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Sony BRAVIA 5 Mini LED 4K HDR Google TV

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Released Jul 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Apr 16, 2026

Sony BRAVIA 5 Mini LED 4K HDR Google TV in the TVs category. The Sony scores 81/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the tvs category. Coverage includes reviews from Sound-advice, Hometheaterhifi, Whathifi, and Expertreviews.

Critic Score

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81

based on 6 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Great value for money(2)
  • Excellent backlight control(2)
  • Accurate hdr color(2)
  • Excellent all-round picture quality(2)

Cons

  • Noticeable blooming(3)

6 Expert Reviews

93
Independent publication07/2025

John Archer reckons that, just as the best albums tend to be growers, so it is with the Sony Bravia 5's pictures.

90
Independent publication09/2025

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.

87
Established publication12/2025

Sony's cheapest Mini LED TV adds excellent value to the brand's already Award-winningly strong TV range.

85
Established publication02/2026

The Sony Bravia 5 delivers excellent picture quality and strong value, making it a standout mid-range TV.

80
Major publication01/2026

This mid-tier Sony comes with the brand’s highest-end processing, and that’s a big deal for home theater nerds.

50
Independent publication09/2025

The Bravia 5 is a TV of tradeoffs, bringing many of Sony's strengths into a more affordable package but with noticeable compromises in areas that matter to enthusiasts.