Sony is making waves in the AV world once again with its latest Bravia lineup, headlined by a successor to the critically acclaimed A95L QD-OLED TV—the reigning “King of TV” from last year’s Value Electronics TV Shootout.
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The new flagship model, Bravia 8 II, takes everything great about the A95L and pushes it even further. Sony claims it delivers 125% of the peak brightness of its predecessor and 150% of last year’s Bravia 8. More surprisingly, despite these upgrades, the Bravia 8 II will be priced lower than the A95L, though exact pricing remains under wraps until later this spring.
Bravia 8 II: Sony’s Most Cinematic TV Yet
Sony is known for delivering an unmatched cinematic experience, and the Bravia 8 II aims to bring the most faithful professional monitor look to consumer TVs. According to Yosuke Nakano from Sony’s product planning department, it comes closer than any other TV to replicating the accuracy of Sony’s own BVM-HX3110 reference monitor—a $40,000 industry gold standard used in Hollywood for HDR color grading.
During a recent demo in Tokyo, Sony compared the Bravia 8 II against major competitors, including Samsung’s S95D and LG’s G4 OLED. The results? In Filmmaker Mode, Sony’s TV delivered more accurate colors, outperforming Samsung and LG, which looked slightly washed out or green-tinted by comparison.
While the Bravia 8 II can’t fully match the BVM-HX3110’s staggering 4,000-nit brightness, it comes closer than any consumer TV yet—positioning itself as a strong contender for “King of TV” once again.
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Bravia 5: Mini LED Brilliance in the Midrange
Sony is also expanding its midrange lineup with the Bravia 5, a Mini LED TV designed to replace the X90L. It offers six times more dimming zones than its predecessor, delivering better contrast and improved backlight control.
In Sony’s tests, the Bravia 5 outperformed Samsung’s QN85D QLED TV, particularly in handling blooming and backlight precision. While it can’t quite match OLED’s viewing angles or contrast, it presents one of the most compelling Mini LED options on the market.
The Bravia 5 will come in sizes ranging from 55 to 98 inches, with the 98-inch version being Sony’s largest non-OLED display to date.
Bravia 2 II: An Entry-Level Option for the US
For those looking for a more affordable TV, Sony is introducing the Bravia 2 II—an LED TV with sizes from 43 to 77 inches. While not as premium as its OLED or Mini LED siblings, it still benefits from Sony’s advanced image processing and seamless software integration with the rest of the Bravia lineup.
Bravia Projector 7: 4K HDR Home Theater Upgrade
Sony is also launching the Bravia Projector 7, which replaces the VPL-XW5000ES. Despite being positioned as an entry-level model, it’s still a high-end 4K HDR projector with 2,200 nits brightness and 120Hz support.
The main difference from the Bravia Projector 8 and 9 is its standard lens instead of the more advanced crisp-focused optics found in higher-tier models. Even so, in a demo against JVC’s closest competitor, Sony’s new projector stood out as an excellent home theater option.
Bravia Audio: A Sound Upgrade for Every Setup
Sony is rounding out its home theater experience with new Bravia audio products, designed for seamless integration with Bravia TVs:
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Bravia Theater Bar 6 – A 3.1.2 soundbar with upward-firing speakers for immersive Dolby Atmos sound.
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Bravia Theater System 6 – A 5.1 home theater package with a simpler soundbar.
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Bravia Theater Rear 8 – A pair of wireless rear speakers to enhance surround sound.
All of these can be controlled via the Bravia Connect mobile app, making them an easy addition to any Sony home theater setup.
Sony’s Bravia Lineup: What’s Next?
While pricing details remain under wraps, Sony’s Bravia 8 II, Bravia 5, Bravia 2 II, Projector 7, and new Bravia audio products are set to launch this spring. Given Sony’s history of producing best-in-class displays, the Bravia 8 II is already shaping up as a top contender for 2025’s best TV.
