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Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED 65"

Superb home-theater picture, Sony processing and wide viewing

91
Piqelo Score92% confidence · Last published · revalidating
4independent expert sources
420independent owner-review equivalents
Research snapshot 2026-09-14. Live price/offer data may be newer. Piqelo Score published .
TV
Current reference price$2,499.99
DisplayQD-OLED
Refresh120Hz
PlatformGoogle TV
Buying verdict

Why it stands out

Strongest case

Superb home-theater picture, Sony processing and wide viewing

Know before buying

Only two HDMI 2.1 ports; expensive versus LG/Samsung OLEDs

Score profile

Where the evidence is strongest

Picture
100
Brightness
77
Glare control
82
Gaming
75
Motion
97
Processing
99
Reliability
100
Value
77
Owner experience

What real owners add

4.8/5420 independent owner-review equivalents

Large Best Buy owner pool strongly praises picture quality, OLED performance and brightness; remote/connectivity complaints are uncommon.

Piqelo separates independent owner evidence from manufacturer-syndicated pools. Syndicated reviews are down-weighted and cannot unlock Piqelo’s Choice.
Research integrity

What earns confidence

Confidence combines independent expert coverage, owner-review maturity, traceable findings and source diversity. Piqelo's Choice additionally requires at least 80% confidence, two independent expert sources and 30 independent owner-review equivalents.

92% confidence4 expert sources420 independent owners
Research trail

Evidence behind this review

RTINGSProfessional review

Premium QD-OLED with excellent cinematic image, processing and contrast; available only in 55 and 65 inches.

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TechRadarProfessional review

Premium QD-OLED with strong picture and built-in audio; gaming connectivity and price are the main trade-offs.

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Tom's GuideProfessional review

High-end OLED focused on film accuracy and Sony processing, with fewer HDMI 2.1 ports than some gaming rivals.

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What Hi-Fi?Professional review

One of the strongest cinematic OLEDs of its generation, with excellent processing and integrated sound.

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Best BuyOwner reviews

Large Best Buy owner pool strongly praises picture quality, OLED performance and brightness; remote/connectivity complaints are uncommon.

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Specifications

Relevant differentiators

Display technologyQD-OLED
Resolution4K UHD (3840×2160)
Refresh rate120Hz
Screen finishGlossy
HDMI4K 120 Hz (HDMI 3/4)
VRRYes
ALLMYes
eARCYes
Dolby VisionYes
HDR10+No
Smart platformGoogle TV
ProcessorXR Processor
Audio50W · Acoustic Surface Audio+ · Dolby Atmos · DTS:X
Gaming features4K120 · VRR · ALLM · PS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping
Available sizes55" · 65"

Manufacturer specifications remain separate from independent measurements. Unknown values are intentionally omitted.

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