BRAVIA 8 II
SonyReleased Jun 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Sep 22, 2026
Experience vibrant, accurate colors and clear sound on this easy-to-use 4K HDR Google TV. The Sony BRAVIA 8 II scores 88/100 based on 9 expert reviews in the tvs category. Coverage includes reviews from What Hi-Fi?, Sound-advice, Residentialsystems, and Bgr.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 9 expert reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 74 (Smarthomesounds) to 95 (What Hi-Fi?) — a 21-point spread.
Average of 9 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Great image quality(6)
- Easy to use(3)
- Vibrant picture quality(3)
- Good sound quality(2)
- Accurate colors(2)
Cons
- Limited HDMI 2.1 ports(5)
- High price(4)
- Low brightness(4)
- Limited size options(4)
- Non-backlit remote(2)
9 Publication Reviews
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The Sony Bravia 8 II is a truly exceptional TV with sizzling brightness, vibrant colors, terrific shadow detail, and razor-like sharpness that produces an image with regularly astonishing dynamism, de...
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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.
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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.
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The Sony Bravia 8 II is an absolutely stunning TV that delivers on all fronts with deep black levels, vibrant colors, and excellent processing.
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Its near flawless video performance and robust feature set makes the BRAVIA 8 II Sony’s best TV of 2025 and this year’s best TV overall in our opinion.
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Sony's new OLED serves up stunning image clarity for high-end buyers.
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The Sony Bravia 8 II is a fantastic-looking OLED TV with plenty of features, including hands-free Google Assistant, Google Cast, and Apple AirPlay.
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The Sony Bravia 8 II is a high-performing QD-OLED TV that pairs a vibrant panel with Sony's superior image processing, though it is held back by limited size options and mediocre integrated audio.
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