What's great
- QD-OLED panel with Sony XR Processor tuning
- PlayStation 5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping + Auto Genre Picture Mode
- Sony color science (Hollywood reference-monitor heritage)
- Bravia Cam compatible (gesture control + ambient optimization)
- Native wireless rear speakers + sub
What's not
- Only 55" and 65" sizes (no 77/83)
- Only 2× HDMI 2.1 (4 HDMI total) — Sony 2026 problem
- $3,299 (65") is premium pricing for OLED
- No ATSC 3.0
- No 77" size yet
What's new for 2026
The Bravia 8 II replaces the legendary A95L at 55" and 65". Same QD-OLED panel family with refined Sony XR Processor tuning. Reviewers have called it Sony's most complete OLED to date — a "filmmaker's delight."
$2,599 (55") / $3,299 (65"). Undercuts the original A95L launch pricing while delivering tuning improvements.
Smart TV experience & OS
Google TV. Gemini voice. AirPlay 2 + Chromecast. PS5 deep integration (Auto HDR Tone Mapping + Auto Genre Picture Mode). Bravia Cam optional.
Picture quality & panel tech
QD-OLED panel — same tech as Samsung S95H but with Sony's color science applied. Peak brightness ~1,800 nits (estimated). Perfect blacks. Dolby Vision support (Sony embraces it; Samsung doesn't).
Only 55" and 65" sizes.
Gaming performance
4 HDMI total, 2 are HDMI 2.1. PS5-optimized — Auto HDR Tone Mapping + Auto Genre Picture Mode (auto-detects PS5 wake, switches to game mode automatically).
Audio & soundbar pairing
Native wireless rear speakers + subwoofer. 2.0 Acoustic Surface (screen vibrates as speaker). Pair with Sony HT-A9000 for full Atmos.
Mount & install notes
Standard VESA. 65" weight ~50 lbs.
Who should buy this TV
Buy if: Pure movie/cinema purist · PS5 household · you want Sony color science · 55" or 65" size.
Skip if: You wanted 77/83" (not available) · multi-console household · budget under $2,500.
Rick's final verdict
Rick's verdict: the QD-OLED for movie purists who want Sony's color science. Sony tunes panels like Hollywood reference monitors — that matters if you care about color accuracy. Most buyers should pick the LG G6 (more sizes, Gallery Mount included) or the Samsung S95H (brighter) instead.
Final score: 9.1 / 10 — the cinephile's Sony OLED.