 2.1 features: 4K 120 fps, eARC, VRR, ALLM, SBTM (Source-Based Tone Mapping); HDCP 2.3 on all four inputs
Game featuresGame Menu, automatic HDR tone mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PlayStation 5Game Menu; Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5; Dolby Vision Game mode
Smart TV and sound
Smart TV platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
ProcessorXR ProcessorXR Processor
Speakers70 W, 2.2.2 channels80 W, 2.2.2 channels (better)
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTS:XYesYes
eARCYesYes
Wi-FiIEEE 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/nWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth–5.3
Speaker detailAcoustic Multi-Audio+; two midrange drivers, two tweeters, two subwoofers and two upward-firing beam tweeters; 70 W totalAcoustic Multi-Audio+; 65–85″ 2 full-range, 2 tweeters, 2 subwoofers and 2 up-firing beam tweeters (80 W); 115″ 8 full-range, 2 tweeters and 2 subwoofers (85 W)
Audio featuresAcoustic Center Sync with compatible Sony audio systems; Voice Zoom 3, 3D Surround Upscaling, S-Master amplifier and automatic room/position sound calibrationAcoustic Center Sync, Voice Zoom 3, 3D Surround Upscaling, automatic room and position sound calibration, S-Master digital amplifier, Direct Connect for Sony wireless rear speakers and subwoofer
Voice assistantsHands-free Google Assistant; works with Alexa and Apple HomeKitGoogle TV with Gemini, hands-free voice search; works with Alexa and Apple HomeKit
CastingGoogle Cast and Apple AirPlayGoogle Cast, Apple AirPlay
TV tuners–DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 2 terrestrial/cable and 2 satellite digital tuners; CI+
USB2 USB ports; Japanese models support USB hard-drive recording2 × USB; USB hard disk recording
EthernetOne 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T port1 × Ethernet
Optical audio outOne optical audio output, shared with the S-Center speaker input1 × optical digital audio out (shared with the S-Center speaker input)
Design and power
SizeJapanese maker specifications without stand; 65-inch 1443 × 835 × 48 mm, 75-inch 1667 × 960 × 48 mm, 85-inch 1888 × 1085 × 49 mm. Listed configuration weights also exclude the standWithout stand, 65″ 1445 × 826 × 45 mm; 75″ 1669 × 952 × 46 mm; 85″ 1892 × 1077 × 46 mm; 115″ 2565 × 1465 × 65 mm
StandFour-position stand with wide/narrow feet and raised soundbar positions; weights including stand are 34.8 kg (65-inch), 45 kg (75-inch) and 55.7 kg (85-inch), from Japanese maker specificationsMirage Stand with a transparent centre panel (65–85″); T-shape stand (115″)
VESA pattern–65″ and 75″ 300 × 300 mm; 85″ 400 × 400 mm; 115″ 1000 × 700 mm
Power useJapanese models rated 350 W (65-inch), 456 W (75-inch), 512 W (85-inch); standby 0.5 W. Regional power ratings differ65″ 269 W, 75″ 302 W, 85″ 416 W, 115″ 656 W rated; 0.5 W standby
Colours–Aluminum Black

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