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BRAVIA 8

Released April 2024

Sony's 2024 OLED TV series, with the XR Processor, Acoustic Surface Audio+ screen sound and Google TV, in 55, 65 and 77 inches.

Sizes
55–77″
Panel
OLED
Refresh
120 Hz
HDR
Dolby Vision
HDMI 2.1
2 of 4
Software
Google TV

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise its natural, immersive picture, deep blacks and good motion handling, but agree it is a modest step over the A80L and less bright than rival OLEDs. What Hi-Fi? and Tom's Guide note only two HDMI 2.1 ports; Trusted Reviews found the sound tamer than earlier models, while What Hi-Fi? rated it good for a TV.

From whathifi.com, trustedreviews.com, tomsguide.com and rtings.com

Specifications

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Display

Panel
OLED
Resolution
3840 × 2160 (4K)
Refresh rate
120 Hz
HDR formats
Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
HDR extras
IMAX Enhanced
Colour range
XR Triluminos Pro, Live Colour Technology
Picture processing
XR Contrast Booster 15, XR Clear Image, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer, 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 and Sony Pictures Core, with Prime Video added by a firmware update
Motion handling
XR OLED Motion

Sizes

Sizes
55, 65, 77″
Largest size
77″

Gaming

HDMI ports
4 (2 HDMI 2.1 at 4K 120 Hz+)
Variable refresh rate
HDMI VRR
Auto low latency mode
Yes
HDMI detail
HDMI 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 four
Game features
Auto 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 platform
Google TV
Processor
XR Processor
Speakers
50 W
Dolby Atmos
Yes
DTS:X
Yes
eARC
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
Speaker detail
Acoustic 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)
Audio features
Acoustic 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 assistants
Voice search with a built-in microphone (with an off switch); works with Apple HomeKit
Casting
Chromecast built-in, Apple AirPlay
TV tuners
DVB-T/T2, DVB-C and DVB-S/S2; 2 terrestrial/cable and 2 satellite digital tuners; CI+
USB
2 × USB; USB hard disk recording
Ethernet
1 × Ethernet
Optical audio out
1 × optical digital audio out

Design and power

Size
Without stand, 55″ 1223 × 706 × 37 mm; 65″ 1442 × 829 × 37 mm; 77″ 1713 × 984 × 38 mm
Stand
Underlay Stand with four positions (outside, inside, and outside or inside raised for a soundbar)
VESA pattern
300 × 300 mm
Power use
55″ 72, 65″ 83, 77″ 107 kWh/1000h in SDR; 0.5 W standby
Energy class
55″ F; 65″ and 77″ E (SDR)
Colours
Dark silver
In the box
Remote control, table-top stand, USB Type-C cable, power cord, batteries

Sizes

SizeModelWeight without stand
55″K-55XR8017.1 kg
65″K-65XR8022.3 kg
77″K-77XR8032.3 kg

Pros and cons

Pros

  • OLED panel with 120 Hz refresh, Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG, plus an IMAX Enhanced picture mode
  • Acoustic Surface Audio+ sound from the screen, with 2 actuators, 2 tweeters and a subwoofer, and Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
  • Comes in 77 inches, a size the BRAVIA 8 II doesn't offer

Cons

  • Only two of the four HDMI inputs take 4K 120 Hz and VRR
  • No HDR10+ support
  • No size smaller than 55 inches

Closest rivals

Model
SizesPanelRefreshHDRHDMI 2.1SoftwareReleased
LGOLED B1
55–77″OLED120 HzDolby Vision2 of 4webOS2021
LGOLED B2
55–77″OLED120 HzDolby Vision2 of 4webOSMar 2022
LGOLED B3
55–77″OLED120 HzDolby Vision2 of 4webOSApr 2023

Newer model: BRAVIA 8 II.

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