BRAVIA 5
SonyReleased Jul 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Oct 16, 2026
Experience cinematic color and great contrast with excellent image processing on this 4K Mini LED Google TV. The Sony BRAVIA 5 scores 85/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the tv for videos category. Coverage includes reviews from Hometheaterhifi, Theshortcut, Sound-advice, and Expert Reviews.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 6 expert reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 74 (Techaeris) to 94 (Hometheaterhifi) — a 20-point spread. Techaeris tends to score generously across our dataset.
Average of 6 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Great sound quality(4)
- Good value(3)
- Excellent image processing(3)
- Great contrast(3)
- Accurate cinematic color(3)
Cons
- Limited HDMI 2.1 ports(5)
- Low peak brightness(3)
- Screen reflects glare(2)
- Lacks HDR10+ support(2)
- Remote not backlit(2)
6 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The Sony BRAVIA 65XR50 65-inch Mini LED TV delivers superb contrast and reference-level color accuracy along with premium video processing and solid value.
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AI summary of this review
The Sony Bravia 5 is a highly capable mid-range Mini LED TV that excels in gaming performance and HDR contrast, though it is held back by a reflective screen and modest peak brightness.
Publisher score: 4.5 out of 5
AI summary of this review
If there’s a better new 65in TV around right now for £1699, I haven’t seen it.
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AI summary of this review
The Bravia 5 reverses the trend of lower-end Sony TVs by retaining enough of the premium DNA to become arguably the best all-round value proposition in Sony’s current range.
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AI summary of this review
Great processing and some pretty sweet Sony-exclusive streaming software mean that the Bravia 5 is actually a very competitive TV for a thousand bucks, even if it doesn’t quite beat similarly priced O...
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The Sony BRAVIA 5 is a highly capable midrange 4K TV that excels in processing and gaming integration, though it is held back by mediocre peak brightness and a few missing premium features.
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