The Sony Bravia 8 II (model XR80M2) is a premium QD-OLED 4K HDR Smart TV released in 2025, available in 55-inch and 65-inch sizes, delivering cinematic visuals and immersive audio through advanced AI-powered processing and cutting-edge display technology.
Display and Picture Quality
The Bravia 8 II features a Quantum Dot OLED (QD-OLED) panel with 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K UHD) resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth motion for fast-paced content and gaming. It achieves an infinite contrast ratio by individually controlling over 8 million self-illuminating pixels, producing perfect blacks and eliminating light blooming. The TV is approximately 25% brighter than its predecessor, the A95L, with peak brightness reaching up to 1,101 nits in a 10% white window test, enhancing HDR performance. XR Contrast Booster, supported by a high-luminance panel and temperature sensor, precisely manages light output for deeper blacks and brighter highlights. XR Triluminos Max technology expands colour volume, covering nearly 100% of the DCI-P3 and 86.45% of the BT.2020 colour spaces, rendering billions of lifelike colours with high accuracy. XR Clear Image uses AI and a custom database to upscale lower-resolution content to near-4K quality by minimizing noise and enhancing detail. The XR Processor employs AI scene recognition to analyze and optimize every scene in real time for ultimate realism. The TV supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG, and includes Studio Calibrated Modes for Netflix, Prime Video, and Sony Pictures Core, ensuring content is displayed as creators intended.
Audio Features
The Bravia 8 II integrates Acoustic Surface Audio+ technology, using actuators behind the screen to turn the display into a speaker, delivering sound directly from the on-screen action for a cinematic experience. It features 4 speakers with a total output of 50 W, producing crisp and immersive audio. 3D Surround Upscaling simulates a 5.1.2ch spatial sound field from the TV’s built-in speakers, enhancing stereo and 5.1 content. The TV supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for object-based audio, creating an enveloping soundscape. Voice Zoom 3 uses AI to detect and enhance dialogue clarity, ensuring speech remains clear even in noisy scenes. When paired with compatible Sony soundbars like the BRAVIA Theatre series, Acoustic Centre Sync allows the TV to function as a center channel speaker, aligning sound with the visuals. 360 Spatial Sound Mapping creates virtual surround speakers for a more immersive audio layout.
Smart and Connectivity Options
Powered by Google TV, the Bravia 8 II offers a unified interface that aggregates content from various streaming apps and subscriptions, providing personalized recommendations. It supports hands-free Google Assistant, enabling voice control for apps, settings, and smart home devices. The TV includes Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit compatibility, allowing seamless streaming from iOS devices and integration with the Apple ecosystem. Google Cast is supported for casting content from mobile devices. It connects via Wi-Fi 6E (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands) and Bluetooth 5.3, ensuring fast and stable wireless performance. The TV has four HDMI ports, with HDMI 3 and 4 supporting the full HDMI 2.1 specification (48 Gbps), including 4K at 120 Hz, VRR, and ALLM, ideal for gaming. HDMI 3 also supports eARC for high-quality audio passthrough to sound systems. Additional ports include two USB ports, an RF input, a digital audio output, and a headphone jack. The BRAVIA Connect app allows users to control TV and soundbar settings from a smartphone.
Gaming and Performance
The Bravia 8 II is optimized for gaming with HDMI 2.1 support on two ports, enabling 4K resolution at up to 120 frames per second, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for smooth, tear-free gameplay. It is compatible with PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro, supporting features like Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode for an optimized gaming experience. The TV’s low input lag and high responsiveness make it suitable for competitive gaming. XR OLED Motion technology reduces blur and judder by analyzing successive frames and inserting interpolated frames, ensuring fast action remains clear. The TV supports G-SYNC and HDMI Forum VRR, minimizing screen tearing during gameplay.
Design and Environmental Features
The Bravia 8 II features a Slim One Slate design with ultra-thin, nearly frameless bezels, giving it a sleek, minimalist appearance that blends seamlessly into modern interiors. It comes with a two-way adjustable stand, offering a low profile for table placement or a higher setting to accommodate soundbars. The TV is designed with sustainability in mind, incorporating recycled plastic and aligning with Sony’s goal of a zero environmental footprint. It includes accessibility features to support users with visual or hearing impairments, promoting inclusive entertainment. The included Eco Remote is made from recycled materials and features tactile dots on HDMI ports for easier connection
