Sony BRAVIA 8
TVs

BRAVIA 8

Sony

Released May 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Apr 16, 2026

Sony BRAVIA 8 4K OLED Smart TV in the TVs category. The Sony BRAVIA 8 scores 86/100 based on 10 expert reviews in the tvs category. Coverage includes reviews from Whathifi, Empireonline, Sound-advice, and Residentialsystems.

Critic Score

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86

based on 10 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Excellent picture quality(6)
  • Good hdr performance(2)
  • Perfect blacks and excellent shadow detail(2)
  • Top-tier processing and upscaling(2)
  • Acoustic surface audio+ sound system(2)

Cons

  • Only two 48gbps hdmi 2.1 ports(5)
  • Expensive(2)
  • Not as bright as competing oleds(2)

10 Expert Reviews

95
Established publication06/2025

The Sony Bravia 8 II is a truly exceptional TV with sizzling brightness, vibrant colors, terrific shadow detail, and razor-like sharpness that combine to produce an image with regularly astonishing dy...

95
Independent publication02/2026

The Sony Bravia 8 55-inch OLED TV delivers stunning picture quality with perfect black levels and excellent Dolby Atmos audio, making it a near-perfect choice for serious film and TV fans.

95
Independent publication06/2025

The Sony Bravia 8 II delivers some of the most refined, immersive and beautiful pictures I've ever seen from a TV, with exceptional out-of-the-box performance and innovative sound.

95
Independent publication11/2025

After living with the BRAVIA 8 II and watching hours of real-world movie and broadcast content, this display earns its 'King of TV' crown.

90
Major publication06/2025

Sony’s new OLED serves up stunning image clarity for high-end buyers.

87
Major publication09/2024

The Sony Bravia 8 is a stunning option for anyone who loves to gorge on video content, particularly if it's in 4K.

80
Established publication05/2024

The Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED offers excellent picture quality with good HDR performance, though it has limited brightness for very bright rooms and mediocre gaming features.

78
Independent publication02/2025

The Sony BRAVIA 8 offers excellent motion handling and upscaling with good SDR and HDR image quality, but lacks some calibration features and is expensive compared to rivals.

75
Major publication02/2025

The Sony Bravia 8 is a nice television with some excellent high points, but some of the details feel less refined than I've come to expect from Sony.

70
Major publication08/2024

Sony's Bravia 8 offers the perfect black levels expected of an OLED TV, but its picture quality falls short of justifying its high price.