What's great
- TRUE RGB Mini-LED technology — first generation
- ~4,000 nits peak HDR brightness (reference-monitor territory)
- 2× the color volume of the original Bravia 9
- 4× the color volume of Bravia 8 II QD-OLED
- Sony XR Processor color science
- Native wireless rear speakers + sub support
- 115" size available (for the truly committed)
What's not
- ONLY 2× HDMI 2.1 ports — problematic for multi-console households
- Trophy pricing (115" is $30,999)
- Mini-LED blooming still visible despite RGB backlight
- No Dolby Vision Gaming (Sony rarely supports it for gaming)
What's new for 2026
The Bravia 9 II is Sony's first TRUE RGB Mini-LED TV — instead of white Mini-LEDs with quantum-dot color filtering, the backlight uses individual Red/Green/Blue LED chips. Result: 2× the color volume of the original Bravia 9, 4× the color volume of the Bravia 8 II QD-OLED.
Peak brightness approaches 4,000 nits (Sony positions it near their HX3110 reference-monitor specs). This is reference-monitor territory — the kind of brightness only professional color graders had access to until now.
Smart TV experience & OS
Google TV with Sony XR Processor tuning. App ecosystem complete. Google Gemini voice. AirPlay 2 + Chromecast both supported. PlayStation 5 integration: Auto HDR Tone Mapping + Auto Genre Picture Mode (auto-detects PS5 wake, switches to game mode). Bravia Cam accessory (gesture control). No ATSC 3.0.
Picture quality & panel tech
TRUE RGB Mini-LED — individual R/G/B LED chips in the backlight. Up to 4,000 nits peak HDR brightness. Sony's XR Triluminos Pro algorithm + the new XR Processor handle color volume management. Anti-reflection coating.
Sizes: 65, 75, 85, 115. The 115" is $30,999 (yes, really).
Gaming performance
ONLY 2× HDMI 2.1 ports — this is the Bravia 9 II's biggest flaw. Multi-console households (PS5 + Xbox + Switch 2 + AVR) WILL run out of HDMI 2.1 ports. LG and Samsung give you 4×.
PS5 integration is exceptional. VRR + ALLM + 4K@120. Dolby Vision Gaming NOT supported (Sony rarely supports it).
Audio & soundbar pairing
Native wireless rear speakers + subwoofer pairing built into the TV. 2.0 channel built-in with Acoustic Surface (the screen itself vibrates as a speaker). For full Atmos, pair Sony HT-A9000 soundbar + SA-RS5 wireless rear speakers.
Mount & install notes
Standard VESA. 65" weight ~50 lbs, 115" is a custom commercial mount situation (200+ lbs).
For premium installs, the Sony SU-WL855 Ultra Slim mount ($350) is the brand-matched pick. Mechanically equivalent to a $85 Sanus VLF728.
Who should buy this TV
Buy if: Direct-sun media room · pro/reference-monitor-tier picture quality matters · you want the Sony brand · 115" buyer.
Skip if: Multi-console household (HDMI 2.1 shortage) · budget under $5K · dark-room movie watcher (OLED beats this in dark rooms).
Rick's final verdict
Rick's verdict: the Bravia 9 II is genuinely impressive — TRUE RGB Mini-LED at consumer pricing is a real engineering achievement. But the 2× HDMI 2.1 stinginess kills the deal for most modern households, and the trophy pricing limits the audience.
For most Sony buyers, the Bravia 7 II is the smarter spend — same TRUE RGB Mini-LED tech at half the price.
Final score: 9.3 / 10 — best Mini-LED Sony has ever made, but Bravia 7 II is the value play.